CNN follows Taliban leader as he patrols busy streets. See how people are feeling

A Taliban commander goes on a public relations offensive as he walks the busy streets of Kabul's financial district. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.


More than 200 companies joined a pledge to hit net-zero carbon by 2040

More than 200 companies, including Twitter, Salesforce and Procter & Gamble, signed a climate pledge that aims to reduce their carbon emissions over the next two decades.


Apple iOS 15 is now available for download

Apple's latest major software update -- packed with features to help people better focus, connect with others on FaceTime and keep track of medical records, including vaccine status and test results -- is now available for download.


Trudeau seeks to fend off conservative rival

Polls opened in Canada on Monday for a tightly contested general election pitting incumbent Prime Minister Justin Trudeau against a conservative rival.


Gas prices in the UK could trigger food shortages within weeks

UK supermarkets could face shortages of meat and other fresh food within weeks after soaring gas prices prompted a major US fertilizer manufacturer to suspend production, turning off most of Britain's supply of carbon dioxide to the food and drink industry in the process.


As Taliban took over, she sent a message to her old teacher. See what happened next

As the Taliban closed in on Kabul, Italian educator Selene Biffi reached out to her former Afghan students. Three of her students and their families made it out of Afghanistan and after quarantine they were finally reunited with their teacher. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports.


Princess Beatrice gives birth to her first child

Princess Beatrice, Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, has given birth to a baby girl, Buckingham Palace announced Monday.


Paul Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame found guilty on terrorism-related charges

Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film 'Hotel Rwanda,' has been found guilty by a court in Kigali of being part of a terror group, MRCD-FLN. Rusesabagina, along with 20 other people, was accused of conspiring to launch attacks on Rwandan territory in 2018 and 2019, resulting in at least nine deaths.


Fears about China's Evergrande spread to global markets

Global investors have been paying more and more attention to Evergrande, the sprawling Chinese real estate business on the brink. They're increasingly worried about what they see.


The new beer so strong it's illegal in 15 states

Samuel Adams is launching a new, limited edition beer, and it packs such a potent punch it's illegal in 15 states.