Former US attorney named special counsel in Biden document probe | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to take over the…

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‘History might repeat itself’: Chinese ambassador warns Australia to be wary of Japan | CNN

Sydney CNN  —  China’s ambassador to Australia says Canberra should be wary of its relationship with…

Giuliani subpoenaed amid special counsel investigation into Trump’s fundraising | CNN Politics

Washington CNN  —  Special counsel Jack Smith’s team has subpoenaed Donald Trump’s former attorney Rudy Giuliani,…

Iraqis celebrate their comeback with soccer tournament after decades of isolation | CNN

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The violent attack on Brazil’s government was months in the making. Here’s what you need to know | CNN

CNN  —  Brazil was reeling Monday after hundreds of supporters of the country’s former leader Jair…

War game suggests Chinese invasion of Taiwan would fail at a huge cost to US, Chinese and Taiwanese militaries | CNN Politics

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El Paso shelter says video of officer slamming person on ground shows ‘excessive force’ | CNN

CNN  —  A homeless shelter in El Paso, Texas, released a video showing what the group…

Republican Sen. Ben Sasse resigns to become University of Florida president, opening seat for appointment by Nebraska governor | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Sen. Ben Sasse, a Republican who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump after…