Freed hostage says he learned English while in captivity
Eliya Cohen was held hostage for 505 days in Gaza, telling CNN's Clarissa Ward in an exclusive interview that he was chained, shared scraps of pita with other hostages and learned English courtesy of a book gifted to him by a fellow hostage who was subsequently executed by Hamas.
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Freed hostage says he learned English while in captivity
Eliya Cohen was held hostage for 505 days in Gaza, telling CNN's Clarissa Ward in an exclusive interview that he was chained, shared scraps of pita with other hostages and learned English courtesy of a book gifted to him by a fellow hostage who was subsequently executed by Hamas.
02:57 - Source: CNN
Zelensky prepares for White House meeting
In the wake of the Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, European leaders joined Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for a conference call ahead of the leader's meeting with the US president at the White House on Monday.
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Nationwide demonstrations across Israel demanding hostage deal
A planned nationwide strike in Israel on Sunday saw hundreds of thousands take part to call on the government to bring the remaining hostages in Gaza home. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports from Tel Aviv.
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Witkoff hopeful of trilateral meeting
US envoy Steve Witkoff told CNN's Jake Tapper he believes a trilateral meeting between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Vladimir Putin is possible.
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Canadian government orders end to Air Canada strike
After more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants went on strike seeking wage increases and paid compensation for work when planes are on the ground, the Canada Industrial Relations Board has ordered them to return to work according to an announcement by Canadian Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu.
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Hong Kong's poorly housed bear the brunt of climate change
Climate change is making Hong Kong's summers hotter. Yet tens of thousands of residents remain sardined into homes smaller than a parking space, where staying cool is a luxury few can afford as the climate warms. In small, enclosed spaces with little ventilation or cooling, indoor temperatures can soar past 100°F (37.7°C), posing serious health risks for the city's most vulnerable.
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London's toxic trash 'volcano'
Arnolds Field landfill on Launders Lane in east London is better known to locals as the 'Rainham volcano.' The site was used as an illegal dump for years and now, every summer, it bursts into flames, sending plumes of acrid smoke over nearby homes, parks and schools. CNN's Laura Paddison speaks to residents who feel abandoned and trapped.
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Protesters condemn 'no deal' outcome of Trump-Putin talks
Protesters in Alaska said they're not surprised that President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin didn't reach a deal on the war in Ukraine.
01:08 - Source: CNN
Russian media reacts positively to Trump-Putin Summit
Russian state TV gave a positive coverage of the outcome of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, celebrating the handshake between the two leaders. Russian officials also stated that the meeting resulted in progress on sanctions and opened up room for future negotiations. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports.
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Trump-Putin summit ends with no deal
US President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin 'made some headway' and 'great progress' in their bilateral meeting, but added that 'there's no deal until there's a deal.'
01:15 - Source: CNN
Putin makes faces as journalists ask about Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin did not respond to reporters' questions about the war in Ukraine as his meeting with President Donald Trump and top aides was set to begin. Putin appeared to make a confused expression as multiple journalists began shouting questions.
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