From CNN. CNN’s Nic Robertson reports from Pakistan’s capital as they prepare to host the ceasefire talks between Iran and the US.

From CNN. Controversy surrounds Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun and her first meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping. The visit comes weeks before US President Donald Trump’s trip to China where Taiwan is expected to be on the agenda. CNN’s Will Ripley reports. #cnn #news

From CNN. First lady Melania Trump blasted “lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein” in extraordinary and rare remarks from the White House Thursday, attempting to distance herself from the convicted sex offender while calling on Congress to hold public hearings allowing his victims to testify on Capitol Hill. Epstein survivor Alicia Arden told…

From CNN. On the streets of Caracas public employees clashed with riot police as they demanded a rise in their salaries, which have remained stagnant since 2022, according to Reuters. Acting-president Delcy Rodríguez promised Wednesday there would be a rise from May 1 but did not clarify whether that included the minimum wage.

From CNN. Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, met one of her favorite rock bands, Deep Purple, calling drummer Ian Paice "my god," as she presented him with a set of drumsticks. #CNN #News #Japan

From CNN. A rave blending Buddhist chants and K-pop drew crowds to a Seoul temple. It’s part of a wider push to modernize Buddhism as it struggles to attract younger followers. CNN spoke to visitors at a major Buddhist expo to see if it’s working. #CNN #News #SouthKorea

From CNN. A “Heated Rivalry” lookalike contest in DC turned into a real-life meet-cute after a viral onstage kiss, with the winners going on an eight-hour date the next day.

From CNN. KitKat leaned in after 12 tons of its bars were reported stolen from a truck in Europe, posting videos of a high-security convoy on social media as part of a playful marketing stunt. #cnn #kitkat

From CNN. Everyone poops, but we’d rather not talk about it. Still, what’s happening in your gut can shape your overall health. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Trisha Pasricha to discuss her new book, “You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong.” Here’s a fun chapter list for your perusal: 0:00 Why talking about bowel movements…

From CNN. The British animal charity, the RSPCA, had to deny the use of AI after one of their posts went viral where they said over 250 dogs were rescued from one address in the UK. #CNN #news

From CNN. Despite a ceasefire announcement Tuesday night that Trump said included the “COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE” reopening of the strait, oil tanker traffic through the critical waterway has still been nearly nonexistent due to a lack of clear guidance from Iran. Meanwhile, at home Right-wing MAGA influencers like Alex Jones, Tucker Carlson, Laura Loomer and Megyn…

From CNN. In a rare public statement at the White House, First Lady Melania Trump distanced herself from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while calling for transparency and public hearings for his victims to testify on Capitol Hill. CNN’s Betsy Klein reports.

From CNN. As the Orion capsule returns to Earth and prepares for splashdown, maximum velocity is expected to reach as much as 35,000 feet per second. To begin slowing down for Orion’s descent, parachutes will deploy at about 24,000 feet. NASA Orion Parachute Systems Manager Jared Daum joins CNN’s Randi Kaye and explains how they…

From CNN. Julie Devaney Hogan is living with incurable cancer and isn’t sure how much time she has left with her husband and three kids. She called Anderson Cooper to tell him why she still wants her family to laugh, even as they grieve. Watch more of Anderson’s podcast All There Is at https://cnn.it/4viz4yk #andersoncooper…

From CNN. A Lebanese official told CNN there would be “no negotiations under fire” in response to Israel’s plan to start “direct negotiations” with an aim of ending hostilities, while an Israeli source told CNN there is “no ceasefire” and that the “talks will be held under fire.” In a separate video message, Netanyahu reiterated…

From CNN. When four astronauts set off on their historic trip around the moon in NASA’s 16.5-foot-wide Orion spacecraft, they knew they’d be testing a known flaw with their spacecraft — one that had some experts urging the space agency not to fly the mission with humans on board. NASA remains confident it has a…

From CNN. CNN’s Elex Michaelson speaks with CEO of Divergent Technologies, Lukas Czinger. Czinger explains how 3D printers are changing the landscape of the defense industry.

From CNN. The war in Iran, coupled with President Donald Trump’s tariffs, is squeezing farmers as fertilizer and diesel prices rise. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny spoke with two Iowa farmers who shared their concerns as a new planting season begins. #iowa #farmers #tariffs #trump #cnn

From CNN. Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are urging a federal appeals court to free him immediately and overturn his prostitution‑related conviction, arguing his actions amounted to voyeurism and amateur pornography protected by the First Amendment. CNN’s Kara Scannell reports.

From CNN. From NASA’s Mission Control Center in Houston, CNN’s Jackie Wattles explains what the Artemis II astronauts will be doing on the eve of their return to Earth. #cnn #news #artemis2crew

From CNN. First lady Melania Trump blasted “lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein” in extraordinary and rare remarks from the White House Thursday, attempting to distance herself from the convicted sex offender while calling on Congress to allow his victims to testify publicly.

From CNN. Dax Shepard explains how he and late actor Eric Dane went from hating to loving one another after meeting in AA. Dax and Anderson Cooper talked live about grief, friendship and more at the New Orleans Book Festival. Watch the conversation at cnn.com/allthereis or wherever you get your podcasts. #ericdane #daxshepard #cnn

From CNN. CNN’s Jake Tapper explains that eligible men in the US will automatically be registered by the government for the draft instead of having to register in person. Tapper explains that the measure was actually signed into legislation last December but the rule is getting recent attention because the Office of Information and Regulatory…

From CNN. First lady Melania Trump blasted “lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein” in remarks from the White House Thursday, attempting to distance herself from the convicted sex offender while calling on Congress to hold hearings allowing his victims to testify on Capitol Hill. “I have never been friends with Epstein. Donald and…

From CNN. Artemis II is almost home. More on the heat shield that has to hold: Coming home from the moon means extreme speed and blistering heat. CNN’s Tom Foreman explains what happens at reentry and why the heat shield is mission-critical. #orion # #artemis2026

From CNN. The Israeli government has secretly approved the legalization over 30 new settler outposts in the West Bank, cementing Israeli control over the occupied territory. Israeli settlements are considered illegal under international law. CNN’s Jerusalem Correspondent, Jeremy Diamond reports.

From CNN. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, stars of HBO’s “Hacks,” make it clear their chemistry will far outlive the show’s final season, even when they’re fighting about music. (HBO is a subsidiary of CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros.) #televisionshow #comedyvideo

From CNN. Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) says President Trump’s threat to wipeout “a whole civilization” if Iran didn’t meet his demands is “absolute madness.” Greene says administration officials need to work to “rein in” Trump as the fragile ceasefire with Iran takes hold. 0:00 Marjorie Taylor Greene explains why she called for Trump…

From CNN. Francisco Zapata Nájera has been rescued after nearly 14 days trapped in a collapsed mine, the Mexican military said. On March 25th, El Rosario mine in northern Mexico flooded after a structural failure led to a dam breach, according to the Associated Press, leaving Zapata Nájera and three other miners trapped underground.

From CNN. Colorado State University has issued this year’s first hurricane season forecast and they are predicting less storms than usual. CNN’s Lead Meteorologist Brandon Miller explains how even a "below-average" hurricane season can still be impactful. #cnn #news #weather #climate #hurricane

From CNN. A silk-covered mannequin was launched into the stratosphere 33 km above Earth in a project that’s part science experiment, part environmental statement, according to its creators. #cnn #space

From CNN. The Department of Justice said that Pam Bondi will not appear for her upcoming deposition in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation, given that she is no longer serving as the US attorney general. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig breaks down the DOJ’s argument, and CNN’s Laura Coates looks at what…

From CNN. Right-wing MAGA influencers Alex Jones, Laura Loomer and Megyn Kelly are attacking President Trump’s threatening rhetoric and his ceasefire agreement with Iran. CNN ‘s Kasie Hunt leads a panel discussion about the MAGA fallout and how it may affect Vice President JD Vance’s potential 2028 presidential run. CNN’s Audie Cornish speaks with former…

From CNN. On Wednesday, protests were held across more than 100 locations in Japan, drawing nearly 50,000 people, according to organisers. Initially sparked by opposition to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plan to revise Article 9, the pacifist clause of Japan’s constitution, the demonstrations have since grown in size and frequency since the Iran war. Critics…

From CNN. Pope Leo XIV was seen spinning a basketball on his finger in Saint Peter’s Square during a visit from the US exhibition basketball crew, the Harlem Globetrotters. One of the players helped the pontiff with the classic trick in front of a cheering crowd.

From CNN. An 18-year-old was allegedly struck with a projectile fired by a federal agent while attending and documenting a Los Angeles “No Kings” protest last month, leaving the University of Southern California freshman without an eye, according to his attorney. #CNN #news

From CNN. Wildfires burning for more than a week across northern Thailand have pushed the popular northern tourist city of Chiang Mai to the top of global monitor IQAir’s list of the world’s most polluted cities. #cnn #news #chiangmai #thailand

From CNN. China has consistently called for de-escalation since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran but that hasn’t stopped state media from making viral AI videos to mock President Trump. CNN’s Will Ripley reports. #news #cnn #trump #iran #china

From CNN. The manosphere isn’t fringe anymore—it’s mainstream, political and hard to ignore. Audie talks with NYT Opinion writer Jessica Grose about Louis Theroux’s new Netflix doc “Inside the Manosphere,” its rise from Gamergate to Andrew Tate, and what comes next. 0:00 A conversation about the ‘mansosphere’ with opinion writer Jessica Grose  4:21 What the documentary ‘Inside the Manosphere’ reveals…

From CNN. The Department of Justice said that Pam Bondi will not appear for her upcoming deposition in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation given that she is no longer serving as the US attorney general. CNN’s Laura Coates looks at what the next step could be.