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CBS News - World
Putin says Russia test launches "most powerful missile in the world" -- Russia tested a new long-range missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, months after the last treaty with the U.S. expired.
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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejects mounting calls to resign -- Despite a fifth of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's fellow Labour Party lawmakers calling on him to step down, he says he'll "get on with governing."4 hours ago
Data reveals 42% drop in Canadian visits to U.S. last year -- University of Toronto researchers say cellphone data shows a major drop not only in Canadian tourists visiting the U.S., "but also in business-related travel."5 hours ago
Lawmakers press Hegseth on details on Iran war authorization, ceasefire -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the $1.5 trillion the Pentagon is seeking is "admittedly a historic budget."4 hours ago
Iran says it's ready to "teach a lesson" if U.S. launches new attacks -- Iran warns any new U.S. attacks will bring a "bad result," as President Trump acknowledges the ceasefire is faltering and violence flares in Lebanon.9 hours ago
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan -- Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.9 hours ago
Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal -- A deal is taking shape for the U.S. and Ukraine to jointly develop and build weapons that have been at the forefront of the wars in both Ukraine and Iran.10 hours ago
WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship -- The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.11 hours ago
Iran hangs another man as executions increase during war -- Since the start of the war, Iran has ramped up executions, particularly in cases involving alleged espionage or security-related charges.11 hours ago
Trump heads to China today for high-stakes meeting with Xi -- Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.11 hours ago
American climber dies in avalanche on Nepal's Mount Makalu -- American climber Shelley Johannesen died in an avalanche on Mount Makalu, officials said Tuesday, as fatalities mount early in Nepal's busy spring climbing season.12 hours ago
CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell" -- Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID. -- May 1140 minutes ago
Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields -- The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.1 day ago
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China -- Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week. -- May 111 hour ago
Cartel figure detained as officials recover drugs, guns and 7 tigers -- Authorities said they seized unidentified narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles - and seven tigers. -- May 114 hours ago