- Friday, 28 November 2025
CNN
COP28 agreement makes unprecedented call for transition from fossil fuels
The world agreed to a new climate deal in Dubai on Wednesday at the COP28 summit after two weeks of painstaking talks, making an unprecedented call to transition away from fossil fuels, but using vague language that could allow some countries to take minimal action.
Born without legs, Zion Clark is now a wrestler, MMA fighter and Olympic hopeful
“You don’t need legs to leave your footprint on this planet” is a motto by which Zion Clark lives his life. Since birth, the American has continuously and ferociously defied the odds, navigating every challenge in his way and creating a legacy to be proud of.
Married to my rapist: The Indian women saying no
Last year, the Delhi High Court delivered a split verdict on the issue, prompting lawyers to file an appeal in the country’s Supreme Court that is expected to be heard soon. CNN spoke with three women, contacted through social workers and non-government agencies, who accuse their husbands of rape. None of the women want to be named and are using aliases to avoid repercussions
Kiwi birds born in New Zealand’s capital for first time in over a century
Conservationists have discovered two kiwi chicks in Wellington, the first wild births recorded for the bird in the New Zealand capital in over 150 years.
Death toll from flooding in Somalia climbs to nearly 100
Like the rest of East and Horn of Africa, Somalia has been battered by relentless heavy rains that began in October, caused by the El Nino and Indian Ocean Dipole weather phenomena.
In a remote corner of Asia, one of the world’s oldest cities continues to awe visitors
The first stop on any Samarkand itinerary should be Registan Square, probably the most photographed location in all of Uzbekistan.
Why does red wine cause headaches? New study offers clue
Scientists may be closer to understanding the culprit behind the consumption of red wine causing headaches for some people, according to new research.
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Miss Nicaragua wins 2023 Miss Universe pageant
Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua was crowned the 2023 Miss Universe at the culmination of the annual beauty pageant, which took place on Saturday night in El Salvador’s capital, San Salvador. Anntonia Porsild of Thailand placed as the first runner-up.
More than 10,000 killed in Gaza, Palestinian Health Ministry says
More than 10,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched its military offensive a month ago, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Ramallah said, drawing from sources in the Hamas-controlled enclave. Meanwhile, the UN chief warned Gaza is "becoming a graveyard for children."
Gaza population being ‘dehumanized’ UN agency warns as Netanyahu rejects ceasefire calls
Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has killed at least 8,260 people, mostly civilians. More than 70% those killed are from vulnerable populations, including children, women and elderly individuals.
Gaza on verge of 'catastrophe,' UNICEF says
The head of the main UN agency operating in Gaza told the UN Security Council the enclave's entire population is "being dehumanized," as Israel maintains its bombardment and expanded ground offensive.
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Two American hostages released as Israel-Hamas war rages
Two American hostages, a mother and her daughter, have been released by Hamas and are with Israeli authorities, according to Israel's prime minister. The US citizens will be reunited with family at an Israeli military base, officials said.
India’s top court stops short of legalizing same-sex marriage in landmark ruling
India’s top court has declined to legally recognize same-sex unions in a landmark ruling that also emphasized the rights of the LGBTQ community to be free of prejudice and discrimination.
Hamas using civilians as "human shields" by trying to stop evacuations, IDF says
Haas is trying to stop Palestinian civilians from evacuating northern parts of Gaza, turning them into "human shields," Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus said Saturday.
More than 263,000 people displaced in Gaza, UN agency says
More than 263,000 people have been displaced in Gaza during ongoing Israeli airstrikes, with the number “expected to rise further,” the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said early Wednesday.
