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Ukraine still can't intercept drones due to Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says -- The Ukrainian president said Starlink issues are hampering his country's defensive efforts against Russian drones. -- Updated 39m ago
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Protests erupt in France against living costs, support of students -- Police used tear gas to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks and other objects at officers in the Place de la Republique, northeast of the Paris city center. -- Updated 22m ago4 minutes ago
Pope Leo discharged from hospital on Saturday, four days after surgery -- The 71-year-old pope had a portion of his right lung removed and received a diagnosis of lung cancer earlier this week.2 hours ago
Reported attacks on ships around Strait of Hormuz reach record highs -- Data from a monitoring agency shows attacks around the Strait of Hormuz at a record high, as two more vessels report being attacked on Friday. -- Updated 19m ago4 minutes ago
Killers of U.S., Australian surf trio sentenced to 158 years -- Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Baja California when they were killed during an attempted robbery.7 hours ago
U.S. embargo, sanctions on Cuba impacting power, access to medicine -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the campaign is engineered to make the government feel like there are no escape valves, which is how people in Cuba describe feeling. -- Oct 162 hours ago
Photos show pope celebrating Mass at hospital after cancer surgery -- The Vatican also released photos of some get-well notes that had been sent to Pope Leo from patients in the hospital's pediatric oncology ward.1 day ago
American journalist injured in West Bank clashes -- Among the injured was Heidi Levine, a veteran American photojournalist working with the Washington Post. -- Oct 164 hours ago
Ousted general warned of missile defense shortage before Iran war -- Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, later ousted by Defense Secretary Hegseth, said the shortage of missile defense munitions would extend into 2030. -- Oct 1523 hours ago
White House prepares plans to use "mother of all bombs" on Iran -- The White House and Pentagon have prepared plans to use a Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb to hit military sites in Iran if ordered by President Trump, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. -- Oct 1523 hours ago
Farmer's discovery in Egypt leads to pieces of statues for ancient king -- An Egyptian farmer was working on his land when he came across an unusual rock that turned his field into an archaeology dig. -- Oct 151 day ago
Pope Leo resumes some papal duties after surgery, Vatican says -- Pope Leo XIV has resumed some work, the Vatican said Thursday, after he had a piece of his right lung removed and received a diagnosis of lung cancer. -- Oct 151 day ago
Sally Rooney books off U.K. shelves over Palestine Action support -- Irish author Sally Rooney's books are no longer being supplied to U.K. retailers over her support for the banned group Palestine Action. -- Oct 151 day ago
Pakistan school collapse kills almost 30 students and a teacher -- Almost 30 students and a teacher were killed when the roof of a small private school collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, local officials say. -- Oct 151 day ago
Climate change pushed Earth to its limits in 2026, researchers find -- Climate change has pushed the planet's environmental systems "deeper into uncharted territory," researchers said in a new report centered on the state of Earth's climate in 2026. -- Oct 142 days ago