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Protesters disrupt Air Canada news conference

Protesters disrupt Air Canada news conference

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Protesters disrupt Air Canada news conference
Protesters disrupted an Air Canada briefing after eight months of unsuccessful negotiations between the airline and the union representing the flight attendants, with the two sides remaining far apart on pay, the airline says. Air Canada has opted to temporarily halt all flights, and it's unclear at this point how long the lockout could last.
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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.'
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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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Trump and Putin land in Alaska for historic summit
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at a US military base in Alaska where the two leaders took part in a red carpet greeting ahead of their talks on Ukraine. As both leaders met on the tarmac, a flyover of American military planes passed overhead, including fighter jets and what appeared to be a B-2 stealth bomber.
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Former Ukrainian FM explains what Putin's 'land swap' proposal means
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba spoke with CNN's Christiane Amanpour about Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposed "land swap" with Ukraine ahead of the summit in Alaska between President Donald Trump and the Russian leader.
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Putin praises Trump for 'sincere' efforts to end war
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the Trump administration's 'energetic and sincere' efforts to stop the war in Ukraine and hinted that Moscow and Washington could strike a deal on nuclear arms control during their summit on Friday in Alaska.
01:37 - Source: CNN
Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners before Trump-Putin meeting
84 Ukrainian prisoners and 84 Russian servicemen were exchanged on Thursday, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with President Donald Trump in Alaska. The exchange, mediated by the United Arab Emirates, included Ukrainian POWs held captive since 2014, according to Ukrainian officials.
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Zelensky arrives in Berlin ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Berlin for high-level talks with European leaders and President Trump, just days before Trump's face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The virtual meeting is seen as a strategic move to shape Trump's stance ahead of the historic sit-down.
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Heavy rain shuts down airport in Mexico City
Heavy rain on Sunday caused flooding and traffic disruptions in several areas of Mexico City. The rain forced suspension of activities at the Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City for the second time in a row on Tuesday, airport officials reported.
00:35 - Source: CNN
Gaza's journalists who never quit
Journalists in Gaza have continued reporting under extraordinary conditions—amid danger, displacement, hunger, and personal loss. With international media barred from entering, their work has been the world's only window into the war. Anas Al-Sharif, with Al Jazeera, was among those killed in a recent targeted attack. CNN Producer Abeer Salman reflects on the risks these journalists have taken and the stories they've reported on for the world to see.
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Can hockey help heal US-Russia relations?
Ahead of Presidents Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska this week, Russian hockey stars tell CNN's Fred Pleitgen they hope sport could help bring the two nations -- and people -- closer.
01:38 - Source: CNN
Journalists killed in targeted Israeli strike on Gaza
Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al-Sharif was killed in a targeted strike in Gaza on Sunday alongside multiple other journalists. The Israeli military accused Al-Sharif of leading a Hamas cell, an allegation Al-Sharif had previously denied.
01:50 - Source: CNN
Australia will recognize Palestine in September
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday that Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at the General Assembly of the United Nations in September. Australia joins the UK, France and Canada in announcing plans to recognize a Palestinian state. The move leaves the US increasingly isolated from some of its closest allies in its defense of Israel's escalating military campaign that's decimated the besieged enclave after almost two years of war.
00:29 - Source: CNN
Wildfires rage across Europe amid heatwaves
Wildfires have been raging across Europe over the past few days, with several countries, such as Italy and Spain, experiencing severe heatwaves.
00:48 - Source: CNN
Gazan boy struck and killed by falling aid
A 14-year-old boy was killed by an airdropped aid package in Gaza on Saturday, according to Al-Awda hospital. The UN has warned that airdrops of aid are ineffective, expensive and dangerous in heavily populated areas.
01:30 - Source: CNN
Hundreds arrested at Palestine Action protest
In the UK, hundreds have been arrested by London police for protesting the British government's decision to ban the group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws. The group, which opposes weapons sales to Israel, is challenging the ban. Earlier, police had cautioned they would arrest anyone showing support for the proscribed group. CNN's Isobel Yeung reports.
01:26 - Source: CNN
Ukrainians in Kyiv react to Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska
As US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare to meet in Alaska to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine, residents in Kyiv told CNN how they felt about the meeting that, so far, excludes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
00:43 - Source: CNN
Israelis protest Netanyahu's Gaza policies
CNN's Matthew Chance is in Tel Aviv, where thousands of protesters are gathering to call on the Israeli government to end the war in Gaza
01:49 - Source: CNN
Inside a military raid deep in Ecuador's gang territory
CNN follows a military raid in Duran, Ecuador as they go door to door deep inside gang territory. Senior National Correspondent David Culver is with the authorities as they seize drugs, uncover explosive devices, and make a gruesome discovery. Watch 'Ecuador: The Narco Superhighway' on 'The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper' Sunday August 10 at 9pm ET on CNN.
01:55 - Source: CNN
Ukrainians in Kyiv react to Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska
As US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare to meet in Alaska to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine, residents in Kyiv told CNN how they felt about the meeting that, so far, excludes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
00:43 - Source: CNN
Analysis: Why Alaska signals a slow defeat for Ukraine
President Donald Trump said he'll be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine that could include 'some swapping of territories.' But as CNN's Nick Paton Walsh explains, the conditions around Friday's summit so wildly favor Moscow, it's hard to see how a deal emerges that does not eviscerate Ukraine.
01:18 - Source: CNN
Zelensky rejects territorial concession with Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address after President Trump's announcement to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ukraine is "ready to work together with President Trump," but quashed the idea of any territory concessions.
01:22 - Source: CNN
Israel 'brutally determined' to capture Gaza in new escalation plan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military escalation in Gaza, which he claims will capture the city and eliminate Hamas, brings doubtful Israeli citizens to the streets in protest. Palestinians in Gaza scramble for safety and brace for impact as the war intensifies.
02:33 - Source: CNN
Balcony collapses in Gaza under weight of crowd scrambling for aid
As Palestinians rushed toward an aid package airdropped in Gaza City, a balcony collapsed under the weight of the crowd. It is not clear how many people were injured in this incident.
00:41 - Source: CNN
Palestinians and Israelis react to plan to take over Gaza City
Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City. The deadline for the first phase of the offensive is October 7, according to an Israeli source. Hear how Israelis and Palestinians have reacted to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans for occupation.
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