Australian manhunt ends in fatal shooting

From CNN. One of the largest manhunts in Australian history ended in the fatal shooting of a man authorities believe to be fugitive Dezi Freeman. Freeman had been on the run since last August when authorities say he he fatally shot two police officers.

The healing power of ultra realistic dolls

From CNN. For some women, hyperreal “reborn” dolls are more than art, they can offer comfort through grief, illness and trauma. CNN’s Christina Macfarlane meets a British mother using the dolls to cope and to help others do the same.

Why China and the US are racing to grab these ocean ‘lumps’

From CNN. China is leading a race to collect metal-rich nodules from the ocean floor, resources seen as key to clean energy. But experts say some of that maritime activity could also have military uses, while scientists warn of environmental damage. CNN’s Kara Fox reports. Read more at CNN.com/china-deep-sea-mining

Living in the world’s most polluted city

From CNN. A recent IQAir report named Loni, India, as the most polluted city in the world last year. Neighboring New Delhi was also the world’s most polluted capital. Residents say breathing is difficult, and their illnesses have worsened, despite slight national improvements.

Behind the scenes with the Trump admin during a month of war

From CNN. A day-by-day look behind the scenes as Kaitlan Collins covered the White House for CNN in March. 0:00 Week 1: Iran war begins, the first US casualties, Noem out 4:51 Week 2: A strike on an Iranian school, oil prices rise, wounded soldiers 8:56 Week 3: Calling all allies, Cuba’s next?, Joe Kent…

The real consequences of Trump’s Iran war flip-flops | Fareed’s Take

From CNN. CNN’s Fareed Zakaria compares President Trump’s chaotic Iran policy changes to Barack Obama’s flip-flop on his 2012 “red line” policy for Syria. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), also weighs in on the Trump administration’s peace proposal to Iran, which is believed to include prohibitions on Iran having…

CNN team takes cover near Israel-Lebanon border

From CNN. While reporting near Israel’s border with Lebanon, CNN’s Jim Sciutto and his crew were forced into a bunker as sirens sounded during an interview with local resident and security force volunteer Nissan Zeevi. No one on the team was hurt. The incident underscores the volatility along the border area, where Israeli military operations…

Israeli airstrike kills three journalists in southern Lebanon

From CNN. An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in southern Lebanon. Israel says one victim was part of a Hezbollah intelligence unit but provided no evidence, and did not address the other two. The Committee to Protect Journalists says at least 256 journalists have been killed by Israel in the Middle East since October 2023.…

See what the MLB fan experience looks like in Japan

From CNN. CNN’s John Berman examines the difference in the MLB fan experience in America and Japan. CNN Films new “Homecoming: The Tokyo Series” explores how baseball became a profound cultural tradition shaped by ritual, discipline and devotion. Stream it now on the CNN app.

Who are the big players in talks to resolve Iran war?

From CNN. Diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are meeting in Islamabad as Pakistan tries to prevent the conflict from spreading further. The talks come after the Yemen’s Houthis fired missiles at Israel and as the US increases its military presence in the region. CNN’s Ivan Watson reports. #cnn #news #iran

What was worn at ‘No Kings’ protests

From CNN. From baby Trump floats to drag queens on stilts, protestors nationwide used humor and spectacle to rally against the Trump administration during this year’s "No Kings" protests. CNN’s Julia Vargas Jones reports. #cnn #news #nokings

Why ‘No Kings’ protests have a deeper implication in Minnesota

From CNN. Thousands attended the flagship “No Kings” protest at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul this afternoon. Minneapolis and St. Paul were the epicenter of Operation Metro Surge, the largest immigration enforcement operation in US history, that led to weeks of protest in the Twin Cities over the winter, particularly after federal agents…

Iran war expands: What Houthis joining & attack on US troops means

From CNN. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they carried out their “first military operation” in support of Iran, after Israel’s military earlier said it detected a missile from Yemen. Meanwhile in the Gulf, at least 10 US service members were injured in an Iranian attack on an air base in Saudi Arabia, a US official…

‘No Kings’ flagship protest in MN

From CNN. At least 100,000 people are expected to attend the flagship “No Kings” protest at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. Today’s rally is the first major demonstration since Operation Metro Surge wound down last month and is expected to take on a different tone. Music legend Bruce Springsteen is set to perform…

Panel: Could ICE agents deploy to polls for midterm elections?

From CNN. Steve Bannon is urging President Donald Trump — who surprised officials in his own administration this weekend by ordering ICE agents to airports to help alleviate long lines — to treat that move as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 midterms, arguing the same armed officers should ultimately be positioned around polling places.…

Inside the world of hyper-realistic dolls

From CNN. Hyper-real “reborn” dolls look and feel uncannily like real babies — a global phenomenon embraced as both art and emotional support, sometimes drawing fascination and backlash. At one of the world’s largest doll fairs in the Netherlands, CNN’s Christina Macfarlane dives into the world, speaking with reborn collectors and makers.