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Search Is Suspended for Passenger Who Went Overboard From Cruise Ship

The U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday that it halted its hourslong search for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard from a Holland America Line cruise ship near Cuba. from World News https://ift.tt/prUyRkS

Greek Coast Guard Under Scrutiny for Response to Migrant Mass Drowning

Contradictions in the Coast Guard’s account cast new doubts over how the Greeks handled one of the worst maritime disasters in the country’s history. from World News https://ift.tt/ocqM1Vw

North Korea Criticizes Officials for Failed Satellite Launch

Top political leaders said the botched May 31 launch, which was meant to put a military spy satellite in orbit, had been “irresponsibly” planned. from World News https://ift.tt/L95XVon

Wyndham Clark wins 2023 US Open clinching American's first career major

Wyndham Clark won the 2023 US Open to claim his first major title on Sunday, edging Rory McIlroy in a nail-biting finale at Los Angeles Country Club. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/Hol0jEi

In China Blinken Holds Talks to Restart High-Level Diplomacy

The talks between Antony J. Blinken, the secretary of state, and Wang Yi, Beijing’s top foreign policy official, were a prelude to a likely meeting with China’s leader, Xi Jinping. from World News https://ift.tt/F20GXC7

Your Monday Briefing: Blinken in Beijing

Also, Times graphics show how Russia likely blew up Ukraine’s dam. from World News https://ift.tt/ZXfWscK

'Fruits seeds and water' were pivotal in keeping four children alive in the Amazon rainforest

When four young indigenous children were found last week after 40 days in the Colombian Amazon jungle, their rescuers noticed that the oldest, 13-year-old Lesly Jacobombaire Mucutuy, had something hidden between her teeth. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/GpCS7z6

US Open: Cameron Young's tee shot remarkably lands in ball holder of golf cart

With record-breaking low scores and a flurry of hole-in-ones, there has been no shortage of incredible shots across the first three days of the 123rd US Open. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/CErqyom

In China Blinken Faces Clashing Agendas and a Question: Will Xi Show Up?

There’s much to talk about, but it’s not clear if it will be constructive. Meetings in Beijing will offer clues as to whether the two nations can smooth over tensions. from World News https://ift.tt/jNfxHi2

At least 25 dead after attack on Ugandan school

At least 25 people have been killed and eight injured after a school in western Uganda was attacked by armed rebels from the Allied Democratic Force, police said on Saturday. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/dOPwTaZ

An Inside Job

The Kakhovka dam was designed to withstand almost any attack imaginable — from the outside. An inside job was another matter. from World News https://ift.tt/ZDVEGJL

African Leaders Talk Peace in Ukraine as Missiles Explode Overhead

After meeting with the Africans, including some who have close ties to Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that their peace plans were unrealistic. from World News https://ift.tt/T6AhEtB

Why Japan is rethinking its rape laws and raising the age of consent from 13

Japan is finally changing its age of consent and definition of rape, after previous attempts were blocked by government inertia and opponents who deemed the amendments unnecessary. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/WVzqpkZ

WNBA allowing teams to use public charter service

The WNBA has expanded its travel protocol to allow teams to use a public charter service called JSX for all games. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/UoBag4k

Photos this week: June 9-15 2023

Take a look at 37 photos of the week from June 9 to June 15. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/ZuhIESq