Christiane Amanpour
In short
Christiane Amanpour is an Iranian-British journalist who recently announced she is leaving CNN after 43 years. She is in the news because she confirmed she will end her nightly programme at the end of this year and depart the network next June.
Who they are now
She is currently the Chief International Anchor for CNN and hosts several programmes including Amanpour on CNN International and Amanpour & Company on PBS. She is preparing to transition out of her long-standing role at the broadcaster.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for her following her announcement that she is ending her daily CNN show and leaving the network after more than four decades.
An example of their work
She is a veteran war correspondent known for her international reporting and challenging powerful figures. Her long career includes hosting the nightly interview programme Amanpour.