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U.S. and Iran use social media to gain war support
Darren L. Linvill, a professor at Clemson University and co-director of the Watt Family Innovation Center Media Forensics Hub, joins CBS News to break down how the U.S. and Iran are using AI-generated images on social media to garner war support.
BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meet on May 14-15; Wang Yi, Lavrov may attend
India has pitched BRICS as a “non-west” platform, and will face a challenge of diplomatically balancing between the US and rest of the West on one side, and China-Russia on the other. The West Asia war has now deepened the divide — with Iran and the UAE on opposing sides.
Senate Democratic candidates are posting some huge fundraising hauls
Democrats running for the Senate posted some massive fundraising hauls in the first quarter. The most striking number so far came from Texas. James Talarico brought in an eye-popping $27 million over the past three months, his campaign announced Wednesday morning ahead of today’s Federal Election Commission deadline, including $10 million since he won his March 3 primary. Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff raised more than $14 million in the first quarter, according to his campaign. In North Carolina, fo...
Controversial spy tool faces uncertain future ahead of House vote
Politics Controversial surveillance program faces uncertain future ahead of House vote By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek April 15, 2026 / 9:48 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — A...
What people in Lebanon are saying about talks with Israel
This is how people in Lebanon are reacting to the country’s first direct talks with Israel in decades.
West Bengal Elections: 'मातृ शक्ति भरोसा' कार्ड पर बंगाल में बवाल, ममता बनर्जी ने ECI से की सख्त कार्रवाई की मांग
West Bengal Elections ECI
'Violent' pro-Palestine activist wrote he wanted to 'establish Islamic State in Britain', court hears
'Violent' pro-Palestine activist wrote he wanted to 'establish Islamic State in Britain', court hearsGet your news delivered straight to you - sign up to the Morning Mail newsletter for FREE to be first with the day's biggest storiesBy GETHIN HICKS, REPORTER Published: 14:46, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 14:47, 15 April 2026 e-mail
2 more lawmakers face calls for removal after Swalwell and Gonzales resign
Republican Rep. Cory Mills and Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick are facing calls for removal amid misconduct allegations. This comes after Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Watch live: Vought testifies before House on 2027 White House budget request
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought will testify before a House Budget Committee panel on Wednesday morning on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 White House budget request. The request calls for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — roughly 42 percent higher than 2026 — and proposes cutting non-defense spending by $73 billion. The…
The delimitation outrage explained
The delimitation outrage explained
EU condemns ‘shrinking’ freedom in Germany
Brussels has determined that Berlin unfairly restricted the rights of pro-Palestinian protesters Germany’s handling of anti-Israel protests was “disproportionate,” and the government’s use of hate-speech laws to counter the demonstrations unfairly restricted freedom of expression, a report by the EU’s human rights commissioner has found. Compiled by the Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights, Michael O’Flaherty, and published on W...
Virat Kohli not in XI, star RCB pacer returns against LSG
RCB batter Virat Kohli was left out of RCB’s starting XI against Lucknow Super Giants due to an ankle injury but remained available as an Impact Player. Captain Rajat Patidar chose to bowl first, while Rishabh Pant stayed confident. RCB brought in Josh Hazlewood as both teams looked to gain momentum.
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t step down ‘in time’
US President Donald Trump has said he will fire Jerome Powell if the Federal Reserve chair does not step down “in time”, adding that he will not drop the Justice Department investigation into the central bank leader. “I’ll have to fire him, OK, if he’s not leaving on time. I’ve held back firing him. I’ve wanted to fire him, but I hate to be controversial,” Trump said in an interview with Fox Business. “I want to be uncontroversial. But he will be fired,” he said in the interview taped on...
New Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon a day after historic talks in Washington
TYRE, Lebanon: Israeli strikes rocked southern Lebanon overnight and into Wednesday, a day after a first round of historic talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington. Smoke rose over the coastal city of Tyre, underscoring the fragility of diplomatic efforts.Though Israeli strikes in Beirut have eased since last week's shattering 10-minute bombardment without warning that killed over 350 people across the country, areas in southern Lebanon remain under frequent attack.Israel's mil...
Trump vs Pope Leo: Who speaks for morality in war?
What began as a disagreement over the Iran war has escalated into a rare and highly public clash between the White House and the Vatican.US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance have repeatedly criticised Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of being “weak on crime” and overstepping into politics, while the pontiff has refused to back down, insisting he will continue to speak out for peace.But the story is no longer just about sharp exchanges. The clash has triggered backlash within the Unite...
House Democrats to file 5 impeachment articles against Hegseth, report says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHouse Democrats to file 5 impeachment articles against Hegseth, report saysDemocrats are honing in on Hegseth after the ousting of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary and Pam Bondi as Attorney GeneralRhian Lubin in New York Wednesday 15 April 2026 14:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Rem...
Iran to host Pakistani delegation as exchanges continue with US
Iran will be hosting a high-ranking political and security delegation from Pakistan on Wednesday, as indirect exchanges of messages between Tehran and Washington continue, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman announced.
Latvia Premier Ready to Sacrifice Coalition to Rescue Air Baltic
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina said ensuring a €30 million ($35 million) loan for national airline Air Baltic Corp. was more important than the stability of the ruling coalition, six months ahead of parliamentary elections.
Western Nations Urge Quick Resolution of Middle East Conflict
A group of Western finance ministers, including from the UK, Japan and Australia, said the Iran war has caused a regrettable loss of life and warned that a prolonged conflict risks derailing the global economy.
Squatter murdered woman before stuffing body in bag and using her card to buy PS5
Squatter murdered woman before stuffing body in bag and using her card to buy PS5Halley Tejada has been convicted of killing 52-year-old mum Nadia Vitels before stealing her credit card and buying a selection of expensive items in a nine-day shopping spreeNewsLiam Doyle14:34, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesNadia Vitels' son has condemned the 'animal' who took her from him(Image: Nadia Vitels/Facebook)A woman "about to start a new chapter of her life" was brutally murdered by a...