Page Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:04 AM ET
CBS News - World
Trump says he paused 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized -- President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
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U.S., South Korea cut short their joint military drills at Trump's direction -- President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.2 hours ago
U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico -- The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.8 hours ago
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support -- Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.13 hours ago
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.13 hours ago
U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation" -- U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."14 hours ago
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany -- The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.15 hours ago
American man flies to West Bank to save home from Israeli settlers -- Palestinian-American Loui Ridi says he flew from Ohio to a village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to stop settlers from seizing his home.16 hours ago
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide -- Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.16 hours ago
Trump says no talks with Iran ongoing, and none scheduled -- President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.8 hours ago
Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night -- Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people." -- Aug 1714 hours ago
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln -- President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. -- Aug 1715 hours ago
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense -- After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. -- Aug 1714 hours ago
Thousands waiting for help as Indonesia earthquake death toll nears 70 -- Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people. -- Aug 1718 hours ago
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. -- Aug 1715 hours ago