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Hong Kong CNN — As the world rushed to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death, the response has been comparatively muted in China – an officially atheist state…

China controls over 90% of the global refinement output of rare earth elements, which are used to power everything from iPhones to electric vehicles. China’s near-monopoly has become one of…

CNN — The Detroit Pistons finally ended their NBA-record 15-game losing streak in the postseason, beating the New York Knicks 100-94 at Madison Square Garden to level the first round…

Pope Francis’ open casket has been laid in the Casa Santa Marta residence at the Vatican as mourning rites continue following his death. The coffin will be transferred from the…

CNN — With a history dating back to at least the 13th century, the Fisherman’s Ring is among the most recognizable items of papal regalia. Named after St. Peter, who…

CNN — Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison admitted that he miscalculated the popularity of Luka Dončić among the team’s fanbase before the shocking trade with the Los Angeles Lakers…

CNN — Paris Olympians and Paralympians were the big winners of the 25th anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, including superstars Simone Biles and Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis. The Laureus…

CNN — About six months after he was elected head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis made a surprising admission. A Jesuit priest was interviewing Francis when he departed from…

CNN’s Chief Global Affairs Correspondent, Matthew Chance, got a first look at a portrait that its painter says was gifted to President Trump by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In March,…

Moscow CNN — In March, Russian president Vladimir Putin gifted Donald Trump a mystery portrait of the US president. The painting was delivered by Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, who, in…