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As Israelis head to the polls, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank express widespread doubt that the outcome—whether led by Benjamin Netanyahu or challenger Gadi Eisenkot—will bring meaningful improvements to their situation.
As King Charles III begins a nine-day tour of the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda, he faces intensifying calls from activists and leaders for the British monarchy to formally apologize and pay reparations for its historical role in the transatlantic slave trade.
A collision between two high-speed trains near Toledo, Spain, has resulted in at least 68 deaths and 68 injuries, prompting a government investigation into human and technical failures.
Updated exit polls in Israel indicate a dead heat between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot, with both reaching 51 seats.
A humanitarian ceasefire brokered by first lady Melania Trump has taken effect in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky to facilitate aid delivery and civilian evacuations.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has secured an unprecedented fourth term in Brazil, triggering a wave of congratulatory messages from world leaders as his opponent challenges the result.
The White House has removed tariffs on nine agricultural products and specific industrial goods from Canada, a policy shift that arrives amid a tight re-election battle for Maine Senator Susan Collins.
A report from Vox examines the surge in Islamophobic rhetoric directed at Muslim political figures and the strategic silence often maintained by the Democratic establishment.
Iranian officials emphasize strong ties with Russia as regional hostilities continue, marked by ongoing diplomatic talks, Houthi missile strikes, and energy supply maneuvers by European powers.
As U.S. envoys convene with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has formally labeled Ukrainian allegations that Washington is intentionally withholding military support as 'scandalous' and inaccurate.
A projectile hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11, following a deadly attack the previous day.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv is prepared to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow reciprocates, following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of an 'energy ceasefire.'
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove an early-stage lung nodule, while confirming his upcoming diplomatic tour of South America remains scheduled.
Following President Zelensky's criticism of a US-Russia diesel deal, President Donald Trump stated it is time for Ukraine to replace its president, citing disagreements over energy policy.
President Donald Trump has announced an agreement to import Russian diesel to the U.S. to address fuel prices, drawing sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
A Russian glide bomb attack in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed at least 15 people, with rescue operations underway as President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of escalating violence following a US-Russia diesel agreement.
The United States has redeployed all long-range bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase in England following an investigation into a suspected terror plot targeting the facility.
The British government has announced that its diplomatic presence in East Jerusalem will continue as the 'UK Mission, Jerusalem' after Israel ordered the closure of the long-standing consulate in response to UK trade sanctions.
The Royal Horticultural Society reports that a combination of a hot summer and recent rainfall may lead to a record-breaking mushroom season across the UK.
An investigation by the BBC and NPR has found that the US and Lebanon are shielding and financially supporting Bassam al-Hassan, a former Syrian general accused of crimes against humanity and linked to the 2012 abduction of journalist Austin Tice.
A High Court ruling requiring New South Wales planning authorities to consider overseas emissions has sparked concern within the Queensland mining sector regarding potential investment impacts and future regulatory shifts.
Exclusive video obtained by CBS News captures Iranian ballistic missile and drone strikes on Camp Buehring, a major U.S. military installation in Kuwait, during the early stages of the ongoing war.
Tropical Storm Isaias is projected to intensify into the Atlantic season's first hurricane by Thursday, with landfall expected as early as Friday evening.
Israelis held memorial services across the country on the third anniversary of the 7 October Hamas-led attack, as families paid tribute to victims amid ongoing conflict and political pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old pensioner whose forcible eviction from her home of 70 years ignited nationwide housing protests in Spain, has died.
French interior minister Laurent Nuñez has ordered a temporary halt to the use of stun grenades at student-led demonstrations after a 15-year-old boy was severely injured during a protest in Lens.
Residents in the South Australian town of Pinnaroo report a long-term pigeon infestation causing financial strain for businesses and drinking water safety concerns at the local primary school.
Houthi forces have launched a missile and explosive attack on Aden’s international airport, forcing a flight diversion, while reportedly making territorial gains near Taiz.
The Canadian government has indefinitely suspended plans to allow medical assistance in dying for people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness, citing a lack of consensus on eligibility.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Kyiv on Sunday, pledging a fresh €1.3 billion support package and joint drone production as Russian air strikes targeted the Ukrainian capital's infrastructure.
President Donald Trump announced plans for South Korean investment in an Alaska natural gas pipeline project, marking his second foreign investment announcement in three days targeting states with competitive Senate races.
A flydubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to divert to Saudi Arabia after a pilot allegedly stabbed a colleague in the cockpit on September 30, 2026. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker as the jetliner made a steep, rapid descent.
The United States administration has removed Venezuela from its annual list of nations failing to combat drug trafficking, marking a policy shift following the removal of former leader Nicolas Maduro.
During a panel discussion in Dubai, Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev stated that Azerbaijan is committed to protecting Christian heritage on its sovereign territory, describing peace efforts with Armenia as an uphill struggle.
At least 82 people have died following the collapse of an informal gold mine in Sudan's West Kordofan province, with dozens remaining missing as rescue operations face severe machinery and equipment shortages.
Chinese technology giant Huawei is facing a landmark criminal trial in Brooklyn federal court, where US prosecutors have accused the company of racketeering, technology theft, and sanctions violations spanning two decades.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have held their inaugural bilateral meeting in Liverpool, focusing on artificial intelligence safety regulations and military cooperation.
Six French nationals accused of belonging to the Islamic State group have gone on trial in Baghdad, facing potential capital punishment while their defense attorneys push for repatriation to France.
Former South Australian MP Fraser Ellis has avoided immediate imprisonment after being sentenced in the Adelaide Magistrates Court for fraudulently claiming public money through the Country Members Allowance.
Adelaide City Council is considering investigating restrictions on AI smart glasses in public spaces, as local governments across Australia grapple with privacy concerns and covert recording.
Human rights experts commissioned by the United Nations' top human rights body have found reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes during two separate airstrikes in Iran.
The Fijian government has declared a national HIV emergency after new data revealed that one in 60 adults in the Pacific nation are living with the virus.
A swimmer's fatal attack at Sorrento Beach in Perth has brought Western Australia's shark fatalities to three for the year, sparking renewed debate over public safety and mitigation strategies.
Buckingham Palace has issued an unusually forceful denial after Earl Charles Spencer claimed in a new memoir that King Charles III said Princess Diana would soon be forgotten following her 1997 death.
President Donald Trump announced a new agreement with Denmark and Greenland addressing U.S. security concerns, permanent basing rights, and investment restrictions on nations like China and Russia.
Western Australia's education minister has announced what is described as Australia's most comprehensive ban on smart glasses in public schools, prohibiting students, staff, parents, and contractors from wearing or storing the devices on school premises starting in term 4.
The United States Congress has passed a bill granting President Donald Trump sweeping powers to impose severe tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy, directly impacting top crude importers China and India.
Sylvia Zin, wife of jailed US scholar U Min Zin, has asked President Donald Trump to secure her husband's release during his upcoming White House meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has suggested that Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada in pursuing a new 'associate member' status with the European Union, following a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The latest broadcast of CBS News Sunday Morning, hosted by Jane Pauley, featured reports on the financial toll of legal sports gambling apps, the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, and interviews with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and retiring Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III.
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