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Eurozone Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the eurozone. Twenty countries in the European Union use the euro as their currency and comprise the eurozone. Facts The countries in the eurozone are: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and

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‘Ghosted by FEMA,’ teen pilot in trouble, grilling tips: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! An American influencer was detained in Antarctica while attempting to fly solo to all seven continents. Authorities said 19-year-old Ethan Guo broke “multiple national and international regulations” by changing his flight plan without permission. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.

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UK lawmakers vote to ban pro-Palestinian activist group under anti-terror law despite condemnation

By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — UK lawmakers voted Wednesday to ban Palestine Action, a UK-based group that aims to disrupt the operations of weapons manufacturers supplying the Israeli government. Members of Parliament voted 382 to 26 in favor of the measure against the group after two Palestine Action activists broke into Britain’s largest air

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Angela Merkel Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Angela Merkel, former chancellor of Germany. Personal Birth date: July 17, 1954 Birth place: Hamburg, Germany Birth name: Angela Dorothea Kasner Father: Horst Kasner, a Lutheran minister Mother: Herlind Kasner, an English teacher Marriages: Joachim Sauer (1998-present); Ulrich Merkel (1977-1982, divorced) Education: University

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Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears speaks to supporters during a primary night rally at the Hippodrome Theater June 17

Glenn Youngkin wrote a GOP playbook for winning Virginia. Republicans hope Winsome Earle-Sears can follow it

By Eva McKend, CNN Vienna, VA (CNN) — On a Tuesday evening in northern Virginia, Republicans on edge across the state finally got their wish: a campaign event featuring gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears, backed by incumbent Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who beat a Democrat four years ago. A racially diverse crowd was packed into a firehouse

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