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CBS News - World
Explosion in Iranian port city ahead of Iran's naval drill in the Strait of Hormuz -- The blast happened a day before a planned naval drill by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil traded passes.
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Proposed Venezuelan bill could lead to release of hundreds of political prisoners -- The U.S. Embassy for Venezuela also announced Friday that all American citizens detained in Venezuela have been released.6 hours ago
Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites as protest tensions rise -- The images from Planet Labs PBC show that roofs have been built over two damaged buildings at the Isfahan and Natanz facilities.6 hours ago
Danish veterans protest outside U.S. Embassy over Greenland -- Danish veterans are furious at the White House's rhetoric, which disregards Greenland's right to self-determination, a territory of NATO ally Denmark.13 hours ago
Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 30 Palestinians -- Hamas called Saturday's strikes "a renewed flagrant violation" and urged the United States and other mediating countries to push Israel to stop the strikes.14 hours ago
Iranians are anxious, but some hope Trump will "fulfill his promise" -- Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope. -- Jan 3012 hours ago
Son of Norway crown princess to stand trial for allegedly raping 4 women -- Marius Borg Hoiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with a total of 38 counts. -- Jan 3012 hours ago
Shark kills 13-year-old boy at popular beach in Brazil -- Dozens of beaches along the turquoise coastlines of Pernambuco have been issued with shark warnings, authorities said. -- Jan 3014 hours ago
Quieter night in Ukraine as Trump says Putin agreed to pause strikes -- Zelenskyy says Ukraine will "take corresponding steps" as Trump says Putin agreed to stop bombing Ukrainian cities for a week. -- Jan 3017 hours ago
Remains, jacket found over 2 years after woman vanished in wilderness -- Human remains and clothing were found while searching for Belgian national Celine Cremer, who went missing in 2023 in Tasmania, police said. -- Jan 3017 hours ago
Lindsey Vonn says her "Olympic dream is not over" after crash -- Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. -- Jan 304 hours ago
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba -- President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba. -- Jan 291 day ago
Gymnast Jordan Chiles granted appeal in Olympic bronze medal ruling -- A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court. -- Jan 291 day ago
As Trump pressures Iran with "armada," Mideast allies urge him not to strike -- Mideast allies including Turkey, Oman and Qatar are attempting to head off the possibility of U.S. strikes by brokering diplomatic talks. -- Jan 291 day ago
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving -- After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future. -- Jan 291 day ago