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‘They took my sons’: leader of Nigerian village recalls night of horror as militants slaughtered hundreds
The village chief of Woro in western Nigeria has shared the horrifying events of a recent attack in which armed militants stormed his community, killing many including two of his sons, and abducting his wife and three daughters. Umar Bio Salihu, 53, who leads the predominantly Muslim community in Kwara State, described the moment the attackers arrived, saying they “just came in and began shooting” around 5pm on Tuesday. “They burned all the roadside shops… Some people were burned alive inside
‘They took my sons’: leader of Nigerian village recalls night of horror as militants slaughtered hundreds
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Beautiful islands still untouched by mass tourism
Subscribe to CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter, Unlocking the World, to receive top updates on travel hotspots, the aviation industry, culinary highlights, and lodging trends. This week’s travel highlights include the surprising reason behind different fork techniques in Europe and the U.S., a Mediterranean island where cats outnumber humans, and a dramatic rescue on the tallest Alpine peak. Destination Highlights The island of Palmarola, not far from Rome, offers a remarkable escape. Though it’s
Beautiful islands still untouched by mass tourism
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Final US-Russia nuclear deal nears expiration, closing a 50-year era of arms treaties
End of Nuclear Arms Control Treaty Raises Global Concerns The final remaining nuclear treaty between the United States and Russia is scheduled to lapse on Thursday, eliminating longstanding restrictions on the world’s two largest nuclear stockpiles for the first time in over fifty years. The expiration of the New START agreement could spark fears of a renewed, uncontrolled nuclear arms race between global powers. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to maintain the
Final US-Russia nuclear deal nears expiration, closing a 50-year era of arms treaties
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What to Cook with Ground Meat When You're Tired of Patties: 4 Dinner Ideas for Any Day
М’ясний фарш — надзвичайно зручний продукт для приготування їжі: він не потребує нарізання і завжди виходить смачним. Багато хто помилково вважає, що з фаршу можна зробити лише тефтелі або котлети. Насправді ж існує чимало простих та ситних страв на його основі. Пропонуємо вашій увазі чотири різноманітні ідеї на кожен день. • Купецька гречка з фаршем • Картопля тушкована з м’ясом • Запіканка картопляна з фаршем • Перець, запечений із начинкою Купецька гречка з м’ясним фаршем Ця страва — чудове
What to Cook with Ground Meat When You're Tired of Patties: 4 Dinner Ideas for Any Day
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Chasing the ultimate Danish treat in the heart of Copenhagen
Open-faced sandwiches (smørrebrød), seasoned meatballs (frikadeller), and crisp pieces of pork belly (stegt flæsk) are just a few of the classic dishes that food lovers seek when visiting Denmark. Yet perhaps no treat represents Danish culinary pride more than the famous Danish pastry. With so many bakeries in Copenhagen alone, how does one choose the best? As a longtime Copenhagen resident and pastry enthusiast, I took on the challenge of finding the city’s finest Danish pastry. Let’s begin
Chasing the ultimate Danish treat in the heart of Copenhagen
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How relocating from the U.S. to Europe reshaped these Americans’ perspective on life
Subscribe to CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter, “Unlocking the World,” to stay updated on travel insights, aviation developments, culinary discoveries, and top accommodation tips. This week’s travel roundup features how airlines ensure pilots are alcohol-free, the experience inside a traditional Turkish bath, and the global surge in pursuit of dual citizenship. New Beginnings in Germany and Sweden The dream of holding dual citizenship continues to attract travelers and expatriates across the
How relocating from the U.S. to Europe reshaped these Americans’ perspective on life
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Over 200 dead after coltan mine collapse in eastern Congo, authorities report
Over 200 individuals lost their lives this week following a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the governor appointed by rebels in the area. The information was shared with Reuters on Friday. Rubaya contributes nearly 15% to global coltan production. This mineral is refined into tantalum, a heat-resistant metal critical for manufacturing smartphones, computers, aerospace equipment,
Over 200 dead after coltan mine collapse in eastern Congo, authorities report
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Melania Trump’s film debuts at the Kennedy Center prior to worldwide launch
Melania Trump Releases New Documentary WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump concludes her first year back as first lady with the premiere of a documentary she produced, chronicling the 20 days leading up to former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Known for her private nature, Melania Trump has maintained a relatively low profile during her husband’s second term. The film, titled “Melania,” debuted Thursday evening at the Kennedy Center and is set to release globally in over 1,500
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Major developments on day 1,435
Here is the latest update as of Thursday, January 29: Fighting • The number of fatalities from a Russian strike on a passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region has increased to six, according to the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, after more remains were recovered from the crash site. • A Russian missile assault on Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region injured a minimum of six people, reported regional leader Ivan Fedorov. • In the Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian forces launched attacks in several
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Major developments on day 1,435
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Doomsday Clock 2026: Experts reveal updated time
In the early days of the nuclear era, scientists introduced the Doomsday Clock as a symbolic gauge of how close humanity is to catastrophic destruction. On Tuesday, nearly 80 years later, the clock was adjusted to 85 seconds before midnight — the closest point ever, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which launched the concept in 1947. Midnight on the clock symbolizes a point of irreversible global devastation caused by human actions. Previously, in 2023 and 2024, the clock
Doomsday Clock 2026: Experts reveal updated time
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Focusing on Leith, Edinburgh – ‘Watching the area transform has been a delight’
Why Visit Now Leith, Edinburgh’s historic port district, has long been a gateway for people, trade, and innovation entering the city. It’s where the Water of Leith river meets the sea, and when the sun shines and the bars and restaurants along the Shore come alive, it feels magical. After moving here 13 years ago, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing its evolution. Today, Leith is a creative powerhouse, bustling with artists, musicians, designers, and startups, not to mention a thriving culinary
Focusing on Leith, Edinburgh – ‘Watching the area transform has been a delight’
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Do writing retreats really deliver? Dear reader, I wrapped up my novel with flair …
The inspiration for my novel struck me suddenly while walking across the Golden Jubilee Bridge in central London. As the twilight sky deepened, a vivid scene lodged itself in my thoughts and stayed with me until I finally committed to bringing it to life on the page. After a few months, it became evident that squeezing in writing sessions for just half an hour after work wasn’t going to get the novel completed. That’s when I turned to writing retreats—not just places to write, but sanctuaries
Do writing retreats really deliver? Dear reader, I wrapped up my novel with flair …
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‘Little hope’: Ukrainians question Russia’s willingness to halt war during talks
Kyiv, Ukraine – In a dimly-lit passageway to a Kyiv metro station, 34-year-old florist Snizhana Petradkhina pulled her hands from her thick winter coat, revealing two small hand warmers. “These are keeping me going today,” she shared, standing beneath a flickering lamp at her flower stall. “I’m so tired of the cold, and the darkness. But more than anything, everyone in Ukraine is tired of this war. We just want peaceful nights — no drones, no bombs.” This winter, constant strikes on Ukraine’s
‘Little hope’: Ukrainians question Russia’s willingness to halt war during talks
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Can a Moroccan surf getaway help me overcome my ocean fears?
I'm not exactly sure when my fear of waves truly began. Perhaps it was sparked by a single traumatic event—like the enormous wave in Biarritz, France, nearly two decades ago, that slammed me onto the ocean floor and scraped the skin off my chin. More likely, my shift from being fearless to cautious crept up over time. It seems reasonable when you think about the risks the ocean holds—riptides, submerged rocks, sharks, head injuries. But for me, the fear feels more deeply rooted. I suspect
Can a Moroccan surf getaway help me overcome my ocean fears?
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Kremlin reveals how it plans to use frozen Russian assets in the U.S.
Під час нещодавньої зустрічі між трьома спеціальними представниками США та представниками російської сторони, призначеними диктатором Володимиром Путіним, серед обговорюваних тем була ініціатива президента США Дональда Трампа зі створення так званої "Ради миру". Як повідомив помічник Путіна з міжнародних питань Юрій Ушаков, російська сторона висловила готовність надати для фінансування цієї ради один мільярд доларів, вилучених із заморожених активів Росії, які були заблоковані
Kremlin reveals how it plans to use frozen Russian assets in the U.S.
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Unique Homes and Crowd-Free Spots: 5 Countries That Truly Need More Tourists
Фахівці з туризму визначили п’ять країн, включаючи Молдову і Таджикистан, які вже зараз відкриті для подорожей і особливо зацікавлені у прийомі туристів. За даними, за період із січня по вересень минулого року 1,1 мільярда мандрівників виїхали за межі своїх країн, що майже на 5% більше в порівнянні з аналогічним періодом попереднього року. У цьому році очікують новий рекорд кількості міжнародних поїздок. При цьому дедалі більше туристів зважає на екологічність і вплив поїздок. Згідно зі звітом
Unique Homes and Crowd-Free Spots: 5 Countries That Truly Need More Tourists
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Which Pipes Burst Most Often in Homes During Frost Without Heating: Water Utility Explains
Сильні морози та відсутність обігріву легко можуть викликати серйозні аварії у будь-якій будівлі. Ігор Грищенко, керівник водопровідних мереж КП "Чернігівводоканал", поділився з УНІАН, чи впливає тип труб на ризики та як починається процес відновлення після замерзання системи. Які труби найчастіше страждають від морозу в умовах відсутності опалення та що цьому сприяє — матеріал, вік чи спосіб встановлення? Спеціаліст зазначає, що при серйозному зниженні температури може пошкодитись
Which Pipes Burst Most Often in Homes During Frost Without Heating: Water Utility Explains
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You've been cooking sausages wrong your whole life: here's the right way to do it
Сосиски здаються однією з найбільш простих м’ясних страв, однак навіть із ними можуть виникнути труднощі. Вони інколи тріскають під час варіння, важко очищаються від оболонки або залишаються сирими всередині. Щоб уникнути таких ситуацій, важливо знати, як правильно варити сосиски та скільки часу потрібно це робити. • Чи варто додавати сіль у воду та за якої температури краще класти сосиски • Чи потрібно знімати оболонку перед варінням і як полегшити її видалення • Як визначити, що сосиска вже
You've been cooking sausages wrong your whole life: here's the right way to do it
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Press freedom supporters fear home raid on Washington Post reporter could suppress journalism
Journalist Raid Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom If the intention behind Wednesday’s raid on the home of a Washington Post reporter was to discourage investigative coverage of the government, the Trump administration appears to have picked a particularly significant figure to target. Hannah Natanson, referred to by her colleagues as the "federal government whisperer" due to her in-depth reporting on changes under President Donald Trump’s administration, had her phone, two laptops,
Press freedom supporters fear home raid on Washington Post reporter could suppress journalism
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World temperatures fell in 2025, yet scientists caution more heat extremes ahead
According to new research from the European Copernicus Climate Service and the Met Office, global temperatures in 2025 were slightly lower than in 2024 due to the cooling influence of the natural La Niña phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean. However, the past three years have still been the warmest ever recorded, continuing to edge the planet closer to surpassing global climate goals. Even with the moderating effect of La Niña, temperatures in 2025 remained significantly higher than those seen just
World temperatures fell in 2025, yet scientists caution more heat extremes ahead
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