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CBS News - World
U.S. and Russia agree to resume military-to-military communication -- The U.S. on Thursday announced the resumption of dialogue with Russia's military, which had been suspended since 2021.
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Concern over safety and justice as U.S. moves 7,000 ISIS suspects to Iraq -- Iraq says it's ready to put thousands of ISIS suspects transferred by the U.S. from Syria on trial. Can it really offer "fair and decisive" justice?54 minutes ago
Russia says huge meteorite chunk discovered before being smuggled to U.K. -- Russia's customs service says a 2.8-ton chunk of the Aletai meteorite was found in a shipping container, labeled as a garden ornament.2 hours ago
Ukraine and Russia carry out first prisoner exchange in 5 months -- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff calls Ukraine and Russia's exchange of 314 prisoners "tangible progress," but acknowledges a lot of work left to end the war.2 hours ago
France seizes 4 tons of cocaine in Pacific, intercepts drug boat in Caribbean -- France's navy seized 4.24 tons of cocaine from a ship in the south Pacific and also intercepted a boat trafficking cocaine in the Caribbean, officials said.5 hours ago
Dutch queen joins army as a reservist citing national security concerns -- The Netherlands' Queen Maxima wants to contribute to her country's safety, the royal family says, as Europe's defense anxieties deepen.5 hours ago
2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers -- The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition - and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.7 hours ago
Comedian gets 6 years in Russian prison over joke about war veteran -- "I hope no one ever finds themselves in the same situation of brutal legal abuse that I did," Artemy Ostaninsaid in his final statement in court.22 hours ago
Poland probing whether Epstein's "satanic circle" trafficked Polish girls -- Polish leader Donald Tusk says his country will pore over the files for any evidence that Epstein's network trafficked women or girls from the country. -- Feb 454 minutes ago
U.K. police investigating former ambassador to U.S. over Epstein ties -- The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets. -- Feb 430 minutes ago
Cold and doubt in Ukraine as 2nd round of talks with Russia kick off -- U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism. -- Feb 412 minutes ago
Ex-Prince Andrew moves out of royal home amid new Epstein revelations -- King Charles' disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves from his royal mansion to a private estate after appearing in newly released Epstein files. -- Feb 42 hours ago
U.S.-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman after drone and tanker incidents -- The talks are expected to be held after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone and Iranian forces threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel.1 day ago
As Trump disparages NATO allies, they chase Russian subs in the Arctic -- As Trump questions the loyalty of a NATO ally, CBS News joins one of its warships taking part in a drill far from home, aimed at defending Europe and the U.S.1 day ago
China banning hidden car door handles starting in 2027 due to safety concerns -- China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla's electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year, due to safety concerns. -- Feb 45 hours ago