CNN 5 Things Virtual war summit, new grocery delivery service, WH cage fight & more
Aug 13, 2025
A virtual summit with Trump has nations discussing delicate negotiations with Russia and controversial plans to relocate Palestinians. Amazon's fresh food delivery service is set to shake up grocery shopping. Meanwhile, NASA's working satellites face possible destruction due to budget cuts. On a lighter note, there's buzz about a planned cage fight at the White House, blending politics and entertainment in an unexpected way!
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Europe Demands Ukraine At Table
- European leaders insisted Ukraine must sit at the negotiation table for any ceasefire talks.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said sequence matters: ceasefire first, then framework and no violent border changes.
Controversial Gaza Relocation Talks
- Israel has discussed relocating Gaza Palestinians to South Sudan, provoking global human rights concern.
- South Sudan's instability and reliance on aid make the proposal controversial and widely rejected.
Amazon Reenters Fresh Grocery Market
- Amazon launched same-day fresh grocery delivery to over 1,000 cities and plans rapid expansion.
- Prime members get free delivery over $25 in most cities, signaling Amazon's renewed push into perishables.