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Trump says Lebanon not included in US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault
US president says war in Lebanon is 'separate skirmish' as Israel kills dozens across the country after regional truce.
JD Vance claims US is not interfering in Hungary election
US vice-president says on visit to Budapest ‘we had to show’ support for Viktor Orbán, as opposition leads pollsHungary elections: what is at stake and who is likely to win?JD Vance has pushed back against claims that the US is interfering in Hungarian politics, describing the accusations as “darkly ironic”, as a set of polls suggested the opposition Tisza party could win a supermajority in the upcoming elections.After spending his first day in Budapest excoriating the EU and accusing it of bein...
What is in the US-Iran peace deal? What we know so far
US President Donald Trump has postponed attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure to negotiate an agreement based on Tehran’s 10-point proposal A two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump appeared to have brought a temporary halt to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Washington says it now aims to negotiate a long-term peace deal based on a “workable” 10-point proposal put forward by Tehran. Over t...
Vance praises Hungary's Orbán, accuses EU of influencing election
Politics JD Vance praises Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán, accuses EU of influencing upcoming election By Emmet Lyons, Emmet Lyons Producer Emmet Lyons is a news desk editor at the CBS News London bureau, coordinating and producing stories for all CBS News platforms. Prior to joining CBS News, Emmet worked as a producer at CNN for four years. Read Full Bio Emmet Lyons, Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washin...
Allianz sues six people alleged to have been part of Palestine Action protests
Insurance company seeking almost £300,000 for protests at UK offices, during which red paint was daubed on buildingsOne of the world’s largest insurance companies is suing six people alleged to have taken part in Palestine Action protests against the company.Allianz is seeking damages of almost £300,000 for protests at its UK offices in October 2024 and March 2025, in what is believed to be the first civil case brought against people accused of involvement in direct action with the protest group...
Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45
Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 4539 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBethany BellGermany reporterReutersGermany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he wants to create Europe's strongest conventional armyGermany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says men of military age in Germany do not need to report lengthy stays abroad.His statement comes after a controversy broke out over the possible consequences of a new law which re-int...
Bill Gates to testify over Epstein ties – media
The Microsoft co-founder has been under heavy scrutiny for his interactions with the late sex offender Bill Gates will testify before a US congressional committee about his interactions with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to media reports. The Microsoft co-founder is set to sit for a transcribed interview on June 10, multiple outlets said on Wednesday, citing anonymous sources. It follows a...
Questions remain over Strait of Hormuz control after Trump announces 2-week ceasefire
President Trump said Tuesday that he agreed to a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, but Iran still appears to be in control of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Elizabeth Palmer have the latest.
Vance slams Zelensky’s ‘preposterous’ threat to Orban (VIDEO)
The US VP accused Ukraine of interfering in the Hungarian election US Vice President J.D. Vance has condemned Vladimir Zelensky’s “completely scandalous” threat to send soldiers to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s home to “talk to him in their own language.” Speaking in Budapest on Wednesday, Vance said that he hadn’t heard about Zelensky’s threat – made ear...
Experts on US-Iran ceasefire: Turning point or temporary buffer?
Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire less than two hours before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump and will hold negotiations in Pakistan. The ceasefire came shortly before Trump
Bondi won't appear for April 14 deposition in House panel's Epstein probe
Politics Bondi won't appear for April 14 deposition in Oversight Committee's Epstein probe By Melissa Quinn, Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn, Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump'...
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organized crime’, president José Ramos-Horta says
Australian federal police say they are working with tiny nation to respond to threat of online scam centresTimor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organized crime”, the country’s president, José Ramos-Horta, has warned.His comments come as Australian federal police confirmed to the Guardian the force is providing support to local law enforcement in Timor-Leste, including a December 2025 visit from the agency’s digital forensic and cyber experts. Continue reading...
When it comes to Trump, Albanese’s tactic has been don’t buy-in and don’t bite back. Why has that changed?
The prime minister clearly believed that Trump’s threat of mass bombings of bridges and power plants crossed a new lineGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has adopted a careful and deliberate strategy for dealing with Donald Trump since his return to the White House in early 2025: don’t buy-in, don’t bite back.The approach is a calculation that there is little to be gained from responding to Trump’s every Truth Social post, lest it distract the government,...
New MONUSCO chief arrives in Kinshasa to advance peace
US diplomat James Swan is expected to hold meetings with government officials and humanitarian actors in the coming days to assess the needs of vulnerable populations and strengthen security in conflict-affected regions.
Hegseth reacts to Iran ceasefire deal and says U.S. will be "hanging around" region
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine held a briefing at the Pentagon on Wednesday, hours after President Trump announced a ceasefire in the war with Iran. Hegseth said "we're not going anywhere" and added the U.S. is prepared to resume operations "at a moment's notice."
In a war with no winners, Netanyahu looks like the biggest loser
As Iran and US agree fragile ceasefire, Israel’s conflict has turned out to be a bust and, say opponents, ‘a political disaster’Middle East crisis – live updatesIn a war where there have been no winners, Israel’s prime minister looks set to be the biggest loser entering a fragile and vague ceasefire with Iran.After years of Benjamin Netanyahu’s threats against Iran, his stunts at the UN’s general assembly, the dodgy dossiers endlessly wafted under the noses of the world’s media, and diplomatic p...
Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill dozens hours after Iran-US ceasefire
Israel’s army says it carries out the largest coordinated strike across Lebanon since its renewed war on the country.
Women in power: Nepal's progress vs South Asia's paradox
Sustainable development, responsive governance and inclusive democracy all depend on women's equitable engagement and representation in politics. Despite international pledges and certain advancements, women in South Asia are still disproportionately underrepresented in positions of decision-making, especially in executive office, legislative leadership and youth politics. In all nine South Asian nations, women make up only 7% of ministerial seats and 15% of national parliaments, accor...
Iran, ceasefire and President Trump
Ninety minutes before the expiration of his self-imposed deadline to wipe out "a whole [Iranian] civilisation", President Trump, on April 8, 2026, thankfully agreed to a two-week interim ceasefire, proposed by Pakistan. Iran would reciprocate by conditionally opening the Strait of Hormuz (SoM) under conditionalities imposed by the IRGC/Pasdaran. Full marks to Pakistan's astute diplomacy, which will also facilitate direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad on April 10. This war conta...
Pakistan-brokered ceasefire
The mother of all deals has finally come into being as a ceasefire has been announced among warring parties in the Middle East conflict after 40 days of death and destruction. Not only have the Middle East and the Persian Gulf heaved a sigh of relief, but also the world at large, as it had slid into an economic recession coming on the heels of an energy crisis that was gradually unfolding due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran as part of its strategy to retaliate against the US...