Page Updated: Friday, July 17, 2026 9:09 PM ET
CBS News - World
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke -- President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
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Journalist targeted by Iran says U.K.'s crackdown on IRGC is "the happiest day" -- British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in what is believed to have been an Iranian state-sponsored attack in 2024.4 hours ago
Strong earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, tsunami alert lifted -- The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.7 hours ago
Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies -- Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."10 hours ago
India activist urged to end hunger strike as he risks organ failure -- Well-known activist Sonam Wangchuk hasn't eaten in nearly 3 weeks, endangering his health as he demands changes to India's exam system.11 hours ago
Tree-killing Asian beetle detected in EU for first time -- The emerald ash borer, which has devastated ash forests in North America, has been detected in the European Union for the first time.13 hours ago
Andy Burnham declared Labour Party leader, will become U.K. prime minister -- Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.13 hours ago
Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico -- The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible.14 hours ago
Live - U.S. launches 7th straight day of Iran strikes as Strait of Hormuz freezes up - As the U.S. and Iran escalate attacks 140 days into the war, an industry analyst says "nobody is willing to move" through the Strait of Hormuz. 2H ago48 minutes ago
Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan -- Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said. -- Jul 1634 minutes ago
U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization -- The Juarez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups. -- Jul 168 hours ago
Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S. -- One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air. -- Jul 168 hours ago
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border -- Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive. -- Jul 1615 hours ago
From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories -- Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions. -- Jul 1615 hours ago
Zelenskyy's move to oust popular defense chief draws major backlash -- Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief. -- Jul 1610 hours ago