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President Donald Trump says the US and Iran remained in talks and that he believes Tehran is “getting more serious”, while also not ruling out a continuation of its bombing campaign against Iran. This comes as Tehran continues to attack American military assets in other gulf states, including Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. Retired military experts talk to CNN on this week’s events in the conflict. 0:00 Why is Iran now shifting strategy on stakes? (July 20) 3:50 Are China and Russia helping Iran? (July 21) 6:25 Are Trump’s threats against civilian infrastructure legal? (July 22) 10:45 What’s behind Trump’s potential [See More…]

New York Times reporting now reveals that an Iranian threat to Trump’s life was the reason why he flew back to the United States from Turkey in the old Air Force One plane, instead of the newer jet gifted to him from Qatar. CNN’s Erin Burnett speaks to Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for the New York Times on his reporting. 0:00 The security threat to Trump & Air Force One 2:00 “A specific credible threat” to Trump 5:30 How serious was this threat? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #trump #iran CNN is the world [See More…]

The leader of Canada’s Ontario province, Doug Ford, lashed out at President Donald Trump over his threat to add “the cost of pollution” from that country’s wildfires to US tariffs. Trump said that he’s holding Canada responsible for wildfire smoke hovering over much of the Midwest and the eastern United States and vowed to call Prime Minister Mark Carney “to find out what they are doing about it.” CNN spoke to Ford and Avi Lewis, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, for their thoughts on Trump’s comments. 0:00 Trump: “Pay us some damages” 1:05 Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Trump’s [See More…]

Produce supplier Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 US states because of potential contamination with cyclospora, the parasite causing thousands of cases of diarrhea across the country. The company said it’s “actively removing” the products, has suspended distribution of iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico to the United States and is no longer receiving products from the implicated lot. 0:00 Taylor Farms says FDA apologized for a potential false positive Cyclospora test 1:30 How cuts have affected the federal Cyclospora response 3:59 Medical expert weighs the health concern urgency 7:10 How soon until all food is safe enough [See More…]

Ex-Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov served alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin for a number of years. Amid reports that everyday Russians are becoming more frustrated and anxious as the war continues, he breaks down what he thinks of Russia’s strategy, Putin’s mindset and what the west needs to do. Also, Russia has claimed that it had “gained full control” of the key “fortress belt” city of Kostyantynivka. But outside experts and Ukrainian soldiers who spoke to CNN say Russia’s claims of advancement are exaggerated and come as the Kremlin is likely trying to project a narrative of success to counter [See More…]

About a week after President Trump said “in no uncertain terms, that the ceasefire is over”, both the United States and Iran ratcheted up strikes and threats against each other. Also, Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait have each endured Iranian fire, with Iran also claiming to have targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Syria. Retired military experts talk to CNN on this week’s events in the conflict. 0:00 Why the US is now using sea drones in Iran (July 14) 4:31 Could Trump launch a ground invasion of Iran? (July 14) 12:03 The targets that both the US and Iran [See More…]