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☆ Ukraine war live updates: Russia claims Kyiv attacked 3 nuclear power plants; Putin says post-Soviet space is being weakened
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 13 Russian President Vladimir Putin speeches during his press conference at the Commonwealth of Independent States's Head of States Meeting at the Ala-Archa State Residence, October 13,2023, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that a number of countries are acting in a way that is "directly aimed" at weakening power the post-Soviet space. Russia called on the CIS, a regional intergovernmental organization in Eurasia, to beef up collective security. Putin said Russia and its neighbors faced common threats of terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking and illegal migration, as well as radicalism and extremism. The CIS includes Russia and former Soviet republics including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, formely Pishpek, Putin, Holly Ellyatt Organizations: Commonwealth, Independent, Indendent, CIS, Commonwealth of Independent States, RIA Novosti, EU, Georgia Locations: BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, formely, Frunze, Central Asia, Commonwealth, Russian, Moscow, Russia, Eurasia, Soviet, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Baltic, Moldova, Ukraine

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves before the bell: Kroger, DocuSign, Snowflake, Adobe and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But the company posted $33.85 billion in quarterly revenue, under the $34.13 billion anticipated by analysts. Planet Labs — The satellite imagery stock slipped 2.6% in premarket trading after delivering a weaker quarterly report than expected on Thursday. DocuSign — The electric signature stock advanced 2.4% premarket on the heels of a stronger-than-expected quarterly report released Thursday. The Wall Street firm said Snowflake is in an advantageous position with "best-in-class growth rates" and is set to benefit from increased demand for artificial intelligence applications. The Wall Street firm cited First Solar's strong growth message during its investors day.

Persons: Kroger, LSEG, DocuSign, Davidson, Snowflake, Mizuho, RH —, Gary Friedman, —, Yun Li, Sarah Min, Jesse Pound, Michelle Fox, Scott Schnipper Organizations: Planet Labs, LSEG, Deutsche Bank, Mizuho, Gilead Sciences, Bank of America Locations: Gilead

☆ Ukrainian advisor says Prigozhin's death in a plane crash is a warning that there's no negotiating with Putin
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A Ukrainian presidential advisor warned that Prigozhin's death shows Putin won't negotiate. Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash last week, confirmed by Russia. Podolyak added: "So, as long as Putin remains president, the war will continue. The disparaging comments come just a week after Prigozhin's death, confirmed by Russian officials, in a plane crash outside Moscow. After Prigozhin's death, multiple officials and critics, including US President Joe Biden and the White House itself, suggested Putin was involved in assassinating Prigozhin and that "no one should be surprised" by his death.

Persons: Putin, Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, Mykhailo Podolyak, Yevgeny Prigozhin's, there's, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Podolyak, Prigozhin, Wagner's Prigozhin, Putin Prigozhin's, Sergei Shoigu, Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov, Ukraine —, Joe Biden Organizations: Service, Wagner Group, Russian, Staff, Russian Armed Forces, Russia's Ministry of Defense, Kremlin, Al Locations: Russia, Wall, Silicon, Moscow, Ukraine, Al Jazeera

☆ Spain’s women make history at the Women’s World Cup against a backdrop of turmoil and dispute
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Spain has thrilled its fans and neutrals alike with some scintillating performances en route to a historic Women’s World Cup final against England on Sunday. Prior to this tournament, Spain had never won a knockout match at a Women’s World Cup. Spain has won three knockout matches for the first time at the Women's World Cup. But Spain, nevertheless, went on to make history at this World Cup. Alex Grimm/FIFA/Getty ImagesIn 2022, Spain won both the Under-17 and Under-20 Women’s World Cup.

Persons: Jorge Vilda, Spain’s, Alexia Putellas, Spain's Salma Paralluelo, Andrew Cornaga, Irene Paredes, Jennifer Hermoso, Vilda, ”, Mariona, Aitana, Ona, Saeed Khan, Sandra Paños, Mapi Leon, Patricia Guijarro, El Periodico, Leon, ’, Rafael del Amo, Angel Vilda, Molly Darlington, Luis Rubiales, Alex Grimm, Salma Paralluelo, we’ve, “, Virginia Torrecilla, Abbie Parr Organizations: CNN, England, Vilda, Spanish national, Getty, The Athletic, Diario de Navarra, Spanish, Real, Barcelona’s, League, FIFA, Sweden, AS, Spain, Spain’s, Twitter, ” Locations: Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Barcelona, Japan, La, Ona Batlle, AFP, The, Real Madrid, Marca

☆ The Crooked House was Britain’s wonkiest pub. Then it burned down
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Caolán Magee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

London CNN —As the name suggests, The Crooked House, a historic pub in England’s West Midlands, had a distinctive feature. People inspect the rubble as they gather at The ruins of The Crooked House pub. Wright co-founded the “Save The Crooked House” campaign group. Instead, they found themselves in a state of near mourning, after the fire and demolition apparently dashed hopes of the pub surviving. “It’s like a death in the family,” Wright told CNN by phone.

Persons: Matthew Cooper, Dudley ’, Matt Wright, ”, they’ll, it’s, Wright, King Charles, ” Wright, Andy Street, ” Sacha Lord Organizations: London CNN —, ”, Police, Dudley, CNN, Facebook, West, Twitter, Topical Press Agency, Hulton, BBC, Altus Group, Time Industries Association Locations: England’s West Midlands, Dudley, Himley, West Midlands, England, London

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