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The BBC's Liza Tambunan is in central Kalimantan, to explain what peat is and why Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade.
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Ukraine carries out ‘first’ successful drone rescue from the front line | CNN
The Ukrainian military say that a wounded infantryman in an inaccessible area of the frontline was successfully rescued by a nearby drone unit.
Deadly flooding hits eastern Spain | CNN
Torrential rain from Storm Adam flooded parts of eastern Spain, killing at least three people and forcing thousands to evacuate. It’s the “most significant rainfall event” in nearly four dec…
Christiane Amanpour announces she’s leaving CNN after 43 years | CNN
CNN legend Christiane Amanpour, the network’s chief international anchor, said Monday that she will sign off from CNN next June.
Video shows moments before ICE agents reportedly injure man in Long Beach, CA | CNN
A former Long Beach, California, city employee was injured during an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday, officials said. Two people who witnessed the incident…
More singles are using AI to find a date. It’s controversial, efficient and risky | CNN
Some dating app users are outsourcing online dating to AI. Dating apps are simultaneously trying to fill the gaps between real life dating and the swipe. There are risks and rewards, experts…
Inside China’s unconventional 24/7 mega spas | CNN
Across China, people are visiting multi-story facilities that combine spa amenities with entertainment of every sort.
Elon Musk says he will give a SpaceX share to ‘every kid in America’ | CNN Business
Elon Musk has said he will give every child in America a stake in SpaceX, his $2 trillion aerospace and artificial intelligence company, as tech firms face intensifying scrutiny over their i…
Amelia Earhart mystery continues as researchers unravel identity of the Taraia Object | CNN
A recent expedition to a remote South Pacific island to search for wreckage from Amelia Earhart’s lost plane has come up empty.
Russian satellite makes possibly unprecedented approach of another spacecraft without permission | CNN
A rare move by a Russian-made satellite brought it within just a few miles of a commercial Earth-observation satellite that may be used to provide national security services to countries suc…
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after ‘deliberate’ car strike | CNN
An Australian lawmaker remains in hospital is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in what appears to be a targeted attack outside her electorate office in northern Victoria on M…
Christiane Amanpour announces she will leave CNN next June | CNN Business
CNN legend Christiane Amanpour, the network’s chief international anchor, said Monday that she will sign off from CNN next June.
Gen Zers love headphones — but do they know the risks? Experts weigh in | CNN
Gen Z listens to more audio than any other generation — but this seemingly harmless habit has unexpected social consequences.
Finland gripped by national broadcaster’s puppies live stream | CNN
It’s dark outside. The news cycle is relentless. But Finland’s national broadcaster has a solution: Adorable puppies, available any time, night or day.
Climb Shanghai Grand Opera House’s gravity-defying staircase | CNN
The newly built Shanghai Grand Opera House looks gravity-defying and its design has taken inspiration from an unfolding Chinese fan. Ahead of its opening over the weekend, CNN got a glimpse…
Jalen Hurts’ apparent season-ending injury leaves Eagles with tough questions about blood clots in his lungs | CNN
At just 28 years old, and only 20 months removed from being named the Super Bowl MVP, Jalen Hurts is now on blood thinners to stave off what – without them – could be life-threatening blood…