Page Updated: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 8:39 AM ET

CBS News - World

Vance, Rubio meeting with Greenland and Denmark's foreign ministers -- 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."

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"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name -- The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.

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Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia -- The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.

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Despite Trump warning, Iran shopkeeper among many facing possible hanging -- Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who could face death sentences despite Trump's warning to Iran's rulers.

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Japanese and South Korean leaders bang out surprise K-pop drum duet -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he always wanted to play the drums, so Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi surprised him after a summit, and they hit it off.

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Crane falls onto moving passenger train in Thailand, killing dozens -- A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 30 people and injuring dozens more in northeastern Thailand.

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Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government -- The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.

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Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India -- Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.

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Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S. -- The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters -- Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.

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Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell -- The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.

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BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit -- British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.

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Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico -- More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said. -- Jan 13

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Videos show rows of body bags in Iran as anti-regime protests enter third week -- Other videos posted online show protesters taking to the streets, shouting "death to the dictator" and openly calling for the end of the Islamic Republic. -- Jan 12

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Lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump threatens to take over Greenland -- President Trump's remarks about taking Greenland by military force have prompted bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who have said they do not support acquiring the Danish territory in such a way. -- Jan 12

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