Ben Wedeman
Ben Wedeman is a seasoned journalist and senior international correspondent for CNN, renowned for his extensive coverage of conflicts and humanitarian crises, particularly in the Middle East. His work has often taken him to the front lines, where he provides on-the-ground reports that highlight the human impact of war and disaster. Recently, he reported on the reopening of ancient tunnels beneath Rome's Capitoline Hill, showcasing his versatility as a reporter in both historical and contemporary narratives.
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Ben Wedeman provides a rare look inside a Hezbollah tunnel as the deadline for disarmament approaches.
MP says Ukrainians ‘don’t have trust’ in Steve Witkoff on Russia negotiations
United States· 2025-12-02
CNN's Ben Wedeman gets rare access into a Hezbollah tunnel now under control of the Lebanese military.
‘My heart is broken’: Domestic worker mourns sister who died in Hong Kong fireUnited States· 2025-12-02
Ben Wedeman provides a rare look inside a Hezbollah tunnel as tensions rise in Lebanon.
White House faces questions over ‘Double Tap’ strike on alleged drug boatUnited States· 2025-12-02CNN's Ben Wedeman gets rare access into a Hezbollah tunnel now under control of the Lebanese military.
Pope Leo meets with 15,000 young peopleUnited States· 2025-12-01Ben Wedeman gets rare access into a Hezbollah tunnel now under control of the Lebanese military.
Stakes high for peace talks as Kyiv faces power cutsUnited States· 2025-12-01
CNN's Ben Wedeman gets rare access into a Hezbollah tunnel.
Deadly storms ravage Asia | CNNUnited States· 2025-12-01CNN’s Ben Wedeman contributed to this report.
Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon, bringing call for unity in crisis-hit nationUnited States· 2025-11-30
CNN's Ben Wedeman gets rare access into a Hezbollah tunnel now under control of the Lebanese military.
Rare look inside a Hezbollah tunnelUnited States· 2025-11-30
CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman spoke to Swedish activist Greta Thunberg while she's en route to Gaza.
Video: Greta Thunberg gives an update from a Gaza-bound flotillaUnited States· 2025-10-01
In the trenches with soldiers defending southeastern Ukraine.
FBI conducts search at John Bolton’s homeUnited States· 2025-08-22
Ben Wedeman reports from the trenches with soldiers defending southeastern Ukraine.
In the trenches with soldiers defending southeastern UkraineUnited States· 2025-08-22
CNN's Ben Wedeman attends the funeral of a Ukrainian soldier in Kyiv ahead of 'critical' talks between President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders.
Ukraine mourns its soldier ahead of Trump-Zelensky talksUnited States· 2025-08-18
CNN’s Ben Wedeman was given an exclusive tour of ancient tunnels underneath Rome’s Capitoline Hill.
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister slams Israel for hunger crisisUnited States· 2025-07-26
CNN’s Ben Wedeman was given an exclusive tour of ancient tunnels underneath Rome’s Capitoline Hill.
First images captured by new satelliteUnited States· 2025-07-25
CNN’s Ben Wedeman was given an exclusive tour of ancient tunnels underneath Rome’s Capitoline Hill.
Reopening the ancient tunnels 75 feet under RomeUnited States· 2025-07-25
CNN’s Ben Wedeman was given an exclusive tour of ancient tunnels underneath Rome’s Capitoline Hill.
CNN reports from Gaza aid crossingUnited States· 2025-07-24