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Ukraine peace plan might include demilitarized zones, Zelenskyy says Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a U.S.-led draft plan to end the Russian invasion revealed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though key questions remain over territory and whether Moscow could accept the new terms. The 20-point plan, agreed on by U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators, was being reviewed by Moscow, but the Kremlin has thus far refused to abandon its hardline territorial demands for full Ukrainian withdrawal from the east. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Wednesday Moscow was "formulating its position" and declined to comment on the specifics of the latest plan. He said Moscow believes it's "highly inappropriate to conduct any kind of communication via...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 24, 2025 9:08pm |
Thousands attend Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, the first since war in Gaza began Members of the clergy take part in the yearly Christmas procession outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem on Dec. 24, 2025. Ilia Yefimovich /AFP via Getty Images Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony in the city's historic Manger Square. Historically an event filled with joy and wonder, it was the first such ceremony since the war in Gaza began in 2023. But hardly any tourists were in attendance. For more than two years, international tourists and Christian pilgrims have largely stayed away following Hamas' deadly terrorist attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. As the war in...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 24, 2025 9:13pm |
Investigators probe plane crash in Turkey that killed Libyan military officials A delegation from Libya conducts an inspection of the crash site after a plane carrying Chief of Staff of the Libyan Armed Forces Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad crashed. Serdar Ozsoy / Getty Images Search teams in Turkey on Wednesday recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from a jet crash that killed eight people, including western Libya's military chief, while efforts to retrieve the victims' remains were still underway, Turkey's interior minister said. The private jet carrying Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, four other military officials and three crew members crashed on Tuesday, after taking off from Turkey's capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board. Libyan officials...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 24, 2025 9:18pm |
U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter The U.S. economy grew at a robust 4.3% annual pace in the third quarter, marking the strongest growth in two years, according to new government data released Tuesday. The growth in gross domestic product — the nation's output of goods and services — between July and September far outstripped the forecast for 3% growth, according to economists polled by financial data firm FactSet. The latest figure, released by the Commerce Department, also reflects a healthy jump from the second quarter's annualized growth of 3.8%. An acceleration in consumer spending, along with an upswing in exports and government outlays, helped propel...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 24, 2025 9:38pm |
"Call of Duty" co-creator Vince Zampella dies after crash on Los Angeles highway Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises including "Call of Duty," has died at 55, gaming company Electronic Arts said. Zampella died Sunday in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles. The crash happened at around 12:45 p.m. near mile marker 62 in an unincorporated area part of the county close to Altadena, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers were alerted to the crash by an emergency services request from an Apple device via satellite, according to their incident log. In a news release, CHP officers said that for unknown reasons, a car "veered off the roadway" and struck a concrete barrier, which caused it to burst into...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 24, 2025 9:48pm |
Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote Presidential candidate Nasry Asfura, of the National Party, gives a press conference in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on Dec. 1, 2025. Moises Castillo / AP Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said Wednesday afternoon, ending a weeks-long count. The election result has continued a swing to the right in parts of Latin America, just a week after Chile chose the far-right politician José Antonio Kast as its next president. Asfura, of the conservative National Party, received 40.27% of the vote in the Nov. 30, edging out four-time candidate Salvador Nasralla of the conservative Liberal Party, who finished with 39.39% of the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, December 25, 2025 11:15pm |
Blast at Nigeria mosque kills 5, injures 35 in apparent suicide attack People inspect the scene of a deadly bombing in a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, on Dec. 25, 2025. Jossy Ola / AP A bomb exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri on Wednesday night, killing five people in what police described as a likely suicide attack. Police said 35 people were also injured in the attack. Nahum Daso, spokesperson for police command in the surrounding state of Borno, said in a statement that fragments of a suspected suicide vest were found at the site. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum condemned the attack, calling it "barbaric and inhumane," the Reuters news agency reports. In a statement, he urged heightened vigilance in...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, December 25, 2025 11:19pm |
Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, urges peace in Ukraine Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful as he performs the Christmas mass at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Dec. 25, 2025. Tiziana FABI / AFP via Getty Images Pope Leo XIV on Thursday condemned the "rubble and open wounds" left behind by wars, singling out the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as he conducted his first Christmas homily. "Fragile is the flesh of defenseless populations, tried by so many wars, ongoing or concluded, leaving behind rubble and open wounds," the pope said at the mass in St Peter's Basilica. "How ... can we not think of the tents in Gaza, exposed for weeks to rain, wind and cold," he said. In Bethlehem, the Christian community...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, December 25, 2025 11:26pm |
Rescue helicopter crashes on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all 5 on board Five people died when a rescue helicopter on a mission on Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, crashed on Wednesday night. The crash happened on one of the most popular tourist climbing routes in Tanzania. Police said the helicopter was on a rescue mission to pick up patients on the mountain. Two foreigners, who police said had been picked up in a medical evacuation, were among those killed. Tanzanian media reports said they were Czech nationals. A local doctor, a tour guide and a pilot were also killed in the crash, police said. The crash happened between the mountain's Barafu Camp and Kibo Summit at an altitude of more than 13,100...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, December 25, 2025 11:36pm |
King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas as king's speech highlights unity and diversity King Charles III and Queen Camilla lead members of the royal family on a walk to church for Christmas morning services on Dec. 25, 2025, in Sandringham, Norfolk. Jordan Peck / Getty Images / JORDAN_PECK King Charles III and members of the royal family — minus his disgraced brother, the former Prince Andrew — gathered for Christmas at the king's private Sandringham Estate, where they traditionally spend the holiday. In the king's annual Christmas speech, broadcast across Britain and the Commonwealth, he stressed the importance of both unity and diversity. In the morning, Charles and Queen Camilla, along with the Prince and Princess of Wales, William...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, December 25, 2025 11:41pm |
Zelenskyy says he had "very good conversation" with Witkoff and Kushner on Christmas Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that he had "a very good conversation" with President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas Day. He said they discussed "certain substantive details of the ongoing work" on a potential peace deal with Russia, though he did not specify what issues they talked about. "I thank them for the constructive approach, the intensive work, and the kind words and Christmas greetings to the Ukrainian people," Zelenskyy said in a statement posted on X. "We are truly working 24/7 to bring closer the end of this brutal Russian war against Ukraine." In a short video posted later, he said they spoke for...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, December 25, 2025 11:50pm |
Trump administration says China's chip policies are unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027 Trump administration trade officials said China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs. A U.S. Trade Representative investigation concluded China's targeting of semiconductors "for dominance is unreasonable and burdens or restricts US commerce and thus is actionable," the agency said in a public notice posted Tuesday. It said the current tariff level of zero will be increased in 18 months, on June 23, 2027, "to a rate to be announced not fewer than 30 days prior to that date." The public notice comes after a year-long investigation into China's approach to the chip industry,...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, December 26, 2025 12:14am |
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day, Trump says President Trump said Thursday that the U.S. launched "powerful and deadly" strikes against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians. "Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries!" Mr. Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. "I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, December 27, 2025 6:29pm |
Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump on Sunday to discuss Ukraine security guarantees Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he'll meet with President Trump over the weekend in Florida. Zelenskyy told reporters that the two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during Sunday's talks. He said the 20-point plan under discussion "is about 90% ready." Earlier Friday, the Ukrainian leader said he and Mr. Trump had agreed to meet "in the near future," signaling progress in talks to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine. "We are not losing a single day. We have agreed on a meeting at the highest level — with President Trump in the near...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, December 27, 2025 6:32pm |
Stabbing and chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory injures 15 A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed to be bleach at a tire factory in central Japan on Friday, officials said. There was no immediate explanation of his motive. Eight people were taken to hospitals after being stabbed by the man with a knife at a factory of the tiremaker Yokohama Rubber Co. in the city of Mishima, in the Shizuoka prefecture, west of Tokyo, according to the Fujisan Nanto Fire Department. The fire department told The Associated Press that five of the people who were stabbed were in serious condition but other details were not available. All were conscious while they were being transported to hospitals, media reports...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, December 27, 2025 6:35pm |
Iran seizes oil tanker carrying smuggled fuel on Strait of Hormuz, state news agency says Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for the global energy supply, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. This vital maritime route facilitates the transportation of goods, including oil and natural gas, between the Middle East and the rest of the world. Gallo Images / Orbital Horizon / Copernicus Sentinel Data 2025 Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media said Friday. Mojtaba Ghahramani, a provincial chief of the justice department, said the oil tanker was carrying some 4 million liters (25,000 barrels) of smuggled fuel when the Revolutionary Guard naval forces seized the vessel, the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, December 27, 2025 6:37pm |
8 killed, 18 wounded in mosque bombing in Syria Syrian security forces inspect the damage after an explosion in the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, Dec. 26, 2025. AP Photo A bombing at a mosque located in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers killed at least eight people and wounded 18 others, authorities said. Images released by Syria's state-run Arab News Agency showed blood on the mosque's carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage. The Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque is located in an area of the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood dominated by the Alawite minority in Homs, Syria's third-largest city. SANA, citing a security source, said that preliminary investigations indicate that explosive devices were planted inside the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, December 27, 2025 6:51pm |
Israeli police say 2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack by Palestinian Israeli security forces inspect the scene where a vehicle was used by an assailant in a suspected ramming and stabbing attack that killed two people in northern Israel, according to Israeli authorities, in Afula, Israel, on Dec. 26, 2025. Gil Eliyahu / REUTERS A Palestinian assailant rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel on Friday, killing both, police said, as the Israeli defense minister quickly ordered military retaliation on what he said was the attacker's West Bank hometown. The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, December 27, 2025 6:55pm |
Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement after weeks of fighting Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha, left, stands with Thai Defense Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit, right, at the General Border Committee Meeting in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Agence Kampuchea Press via AP Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after weeks of deadly fighting along their border over competing territorial claims. The neighbors' long-standing border conflict reignited this month, shattering an earlier truce and killing at least 47 people, according to official counts. Around one million people have also been displaced. The agreement took effect at noon local time and calls for a halt in military movements and airspace...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, December 27, 2025 7:00pm |
Russian strikes kill 1, wound dozens in Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting Rescuers work on the scene of a building damaged by a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Efrem Lukatsky / AP Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one person and wounding 27 others, a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said. Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city. The attack began in the early morning hours Saturday and was continuing as day broke. The Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday that it carried out a "massive strike" overnight, using "long-range precision-guided weapons from land, air, and sea, including Kinzhal...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, December 27, 2025 7:05pm |
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland Africa's regional governance bodies on Saturday rejected Israel's recognition of Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent nation, a day earlier. Somaliland, a territory of more than 3 million people in the Horn of Africa, declared independence from Somalia in 1991 amid a descent into conflict. Despite having its own government and currency, it had never been recognized by any nation in the world until Friday. The African Union Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said any attempt to undermine Somalia's sovereignty risks peace and stability on the continent. He said that the commission "firmly rejects any initiative or action aimed at recognizing Somaliland as an...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, December 27, 2025 8:01pm |
Spanish women's soccer coach, 3 children missing after boat sinks near Komodo Island in Indonesia In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, rescuers examine the waters where debris believed to be from a tour boat that sank was found, near Padar Island within Komodo National Park, Indonesia. BASARNAS via AP Indonesian rescuers searched for a Spanish soccer coach and three of his children on Saturday after a tour boat carrying 11 people sank overnight in a popular destination within Komodo National Park, officials said. The boat carrying the family of six, four crew members and a local guide went down on Friday evening after suffering engine failure on a trip from Komodo Island to Padar Island, said...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, December 27, 2025 8:09pm |
Brigitte Bardot, French 1960s cinema icon and animal rights activist, dies at 91 French actress Brigitte Bardot poses with a sombrero she brought back from Mexico, as she arrives at Orly Airport in Paris, France, on May 27, 1965. AP Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died, according to her foundation. She was 91. "The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announces with immense sadness the passing of its Founder and President, Brigitte Bardot, the world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her Foundation," the foundation said in a statement to CBS...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, December 28, 2025 3:54pm |
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85 Jeffrey R. Holland speaks during a news conference at the Conference Center, in Salt Lake City, Jan. 27, 2015. Rick Bowmer / AP Jeffrey R. Holland, a high-ranking official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was next in line to become the faith's president, has died. He was 85. Holland died early Saturday morning from complications associated with kidney disease, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on its website. Holland led a governing body called the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, which helps set church policy while overseeing the many business interests of what is known widely as the Mormon church. He was the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, December 28, 2025 4:52pm |
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan What to know about the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in Florida: o President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Florida at Mar-a-Lago to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, days after Zelenskyy said he had a "good conversation" with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Mr. Trump's son-in-law. o Mr. Trump said Sunday that he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the meeting with Zelenskyy. Mr. Trump said his message to Putin is that they have "got to make a deal" and Mr. Trump said he believed "we have the makings of a deal." o A draft 20-point plan, agreed upon by U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators, is...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, December 29, 2025 12:08am |
Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, including children, police say A knife attack outside Suriname's capital of Paramaribo killed at least nine people, including five children, police said Sunday. Officials said the victims included the attacker's children and neighbors who came to their aid. Local media reported the victims were located at multiple homes. The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo. In a statement Sunday, Suriname's Police Corps said the male suspect attempted to attack police officers who arrived on the scene and he was injured during his arrest. He is now recovering in a hospital. Police said a sixth child and another adult were seriously injured...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, December 30, 2025 12:00pm |
China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, prompting "rapid response exercise" by Taipei A ship fires a weapon during drills east of Taiwan in this screenshot from a video released by the Eastern Theater Command of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Dec. 29, 2025. (China's Army's) Eastern Theater Command / Handout via REUTERS China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation." The drills "further confirm (China's) nature as an aggressor, making it the greatest destroyer of peace," Taipei's defense ministry said. The Taiwan military said it...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, December 30, 2025 12:05pm |
Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured Authorities work at the site of a train derailment on the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a railway line connecting Mexico's Pacific and Gulf coasts, where several passengers were killed and injured near Nizanda, Oaxaca state, Mexico, on Dec. 28, 2025. Jose De Jesus Cortes / REUTERS Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico. The Interoceanic Train linking the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz went off the rails Sunday as it passed a curve near the town of Nizanda. "The...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, December 30, 2025 12:10pm |
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding, tells U.N agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Trump's administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities. The money is a small fraction of what the U.S. has contributed in the past but reflects what the administration believes is a generous amount that will maintain the United States' status as the world's largest humanitarian donor. "This new model will better share the burden of U.N. humanitarian work with other developed countries and will require the U.N. to cut bloat, remove duplication, and commit to powerful new...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, December 30, 2025 12:14pm |
Indonesian rescuers find body during search for missing Spanish soccer coach and 3 children In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, rescuers put a body recovered from the water where a tour boat sank near Padar Island into an ambulance in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. BASARNAS via AP Indonesian rescuers recovered the body of a female victim believed to be a member of the family of a Spanish soccer coach and his three children, who went missing after a tour boat sank three days ago. The rescue team discovered the body just after dawn Monday, floating near the northern waters of Serai island, about 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) from the site of the sinking. A local resident first spotted the body, said Fathur Rahman,...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, December 30, 2025 12:26pm |
Anthony Joshua, British heavyweight champion boxer, injured in fatal Nigeria car crash British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries on Monday in a fatal highway crash in Lagos, Nigeria, regional officials said. Matchroom Boxing said in a statement later Monday that two "close friends" and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, "have tragically passed away," and that Joshua remains hospitalized in stable condition. "Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the families and friends of all those affected - and we ask that their privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time," Matchroom said. The two-time world heavyweight champion, who beat YouTube personality Jake Paul by knockout in a non-title bout just over a...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, December 30, 2025 12:33pm |
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay" President Trump said after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday that Hamas must disarm soon or "there will be hell to pay." He said the next phase of the Gaza peace plan could move forward quickly if Hamas disarms. Standing alongside Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, Mr. Trump also claimed dozens of other countries that supported the peace deal are ready to "wipe out" the terrorist group if Hamas doesn't disarm, but he did not name any of them. The president said of Hamas, "They're going to be given a very short period of time to disarm." Standing alongside Netanyahu, Mr. Trump added, "And we'll see how that works out. Steve Witkoff and Jared...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, December 30, 2025 12:42pm |
China fires missiles on second day of military drills Taiwan calls "highly provocative and reckless" Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers fire a rocket into the air as they conduct military drills on Pingtan island, in eastern China's Fujian province, the closest point to Taiwan, Dec. 30, 2025. ADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels around Taiwan on Tuesday for a second day of live-fire drills aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports and assaults on maritime targets. The two-day war games code-named "Justice Mission 2025" have been slammed by Taipei as "highly provocative and reckless." China claims Taiwan as part of its sovereign territory and has refused...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, December 30, 2025 1:48pm |
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark, scientists say Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) since preindustrial times. Experts say keeping the Earth below that limit could save lives and prevent catastrophic environmental destruction around the globe. The analysis from World Weather Attribution researchers, released Tuesday in Europe, came after a year when people around the world were slammed by the dangerous extremes brought on by a warming...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 31, 2025 9:30pm |
Iran vows harsh response to any attack as Trump says he'd "knock the hell out of them" if nuclear work resumes President Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his Mar-a-Lago resort, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian promised on Tuesday a harsh response to any attack, appearing to respond to a warning the previous day by President Trump over Iran's purported attempts to rebuild its nuclear program. "Answer of Islamic Republic of Iran to any cruel aggression will be harsh and discouraging," Pezeshkian said in a social media post. Pezeshkian did not elaborate, but his statement came a day after Mr. Trump suggested the U.S. could carry out new military strikes if Iran attempts to...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 31, 2025 9:52pm |
Thieves drill into Germany bank vault from parking garage, steal $35 million worth of cash and valuables Police officers stand in front of a savings bank branch in the German town of Gelsenkirchen, Dec. 30, 2025, after thieves broke into the bank's vault from a parking garage. Christoph Reichwein/picture alliance/Getty Robbers used a large drill to break into a German savings bank's vault room and steal cash, gold and jewelry worth some 30 million euros ($35 million), police said Tuesday. The heist in the western city of Gelsenkirchen saw the thieves break into more than 3,000 safe deposit boxes, they said. While the criminals remained at large, hundreds of distressed bank customers massed outside the branch on Tuesday demanding information, but...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 31, 2025 9:57pm |
Bondi Beach attack probe yields no evidence of "broader terrorist cell," police say Police officers patrol near beachgoers on Christmas Day at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 25, 2025, 11 days after gunmen fired into crowds at a Jewish festival at the famous beach, killing 15 people in an attack authorities say was inspired by ISIS ideology. DAVID GRAY/AFP/Getty An investigation that extended to the Philippines of two men accused of shooting dead 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival has found no evidence that they were part of a "broader terrorist cell," police said on Tuesday. Sydney residents Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram spent most of November in Davao City in the southern Philippines, Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 31, 2025 10:03pm |
Italy cable car accident leaves 4 hurt, 100 stranded on mountaintop for hours File photo of the village of Macugnaga in the snow on Monte Moro, in northern Italy. Giovanni Mereghetti/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Four people were injured and around 100 were left stranded atop a mountain in northwest Italy on Tuesday after a cable car accident, authorities said. The visitors stuck on the mountaintop were later evacuated by helicopter. No one was seriously injured following the incident on the Macugnaga cable car, which travels up to the Moro Pass at an altitude of 2,800 meters (9,000 feet) near the Swiss border, a spokesman for the Alpine rescue services told the Agence France-Press news agency. "It appears that the cabin arrived...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 31, 2025 10:08pm |
Head-on train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu kills at least 1, injures 40 One of the two trains involved in a head-on collision near Machu Picchu in Peru, on Dec. 30, 2025. At least one person was killed and dozens more injured. Carolina Paucar /AFP via Getty Images A head-on collision between two trains on the line that services Peru's Machu Picchu killed one person and injured at least 40 others, authorities said. The deceased was the conductor of one of the two trains, according to the prosecutor's office in Cusco, the city closest to the famous Inca citadel. The U.S. Embassy in Peru said in a statement that there were U.S. citizens among the injured. It did not indicate how many Americans were hurt or the extent of their injuries. Videos...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 31, 2025 10:20pm |
Iran protests draw swift crackdown as U.S. calls on Tehran to respect "rights of the Iranian people" Dozens of people walk down a street in Tehran, Iran, chanting pro-monarchy slogans to denounce the current Islamic Republic's leadership and call for a return to earlier times amid rising living costs. Reuters confirmed the location of the video as Tehran from the buildings and road layout, which matched satellite and file imagery of the area. The date of the video could not be verified independently, but Iranian state media said protests occurred in Tehran on Dec. 28 and 29. Reuters Iran's prosecutor general said Wednesday that economic protests that have gripped the country were legitimate, but he warned that any attempt to create insecurity would be met with a "decisive...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, December 31, 2025 10:28pm |
Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in recent boat strikes, U.S. military says Individuals on board two alleged drug smuggling boats jumped into the water after an initial strike on another boat on Tuesday, the U.S. military said. U.S. Southern Command announced Wednesday that three "narco-trafficking vessels traveling as a convoy" were struck in "international waters" a day earlier. Three people were killed when the first boat was hit, according to Southern Command. "The remaining narco-terrorists abandoned the other two vessels, jumping overboard and distancing themselves before follow-on engagements sank their respective vessels," Southern Command said, adding that the U.S. Coast Guard had been notified for search-and-rescue efforts....more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 01, 2026 11:38pm |
Anthony Joshua, British heavyweight champion boxer, released from hospital after fatal crash in Nigeria British boxer Anthony Joshua was released from the hospital, Nigerian authorities said late Wednesday night. The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos on Monday, which killed two of his close associates and team members. Joshua had been under observation at Lagoon Hospital in Lagos while recovering from minor injuries, his promoter said Monday. The Lagos state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement on X that Joshua was discharged late Wednesday afternoon after being deemed clinically fit to recuperate from home. "Anthony and his mother were at the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 01, 2026 11:41pm |
Fire tears through bar at Swiss Alps ski resort Crans-Montana, killing dozens at New Year's celebration Rescue workers and firefighters in the area where a deadly fire broke during New Year's celebration, in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, on Jan. 1, 2026. Police Cantonale Valaisanne/AP A fire at a crowded bar in the Swiss Alps during New Year's Eve celebrations killed about 40 people and left 115 injured, many of them seriously, police said Thursday. The blaze tore through a bar called Le Constellation in the Alpine ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Beatrice Pilloud, Valais Canton attorney general, said it was too early to determine the cause of the fire, but indicated it was not related to terrorism. "At no moment is...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 01, 2026 11:48pm |
Pope Leo starts 2026 with prayer for countries "bloodied by conflict," families wounded by violence Pope Leo XVI leads the Holy Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Jan. 1, 2026. Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto via Getty Images Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 on Thursday with a plea for peace, singling out in particular countries "bloodied by conflict" and families wounded by violence. Leo celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza, which was full of pilgrims and tourists on the bright, chilly day. Leo noted that Jan. 1 marks the church's World Day of Peace and used the occasion to issue a prayer. "Let us all...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 01, 2026 11:52pm |
At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy Protesters march in downtown Tehran, Iran, Dec. 29, 2025. Fars News Agency via AP Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least six people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said. The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere. The fatalities, one on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in three cities predominantly home to Iran's Lur ethnic group. The protests have become the biggest in Iran since 2022, when the death of...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 01, 2026 11:56pm |
U.S. says China's military activities near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily" Chinese ships patrol as the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conduct military drills on Pingtan island, in eastern China's Fujian province, the closest point to Taiwan, on Dec. 30, 2025. ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty Images Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure." "China's military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily," Tommy Pigott, principal deputy spokesperson for the State Department, said in a statement Thursday. "We urge Beijing to exercise restraint, cease its military pressure against Taiwan, and instead...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 02, 2026 12:02am |
Swiss ski resort bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, as desperate families wait for news of dead, missing Forensic police and other officials are seen at the site of a New Year's Day fire that broke out at Le Constellation bar, Jan. 1, 2026, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Harold Cunningham/Getty Investigators said Friday that the deadly fire that tore through a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana early on New Year's Day was caused by sparklers on Champagne bottles, which ignited the bar's ceiling. Police have said about 40 people were killed and dozens were badly injured. Most of the victims were just teenagers celebrating the holiday, and the intensity of the deadly fire has left authorities with grim work to identify badly...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 02, 2026 5:28pm |
Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking, avoids question on dock strike Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he is open to talks with the United States on drug trafficking, oil and migration issues amid weeks of an escalating pressure campaign by the Trump administration. In a pretaped interview on state TV that aired Thursday, the South American leader said he is ready for dialogue with the U.S. "wherever they want to whenever they want." He evaded a question about a strike last week at a Venezuela docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by cartels. During the interview, Maduro reiterated that the U.S. wants to force a government change in Venezuela and gain access to its vast oil reserves through the monthslong...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 02, 2026 5:43pm |
Angelina Jolie visits Egyptian side of Rafah crossing to meet with Palestinian refugees and aid workers Angelina Jolie visits the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip on January 2, 2026 in Rafah, Egypt. Ali Moustafa / Getty Images Actor Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza on Friday, accompanied by an American delegation. Officials greeted the Hollywood icon and former special envoy for the UN refugee agency, and she spoke with humanitarian workers and volunteers. Local media reported that the purpose of the visit was to meet with injured Palestinians receiving care in Egypt and to look into aid deliveries into Gaza. The Associated Press reported that Jolie spoke with patients in a hospital in the nearby city of...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 02, 2026 5:46pm |
Tesla no longer world's biggest EV maker after its sales drop for second year in a row Tesla on Friday reported a second straight annual drop in electric vehicle sales, as the phaseout of a $7,500 federal EV tax credit and mounting competition weighed on demand. With the decline, Tesla lost its title as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker. The company said it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down 9% from 1.79 million in 2024. Sales also declined in the fourth quarter, tumbling 15.6% to 418,227 vehicles, short of the 440,000 that analysts polled by FactSet expected. China's BYD, which sold 2.26 million vehicles last year, is now the world's biggest EV maker. Tesla has struggled amid heightened competition from rival automakers, as well as...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 02, 2026 5:50pm |
U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela, Trump says Maduro captured and flown out of the country What to know about the U.S. military strikes on Venezuela o President Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the Country" early Saturday morning, confirming a "large scale strike" had been carried out by U.S. forces, as explosions were reported in Caracas and elsewhere. o The U.S. Army's Delta Force, an elite special forces unit, carried out the operation to capture Maduro, officials told CBS News. o The strikes follow months of U.S. military buildup in the region, with the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and numerous other warships positioned in the Caribbean. o In recent weeks the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, January 03, 2026 12:07pm |
| Coast Guard suspends search for alleged drug smugglers who jumped overboard after U.S. strike The U.S. Coast Guard said late Friday it has called off a dayslong search for several people in the Eastern Pacific who jumped overboard when their alleged drug-trafficking boats were targeted by the U.S. military. The military says it struck a group of three boats on Tuesday — part of a monthslong campaign of airstrikes that the Trump administration says are targeting Latin American drug cartels at sea. But after the first boat was struck, killing three, as many as eight people aboard the other two boats abandoned their vessels, U.S. officials told CBS News earlier this week. The Coast Guard said in a statement that the people were reported missing about 400...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, January 03, 2026 12:13pm |
Judge orders alleged D.C. pipe bomber to remain detained pending trial A federal judge on Friday ordered the Virginia man suspected of leaving two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees in 2021 to remain detained in the run-up to a criminal trial. U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh granted the Justice Department's request to keep the suspect, Brian Cole, in custody while he awaits a trial on two criminal counts. He has not yet entered a plea to the charges, which stem from the alleged planting of two improvised explosive devices near the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the RNC and DNC on Jan. 5, 2021, the night before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Sharbaugh wrote in a 19-page opinion that "the government...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, January 03, 2026 12:17pm |
Greg Abel takes over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. What to know about Warren Buffett's successor. Warren Buffett officially stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on Thursday, handing the reins of the multinational conglomerate to his hand-picked successor, Greg Abel. Abel, 63, is taking the helm of Berkshire after Buffett, 95, spent six decades transforming a struggling textile manufacturer into one of the world's most successful companies. As the new CEO, Abel will be tasked with upholding Berkshire's decentralized model — one of the company's hallmarks — while guiding it into a new era of growth. In recent years, that growth has slowed as the company has ballooned in size, making it harder to find large, meaningful acquisition targets. Buffett...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, January 03, 2026 12:40pm |
| Driver in car crash involving Anthony Joshua charged with reckless and dangerous driving Two men were killed in a car accident in Nigeria on Monday  Getty Images Police say the driver in the car accident that killed two people in Nigeria on Monday while also injuring boxer Anthony Joshua will face charges, according to the Associated Press. Adenyi Mobalaji Kayode has been charged with "reckless" and "dangerous driving causing death," driving without a valid driver's license and driving "without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property," according to police in Lagos. He was arraigned in Sagamu Magistrate Court Friday. The Federal Road Safety Corps previously said the findings of their preliminary investigation indicated the SUV carrying...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, January 03, 2026 12:53pm |
6.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Mexico City and Acapulco, a popular tourist hotspot A tourist is assisted after being evacuated from a hotel during a 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Acapulco, Mexico, on Jan. 2, 2026. Francisco ROBLES /AFP via Getty Images A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring several. Officials said there did not appear to be major damage from the quake. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.5. Its epicenter was near the town of San Marcos in the southern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific coastal resort town of Acapulco. It occurred at a depth of 21.7 miles, 2.5 miles north-northwest of Rancho Viejo, Guerrero. The quake was felt...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 4:58pm |
Venezuela strikes continue long history of U.S. military interventions in Latin America Two men are targeted by the rebel army who overthrew the government of Colonel Jacobo Arbenz Guzman. Guatemala, 1954. Mondadori PortfolioMondadori via Getty Images When the United States launched a "large scale strike" by military forces in Venezuela on Saturday, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, it followed a long history of U.S. military interventions in Latin America. President Trump said the U.S. would "run the country" of Venezuela "until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition." Maduro, meanwhile, is being brought to the U.S. to face criminal charges related to alleged narco-terrorism. Here are the major U.S....more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 5:14pm |
Trump says "we're going to run" Venezuela after Maduro's capture until peaceful transition takes place President Trump said Saturday the U.S. would "run the country" of Venezuela "until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition" after President Nicolás Maduro was captured in an overnight military operation. Mr. Trump said in remarks from Mar-a-Lago that the U.S. carried out an "assault like people have not seen since World War II" in Venezuela. While Mr. Trump said "we are ready to stage a second and much larger attack if we need to do so," he said he did not believe a "second wave" would be necessary. He added that no U.S. service members were killed. "We're not afraid of boots on the ground," Mr....more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 5:17pm |
Maduro's capture leads to hundreds of Caribbean flight cancellations The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him and his wife out of the country early Saturday has also disrupted Caribbean travel at a busy travel time for the region. No airline flights were crossing over Venezuela on Saturday, according to FlightRadar24.com. And major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean region and warned passengers that the disruptions could continue for days after the Federal Aviation Administration imposed restrictions. "When appropriate, these airspace restrictions will be lifted," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a post on social media. "Please work with your airlines directly if your flight has been...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 5:26pm |
Maduro and his wife arrive in New York to face narco-terrorism charges A still image from video posted by the White House's @RapidResponse47 X account shows Venezuela's ousted President Nicolas Maduro being walked in custody at the offices of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in New York City, on Jan. 3, 2026. White House @RapidResponse47/Handout via REUTERS Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife arrived at Stewart Air National Guard Base, just north of New York City, on Saturday afternoon, hours after their capture during a daring U.S. military operation in Caracas. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured overnight from their home in Caracas. They were transported to the USS Iwo...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 5:40pm |
Anthony Joshua returns to Britain after car crash that killed 2 friends in Nigeria In this photo provided by the Federal Road Safety Corps, people gather at the accident scene of British boxer Anthony Joshua in Lagos, Nigeria, on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Federal Road Safety Corps via AP Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has reportedly flown back to Britain several days after a fatal car crash that killed two of his friends in Nigeria. Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele died after the vehicle they were traveling in along with Joshua struck a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos on Monday. The crash occurred nine days after Joshua beat YouTube personality Jake Paul in a non-title bout in Miami. Joshua sustained minor injuries, and the two-time...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 5:45pm |
Venezuelan officials condemn Maduro's capture, calling it a "kidnapping" Hours after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces, the country's vice president and other top regime figures condemned the military operation in stark terms and suggested they plan to push back on U.S. involvement in the country, posing a potential challenge to President Trump's suggestion that the U.S. will "run" Venezuela. Maduro was flown out of the country in a "large scale strike" by U.S. forces, Mr. Trump said early Saturday. He is expected to be tried on drug trafficking charges, effectively ending a nearly 13-year reign that began after the death of President Hugo Chavez. The operation followed months of U.S. military, economic and diplomatic pressure on the Maduro...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 5:49pm |
U.S. seeks to tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves after military strikes. Here's what to know. The U.S. strike on Venezuela has renewed focus on the country's oil sector, which includes some of the richest crude reserves in the world. "We're going to rebuild the oil infrastructure, which will cost billions of dollars, it will be paid for by the oil companies directly. And we're going to get the oil flowing the way it should be," President Trump said in a public address on Saturday following the attack, in which the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil industry. How much oil does Venezuela produce? Venezuela, a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries,...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 5:52pm |
Pete Hegseth says U.S. intervention in Venezuela is "exact opposite" of Iraq Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told "CBS Evening News" that the United States' intervention into Venezuela and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, is the "exact opposite" of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. "We spent decades and decades and purchased in blood, and got nothing economically in return, and President Trump flips the script," Hegseth told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil. Maduro was captured by U.S. forces and brought to New York on Saturday to face drug trafficking charges. Hegseth was among the senior Trump administration officials who oversaw the overnight U.S. military operation in Venezuela that led to Maduro's capture. President Trump said...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 5:56pm |
More Swiss bar fire victims identified as parents mourn or wait for word on children's fate People walk during a memorial procession in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, on Jan. 4, 2026, after a devastating fire in Le Constellation bar left many dead and injured during New Year's celebrations. Antonio Calanni / AP A Mass was held Sunday for victims of the New Year's Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans-Montana that left 40 dead and many severely injured, as distressed parents waited for news of their children or began the long process of mourning. By Sunday morning, Swiss authorities had identified 24 out of the 40 fatalities, 16 more than they had previously. The dead include 18 Swiss citizens aged 14 to 31 years, two Italians 16 years old, one dual...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 6:01pm |
Indonesian rescuers find second body as search for Spanish soccer coach and 2 children continues Rescuers recover a body believed to be one of the victims of a tourist boat that sank on Dec. 26, in the waters near Padar Island in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. BASARNAS / AP Indonesian rescuers recovered a second body Sunday in the ongoing search for a Spanish soccer coach and two of his children who went missing after a tour boat sank during their Christmas holiday. The rescue team retrieved the body floating near Padar island, about 1.2 miles from the site of the sinking, said Fathur Rahman, the Maumere Search and Rescue Office chief. The newly recovered body remains unidentified by authorities, but is believed to be that of a member of the family who was on...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 6:08pm |
North Korea launches ballistic missiles hours before South Korean president's trip to China In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, front right, visits a major munitions factory at an undisclosed place in North Korea Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP) North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Sunday, according to South Korean officials. The launches took place just hours before South Korea's president left for China for talks expected to cover North Korea's nuclear program. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement it detected several ballistic missile launches from North Korea's capital region around 7:50 a.m. It stated that the missiles flew...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 6:11pm |
Denmark reacts after wife of Trump aide Stephen Miller posts image of U.S. flag covering Greenland Denmark on Sunday made its displeasure known after the wife of one of President Trump's most influential aides posted a social media picture of Greenland painted in the colors of the United States flag. Katie Miller — wife of Mr. Trump's deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller — put the contentiously altered image of the Danish autonomous territory on her X feed late Saturday, hours after the U.S. military operation against Venezuela. Her post had a single word above it: "SOON." Denmark's ambassador to the U.S., Jesper Moeller Soerensen, reacted on Sunday with his own post saying "we expect full respect for the territorial integrity" of Denmark, above a link...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sun, January 04, 2026 6:16pm |
Venezuela's military recognizes Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting leader after Maduro's capture Venezuela's military said it recognizes Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as the country's acting leader after Nicolas Maduro was extracted from Caracas by U.S. forces on Saturday. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez issued a statement endorsing a Supreme Court ruling that appointed Rodriguez as acting president for 90 days. Rodriguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Maduro's vice president since 2018, overseeing much of Venezuela's oil-dependent economy as well as its feared intelligence service. On Saturday, Venezuela's high court ordered her to assume the role of interim president. President Trump said on Saturday that the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 05, 2026 2:24pm |
At least 30 killed after gunmen raid village in northern Nigeria At least 30 villagers have been killed while several others were abducted by gunmen who raided a village in northern Nigeria's Niger state, police said Sunday, the latest in a cycle of deadly violence in the conflict-hit region. The gunmen stormed the Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger state's Borgu local government area on Saturday evening and opened fire on residents. They also razed down the local market and several houses, Niger state police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun said in a statement. At least two residents put the death toll at 37 and said it could be much higher, as some people remained missing as of Sunday. Residents also said security forces...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 05, 2026 2:27pm |
10 convicted of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality, including allegations she was born a man. One defendant was sentenced to six months in prison, while eight were handed suspended sentences between two and eight months. All 10 were mandated to attend cyberbullying awareness training. The court pointed to "particularly degrading, insulting, and malicious" comments referring to false claims regarding alleged trans identity and alleged pedo criminality targeting Brigitte Macron. "Repeated publications have had cumulative harmful effects," the court said. The defendants, eight men and...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 05, 2026 2:31pm |
Venezuela live updates as Maduro to appear in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives at the Wall Street heliport ahead of his appearance in federal court in New York, on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images What to know about Venezuela and the case against Maduro o Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, make their first court appearance in New York at noon Monday on charges related to drug trafficking. o They were captured by U.S. forces and brought to the U.S. Saturday following what President Trump described as "a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader," following months of military buildup. o "We're in charge" of Venezuela right...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 05, 2026 2:56pm |
2026 price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire for millions of Americans Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Democrats forced a 43-day government shutdown over the issue. Moderate Republicans called for a solution to save their 2026 political aspirations. President Trump floated a way out, only to back off after conservative backlash. In the end, no one's efforts were enough to save the subsidies before their expiration date. A House vote expected in January could offer another chance, but success is far from...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 05, 2026 3:22pm |
| Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United: Red Devils cut ties with manager a day after incendiary comments Amorim had Man United in sixth place in the Premier League, but his comments on Sunday appeared to be the final straw  Getty Images Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United. The 40-year-old left his position just 14 months into a contract that had been due to keep him at the club until the summer of 2027. However, an extraordinary press conference after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Leeds brought bubbling discontent behind the scenes into the open, followed by the swift departure of a coach who had led Manchester United to sixth in the Premier League. "Ruben Amorim has departed his role as head coach of Manchester United," said a club...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 05, 2026 5:01pm |
| Who is Liam Rosenior? Chelsea set to hire Strasbourg coach after Enzo Maresca exit, per report Rosenior is expected to leave Strasbourg, also owned by BlueCo, the consortium set up to facilitate Chelsea's ownership change in 2022  Getty Images Strasbourg's Liam Rosenior is expected to succeed Enzo Maresca as Chelsea's next manager, with the club potentially set to announce his hire as soon as Monday following Maresca's sudden departure on New Year's Day. Rosenior arrived in London on Sunday afternoon, according to ESPN, and will reportedly interview for the job on Monday, per Sky Sports. The 41-year-old has been the supposed frontrunner for the job since Maresca exited the club on Thursday, to the point that his future hung over Strasbourg's 1-1 draw at Nice...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 05, 2026 5:05pm |
Polar bear attacks and injures 3 family members in Russia Three members of a family, including a child, were injured by a polar bear in a rare attack in the far north of Siberia, Russian officials said Monday. Local police "received a report of a polar bear injuring people 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the village of Nosok" at a fishing spot, the regional interior ministry said on Telegram. Nosok is in the Krasnoyarsk region inside the Arctic Circle. "Three citizens, born in 1983, 2015 and 2006 have been injured in the polar bear attack," the ministry said. The family was evacuated to safety and given immediate assistance. The ministry did not say how serious their injuries were but said one person may require hospitalization. Polar bear...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 06, 2026 5:03pm |
As Delcy Rodríguez is sworn in as Venezuela's interim president, who is Nicolás Maduro's former No. 2? Venezuela's then-Vice President Delcy Rodriguez (C) and her brother, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez (R) arrive for a meeting with diplomatic representatives in Caracas, Venezuela, Sept. 29, 2025. JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in early Monday as Venezuela's new interim president while her predecessor Nicolás Maduro awaited arraignment in a federal U.S. court on drug smuggling charges, two days after he was captured in Caracas by American special forces. Rodríguez, 56, is a powerful figure and longtime confidant of Maduro, and she has been backed thus far as the nation's new leader by Venezuela's military. She...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 06, 2026 5:19pm |
Berlin mayor calls left-wing arson attack behind massive power outage terrorism that endangers lives People wait at a bus stop during a blackout that left tens of thousands of homes without power after a suspected arson attack at the Lichterfelde power plant in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district in southern Berlin, Germany, Jan. 4, 2026. Lisi Niesner/REUTERS An arson attack claimed by a left-wing extremist group has left tens of thousands of residents in Germany's capital without electricity in the dead of winter for several days. The Saturday morning arson attack on critical electricity infrastructure in southwest Berlin cut power to nearly 50,000 homes and businesses, and renewed scrutiny of a long-running sabotage campaign by the left-wing "Vulkangruppe." The...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 06, 2026 5:23pm |
Mike Waltz defends U.S. at U.N.: "We are not occupying a country" U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz defended American military actions in Venezuela during an emergency meeting at the United Nations on Monday, and argued that there is no regime change nor U.S. occupation. He repeated the Trump administration's argument that the air and ground assault was not an attack but rather military force used as a tool to assist a law enforcement operation. "As Secretary Rubio has said, there is no war against Venezuela or its people. We are not occupying a country," Waltz said, according to the readout. "This was a law enforcement operation in furtherance of lawful indictments that have existed for decades. The United States arrested a narcotrafficker who is now going to...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 06, 2026 5:26pm |
Swiss bar where dozens died in fire hadn't been inspected in several years, officials say Flowers and candles are left near the Le Constellation bar after a deadly fire during a New Year's Eve party in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in Switzerland on Jan. 1, 2026. Denis Balibouse / REUTERS Fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out for several years at the bar where a fire that broke out at a New Year's party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said Tuesday. Investigators have said they believe festive sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fire at Le Constellation in the resort town of Crans-Montana when they came too close to the ceiling. Authorities are looking into...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 06, 2026 5:46pm |
U.S. NATO allies say "Greenland belongs to its people" after Stephen Miller says it should be part of the U.S. European leaders released a joint statement Tuesday, outlining the importance of Arctic security, but stressing that "Greenland belongs to its people," hours after White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller said it was "the formal position of the U.S. government... that Greenland should be part of the United States." Miller also said, in an interview Monday with CNN, that "the United States is the power of NATO. For the United States to secure the Arctic region, to protect and defend NATO and NATO interests, obviously Greenland should be part of the United States." Greenland has been a...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 06, 2026 5:50pm |
| Sunken tourist boat and another body found after Spanish soccer coach, 3 children go missing off Indonesia In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, rescuers recover a body believed to be one of the victims of a tourist boat that sank on Dec. 26, in the waters near Padar Island in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. BASARNAS / AP Indonesian rescuers found on Tuesday a tourist boat that sank in rough seas nearly two weeks ago, and recovered the body of one of two missing Spanish victims, an official said. Seven of those on board when the boat went down in eastern Indonesia on December 26 were rescued alive, while four others -- a Spanish man and three of his children -- were declared missing. The...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 06, 2026 5:54pm |
Venezuela oil industry too shaky for U.S. companies to rush to re-enter, experts say Following last weekend's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, President Trump said that American oil companies would play a key role in reviving Venezuela's languishing oil industry. That could be easier said than done. Persuading U.S. energy players to return to Venezuela will require the Caracas government to reassert political stability in a country racked by years of political turmoil, experts told CBS News. Meanwhile, risk-averse American companies are unlikely to invest the billions of dollars required to upgrade Venezuela's creaking oil infrastructure until they have more clarity on the legal and...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 06, 2026 5:57pm |
Activists report dozens killed amid Iran protests after Trump's warning of a possible U.S. intervention Video posted online on Jan. 6, 2026 and location verified by the Reuters news agency shows Iranian security forces operating amid tear gas as they confront protesters in Tehran's Grand Bazaar market. Reuters At least 29 protesters have been killed as major anti-government demonstrations spread across Iran for a 10th day, a U.S.-based rights group says. The Iranian government is trying to quell the unrest, and reacted angrily to President Trump's veiled threat of a U.S. armed intervention. The Human Rights Activists News Agency, which gave the death toll based on its network of contacts in the country, said in its daily report on Monday that more than...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 06, 2026 6:36pm |
María Corina Machado says Maduro capture will go down in history as the day "justice defeated tyranny" María Corina Machado said the day of Nicolás Maduro's capture "will go down in history as the day justice defeated tyranny" and that President Trump and the U.S. "have done much more than anybody thought was possible." "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil asked the Venezuelan opposition leader: "Do you think Donald Trump and the U.S. have done enough as of today to bring about the freedom and democracy you're talking about?" "Well, they certainly have done much more than anybody thought was possible," Machado said in a network exclusive. "And as I said: January 3rd will go down in history as the day justice defeated tyranny, what people said it was impossible to achieve...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 07, 2026 5:07pm |
| Machado says Venezuela's interim president was "one of the main architects" of Maduro's oppressive regime: "Nobody trusts her" María Corina Machado, the leader of Venezuela's opposition party, said interim president Delcy Rodríguez was "one of the main architects" of Nicolás Maduro's oppressive regime in Venezuela. "Everybody in Venezuela and abroad knows perfectly who she is and the role she has played," in the country's oppressive regime, Machado said in an interview with Tony Dokoupil airing Tuesday night on "CBS Evening News." Rodríguez, Maduro's vice president, was sworn in as the interim president on Monday after Maduro was captured and taken to the United States. The Venezuelan military has expressed their support for Rodríguez, 56. Machado, who has been in...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 07, 2026 5:10pm |
U.S. military seizes 2 Venezuela-linked oil tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean, officials say The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize two oil tankers linked to Venezuela — one in the North Atlantic and one in the Caribbean Sea, officials said. The U.S. European Command confirmed the seizure of the Marinera, a Venezuela-linked oil tanker formerly known as Bella-1. It said the vessel was seized for violations of U.S. sanctions and pursuant to a warrant issued by a U.S. federal court after being tracked by USCGC Munro. The U.S. has been following the tanker since last month, and CBS News first reported on Monday that American forces were planning to intercept it. The pursuit began during a pressure campaign on former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 07, 2026 5:14pm |
Iran hangs alleged Israeli spy, leans into anti-Western bluster as it tries to quell deadly protests An image taken from a social media video, the date of which could not be confirmed, shows a large crowd marching through the streets of Abdanan, a city in Iran's southwest Ilam province, believed to be part of nationwide protests against the Islamic Republic's government. Reuters/Social media Iran executed a man by hanging on Wednesday who was convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, the country's state-run IRNA news agency said. The news came as the Islamic Republic's leaders grappled for ways to end continuing street protests that have drawn a threat of U.S. intervention by President Trump. Ali Ardestani was hanged Wednesday after being...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 07, 2026 5:28pm |
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's latest hostile takeover bid Warner Bros. Discovery's board of directors on Wednesday rejected Paramount Skydance's revised hostile bid, saying that its terms are inferior to Warner's $82.7 billion merger agreement with Netflix. "Our binding agreement with Netflix will offer superior value at greater levels of certainty, without the significant risks and costs Paramount's offer would impose on our shareholders," Warner Bros. Discovery's board said in a statement. The rebuff is the second from Warner Bros. Discovery of Paramount Skydance's efforts to acquire the storied studio, which has produced films such as "Casablanca" and the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 07, 2026 5:36pm |
Rand Paul says "I will do everything in my power to stop any kind of military takeover in Greenland" GOP Sen. Rand Paul said Wednesday he opposes any U.S. military action in Greenland as the White House says it is exploring all options for acquisition of the territory. "It won't happen under my watch," Paul said on "CBS Mornings" about military action in Greenland. "I will do everything to stop any kind of military takeover of Greenland." The Kentucky senator, who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has long opposed offensive U.S. military action overseas. He voted to advance a war powers resolution, which would have limited the president's authority to continue a military campaign in Venezuela, but Senate Republicans blocked the measure. The Trump administration did...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 07, 2026 5:53pm |
Rubio to meet with Denmark on Greenland as one lawmaker says Trump's remarks are "pissing people off" Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would meet with Danish officials next week, after the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark requested to confer "as soon as possible," lawmaker Lars Christian Brask, vice-chair of the Danish Parliament's Foreign Policy Committee, told CBS News on Wednesday. Brask said he was "guessing that it will be a matter of putting facts right, and stop the misinformation and stop talking about wanting to acquire Greenland. Greenland is not for sale." The request comes after Rubio told U.S. lawmakers Monday that the Trump administration's goal was to buy the island, not take it by force, according to a lawmaker and a source familiar...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 08, 2026 6:40pm |
Actions in Venezuela divide Americans as they look for clarity on Trump admin. goals, CBS News poll finds The U.S. military action removing Nicolás Maduro from power divides Americans, and their views on it connect to what they think the U.S. goals are and what they believe comes next. At the moment, most think the Trump administration is among other aims trying to get access to Venezuela's oil and expand U.S. power in the region — and when Americans think those are big parts of the goals, they tend to disapprove. When people think the goals are a lot about stopping drugs, gangs and terrorists, they are more approving. That view is largely voiced by Republicans, including MAGA Republicans, who think this action will make the U.S. stronger, and they give the operation overwhelming support. Either way, that mix of...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 08, 2026 6:51pm |
Trump speaks with Colombian president Petro amid rising tensions; Colombian official calls it "very positive" President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days, with Mr. Trump calling Colombia a "sick man" and suggesting military action in the country "sounds good to me." Mr. Trump said on Truth Social he "appreciated [Petro's] call and tone," adding that the two leaders are planning to meet at the White House at some point. The U.S. president said Petro called "to explain the situation of drugs and other disagreements that we have had." Colombia's embassy in the U.S. said in a statement the country "welcomes the constructive tone of the exchange" and "remains committed...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 08, 2026 7:33pm |
Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela After two previous unsuccessful attempts, the Senate moved Thursday toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela as the U.S. leader continues to take unilateral action against the South American country. The Senate voted 52 to 47 to advance a war powers resolution, days after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a nighttime raid that came not only as a surprise to the former president, but also to Congress. Five Republicans joined all Democrats in support of the measure: Todd Young of Indiana, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Josh Hawley of Missouri. Another procedural vote...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 08, 2026 7:50pm |
Swiss police probing Crans-Montana ski resort fire reportedly to question Le Constellation bar's French owners People gather during a memorial procession in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, after a devastating fire in Le Constellation bar left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations. Antonio Calanni / AP The French owners of the bar in a Swiss ski resort town that went up in flames on New Year's Eve will be questioned Friday, sources close to the investigation said. French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti owned and managed the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, which was filled with young partygoers when the blaze erupted around 1:30 a.m. on January 1. Forty people, most of them teenagers, were killed, and 116 were...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 08, 2026 8:09pm |
As Iran's exiled crown prince calls for Iranians to seize protest momentum, could it be a tipping point? Protesters are seen tearing up a large Iranian flag after it was taken down in the city of Mashhad, in Iran's Razavi Khorasan province, in an image taken from video posted on social media amid nationwide protests. The location of the video was verified by Reuters but the date could not be, though it corresponded with reports of a protest in Mashhad on Jan. 7, 2026, a day before the video was posted online. Reuters/Social media Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former U.S.-backed shah, has called for Iranians to chant together against the country's leadership at 8 p.m. local time (noon Eastern) on Thursday and Friday. Whether a significant number...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 08, 2026 8:14pm |
Pope Leo XIV summons cardinals for input, framing his papacy as more of a joint effort after the Francis years Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the cardinals gathered at St. Peter's Basilica for his first Extraordinary Consistory, Jan. 8, 2026, in Vatican City. Simone Risoluti - Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Pope Leo XIV has summoned Catholic cardinals from around the world to the Vatican for a meeting called an "extraordinary consistory," to seek their guidance on the Catholic Church's priorities for the years ahead. "I am here to listen," Leo, a Chicago native and the first ever pope from the U.S., said Wednesday in his opening remarks. "This day-and-a-half together will point the way for our path ahead." Of the 245 members of the College of...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 08, 2026 8:23pm |
Trump says he will seek to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes President Trump said on Wednesday that he will take steps to prevent institutional investors from buying single-family homes, claiming the move would help make housing more affordable for Americans. In a social media post, Mr. Trump said that the dream of home ownership has become increasingly out of reach for many Americans, and that action is needed to allow more people to reach the milestone of owning a residence. "I am immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes, and I will be calling on Congress to codify it," Mr. Trump wrote. "People live in homes, not corporations." He added that he will provide more details...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 08, 2026 8:38pm |
Internet service in Iran cut off or restricted as deadly protests reach a possible tipping point Iranian authorities appeared to be cutting off internet access Thursday in the capital and some other regions of the country as mass protests and chanting against the government continue. Multiple sources in Tehran told CBS News the internet was down in the capital. The NetBlocks monitoring organization said at about 8:30 local time in Iran that its live data "show #Iran is now in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout; the incident follows a series of escalating digital censorship measures targeting protests across the country and hinders the public's right to communicate at a critical moment." One CBS News source in the capital said there were "huge crowds out...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 08, 2026 9:06pm |
Mountain of garbage collapses at Philippines landfill, killing 1, burying dozens Search and rescue teams look for people after a landslide at a landfill in Cebu City in the Philippines on Jan. 9, 2026. Cheryl Baldicantos / AFP via Getty Images Rescue workers searched on Friday for dozens of people buried under a mountain of garbage that collapsed at a landfill in the central Philippines, killing at least one. Nearly 50 people were buried when the towering pile of refuse toppled onto them Thursday at Binaliw Landfill, a privately operated facility in Cebu City, officials said. Landfill workers were among them but it wasn't clear if any neighboring residents or others were, The Associated Press reported. "There are signs of life," Cebu Mayor...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 09, 2026 10:53pm |
Iran leader vows regime will "not back down" and says vandals trying to please Trump as web blackout continues Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei comments on nationwide protests, on Iranian State Television in the capital Tehran, Jan. 9, 2026 IRIB/Handout/Anadolu/Getty Thousands of Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran and other cities Thursday night, heeding a call by the country's exiled crown prince to make their voices heard in the most serious challenge to the Islamic Republic's hardline rulers in many years. The protests had spread across the country for 12 days, leaving about 40 people dead and more than 2,000 detained by security forces, but despite the arrests and a nationwide internet and phone service blackout, the unrest escalated...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 09, 2026 11:00pm |
U.S. forces seize 5th oil tanker linked to Venezuela A fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela was interdicted by U.S. forces in the Caribbean, U.S. Southern Command confirmed on Friday. Two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that the Coast Guard, supported by the Navy, was in the process of seizing the Olina oil tanker. Southern Command said Marines and sailors launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier for the pre-dawn operation to support the Department of Homeland Security as part of "its mission to defend our homeland by ending illicit activity and restoring security in the Western Hemisphere." The command posted unclassified footage on social media of a U.S. helicopter landing on the vessel and U.S. personnel searching the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 09, 2026 11:17pm |
Journalist who covered crime shot dead at restaurant in Mexico, reports say Gunmen in eastern Mexico shot dead a journalist on Thursday, a state entity and local media reported, marking the latest murder in one of the world's most dangerous countries for the press. The reporter, Carlos Castro, covered crime for local news outlet Codigo Norte Veracruz, according to Mexican media and the State Commission for the Attention and Protection of Journalists, an autonomous body of the regional government. The gunmen shot Castro at a restaurant in the city of Poza Rica in the state of Veracruz, according to digital news outlet RECORD. No arrests have been made. In a statement, the commission called for a thorough investigation of...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 09, 2026 11:23pm |
Co-owner of Swiss ski resort bar hit by deadly New Year party fire held in custody Co-owners of Le Constellation bar in in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Jacques Moretti and his wife Jessica Moretti, arrive for a hearing at the office of the public prosecutor of the Canton of Valais, in Sion, Switzerland, Jan. 9, 2026. Fabrice COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the Swiss bar that went up in a deadly blaze during a New Year celebration, was held in custody after being interviewed by prosecutors on Friday, a prosecutor said. The Swiss Valais region's chief prosecutor Beatrice Pilloud said in a statement that Moretti's detention was necessary to avoid a "risk of flight." His wife Jessica, the other co-owner of the bar, was allowed...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 09, 2026 11:34pm |
U.K. says ban on Elon Musk's X platform "on the table" over Grok AI sexualized images U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Thursday that he wants "all options to be on the table," including a potential ban on Elon Musk's X platform in Britain, over the use of its artificial intelligence tool Grok to generate sexualized images of people without their consent. Starmer's remarks come as Musk's platform faces scrutiny from regulators across the globe over Grok's image editing tool, which has allowed users to create digitally altered, sexualized photos of real people, including minors. "This is disgraceful, it's disgusting and it's not to be tolerated. X has got to get a grip of this," Starmer said in an interview with a U.K. radio station. "It's unlawful. We're not going...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 09, 2026 11:39pm |
Minnesota woman dies after losing arm in shark attack in U.S. Virgin Islands A 56-year-old woman from Minnesota died after an apparent shark attack in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Thursday, officials said, marking the second fatal shark attack in less than a month. Emergency services received multiple calls around 4:28 p.m. reporting a woman was suspected of being bitten by a shark while swimming at Dorsch Beach in St. Croix, Virgin Islands police said in a statement. Fire and emergency medical personnel arrived at the beach and confirmed that the woman lost an arm during the attack. It was initially believed that there was a possible second victim; however, St. Croix Rescue searched the beach and did not find anyone else injured. Police said the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 09, 2026 11:44pm |
Colombian president says Venezuela "will implode" if U.S. runs country for years, as Trump suggested Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro told CBS News on Thursday predicted Venezuela would "implode" if the U.S. is in charge of the South American nation for years, as President Trump recently suggested. Petro's remarks came in response to Mr. Trump's remark to the New York Times that he expected U.S. oversight of Venezuela to last "much longer" than a year. "If that happens, Venezuelan society will implode," Petro said. "And there's a crucial point that's not so much about Venezuela, but about the idea that the United States has a right over the resources of not only Latin America, but the world," Petro added. The Trump administration...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 09, 2026 11:49pm |
Iran protests rage for another night and deaths mount as Trump renews warning of possible U.S. intervention Protesters are seen near burning vehicles amid evolving anti-government unrest in Tehran, Iran, in a screengrab obtained from a social media video released on Jan. 9, 2026. Social media via REUTERS Protests in Iran raged Friday night in the Islamic Republic, online videos purported to show, despite threats from the country's theocracy to crack down on demonstrators after shutting down the internet and cutting telephone lines off to the world. The protesters appeared to be taking encouragement from repeated declarations of support by the Trump administration, and by the country's exiled crown prince, who called on them Saturday to try and overwhelm security forces and...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, January 10, 2026 5:42pm |
Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push to acquire island: "We don't want to be Americans" Painted houses and residential apartment blocks in Nuuk, Greenland, on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Juliette Pavy / Bloomberg via Getty Images Greenland's party leaders rejected President Trump's repeated calls for the U.S. to take control of the island, saying that Greenland's future must be decided by its people. "We don't want to be Americans, we don't want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders," Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and four party leaders said in a statement Friday night. Mr. Trump reiterated on Friday that he would like to make a deal to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous region that's part of NATO ally Denmark, "the easy way."...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, January 10, 2026 6:00pm |
Indonesia suspends Grok AI over sexualized images Indonesia suspended Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok on Saturday over growing concerns about AI-generated sexualized photos of people without their consent. Elon Musk's platform is facing global backlash after reports emerged that its image creation feature allowed users to sexualize pictures of women and children using simple text prompts. CBS News has verified that Grok fulfilled user requests asking it to edit images of women to show them in bikinis or little clothing, including prominent public figures such as first lady Melania Trump. Indonesia is the first country to deny all access to the tool, which was restricted to paying subscribers elsewhere following backlash. "In order to protect women,...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, January 10, 2026 6:03pm |
Trump's threats to Iranian leaders are inspiring protesters but might not deter crackdown, analysts say In this frame grab from video taken by an individual not employed by The Associated Press and obtained by the AP outside Iran shows people during a protest in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. UGC via AP The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says that President Trump's warnings are alarming officials in the Middle Eastern country and encouraging protesters as the largest demonstrations in years sweep the nation. Iran's Judiciary Chief has warned that protesters will face the "maximum" punishment, and the country's attorney general said that anyone taking part in protests will be considered an "enemy of God," a death-penalty charge, according to the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Sat, January 10, 2026 6:24pm |
Kurdish fighters evacuate Aleppo after several days of violent clashes with Syrian government forces Buses carrying Kurdish fighters depart Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood under an evacuation agreement following army operations, with a four-bus convoy leaving the area and heading toward Tabqa, in Aleppo, Syria, on Jan. 10, 2026. Izz Aldien Alqasem/Anadolu via Getty Images Kurdish fighters were evacuated from a contested neighborhood in Syria's northern city of Aleppo, officials said early Sunday local time, a move that could bring an end to several days of violent clashes with government forces. State-run news agency SANA reported buses transported the last of the fighters from the Aleppo neighborhood of Sheikh Maqsoud to northeastern Syria, which is under the control of...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 12, 2026 1:51pm |
U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle taxis at a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike, Jan. 10, 2026. U.S. Air Force photo The U.S. conducted large-scale strikes against multiple Islamic State targets across Syria on Saturday, U.S. Central Command said. The strikes targeted at least 35 locations and included more than 90 precision munitions fired and more than 20 aircraft, a U.S. official told CBS News. The aircraft included F-15Es, A-10s, AC-130Js, MQ-9s and Jordanian F-16s. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, said the strikes were part of Operation Hawkeye, which was launched in retaliation for the ISIS terrorist...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 12, 2026 1:54pm |
Machado can't give Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, organization says The organization that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize is throwing cold water on talk of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado giving her recent award to President Trump. Once the Nobel Peace Prize is announced, it can't be revoked, transferred or shared with others, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said in a short statement on Friday. "The decision is final and stands for all time," it said. A representative for Machado did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. The statement comes after Machado indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with Mr. Trump, who oversaw the successful U.S. operation to capture authoritarian Venezuelan president Nicolás...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 12, 2026 2:00pm |
Iran ratchets up warnings against protesters, threatens U.S. troops in region as unrest continues Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 9, 2026. MAHSA/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Nationwide unrest challenging Iran's theocracy saw protesters flood the streets in the country's capital and its second-largest city Saturday night and into Sunday morning, crossing the two-week mark. The death toll of people who have died in violence surrounding the demonstrations jumped to at least 538 people, U.S.-based activists said. With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. But according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which relies on a...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 12, 2026 2:05pm |
Trump administration officials to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, sources say Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News. The meeting, which has not been officially announced, comes after Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress last week that President Trump is interested in purchasing the Danish territory. The White House also said Tuesday officials are discussing a wide range of options for acquiring Greenland, including using the U.S. military to take it by force. While Rubio had downplayed the threat of military force in his remarks to reporters, Mr. Trump doubled down on...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 12, 2026 2:25pm |
Gas cylinder explosion kills bride, groom and 6 others at wedding in Pakistan Mourners react after the death of their relatives following a powerful gas cylinder explosion at a wedding function in a neighborhood of Islamabad on January 11, 2026. Muhammad Reza/Anadolu via Getty Images A gas cylinder explosion early Sunday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan's capital killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and officials said. The blast occurred as guests who had gathered to celebrate the couple were sleeping at the house, causing part of the house to collapse, according to the Islamabad police. Seven people were injured. In a statement, police said the explosion occurred in a residential area in the heart of the city....more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 12, 2026 2:30pm |
Iran acknowledges mass protest deaths, but claims situation under control as Trump mulls response An image from video posted on social media on Jan. 11, 2026, shows people outside the Kahrizak Forensic Medical Center in Tehran, trying to identify loved ones amid the bodies of dozens killed in a wave of deadly anti-government demonstrations across Iran. Reuters/Social media Iran's theocratic rulers are under the most intense pressure they've felt in years, as President Trump leaves the option of a U.S. military intervention on the table in the face of a fast-mounting death toll amid more than two weeks of anti-government protests across the Islamic Republic. Mr. Trump said Sunday that Iranian officials had called him looking "to negotiate" after his...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 12, 2026 4:07pm |
Spain makes its largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea in U.S.-aided operation dubbed "White Tide" Spanish police announced their largest-ever seizure of cocaine at sea on Jan. 12, 2025 after impounding a container ship in the Atlantic Ocean carrying almost 10 tons of the drug. Spanish National Police Spanish police announced on Monday their largest-ever seizure of cocaine at sea after impounding a Europe-bound container ship in the Atlantic Ocean carrying almost 10 tons of the drug. Officers last week raided the Cameroon-flagged vessel, which had left Brazil, seizing 9,994 kilograms (22,033 pounds) of cocaine concealed in 294 packages in a shipment of salt, police said in a statement. They arrested the 13 crew members and seized a firearm used to protect the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 6:11am |
Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado will meet with President Trump at the White House on Thursday, a White House official said. Mr. Trump has not endorsed Machado to lead Venezuela after the U.S. military operation to remove former President Nicolás Maduro, who is now facing drug trafficking charges in the U.S. Mr. Trump says the U.S. is taking charge of Venezuela for now and will be heavily involved in its oil market for potentially years. "She doesn't have the support within, or the respect within, the country," Mr. Trump said about Machado on Jan. 3. "She's a very nice woman, but she doesn't have the respect." Machado...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 6:19am |
U.S. allows Mexico to provide oil to Cuba despite Trump's vow to cut off supply Despite President Trump's social media pronouncement Sunday that "there will be no more oil or money going to Cuba — zero," the current U.S. policy is to allow Mexico to continue to provide oil to the island, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright and another U.S. official. Cuba desperately needs the oil, since Venezuela is no longer supplying it, after Nicolás Maduro's ouster just over a week ago. Mr. Trump spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Monday morning. The White House and Mexican government have not yet said whether Mexico's oil supply to Cuba was discussed. Mexico, which was providing some oil to Cuba before Maduro's capture by the U.S., has become...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 6:22am |
Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges Trump to "intervene sooner" so regime "finally collapses" Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled crown prince, called on President Trump to take action against the Iranian regime sooner rather than later, as protesters in his homeland take to the streets despite a deadly crackdown. In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday, Pahlavi said, "We need action to be taken." "The best way to ensure that there will be less people killed in Iran is to intervene sooner, so this regime finally collapses and puts an end to all the problems that we are facing," he said. Pahlavi has lived in exile since his father, the last shah of Iran, was...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 6:27am |
Bipartisan group of lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump threatens to take over Greenland A bipartisan congressional delegation will visit Denmark later this week for meetings as President Trump threatens to take over Greenland. Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware is leading the trip to Copenhagen, which includes several other members of Congress, including Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina. The group is expected to meet on Friday and Saturday with government officials and business leaders from Denmark and Greenland, which is an autonomous Danish territory. The trip comes as Mr. Trump has increasingly expressed a desire to acquire Greenland, and he has not ruled out military action. His remarks about potential military involvement have prompted...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 6:29am |
Videos show rows of body bags in Iran as anti-regime protests enter third week Videos appearing to show rows of body bags of those killed in Iran have emerged as anti-regime protests across the Islamic Republic stretch into a third week. CBS News partner network the BBC counted around 180 body bags in footage taken outside a morgue in Tehran alone. Other videos posted online show protesters taking to the street, shouting "death to the dictator" and openly calling for the end of the Islamic Republic. Some videos show Iranian forces responding to protesters with gunfire. As of Monday, more than 600 people have been killed, according to the Iran Human Rights (IHR) organization, based in Norway. CBS News could not independently verify that number. Footage of protests has...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 6:31am |
Massive stashes of meth found in secret labs in Mexico as Trump threatens possible military action More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities announced on Monday, days after President Trump threatened possible military action to curb cartels in the country. In separate operations, authorities found the secret labs along with more than 700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) of meth, as well as various chemical precursors, in the states of Durango, Sinaloa and Michoacán, the Mexican navy said in a news release. During a land patrol in the town of Carricitos, Durango, a hidden laboratory was found with 1,150 liters and 695 kilograms of chemical precursors and material used for the production of synthetic...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 6:34am |
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit in Florida court President Donald Trump speaks to supporters near the White House, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty The BBC, Britain's public broadcaster, will file a motion to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit brought by President Trump over a 2024 documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech together, according to a document filed with the court on Monday. The BBC argues that the court does not have jurisdiction to hear the case, and that Mr. Trump's attorneys are wrong to claim he suffered damages due to the documentary. The suit, filed last month by Mr. Trump's legal team in the Southern District of Florida, includes one count of defamation and one count of...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 6:37am |
10 central banks and global financial institutions back Fed chief Jerome Powell amid DOJ probe From left, Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve; Tiff Macklem, governor of the Bank of Canada; and Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, speaking during the Kansas City Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium in Moran, Wyoming, on Aug. 23, 2024. Natalie Behring/Bloomberg/Getty The heads of 10 major central banks and global financial institutions threw their collective support behind U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, saying in a joint statement published Tuesday that it was "critical to preserve" the banks' independence. U.S. prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Powell, prompting his rare...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 6:39am |
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran protests, as video shows bodies lined up at morgue Bodies lie in body bags on the ground outside Kahrizak Forensic Medical Centre in Tehran, Iran, in these images from video obtained from social media, Jan. 11, 2026. Social Media/via REUTERS Information trickling out of Iran on Tuesday suggests that a crackdown by authorities to end more than two weeks of widespread anti-government protests has likely been far more deadly than activists outside the country have reported. With phone lines opening back up for calls from inside the Islamic Republic, two sources, including one inside Iran, told CBS News on Tuesday that at least 12,000, and possibly as many as 20,000 people have been killed. Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 6:43am |
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S. Greenland's prime minister said "we choose Denmark" over the U.S., on the eve of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other Trump administration officials. "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark," Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference Tuesday in Copenhagen. "We choose NATO. We choose the Kingdom of Denmark. We choose the EU." Nielsen appeared with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who said "there are many indications that the most challenging part is ahead of us," according to AFP. Vance, who...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 10:46am |
Rampaging elephant kills at least 20 people, including children, in India, officials say A herd of wild elephants gathers near a field in search of food at a village in Nagaon district, Assam, India, on December 24, 2025. Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto via Getty Images Indian wildlife officers are hunting a rampaging wild elephant blamed for killing at least 20 people and injuring 15 others in the forests of Jharkhand, villagers and officials said Tuesday. The elephant, a lone bull, is reported to have gone on the rampage for nine days beginning in early January, creating panic in the rural West Singhbhum district. "We are trying to trace and rescue this violent wild elephant that killed so many people," government forest officer Aditya Narayan told AFP,...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 10:53am |
Crane falls onto moving train in Thailand, killing at least 29 in fiery derailment The wreckage after a construction crane fell into a passenger train in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, on Jan. 14, 2026. Nathathida Adireksarn / AP A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 22 people Wednesday in northeastern Thailand, authorities said. Another 64 people were injured and rescuers were still searching the wreckage and giving first aid. The derailment occurred on part of an ambitious planned high-speed rail project that will eventually connect China with much of Southeast Asia. The crane, which was being used to build an elevated part of the railway, fell as the train was traveling from Bangkok to...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 11:12am |
Despite Trump warning, Iran shopkeeper Erfan Soltani among many facing possible hanging A 26-year-old Iranian man, Erfan Soltani, was set to be executed Wednesday, accused by the Islamic Republic's government of participating in the protests that swept across the country for two weeks, according to a human rights group in contact with his family. Hengaw, an organization that monitors unrest in Iran and has spoken with his family, told CBS News on Wednesday that it was unable to confirm whether Soltani had already been executed. The uncertainty over his fate came as Iran appeared to ignore a new warning from President Trump of "strong action" in response to reports of the regime hanging people detained during the protests. The Iranian government "said that he...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 2:16pm |
Top doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia: "A crime against the country" People gather outside a maternity hospital after the state Investigative Committee opened a criminal case into the deaths of nine newborn babies and detained the hospital's chief doctor and acting head of the intensive care unit, in the Siberian city of Novokuznetsk, Russia, Jan. 14, 2026. Svetlana Sheremetyeva-Sherstnyov/REUTERS Russian police have arrested the chief physician and the acting head of intensive care at a Siberian hospital where nine babies died this month, prosecutors said Wednesday. The case, which has shone a spotlight on chronic staff shortages and funding gaps in the country's medical system, has provoked anger...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 2:21pm |
Vance, Rubio meeting with Greenland and Denmark's foreign ministers Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other White House officials are meeting Wednesday with Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers amid the Trump administration's ongoing threats to take over Greenland. The Danish foreign minister confirmed Tuesday that Vance would be hosting the meeting, and that it would be at the White House. Two sources independently confirmed to CBS News that Danish officials would be meeting with Vance and Rubio at the White House. The meeting comes one day after Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference, "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark." President...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 14, 2026 2:31pm |
"Fundamental" differences remain over Greenland's future after White House meeting, Danish foreign minister says The U.S. and Denmark still have "fundamental" differences over the future of Greenland, but will continue to talk, Denmark's foreign minister said after a White House meeting Wednesday amid President Trump's push to take over the Arctic island. Denmark's foreign minister, Lars Loekke Rasmussen, met with Greenland's minister for foreign affairs, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials. Loekke Rasmussen described the meeting as a "frank but also constructive discussion" on security long-term security in Greenland. The Danish official said they've agreed to establish a high-level working group to determine a way forward on...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 11:26am |
Senate GOP kills war powers effort to limit Trump on Venezuela, with Vance breaking tie Senate Republicans killed a war powers resolution to limit President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela after the White House put pressure on a handful of GOP senators who supported it. Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Todd Young of Indiana flipped their support Wednesday after initially voting to advance it. Vice President JD Vance had to step in to break the 50-50 tie. Republicans used a procedural maneuver to block the measure, arguing that the resolution should no longer be "privileged" — which gives it priority on the floor — because the U.S. is not currently engaged in "hostilities" with Venezuela. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 11:30am |
U.S. attack on alleged drug boat from Venezuela used aircraft painted like civilian plane, sources say The U.S. used an aircraft painted like a civilian plane in the attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela that killed 11 people in September, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News. According to the sources, Pentagon officials have defended the use of the aircraft by saying it was used because of how quickly the operation came together, not because the Pentagon was trying to mislead the targets. The New York Times was the first to report on the aircraft looking like a civilian plane. The strike on Sept. 2 was the first in a series of attacks the U.S. has taken against what officials have said are drug-trafficking boats. More than 100 people have...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 11:33am |
U.S. reduces some personnel at airbase in Qatar amid U.S. threats to target Iran Map shows location of the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Mehmet Yaren Bozgun/Anadolu via Getty Images The U.S. is withdrawing a small number of personnel as a "precautionary measure" from a major U.S. airbase in Qatar, a U.S. official tells CBS News. The step comes amid President Trump's threats to target Iran for killing anti-government protesters in a brutal crackdown. The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East. The reduction comes as Iran has already threatened to retaliate against any U.S. military action by targeting U.S. troops. President Trump said in an...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 11:37am |
Iran's regime focuses on post-protest vengeance and insists unrest is over The Iranian regime has gone on the offensive, threatening anyone who supported the recent protests in any way — after a crackdown that sources tell CBS News may have killed some 12,000 people, and possibly many more. Thousands of people were arrested and are now facing possible death sentences for taking part in the demonstrations. The post-protest reprisals are meant to frighten people into silence. They include going after businesses, money and financial assets connected to anyone seen as having backed the anti-regime demonstrations. Mohammad Saedinia is one particularly high-profile example. He is famous...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 12:25pm |
Trump told Iranian protesters "help is on its way," so what options does the U.S. have to respond? President Trump has warned of "very strong action" against Iran if it hangs accused anti-government protesters, and he told its people that U.S. "help is on its way" as CBS News learned that the crackdown to quash the unrest may have killed upwards of 12,000 people. While the administration has made it clear that Mr. Trump will have a number of options at his disposal, from conventional strikes by the U.S. military to cyberwarfare, the White House has given no hint as to what the president will do. In the meantime, the U.S. government does appear to be bracing for possible retaliation by Tehran. The...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 12:36pm |
U.S. says it's moving into next phase of Gaza peace plan, warns Hamas of "serious consequences" if body of final hostage not returned The United States says it's moving into the next phase of a Gaza peace plan involving disarming Hamas, rebuilding and daily governance. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff said in a post on X that this second phase of the president's "20-Point Plan to End the Gaza Conflict" would move on from the initial ceasefire deal agreed to late last year to demilitarizing Gaza, establishing a new technocratic government and reconstruction. Witkoff said that the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final dead hostage as part of its obligations under the deal. "Failure to do so will bring serious consequences," Witkoff...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 12:42pm |
Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions" President Trump said Wednesday he's heard on "good authority" that the "killing in Iran is stopping," as thousands are feared dead amid anti-government protests. He also said there's "no plan for executions," a day after he told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil on Tuesday there would be "very strong actions" against the Iranian regime if it hangs accused anti-government protesters. CBS News reported the crackdown to calm the unrest may have killed at least 12,000 people, and possibly as many as 20,000, two sources said. "We have been told that the killing in Iran is stopping, it has stopped, it's stopping," he told reporters in the Oval Office Wednesday afternoon. "And there's no plan for...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 12:49pm |
Verizon says outage resolved after customers across the U.S. lost service for hours Verizon said Wednesday night an outage had been resolved after customers across the U.S. reported service outages, with many saying that their devices had been limited to SOS since about noon Eastern Time. "The outage has been resolved. If customers are still having an issue, we encourage them to restart their devices to reconnect to the network," Verizon said at around 10:30 ET Wednesday night. The company said it would provide account credits for those who had been affected by the outage, the details of which would be "shared directly with customers." A Verizon spokesperson earlier confirmed to CBS News that the company was aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 1:07pm |
| Ranger Suárez signing with Red Sox: Boston adds frontline starting pitcher on five-year, $130 million deal Suárez will join a pitching staff that includes Garrett Crochet and new addition Sonny Gray  Getty Images The Boston Red Sox have landed one of the best starting pitchers on the free-agent market, as they've agreed to terms with left-hander Ranger Suárez on a five-year pact worth $130 million, CBS Sports HQ's Jim Bowden has confirmed. The deal has no deferrals, opt outs, or no-trade clause. The Red Sox haven't yet announced the signing. This marks the first major-league free-agent signing of the winter for Boston. The 30-year-old Suárez is coming off a 2025 season for the Phillies in which he pitched to a 3.20 ERA with 151 strikeouts and 38...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 1:30pm |
2 tons of cocaine seized after speedboat chased down in Pacific Ocean off Colombia, video shows The Colombian Navy seized over two tons of cocaine after chasing down a speedboat packed with drugs and fuel in the South Pacific Ocean, authorities said Wednesday, as the world's largest cocaine-producing country faces pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking. The operation took place about 140 nautical miles from Tumaco, which is located on the southwestern corner of the country in the Pacific coast's Nariño region, the navy said in a post on social media. Authorities said they found 2,000 kilograms of cocaine (4,400 pounds) and 270 gallons of fuel on the so-called "go-fast boat." Three Colombian nationals on board were arrested. The navy posted...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 4:13pm |
Kurdish Iranian opposition in Iraq ready to take on regime, but says not yet, as Trump steps back from threats People gather during an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 8, 2026. Anonymous/Getty In the mountains of northern Iraq, just 30 miles from the Iranian border, CBS News met Thursday morning with fighters — many of them women — from an armed Kurdish Iranian opposition group who say they're poised to take on and help topple the Islamic Republic's hardline clerical rulers. The Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) is banned as a terror group inside Iran and based in exile across the border in Iraq. For years it has trained for the day the Iranian regime can...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 4:19pm |
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests for 2026 matches FIFA said Wednesday it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for this year's World Cup. Soccer's organizing body said outside the host United States, Mexico and Canada, the most requests were made by fans residing in Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia. FIFA is asking for up to $8,680 per ticket. After criticism, FIFA said last month it will offer $60 tickets for every game to the 48 national federations in the tournament, and the federations will decide how to distribute them to their fans who attended their previous games. It said the most-requested match in the third sales phase, which ran from Dec. 11 through Tuesday, was...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 4:27pm |
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker U.S. forces seized a sixth oil tanker Thursday in an early morning operation, according to U.S. Southern Command. The tanker was seized as part of a quarantine on sanctioned oil tankers going in and out of Venezuela. "In another pre-dawn action, Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, launched from USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and apprehended Motor/Tanker Veronica without incident," U.S. Southern Command said in a post on X. "The Veronica is the latest tanker operating in defiance of President Trump's established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean, proving the effectiveness of Operation Southern Spear yet...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Thu, January 15, 2026 4:32pm |
Russia notes Trump's dispute with NATO allies over Greenland as European troops head to Arctic for war games Military personnel are seen outside the Danish Armed Forces Arctic Command base in Nuuk, Greenland, Jan. 15, 2026. Julia Waschenbach/picture alliance/Getty Russia says geopolitical tension in the Arctic is of "the gravest concern," as European NATO members ramp up for war games in the region and Moscow seeks to highlight the disagreement between the Trump administration and its closest allies over Greenland. "NATO has embarked on a course of accelerated militarization of the North, increasing its military presence there under the fictitious pretext of a growing threat from Moscow and Beijing," Russia's embassy in Belgium said in a statement late...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 16, 2026 10:53am |
Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East are aiming to stave off a military conflict between Iran and the United States by engaging in 72 hours of intensive diplomacy, a Gulf official told CBS News. The countries involved in the diplomatic push include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Oman, according to the Gulf official. The talks have focused on lowering the temperature in public rhetoric and avoiding military action that these states feared could trigger wider regional instability. To the U.S., the message has been to refrain from strikes on Iran, citing the region's security and economic vulnerabilities, while highlighting the risk that the U.S. could ultimately be...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 16, 2026 11:03am |
Mexico seeks answers after, it says, a Mexican citizen died in ICE custody in Georgia Mexican authorities sought details Thursday about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen this week in an immigration detention facility in Georgia. The number of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the U.S. has increased significantly in recent years, and 2025 was the deadliest year for ICE detainees in two decades, with at least 30 people dying in detention centers. At least four people have died in ICE detention so far this year, according to agency data. On Thursday, Mexico's consulate in Atlanta said it was "closely monitoring" the death of a Mexican citizen on Wednesday at the Robert A. Deyton...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 16, 2026 11:16am |
Mortgage rates fall to 3-year low, offering relief for homebuyers The average interest rate on a conventional mortgage in the U.S. dropped to 6.06%, the lowest level in more than three years, Freddie Mac said on Thursday. A recent dip in mortgage rates has spurred homebuying activity, with purchase applications on the rise and more owners acting to refinance their loans, according to the government-sponsored enterprise. A year ago, the rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.04%. The last time the rate on a typical mortgage was lower was Sept. 15, 2022, when it was at 6.02%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also fell this week, dropping to 5.38% from 5.46% last week. A year ago,...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 16, 2026 11:27am |
U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid White House push to acquire Greenland U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio depart the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus after a meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 14, 2026. Brendan SMIALOWSKI /AFP via Getty Images A bipartisan congressional delegation was to meet with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday in an effort to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's continued push to acquire the island. The White House had claimed Thursday that discussions involving Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Danish...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Fri, January 16, 2026 3:54pm |
Man on FBI's "Top 10 Most Wanted" list wanted for 2016 North Carolina murder plans to extradite from Mexico, sources say The Trump administration worked with the Mexican government to arrest another person on the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list, U.S. officials told CBS News on Saturday. The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted in the killing nine years ago of a woman he worked with at a North Carolina restaurant, Truc Quan "Sandy" Ly Le. The news comes as President Trump has threatened action against Mexican drug cartels by U.S. forces. Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, spoke with Mr. Trump on Monday. A United States military raid on Venezuela that deposed then-president Nicolás Maduro earlier this month fueled speculation Mr. Trump...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 9:07am |
Israel objects to U.S. announcement on Gaza reconstruction committee In a rare criticism of the U.S., its close ally, Israel's government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing the next steps in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement Saturday, a day following the announcement, that the Gaza executive committee was "not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy." Netanyahu has told the foreign minister to contact U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the statement said. Minutes after the statement from Netanyahu's office, Israel's far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, in a statement backed the prime minister and urged him to order the military to prepare to return to...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 9:19am |
Trump announces U.S. delegation to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan President Trump announced on Saturday that a presidential delegation, headed by Vice President JD Vance and his wife, will travel to Italy for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The Milan-Cortina Olympics are scheduled to open on Feb. 6 and will take place in Milan and the surrounding areas. Joining the vice president and his wife will be Secretary of State Marco Rubio; U.S. Ambassador to Italy, Tilman Feritta; 2018 Olympic medalist Monique Lamoureux-Morando; 2002 and 2006 Olympic gold medalist, Short Track Speed Skating and 2010 Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek, a statement released by the White House said. The competition is scheduled to run through February...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 9:23am |
U.S. forces kill Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ambush on Americans in Syria, officials say A U.S. military strike in northwest Syria resulted in the death of a leader affiliated with Al-Qaeda who was linked to an ISIS attack last month that resulted in the death of two U.S. Army soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter, the U.S. Central Command announced Saturday. U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, conducted the strike on Jan. 16, killing Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, authorities said. Al-Jasim was allegedly directly connected with the ISIS gunman who killed Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard and the interpreter and injured three other U.S. service members in Palmyra, Syria, on Dec. 13. "The death...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 9:32am |
Shark attacks boy swimming in Sydney Harbor, leaving him in critical condition A shark mauled a boy swimming in Sydney Harbor on Sunday, leaving him in a critical condition with serious leg injuries, authorities said, marking at least the third shark attack globally in less than a month. The predator bit the boy, believed to be about 13 years old, during the late afternoon off Shark Beach, New South Wales state police said. "The injuries are consistent with what is believed to have been a large shark," police said in a statement. Officers pulled the boy from the water off the harbor beach within minutes of being alerted to the incident, police said. They gave the boy first aid for "serious" leg...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 9:51am |
Wildfires in Chile kill at least 15 people, force more than 50,000 to evacuate A member of the Gonzalez family pets his dog after the family's home caught fire during wildfires in Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Javier Torres / AP Wildfires burning out of control in southern Chile have killed at least 15 people and forced more than 50,000 to evacuate, the government said Sunday. Security Minister Luis Cordero gave the tolls for 14 blazes burning for two days now in the Nuble and Biobio regions about 300 miles south of Santiago. President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency as nearly 4,000 firefighters battled flames fueled by gusting winds and hot weather in the southern hemisphere summer. Temperatures were expected to reach up to 100 degrees...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 10:06am |
8 police officers killed in attacks in Guatemala after prison crackdown on gangs Members of the National Civil Police stand next to redetained inmates lying on the ground, following security forces regaining control of the Renovacion 1 prison where inmates rioted and took hostages to demand greater privileges for a gang leader, in a location given as Escuintla, Guatemala, in this handout image released on January 18, 2026. NATIONAL CIVIL POLICE via Reuters Authorities in Guatemala accused gangs of killing eight police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to transfer gang leaders to a lower-security prison. The killings occurred in the Guatemalan capital and surrounding areas a day after gang-affiliated...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 10:13am |
High-speed train derailment kills at least 39 in Spain, injures scores, police say Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, on Jan 19, 2026. Susana Vera / REUTERS Spanish police said Monday that at least 39 people are confirmed dead in a high-speed train collision the previous night in the south of the country, as efforts to recover the bodies continue with authorities expecting the death toll to rise. Some passengers were catapulted through windows and their bodies were found hundreds of meters from the crash site, Andalusia regional president Juanma Moreno said....more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 11:36am |
How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could affect millions of Americans over 65 A new $6,000 tax deduction for Americans 65 and older could boost refunds for millions of older taxpayers, putting an average of about $670 more in their pockets this year, according to advocacy group AARP. But some older Americans could see far more. AARP notes that taxpayers in the 22% tax bracket — roughly those earning between $44,000 and the deduction's $75,000 income cap — could save as much as $1,320 per person. "The benefits could be vast," said Bill Sweeney, AARP's senior vice president of government affairs, in a conference call Thursday. "The bonus deduction will run through 2028 — that is four years of immediate relief at a time when older Americans are facing really...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 1:13pm |
OpenAI says it will start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks OpenAI announced Friday that it will begin testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks, opening the door to another potential revenue stream for the AI company in addition to its subscription-based models. The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window "when there's a relevant sponsored product or service based on your current conversation," OpenAI said in a blog post. In one example shared by the AI company, a user asks for authentic Mexican dish recommendations. ChatGPT responds with ideas for carne asada and pollo al carbon dishes and then links to a grocery brand advertising hot sauce. Only adults who use the free version of ChatGPT, or ChatGPT Go, a new low-cost subscription...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 1:17pm |
More Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. Here's what that means for gas prices. The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. — a shipment the president valued at $500 million. It's part of the administration's push to tap into Venezuela's oil reserves, some of the largest in the world. What does that mean for U.S. drivers? Gas is currently at $2.67 a gallon nationally, the lowest it's been since May 2021. But prices have been steadily declining since last November, weeks before the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuela's autocratic leader, Nicolás Maduro. Will Venezuelan oil push prices even lower? Economists are divided on when or how much these...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 1:25pm |
| Man arrested by ICE in Minneapolis dies while under federal agency's custody in Texas A 36-year-old man who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis died while in federal custody in Texas on Wednesday, according to the agency. Security personnel found Victor Manuel Diaz unconscious and unresponsive in his room at Camp East Montana in El Paso, according to ICE. El Paso Emergency Medical Services were notified at 3:35 p.m. local time and were at the site attempting life-saving measures 10 minutes later, the federal agency said. Diaz died at 4:09 p.m. "He died of a presumed suicide," ICE said in a statement. "However, the official cause of his death remains under investigation." Diaz was arrested by federal officers...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 2:28pm |
Russia gives U.S. man it accuses of illegally transporting weapons a 5-year prison term Russia has sentenced an American man to five years in prison for illegally transporting weapons, a court said Monday, noting that a rifle was found on his yacht after it docked in the port city of Sochi last June. Russian media said he smuggle the weapons on his private yacht from July 2024 - June 2025. Dozens of Westerners, including Americans, have been imprisoned in Russia, especially after the start of the Ukraine war in 2022, with many of them later swapped in prisoner exchanges. "A U.S. citizen was found guilty of illegally transporting and moving firearms," the regional court's' press service said in a statement. It identified him as Charles Wayne Zimmerman and said...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 2:50pm |
Trump escalates Greenland standoff with allies, linking it to perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen waves a flag during a protest against President Trump's demand that the Arctic island be ceded to the U.S., in Nuuk, Greenland, Jan. 17, 2026. Marko Djurica/REUTERS America's European allies stood united Monday against President Trump's escalating campaign to take control of Greenland, accusing him of blackmail with a new threat of tariffs if they continue rejecting his bid for the U.S. to acquire the vast island. Mr. Trump, meanwhile, appeared to hint that he was still willing to use the U.S. military to achieve his objective. In a message sent to Norway's Prime...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 2:56pm |
Fire at mall in Pakistan kills at least 23 people; dozens missing Rescue workers and firefighters work with heavy machinery to search through the rubble of a burnt building of a multistory shopping plaza following a massive fire in Karachi, Pakistan, Jan. 19, 2026. Ali Raza/AP The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Karachi, Pakistan, rose to 23 on Monday as rescuers recovered more bodies from the badly damaged building, police said. Dozens remain missing. Firefighters extinguished the blaze at the multistory plaza late Sunday, nearly 24 hours after it erupted, allowing rescue teams to enter the building. Authorities fear the death toll will rise as they look for 46 more people, according to city police chief Asad Raza. Raza told The Associated...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Mon, January 19, 2026 3:01pm |
What to know about this week's annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond — plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and outside observers — are converging in the Swiss town of Davos this week for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. What is the World Economic Forum? The forum is a think tank and event organizer based in Geneva whose main event — the annual meeting — debuted in 1971 in Davos, a ski-resort town of about 10,000 people at a height of about 1,500 meters (nearly 5,000 feet) in the Alps of eastern Switzerland. The first edition, hosted by forum founder Klaus Schwab, featured a gathering of...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 20, 2026 11:44am |
Son of Norway's crown princess, accused of raping 4 women, faces new charges Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is seen June 16, 2022, in Oslo, Norway. Hakon Mosvold Larsen/NTB/AFP via Getty Images The son of Norway's crown princess, who goes on trial in February accused of raping four women, has been charged with new crimes, including a "serious narcotics offense," prosecutors said on Monday. Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit from another relationship before she married Crown Prince Haakon, was charged on Aug. 18 with four rapes and 28 other crimes, including acts of violence against ex-girlfriends. Prosecutor Sturla Henriksbo said in a statement sent to AFP that an additional indictment had been issued on...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 20, 2026 11:46am |
Spain train crash death toll rises as nation mourns its worst rail disaster in more than a decade A crashed train remains on the train tracks on January 19, 2026 after yesterday's train collision in Adamuz, Spain. Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Spain began three days of national mourning on Tuesday for 41 people killed after two high-speed trains collided in the country's deadliest rail disaster in over a decade. The collision took place late Sunday when a high-speed train operated by rail company Iryo, travelling from Malaga to Madrid, derailed near Adamuz in the southern Andalusia region. It crossed onto the other track, where it crashed into an oncoming train, which also derailed. The cause of the crash remains a mystery, though...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 20, 2026 12:11pm |
CEO David Burritt says U.S. Steel "absolutely" still an American company after Nippon Steel acquisition U.S. Steel's acquisition last year by Japan's Nippon Steel came with a notable condition to win approval from the Trump administration: a so-called "golden share" that gives President Trump the power to approve certain major corporate decisions, including closing plants or changing locations. But CEO David Burritt tells CBS News, "There's nothing in this golden share that prevents us from doing what we want to do." "We're aligned with what the president wants us to do. In fact, we wouldn't agree to this thing if we weren't sure it was going to be great for our workers and great for our company," Burritt told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil at one of the company's plants in...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 20, 2026 12:18pm |
Chicken sold in 7 states recalled for potential listeria contamination A Georgia-based food company has recalled thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products, which were sold in seven different states, after determining the products may have been contaminated with listeria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced. Suzanna's Kitchen, headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, recalled roughly 13,720 pounds of its ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, a branch of the Department of Agriculture. The recalled products were produced on Oct. 14, 2025, and sold in 10-pound cases containing two 5-pound bags of cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat, health officials said. They were sent to...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 20, 2026 12:22pm |
Trump U-turns on U.K.'s Chagos Islands deal, claims it's another reason  A map shows the Chagos Archipelago, a British Indian Ocean Territory, that the U.K. agreed in 2024 to hand sovereignty of to Mauritius. Getty/iStockphoto President Trump has called the U.K.'s decision to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius — a deal his administration previously supported — an act of "great stupidity" that further justified his desire for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. One of the islands, Diego Garcia, is the site of a key U.K.-U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean. "Shockingly, our 'brilliant' NATO Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Tue, January 20, 2026 1:05pm |
EU calls Trump's tariff threat over Greenland a mistake, urges European independence as Davos begins President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 20, 2026. Harun Ozalp/Anadolu/Getty European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called President Trump's threat to hit eight of America's NATO allies with tariffs over their stance on Greenland a "mistake" on Tuesday. Speaking at the opening of the Davos economic conference in Switzerland, Von der Leyen said Mr. Trump's threat risked plunging Europe's relations with the U.S. into a "downward spiral." "When it comes to the security of the Arctic region, Europe is fully committed and we share the objectives of the United States,"...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 21, 2026 12:24pm |
More than 10 countries have signed onto Trump's "Board of Peace," sources say More than 10 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News, but not all have said so publicly, Israel, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Kosovo, the United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Morocco, Hungary and Canada — have announced they're accepting his invitation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced the decision Wednesday, as did Egypt's foreign ministry. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev said Wednesday he was joining. So did Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani. As the president envisions it, the group would be comprised of world leaders, with him as its chairman. Countries can contribute $1 billion to...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 21, 2026 12:32pm |
Mexico sends 37 cartel figures to U.S. amid growing pressure from Trump administration Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote on social media that the people transferred were "high impact criminals." Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch Mexico's security minister said Tuesday that it had sent another 37 members of Mexican drug cartels to the United States, as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure on governments to crack down on criminal networks it says are smuggling drugs across the border. Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were "high impact criminals" that "represented a real threat to the country's security." It is the third time in less than one...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 21, 2026 12:47pm |
China "super embassy" greenlit in London despite national security, dissident group concerns A general view of the building on the site of the former Royal Mint in London on Dec. 6, 2024, where China wants to build its new embassy. Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images Despite fears of Chinese spying and hacking, the British government gave the go-ahead Tuesday for China to build a massive new embassy in the heart of London. The mega-embassy's designs will see it occupy an entire city block with a view of The Shard, Britain's tallest building on the banks of the Thames. It will be China's biggest embassy in Europe. The U.K. government's decision ended a saga that began in 2018 with Beijing's purchase for nearly $350 million of the former Royal Mint building,...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 21, 2026 12:52pm |
Commuter train in Spain hits collapsed wall, killing at least 1, days after deadly derailment Emergency crews respond after a commuter train derailed when a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks in Gelida, near Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Joan Mateu Parra / AP A commuter train hit a collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 15 people, according to officials in the Catalonia region of northeastern Spain. The incident came as the country is still reeling from the collision of two high-speed trains on Sunday in Andalusia, in the south of the country, which left at least 40 people dead. "A retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks, causing an accident involving a passenger train" in the municipality...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 21, 2026 1:05pm |
U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean, officials say Unclassified video from U.S. Southern Command shows the Motor Vessel Sagitta, a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker that was seized by U.S. forces. Jan. 20, 2026. U.S. Southern Command The United States on Tuesday morning seized another oil tanker linked to Venezuela, U.S. Southern Command said, its seventh such seizure. U.S. forces "apprehended Motor Vessel Sagitta without incident," U.S. Southern Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in Latin America, said in a social media post. It said the tanker was "operating in defiance of President Trump's established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean" and that the action "demonstrates our resolve to ensure that the only oil leaving...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 21, 2026 1:10pm |
Dow drops 870 points after Trump threatens European allies with tariffs over Greenland The U.S. stock market plunged on Tuesday after President Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs on European trading partners over the weekend, one of the latest developments in his bid to acquire the island of Greenland. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 870 points, or 1.8%, to close at 48,489, while the S&P 500 fell 143 points, or 2.1%, to close at 6,797. Major tech stocks took a hit, with the Nasdaq Composite sinking 2.4%. Nvidia and Amazon shares dropped 3.6% and 3.7%, respectively. The rocky day on Wall Street came after President Trump said on Saturday on Truth Social that he would impose a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany,...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 21, 2026 1:27pm |
Danish pension fund to sell $100 million in U.S. Treasuries due to "poor U.S. government finances" A Danish pension fund is planning to sell its entire holdings of U.S. Treasuries — about $100 million — over concerns about the U.S. government's financial stability. AkademikerPension confirmed to CBS News that it is exiting U.S. Treasuries by the end of this month and that it will instead turn to the U.S. dollar and short-duration debt. "The decision is rooted in the poor U.S. government finances, which make us think that we need to make an effort to find an alternative way of conducting our liquidity and risk management," Anders Schelde, chief investment officer of AkademikerPension, told CBS News in a statement. Moody's Ratings in May downgraded the...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 21, 2026 2:02pm |
| Indiana's Magnificent Seven: The James Madison transfers who built a champion James Madison's staff did not have the luxury of recruiting "stars," so instead the coaches hit the tape and uncovered the nucleus of a future national champion.  Getty Images In the moments after No. 1 Indiana pulled off a thrilling win over No. 10 Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship, Curt Cignetti couldn't help but crack a smile. As one of the most curmudgeonly coaches in the sport, Cignetti is famous for never showing any joy. But as he picked up the elusive national championship trophy, he looked around at a group of loyal soldiers that had followed him further than anyone thought possible. Back in 2023, a small FBS upstart called...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 21, 2026 3:05pm |
Trump addresses Davos economic forum as U.S. allies push back against Greenland takeover bid What to know about Trump's trip to Davos o President Trump is addressing the World Economic Forum, the exclusive annual gathering of world leaders, policymakers and business figures in Davos, Switzerland, amid unprecedented tension with America's closest allies over Mr. Trump's efforts to make Greenland part of the U.S. oIn his remarks at Davos, Mr. Trump lambasted America's NATO allies as unreliable partners, insisting the U.S. needs control of Greenland for security reasons, but adding for the first time that he would not use U.S. military force to take control of the island. o Mr. Trump has pushed European leaders to back his bid to acquire Greenland,...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 21, 2026 4:00pm |
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind in Europe Europol said Wednesday they had busted a major synthetic drug ring working across several countries. Europol European police said Wednesday they busted a major synthetic drug ring working across several countries in the "largest-ever operation" of its kind, striking a "massive blow" to organized crime. Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth. "I've been in this business for a while. This is by far the largest-ever operation we did against synthetic drug production and distribution," Andy Kraag, head of Europol's European Serious Organised Crime Centre, told...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Wed, January 21, 2026 4:05pm |
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland, says he has "framework of a future deal" President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland, revealing Wednesday that he and the secretary-general of NATO reached "the framework of a future deal" regarding the island. "This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations. Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st," the president wrote in a Truth Social post from Davos, Switzerland, following a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. In an interview with...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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3 journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza, including cameraman who worked with CBS News Abed Shaat worked as a freelance cameraman for CBS News and other outlets in Gaza. An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets. Officials identified the other two journalists killed as Mohammed Salah Qashta and Anas Ghneim, the Agence France-Presse news agency reported. Shaat had also contributed regularly to AFP, but the agency said he was not on assignment for them at the time. Civil defense officials said the three were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Al-Zahra area, southwest of Gaza City. The...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Yesterday at 11:28am |
Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership Open-source data shows the maritime activity around Greenland on Jan. 19, 2026. Pink arrows represent fishing boats while green arrows represent cargo ships. MarineTraffic.com President Trump has made a series of claims about Greenland in recent weeks, insisting the United States needs to take control of the island to protect Americans — a view Greenland officials and NATO allies reject. At the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, Mr. Trump called acquiring Greenland "a core national security interest of the United States of America," reiterating his interest in acquiring the self-governing territory from Denmark. Later Wednesday, following a...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Trump unveils his Gaza Board of Peace in Davos as World Economic Forum overshadowed by Greenland tension What to know about Trump's Board of Peace o President Trump was expected to unveil the charter of his "Board of Peace" on Thursday, during an event in Davos, Switzerland. While offering little new detail on what the group was to do, he took the stage to introduce fellow world leaders who have signed onto the initiative. o Announced last year as part of a Trump-brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan, the Board of Peace has been framed as an international body chaired by the president to help oversee the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. o It's not yet clear how the board will operate and what countries will join. The administration says dozens of world leaders...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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Yesterday at 11:52am |
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The recall involves some 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer and 2024 Explorer vehicles as well as certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engines. The NHTSA says the vehicles' engine block heaters may crack and develop coolant leaks, causing them to short circuit when the block heaters are plugged in. "This increases the risk of an under-hood fire when the vehicle is parked and the engine block heater is plugged into a 110-volt electrical supply," Ford said...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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| Mets acquire Freddy Peralta: Brewers ace traded to New York to frontline rotation Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams are headed back in the trade, which also sees pitcher Tobias Myers joining the Mets  Getty Images The Mets have bolstered their rotation with one of the top starters in the game. New York is set to acquire two-time All-Star Freddy Peralta in a four-player trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, the teams announced late Wednesday. Pitcher Tobias Myers is also going to the Mets, while prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams are headed back to Milwaukee. Peralta, 29, is the latest big-name Brewer to get traded away one year prior to free agency, joining Corbin Burnes and Devin Williams. Milwaukee picked up Peralta's bargain $8 million club option...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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| Bayern Munich's patience reaffirms their status as UEFA Champions League contenders despite chaotic win Bayern beat Union Saint-Gilloise 2-0 on Wednesday despite a second half red card and a rare-missed penalty from Harry Kane  Getty Images The most relatable thing about Bayern Munich is that they, probably like many of us, have gotten off to a sluggish start after the holiday break. First halves have always gone according to plan for Vincent Kompany's side, conceding first in each of their last two matches against Cologne and RB Leipzig and finding themselves level at 1-1 by the 13th minute in the first game of the new year against Wolfsburg. The good news on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League is that Bayern had not conceded to Union Saint-Gilloise,...more Go top of page Go bottom of page |
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