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An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian missiles and drones blitzed Russia's naval base on the Black Sea coast in a nighttime operation
Pakistan says 3 citizens killed in Houthi attack on ship, and other developments in the Mideast
Iranian-backed Houthis have attacked a ship off Yemen, killing six people, including three Pakistani nationals
What to know about 2026's only total solar eclipse
CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano explains what to know about the only solar eclipse happening this year. Parts of Europe will experience totality, while some U.S. states will see a partial eclipse.
Farmer's Almanac predicts a snowy Wyoming winter, but one meteorologist forecasts 'voodoo magic'
A meteorologist warns against trusting summer's early winter forecasts, labeling them unreliable due to changing atmospheric conditions. Citing last year's inaccurate predictions as a cautionary tale, he emphasizes that while a strong El Niño will impact winter weather, the specifics remain unclear. For more precise predictions, he recommends waiting until mid-to-late September before making any d...
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US inflation eases to 3.4% in July as the Fed's September call stays on a knife edge
US inflation eased for a second month in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% from a year earlier, down from 3.5% in June, exactly as economists had forecast, a reading that hands neither side of a divided Federal Reserve fresh ammunition before next month's rate decision.
Putin warns of retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial ships
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened retaliation for Western seizures of its commercial vessels, describing them as “piracy.” Speaking on a visit to a Russian warship that was taking part in a naval exercise in the Pacific, Putin described the Western moves to detain vessels linked to Russia as a breach of international maritime law. “It’s nothing but piracy and robbery,” Putin...
U.S. Marine veteran freed from prison in Russia after 4 years
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was released from a Russian prison after more than four years. He had been reported to be in failing health. Leigh Kiniry reports.
See the moment a woman was pulled from debris following devastating Colombia earthquake
The search for survivors continues in Colombia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck earlier this week. The country's president says more than 180 people have been killed and thousands are injured. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Fragrant fortunes: Doha's Teeb Al Hazm plans London debut as Gulf perfumes gain wider appeal
From oud and bukhoor to niche fragrance houses, the Teeb Al Hazm perfume exhibition reflects the Gulf's enduring love of scent as organisers prepare to take the concept to Europe.
Powerful storms in US midwest leave three dead and 800,000 without power
Winds of more than 80mph, severe flooding and tornadoes swept through Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and KentuckyPowerful storms swept across the midwest on Tuesday, leaving three dead and more than 800,000 without power in four states as winds gusts of more than 80mph (130km/h) tore down trees and power lines.In Indiana, a four-year-old child died after a tree fell on his home in Geneva Township and ...
Jack Lowden for James Bond: Did British TV presenter and author Richard Osman leak identity of the new 007?
Speaking on his podcast, Richard Osman claimed to have insider knowledge that suggests a certain Scottish actor could be next in line to play James Bond...
Why has North Korea fired a missile before US-South Korea drills?
Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a 'rehearsal for invasion'.
Why has North Korea fired a missile ahead of US-South Korea drills?
Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a 'rehearsal for invasion'.
Brazil’s R$20 tamarin nearly vanished; zoologist Devra Kleiman helped save it
Once teetering on the brink of extinction with just two hundred golden lion tamarins left, Brazil has witnessed a remarkable turnaround thanks to the efforts spearheaded by Devra Kleiman. Through a blend of captive breeding and dedicated habitat protection, these programs have successfully reintroduced captive-born tamarins into their natural forests. Today, the golden lion tamarin stands as a pro...
Police link Welsh valleys death to biker gang rivalry
Investigators believe Vikings and Hells Angels members involved in violence that preceded death of Brecon manA man was killed in what is believed to have been a violent brawl between rival motorcycle gangs in the south Wales valleys, police have said.Anthony “Tony” Jones, 56, of Brecon, died of his injuries in hospital after the violence in Pontnewynydd, near Pontypool, last Thursday evening, whic...
Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes and ash cloud reaches as far as Libya
The eruption of Mount Etna continues to bring air traffic in Sicily to a standstill, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa airport to close temporarily as ash reached Malta and as far away as Libya.
Fund backed by China memory giant YMTC invests in push for alternative chipmaking route
A venture capital fund backed by Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC), China’s top producer of NAND flash memory, has taken a stake in domestic semiconductor manufacturer SOI Micro, adding a high-profile investor to the country’s push for an alternative chipmaking ecosystem. Led by a prominent figure in China’s semiconductor industry, SOI Micro is focused on developing fully depleted silicon-on...
Massive bailout for Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to be announced by PM and NSW premier
Rio Tinto said in December it may cease operations at the Tomago aluminium smelter at the end of its current electricity supply contractFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese and the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, will mount a major bailout of Australia’s largest aluminium smelter, in a deal worth $2....
Siletz Bay restores 37 acres of tidal wetlands after a century of diking turned marsh into pasture
Efforts are underway to restore thirty-seven acres of wetlands at Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. By filling in outdated drainage ditches and excavating new tidal channels, the project is set to enhance both habitat quality and water conditions for the local wildlife. The initiative seeks to revive historical floodplain areas, allowing natural tidal movements to resume.
Colombia declares three days of mourning as search for quake survivors continues
Colombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed more than 200 people in the west of the country. Monday's quake was the strongest to hit Colombia this century, and the search for survivors under the rubble is ongoing.
Colombia declares three days of mourning after quake as search for survivors continues
Colombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed more than 200 people in the west of the country. Monday's quake was the strongest to hit Colombia this century, and the search for survivors under the rubble is ongoing.
Colombia declares three days mourning after earthquake as search for survivors continues
Colombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed more than 200 people in the west of the country. Monday's quake was the strongest to hit Colombia this century, and the search for survivors under the rubble is ongoing.
Faced with ageing population, Vietnam seeks to curb falling birthrate
Vietnam, a country of more than 100 million people, is facing a sharp decline in its birthrate. Once known for large families, the nation's fertility rate has fallen to just 1.9 children per woman. This figure worries the government, which for decades was obsessed with controlling population growth – for more than 40 years, a two-child policy was the norm in Vietnam. But in June 2025, that restric...
US inflation eases as food costs cool
Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
Which countries have the best cyber security? Albania tops the global list
Estonia's e-Governance Academy ranks Albania and Czechia as the world's most cyber-secure nations, with major attacks often forcing the top-to-bottom overhauls that push smaller, easier-to-coordinate states ahead of larger powers like Germany and the US.
Europe’s new border system is causing huge airport queues as EES wait times double
The EU’s new biometric border system is causing waits of up to two hours at major airports, with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Munich among the hubs reporting the biggest delays.
‘I had planned to stay for life’: last villagers prepare to leave Cha Kwo Ling
Nestled within thick, verdant foliage in Cha Kwo Ling is one of Hong Kong’s last squatter settlements, where a handful of remaining residents are staying until a government deadline to move out for redevelopment of the area for public housing. Mrs Lam, one of the last villagers living among the juxtaposition of makeshift metal dwellings and stone houses complete with wooden window frames, said she...