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CBS News - World

Pope Leo won't need more treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say -- Pope Leo XIV will not need any further treatment after having lung cancer surgery, his doctors said in a statement. -- Updated 41m ago

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U.S. ordering some staff to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes

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Why can't Saudi Arabia stop the Houthis' deadly attacks? -- Experts tell CBS News geography, interceptor shortages and evolving Houthi tactics are helping the Iranian proxy menace Saudi Arabia, and global energy supplies.

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Polymarket removes bets on outcome of Cornell sexual assault case -- The market had amassed $450,000 in wagers by the time it was pulled from the international platform.

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Cartel-linked mom wanted for child's 1997 murder caught in Mexico -- Anna Marlene Somoza is now awaiting extradition to the United States, where she will face first-degree murder charges, officials said.

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Russia says Ukraine must make "necessary decisions" to end the war -- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia, voiced hope for new trilateral talks involving Ukraine, and Moscow indicated the talks could resume in November.

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Politician who was intentionally hit by car loses both her legs -- Australian lawmaker Helen Haines, who was intentionally hit by a car in an apparent political attack, has lost both of her legs, her husband said.

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Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say -- A decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite communications network, people familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country -- French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend. -- Oct 20

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U.S. ramps up warnings to Americans in Middle East after Houthi strikes -- U.S. diplomatic missions across the Middle East have issued a new round of warnings to Americans amid attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants against Saudi Arabia. -- Oct 20

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2 men rearrested for alleged spying for Iran in U.K. air base incident -- Police said a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual U.K.-Iranian national were arrested under the National Security Act. -- Oct 20

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Egypt weighs sending troops to Saudi Arabia in war with Iran-backed rebels -- Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting airports and oil infrastructure. -- Oct 20

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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters

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American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms

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Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"

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DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction in Big Bend region

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Iran says indirect talks with U.S. on ceasefire proposal continue

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Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates

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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."

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Video shows moments leading up to police fatally shooting toddler

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