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Australian Open Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Australian Open, one of four competitions that make up the “Grand Slam” in professional tennis. The other three are Wimbledon, the French Open and the US Open. January 12-February 1, 2026 – The 114th Australian Open takes place. January 6-26, 2025 – The 113th Australian

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Narges Mohammadi sits in her apartment in Tehran on January 16

Exclusive: Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in detention in Iran, foundation says

By Jomana Karadsheh, Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is on hunger strike whilst being held in detention by Iranian authorities, according to a statement from her foundation. In the statement shared exclusively with CNN, the Paris-based foundation, which is run by her family, says it received credible information that

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Moammar Gadhafi Fast Facts

CNN Library (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of the late Moammar Gadhafi, leader of Libya from 1969 to 2011. Personal:Birth date: June 7, 1942 Death date: October 20, 2011 Birth place: Sirte, Libya Father: Mohamed Abdulsalam Abuminiar, a Bedouin farmer Mother: Aisha Ben Niran Marriages: Safia Farkash (1970-October 20, 2011, his death);

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A black plastic shroud covers the signage of the former offices of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington D.C.

One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030

By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — It’s been one year since the Trump administration dismantled the US Agency for International Development (USAID), with aid cuts leading to the closure of HIV clinics in South Africa, the termination of medical programs in Afghanistan, and the end of numerous programs tackling malnutrition and preventable diseases around the

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Princess Diana Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. Personal Birth date: July 1, 1961 Death date: August 31, 1997 Birth place: Norfolk, England Birth name: Diana Frances Spencer Father: Edward John, 8th Earl Spencer Mother: Frances (Ruth Burke-Roche) Spencer Marriage: Charles (Philip Arthur George), Prince of Wales

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Yoko Ono Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of artist, musician and activist Yoko Ono. Personal Birth date: February 18, 1933 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Birth name: Ono Yōko (in Japanese) Father: Yeisuke Ono, bank executive (also spelled Eisuke) Mother: Isoko (Yasuda) Ono Marriages: John Lennon (March 20, 1969-December 8, 1980, his

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Emperor Naruhito Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, the 126th Emperor to ascend to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne. Personal Birth date: February 23, 1960 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Previous name: Hironomiya Naruhito Father: Emperor Emeritus Akihito Mother: Empress Emerita Michiko Marriage: Masako Owada (June 9, 1993-present) Children: Princess

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A restored angel fresco

Italy launches investigation as newly-restored angel painting in Rome church now resembles Giorgia Meloni

By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome, Italy (CNN) — A painting in a Rome church has prompted an investigation following complaints that a newly-restored cherub bears a remarkable likeness to the nation’s leader, Giorgia Meloni. The controversy surrounds restoration works carried out on a painting in the Chapel of the Holy Souls in Purgatory in

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a visit to the shrine of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution

Iran conditionally agrees to nuclear talks with US, first since Trump’s military strikes last summer

By Jessie Yeung, Jennifer Hansler, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Todd Symons, CNN (CNN) — Iran has tentatively agreed to resume nuclear talks with the United States as it tries to avert the threat of further military strikes, in what would be the first such negotiations since the Trump administration bombed three of Iran’s nuclear sites last summer.

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People take shelter at a metro station during a Russian air attack

Russia resumes night strikes on major Ukrainian cities, ending brief reprieve agreed between Putin and Trump

By Victoria Butenko, Svitlana Vlasova and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Russia launched its biggest missile and drone attack on Ukraine so far this year on Tuesday, according to Ukrainian authorities, cutting heat to tens of thousands of people and ending a brief reprieve agreed to by Moscow and Washington as Ukrainians grapple with

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