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Colombians celebrate Pride in defiance against LGBTQ violence

Colombians celebrate Pride in defiance against LGBTQ violence

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Colombians celebrate Pride in defiance against LGBTQ violence
Thousands of Colombians take to the streets of Bogota in celebration of Pride, as well as an act of defiance against violence in the country towards community members.
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Why Thailand U-turned its cannabis policy
Three years since Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, the government this week imposed new rules designed to rein in the country's 'green rush.'
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Tens of thousands of protesters at Hostages Square call for an end to the Gaza war
CNN's Nic Robertson reports from Tel Aviv where tens of thousands of anti-war protesters packed Hostages Square to call for an end to the Gaza war and the return of the remaining hostages.
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CNN reports from the huge crowds attending state funerals in Tehran
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen describes the scene as thousands of Iranians gathered to mourn military leaders, nuclear scientists and civilians during the country's 12-day conflict with Israel.
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Iran mourns victims of conflict with Israel
Iran held a state funeral for IRGC commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians killed during the country's 12-day conflict with Israel. At least 60 people will be buried at the funeral in Tehran, according to state-affiliated media.
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Death of 3-month-old baby in Gaza sheds light on humanitarian crisis
Despite lifting its 11-week total blockade of Gaza in May, Israel continues to restrict the types of aid allowed into Gaza. CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports on Gaza's most vulnerable.
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Video shows woman clinging to tree as immigration agents try to detain her
A bystander captured on video the moment immigration agents in street clothes chased a woman across the street trying to detain her outside of a Home Depot where she had been selling food in West Los Angeles just moments prior.
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Lauren Sanchez reveals wedding dress
Lauren Sanchez revealed her highly-anticipated wedding dress in an exclusive interview with Vogue where she shared the craftsmanship and inspiration behind her custom Dolce & Gabbana gown.
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See moment suspect lights fire on Seoul subway
CCTV footage released by the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office captures the moment a man lit a fire on a busy subway in the South Korean capital last month. The footage, from May 31, shows passengers running away after the suspect doused the floor of the train carriage with flammable liquid before setting it alight. Reuters reports that according to the prosecutors' office, six people were injured. The prosecutor's office says it charged the 67-year-old man with attempted murder and arson.
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Bear on runway forces flight cancellations in Japan
A bear running around the runway at Japan's Yamagata Airport has forced staff to cancel flights on Thursday. Traps set up near the runway have failed to catch the bear but will remain in place, according to airport officials. Flights departing from and arriving at Yamagata Airport on Friday are operating as usual.
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Details emerge of secret diplomatic efforts to restart Iran talks
CNN's Kylie Atwood reports on The Trump administration discussing possibly helping Iran access as much as $30 billion to build a civilian-energy-producing nuclear program, easing sanctions, and freeing up billions of dollars in restricted Iranian funds.
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'He's laughing': CNN reports Kenyan officer laughs after tear gassing protesters
On the one-year anniversary of a deadly anti-government protest, thousands returned to the streets in Kenya. CNN's Larry Madowo followed the youth-led march where some protesters were threatening to descend on President William Ruto's residence to confront the leader.
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Gen. Caine says moment after strikes gave him chills
At a press conference about the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, discusses the pilots who carried out the strikes and the reactions from their families after they returned home.
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Gen. Caine shares video of 'bunker buster' bomb test
At a press conference about the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, shared video of 'bunker buster' bomb test and shared information about what they know about the strike.
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See how China copes with heat wave
Chinese cities, including Beijing, have been dealing with soaring temperatures this week. CNN International Correspondent Marc Stewart shows how people are coping.
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Israeli settler attacks leave several dead in occupied West Bank
Social media video on Wednesday showed the Palestinian town of Kafr Malek in the occupied West Bank being attacked by Israeli settlers, CNN was able to geolocate the footage. According to the Palestine Red Crescent two other attacks took place in Palestinian towns, while the IDF exchanged fire with a group it called "terrorists" and made five arrests.
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Tourists capture drone video of Brazilian hiker tragedy
26-year-old Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins died after nearly four days of search and rescue operations when she fell hundreds of meters from a ridge near volcano Mount Rinjani on Indonesia's island of Lombok, authorities said.
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Trump maintains Iran strikes caused 'total obliteration'
US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities caused 'total obliteration,' although he acknowledged the intelligence was 'inconclusive' and preliminary. An initial classified report, revealed in a CNN exclusive, found that the attack only set back Tehran's nuclear program by a few months.
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CNN speaks to victim of syringe attack in France
Nearly 150 people in France reported being pricked with syringes during a nationwide street music festival at the weekend. It remains unclear if date-rape drugs were used in the attacks. CNN's Saskya Vandoorne spoke to one of the victims and reports.
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Why Japan has a rice crisis
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Reporter asks Trump if he wants regime change in Iran
When questioned about Iran while aboard Air Force 1, President Trump addressed whether he desires a change in the countries' regime.
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At least 49 people killed near aid sites in Gaza over 24-hour period
At least 49 people have been killed near aid distribution sites or while waiting for aid trucks across Gaza over just 24 hours, according to Palestinian health officials. CNN's Nada Bashir reports on the latest aid site developments in Gaza.
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US strikes on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites, sources say
The US military strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country's nuclear program and likely only set it back by months, according to an early US intelligence assessment that was described by three people briefed on it.
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Meet the 'Maple MAGA' of Alberta
Separatists in the Canadian province of Alberta are courting votes for a referendum that could start the process for the province to secede from the rest of the country. Here's a look into what's motivating the movement.
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Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran
President Donald Trump condemned both Iran and Israel as the ceasefire he brokered between the two countries appeared to grow more fragile. Trump was critical of both sides, but reserved his harshest condemnation for Israel, who he said 'unloaded' on Iran 'as soon as we made the deal.'
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Air defenses remain active in Iran after ceasefire announcement
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports anti-aircraft fire lighting up the sky over the Iranian capital Tehran, after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
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Zakaria reacts to Trump's claim of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran
CNN's Fareed Zakaria reacts to President Donald Trump announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran which he says he hopes to become permanent. Neither Iran nor Israel has made any comments about a pending ceasefire.
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Why Iran possibly warned Qatar about its attack ahead of time
CNN's Clarissa Ward is in Tel Aviv as Iran launched strikes towards a US military base in neighboring Qatar, but according to one source, the Iranians warned the Qataris that the strikes were coming. In short, the US likely knew ahead of time. Ward breaks down why Tehran issued the warning and what it did.
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National security analyst explains why Iran's strike in Qatar was 'a gamble'
National security analyst Peter Bergen details why Iran's strike against a US airbase in Qatar was "a gamble" considering the relationship between the two countries.
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World leaders divided after US attack on Iran
The UN Security Council was deeply divided during an emergency session called after US military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
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Why the Strait of Hormuz is so significant
As Iran threatens to disrupt and close the Strait of Hormuz, CNN's Nick Paton Walsh breaks down why this narrow passage is so important.
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Iranians demonstrate against US strikes
US President Donald Trump's decision to launch direct strikes against Iranian nuclear sites has sparked a wave of anger in the country, with people on the streets of Tehran telling CNN they expect their country to strike back.
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We all exist because humans are sexual beings! For some reason, we act like it's the worst thing in the world. It's literally in the book that you believe in, so I don't know why y'all be tripping.' 'Crème Brulée' finds Archuleta playing with some edgy and playful double entendres. In the song, he sings, for example, 'Snap me like a photo,' a not-so-subtle hint at what goes on behind closed doors. 'Before, I was always so worried about what was appropriate and being obedient. Now I can have fun and be silly in this way,' he says. While Archuleta received some pushback from people surprised by his new direction, he saw it as a chance to assert himself: 'I'm the boss, and I'm giving myself permission to sing this. It's been free and it's been liberating,' Archuleta says. That free spirit extends to his social media. On Archuleta's popular TikTok, he sometimes surprises fans with videos that talk about covering up hickeys, or even hinting at his preferred sexual positions. 'It was so taboo for me before,' Archuleta says, 'but not taboo for a lot of people. It's refreshing to feel so loose and relaxed, and not be so uptight about things.' 'I grew up on a reality TV show. That's how I was raised, to share and be exposed, whether I wanted it or not, and for people to connect with me on that level,' Archuleta says. He only asks one thing of his audience: 'I'm in a new phase. Let me be and let me live my life and share my journey as I see fit.' This summer, Archuleta performed at Pride events across America, including DC World Pride earlier this month alongside such artists as Troye Sivan and Cynthia Erivo. 'It was really great to celebrate,' he says. And Archuleta also recognizes that it's more vital than ever to be performing loudly and proudly as a queer artist. 'Being queer isn't easy,' he says. 'We're not a majority, but we will always be a constant in society. No matter what ethnicity, no matter what part of the world, no matter what, we will always be there. We didn't choose to be this way—we came into the world like this. Hopefully, everyone will be able to live without having to fear of other people think of us or how people treat us. We will continue to celebrate and make ourselves known.'

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