Exclusive: China operating over 100 police stations across the world with the help of some host nations, report claims
London CNN — Beijing has set up more than 100 so-called overseas police stations across the globe to monitor, harass and in some cases repatriate Chinese citizens living in exile, using bilateral security arrangements struck with countries in Europe and Africa to gain a widespread presence internationally, a new report shared exclusively with CNN alleges. […]
England cruises past Senegal 3-0 to reach World Cup quarterfinals as Harry Kane makes Three Lions history
CNN — England reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup for a second tournament in a row thanks to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Senegal. It was a sluggish start from the Three Lions, but two quickfire goals from Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane at the end of the first half sparked a brilliant performance […]
Antony Blinken says Biden administration supports zero-Covid protesters in China
CNN — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the Biden administration supports the zero-COVID protesters in China, explaining that he will address the topic when he visits the country early next year. “Of course, we do,” Blinken told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” when asked about the US support for […]
UK government could mitigate strike action with military to help keep public services running
London CNN — The British government is looking into bringing in the military to mitigate industrial action and keep public services running, the chairman of the governing Conservative Party said Sunday, after a wave of strikes that were sparked by a cost-of-living crisis and an economy sliding into recession. The action includes border control and […]
Venezuela and Chevron sign oil contract in Caracas
CNN — The Venezuelan government and American oil company Chevron have signed a contract in Caracas on Friday to resume operations in Venezuela, according to the country’s state broadcaster VTV. “This contract aims to continue with the productive and development activities in this energy sector, framed within our Constitution and the Venezuelan laws that govern […]
Netherlands vs. US: Two exciting young teams go head-to-head for place in World Cup quarterfinals
CNN — The round of 16 match on Saturday between the US Men’s National Team and the Netherlands is one of the more intriguing clashes in the first knockout round of Qatar 2022. Though the bookmakers have the Netherlands as the odds-on favorite, this match-up is certainly closer than that and both teams will feel […]
Israeli journalists experience chilly reception at Qatar World Cup
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Jerusalem and Doha CNN — When special direct flights were announced from Tel Aviv to Doha for the FIFA World Cup, the scene at Ben Gurion airport […]
Arshad Sharif’s family demand justice as they grieve ‘kind-hearted’ journalist killed in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya CNN — When a prominent Pakistani investigative journalist was shot dead by Kenyan police on a dirt road on the outskirts of Nairobi, the questions began swirling immediately. How did he come to be there? Why did the police shoot at his vehicle? And did his outspoken reporting – often critical of the […]
China is planning an embassy in London on land with a royal past. Residents want King Charles to intervene
London CNN — Residents of an apartment complex that sits on a historic parcel of land opposite the Tower of London want Britain’s King Charles to buy it back, claiming that its current owner, China, will turn it into a hub for shadowy diplomatic activity. The British monarchy sold Royal Mint Court, a 5.4-acre plot […]
Indonesia set to make sex outside marriage an offense punishable with jail time
Reuters — Indonesia’s parliament is expected to pass a new criminal code this month that will penalize sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail, officials have confirmed to Reuters. The legislative overhaul will also ban insulting the president or state institutions and expressing any views counter to Indonesia’s state […]