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By Marnie Hunter, CNN Hawaiian Airlines plans to offer free Wi-Fi service through SpaceX’s Starlink, the airline announced Monday. The satellite-based internet service will be available as early as next year on Hawaiian Airlines’ transpacific fleet, making it the first major airline to offer Starlink. The service, created by Elon Musk’s private spaceflight company SpaceX,

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Leopoldo López, a Venezuelan opposition leader who was imprisoned on charges of inciting anti-government protests. Personal Birth date: April 29, 1971 Birth place: Caracas, Venezuela Birth name: Leopoldo Eduardo López Mendoza Father: Leopoldo López Gil, businessman and member of the European Parliament Mother: Antonieta Mendoza

By Brendan Buckley, CNN A couple made headlines with their wedding’s frugal price tag, police caught a pair of toddlers thrown from a burning building, and a “Britain’s Got Talent” audience member got the surprise of his life. These are your must-watch videos of the week. Bride on a budget A California couple made headlines

By Julia Hollingsworth, CNN When China announced it had inked a security pact with a tiny Pacific island nation this week, there was little fanfare — at least from Beijing. As China put it, it was a mutually beneficial agreement aimed at creating peace and stability in the Solomon Islands, a country with a population

By Rob Picheta and Amy Cassidy, CNN WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has moved one step closer to being extradited to the United States, where he is set to be tried under the Espionage Act, after a London court sent his handover order to the British government for approval. The court issued a formal extradition order

By Jack Guy and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN Prince Harry has said the Queen was “on great form” during their recent meeting in the UK, adding that he wanted to make sure she is “protected” and has “the right people around her.” The Duke of Sussex told NBC’s “Today” show that it was “great” being with

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Black-ish” crammed a lot into its series finale, from a callback to its premiere to a cameo by gymnast Simone Biles, from moving out of the family’s house — and the memories that elicited — to a raucous New Orleans-style funeral. But it was the last scene that really sold

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Cinco de Mayo which commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 every year. About Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the fifth of May. The Mexican army under the command of

By Brendan Buckley, CNN Scientists recorded a color-changing squid’s camouflage trick, a news crew got too close to a tornado for comfort, and the son of a late music icon performed his father’s biggest hit publicly for the first time. These are your must-watch videos of the week. Now you sea me … Scientists observed

By Max Foster and Amir Vera, CNN A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has confirmed to CNN that the couple visited Queen Elizabeth II on their way to The Hague to attend The Invictus Games, which begin on Saturday. Prince Harry had said in March that he hoped to visit his 95-year-old

Story by Reuters Russia has asked Brazil for support in the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the G20 group of top economies to help it counter crippling sanctions imposed by the West since it invaded Ukraine, according to a letter seen by Reuters. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov wrote to Economy Minister Paulo

By Hannah Ritchie, CNN A man in Western Australia has been charged with more than 400 sexual offenses against children in what police are calling one of the most significant child abuse investigations in the state’s history. The 47-year-old from Perth faces 240 counts of indecent dealing with a child under 13, 98 counts of

By Simone McCarthy Australia will hold its general election on May 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Sunday, launching a six-week campaign period, where voter concern over issues like the cost of living and climate change are expected to take center stage. Morrison made the announcement from the capital, Canberra, after he lodged his

By Camilo Rocha and Stefano Pozzebon, CNN and Reuters The portion of Amazon rainforest impacted by deforestation in the first three months of 2022 was the highest ever recorded, according to a new report by Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE). According to the INPE report, published Friday, 941.34 square kilometers (363 square miles)

By Jodi Upchurch, CNN Obama returned to the White House with zingers, a climate activist glued himself to a microphone, and a man found a 7-foot snake coiled up in his couch. These are the must-watch videos of the week. Obama returns with jokes During his first visit back to the White House after leaving

By Karol Suarez and Stefano Pozzebon, CNN At least 11 people have been killed and a dozen injured following a landslide in a mining area in northwest Colombia, authorities reported Thursday. An “unspecified” number of people remain missing due to the landslide in Abriaquí municipality, which was caused by heavy rains, the risk management agency

By Gregory Wallace, CNN Thunderstorms and low clouds over the East Coast are complicating air travel as many Americans are heading to airports during the busy spring break season. Thousands of flights are delayed, with some delays stretching up to two hours, according to Federal Aviation Administration data. By 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, more than

By Stefano Pozzebon and Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN An ongoing wave of violent protests in Peru shows how the Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting markets around the world, sparking unrest and deepening political divides. Rising fuel costs originally triggered the protests, which started last week, but quickly intensified into large anti-government demonstrations with marches

By Brad Lendon, CNN Australia will spend $2.6 billion (3.5 billion Australian dollars) to upgrade its defensive missiles as the security environment in the Asia-Pacific region becomes more challenging due to China’s assertiveness, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday. The plan — which will significantly increase the range of missiles on Australia’s warships and warplanes

By Brendan Buckley, CNN Katy Perry played it cool during a wardrobe malfunction, firefighters pulled a stranded pooch from the Los Angeles River, and Will Smith stole the show at the Oscars — for all the wrong reasons. These are your must-watch videos of the week. The slap heard ’round the world Actor Will Smith

By Michelle Toh and CNN’s Beijing bureau China’s banks and investment firms are calling on essential staff to live at the office this week to avoid any trading disruption during Shanghai’s massive Covid lockdown. A person familiar with the matter told CNN Business that traders and fund managers were being offered between 500 and 2,000

By Rob Picheta, Niamh Kennedy, Ed Upright, CNN British police will issue 20 fines as part of their investigation into illegal parties held in the heart of Boris Johnson‘s government, which took place while the rest of the country was living under strict pandemic lockdowns and sparked outrage in the UK. London’s Metropolitan Police said

By Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN The CDC’s weekly update of travel health advisories has some of the most encouraging news for tourists it’s had in months. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not add a single new destination on Monday to its highest-risk category for travel. This hopeful respite comes

Oscar Holland, CNN Jada Pinkett Smith found her struggle with hair loss at the center of an unexpected controversy at the Oscars on Sunday night, after her husband Will Smith appeared to strike comedian Chris Rock in response to a joke he made about her shaved head. But while social media users were divided on

By Lilit Marcus, CNN As global travel continues to reopen in 2022, there will soon be another addition to the “world’s longest flights” list — a direct route between Melbourne, Australia and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) operated by Qantas. The Australian airline, which is nicknamed “the flying kangaroo,” announced the new route will begin

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN On the steps of a Darwin courthouse at the end of one of Australia’s most contentious cases, Warlpiri elder Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves could barely contain his rage. “When are we going to get justice? When?” he yelled. White police officer Constable Zachary Rolfe had just been acquitted of murder in the

By Brendan Buckley, CNN A pair of brave pigs saved their own bacon, Kelly Clarkson was beaten by her own hit song, and a runaway bounce house was caught on camera. These are your must-watch videos of the week. Mighty swine A pair of pigs fended off a black bear after it climbed into their

By Claudia Rebaza and Arnaud Siad, CNN WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will marry his fiancée, Stella Moris, at Belmarsh prison in London Wednesday, the WikiLeaks media team said in a statement. “Julian Assange and Stella Moris will marry in HMP Belmarsh surrounded by only a handful of friends and family on Wednesday. Their engagement was

By Lilit Marcus, CNN For the first time in its history, Air New Zealand is offering direct flights between Auckland and New York City. The ultra long-haul route will launch on September 17, 2022 from Auckland and is yet another piece of exciting news signaling New Zealand’s gradual reopening to global tourism. The flights from

By Forrest Brown, CNN Yosemite National Park in California gets millions of visitors each year — more than 3.3 million in 2021. And like other big-name US national parks, it’s trying to come up with ways to manage the crowds. Starting 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET) Wednesday, Yosemite’s reservation system will be live for

By Raja Razek and Marnie Hunter, CNN New penalties have been issued against some of the passengers who made headlines for their raucous behavior on a chartered flight from Montreal, Canada, to Cancun, Mexico, just before New Year’s Eve last year. Omar Alghabra, Canada’s minister of transport and MP for Mississauga Centre, announced a new

By Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added just one new destination to its highest-risk category for travel on Monday — and it’s again an Indian Ocean island nation. Moved up to Level 4 is Madagascar. Off the southeastern coast of Africa, it’s known for its unique

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Mexican Drug War. The Mexican government has been fighting a war with drug traffickers since December 2006. At the same time, drug cartels have fought each other for control of territory. Facts Enrique Peña Nieto, who was president from 2012 to 2018, continued the fight started by

By Camilo Rocha, CNN Two young brothers have been rescued from a remote part of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest after being lost for nearly four weeks. The children — ages 7 and 9 — were found near their hometown of Manicoré by a local resident on Thursday, their father told local media. The boys — who

By Brendan Buckley, CNN A state trooper put herself between a speeding car and a 10K charity race, a waterspout wreaked havoc on a Florida beach, and Rod Stewart took matters into his own hands to fix some pesky potholes. These are the must-watch videos of the week. To protect and serve Florida Highway Patrol

Oscar Holland, CNN Poland’s Karolina Bielawska was crowned the 70th Miss World on Wednesday, with contestants and organizers expressing solidarity with Ukrainians during an on-stage candle tribute at the televised finale. Bielawska, who works as a model and is studying for a master’s degree, claimed the title in Puerto Rico’s capital, San Juan, three months

By Lilit Marcus and Irene Nasser, CNN After more than two years, New Zealand will reopen its borders to Australians starting April 12, and to international tourists from visa-waiver countries from May 1, the government announced on Wednesday, March 16. The move is part of efforts to accelerate economic recovery, according to a statement from

By Jodi Upchurch, CNN A ship was found after 107 years underwater, a box of love letters was returned to its rightful family, and a teen trying to rescue a cat from a tree ends up needing rescuing himself. These are the must-watch videos of the week. Submerged for a century Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship,

By Lilit Marcus, CNN More than a century after it sank off the coast of Antarctica, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship HMS Endurance has been located, apparently intact and in good condition. The ship, which sank in 1915, is 3,008 meters (1.9 miles or 9,842 feet) deep in the Weddell Sea, a pocket in the

By Austin Mabeus, CNN A 4-year-old’s case of the Mondays caught on cam, Poseidon gets some hot new wheels, and a game show moment that will make you groan. These are the must-watch videos of the week. We’ve all been there The pressures of preschool were just too much for a Kansas 4-year-old on a

By Lilit Marcus, CNN Fila is putting the leisure in athleisure with the news that the company will be opening a branded hotel in Shanghai in 2024. The athletic wear company founded in Italy is partnering with Hyatt on the lifestyle hotel concept, which will be called Fila House. “Not only will the hotel be

By Amanda Musa and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Officials uncovered 169 potential unmarked graves on the grounds of a former Catholic residential school in Canada, an Indigenous tribe in Alberta said Tuesday. The Kapawe’no First Nation, which is located over 200 miles northwest of Edmonton, said the discovery was made at the former St. Bernard Mission

By Jodi Upchurch, CNN A major drug bust was made at sea, Molly Ringwald’s mom forgot her birthday, and an Olympic gold medalist showed off his moves off the ice. These are the must-watch videos of the week. High-speed chase at sea Three tons of cocaine were seized by Mexico’s army as a helicopter captured

By Paula Newton, CNN The Canadian government announced Wednesday it will lift the Emergencies Act, nine days after it was invoked, saying police have the tools they need to continue to deal with unlawful protesters. “Today, after careful consideration, we’re ready to confirm that the situation is no longer an emergency. Therefore, the federal government

By Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II canceled her planned virtual engagements on Tuesday as she continues to suffer from mild Covid-19 symptoms, Buckingham Palace has said. The palace announced Sunday that the 95-year-old monarch had contracted the virus. “As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms she has decided