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Pope Leo denounces what he calls "scourge" of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy

World Pope Leo denounces what he calls "scourge" of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy June 8, 2026 / 7:31 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Pope Leo XIV on Monday denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" in the Church ahead of an expected private meeting with victims in Spain. "One of the most painful encounters is with those who have been wounded precisely by those who were supposed to care for them, including members of the clergy," t...

Trinamool's Kakoli Dastidar Says 20 MPs Will Support NDA: "Written To Speaker"

Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, who was upset with the party after being removed from the post of the Whip, said going by the people's verdict, they believe that their "future political course should be aligned with the NDA".

Spencer Pratt Drops to Third Place in LA Mayor’s Race

Votes are still being counted in the closely-watched primary races in California, including for mayor of Los Angeles. Conservative reality TV star Spencer Pratt has dropped to third place behind current democratic Mayor Karen Bass, who is heading to the runoff, and progressive city councilwoman Nithya Raman. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.

Netanyahu orders Iran strikes despite Trump claiming ‘I call all the shots’ | First Thing

Direct exchange of fire between warring nations in apparent defiance of Trump was in response to an Israeli attack on Beirut, and breaks April’s ceasefire. Plus: incredible pictures of the Beatles’ final tour of the USGood morning. Israel has again attacked Iran, in apparent defiance of the US president, Donald Trump, who had said in an recent interview that “I call all the shots”, not the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.The attack was the first exchange of direct strikes between the...

Israel-Iran strikes threaten truce. And, Ebola is spreading at an unprecedented rate

Israel and Iran's recent exchange of fire is threatening the truce in the Middle East. And, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at an unprecedented rate, officials say.(Image credit: Rami Shlush)

Trump Warns Israel, Iran To "Stop Shooting", Then Makes A Ceasefire Claim

Israel and Iran fired missiles at each other on Monday in the most serious escalation of conflict after a ceasefire was announced in April.

Trump tells Iran and Israel to "stop 'shooting'" as strikes strain truce

Live Live Updates: Trump tells Iran and Israel to "stop 'shooting'" as ceasefire teeters on war's 101st day By Frank Andrews, Frank Andrews Frank Andrews is a CBS News journalist based in London. Read Full Bio Frank Andrews, Khaled Wassef Updated on: June 8, 2026 / 7:22 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google What to know about the Iran war today:President Trump told Israel and Iran to "immediately stop 'shooting'" at each other on Monday, but insisted both sides were seeking an "immediate ceas...

Trump Tells Israel Not to Strike Iran, Saying He 'Calls the Shots'

Iran and Israel exchanged strikes for the first time since the April ceasefire as tensions rise once again in the Middle East. After Iran’s attack, President Donald Trump said he would ask Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "not to retaliate" and that he will have to accept any deal the U.S. negotiates with Iran, saying, “He won’t have any choice…I call all the shots.” NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.

Netanyahu’s grand strategy is coming apart

The Israeli leader has tried to secure his country by entirely military means. It isn’t working.

Opinion: After Bengal Defeat, Is Mamata Banerjee Preparing For National Politics?

Ukrainian strikes hit oil sites in Russia and Crimea

Ukrainian forces have struck several oil facilities inside Russia and occupied Ukraine, aiming to make Moscow bear the economic cost of the war

BISP head urges apology after Rana Sana's beggar remarks

Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid on Monday urged those whose words may have hurt BISP beneficiaries’ sentiments to apologise. While she did not specifically name anyone, the senator said this during a press conference in Islamabad after mentioning remarks by Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah. Speaking on Geo News’ programme ‘Capital Talk’ last week, Sanaullah claimed that the BISP data was “not accurate to the extent of Punjab”,...

Iran and Israel exchange attacks and Spencer Pratt overtaken in L.A. mayoral race: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownIran and Israel exchange attacks and Spencer Pratt overtaken in L.A. mayoral race: Morning Rundown Plus, how hundreds of thousands of people are coerced into engaging in scams as part of a Southeast Asian fraud network.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A man checks a fallen rocket on the outskirts of Jericho in the occupied West Bank on Monday. Ahmad Gharabli / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 8, 2026, 7:06 AM EDTBy Kayla HayempourIn today’s ne...

Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

Susan Collins getting reelected is bigger concern than Graham Platner allegations, Texas Democrat claims

Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, claimed on Sunday that Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins concerned her "at an even greater level" than Graham Platner while discussing the latest scandal he is facing.Escobar joined a panel on CNN's "State of the Union" to discuss the allegations of rape fantasies, heavy drinking and violent episodes against Platner made by ex-girlfriends of his to the New York Times last week. As a member of Platner's party, Escobar admitted that the report "concerns" her but n...

Critics mock the new White House ballroom, but modern security is no joke

This year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner should have been the same as any other: a beloved, annual tradition that brings together the media, politicians, and administration officials to celebrate our free press, build relationships, and honor the First Amendment. Instead, the event served as a reminder of the urgent need to modernize and secure the White House complex.The third assassination attempt of President Donald Trump proves these are no longer random acts. This is a pattern.The rea...

Could ex-ISIL fighters be used against Iran, as a Russian official claimed?

Russia’s Federal Security Service chief said Western powers could weaponise ex-fighters, but analysts doubt the claim.

President Trump demands Iran and Israel 'stop' firing at each other and more top headlines

1. President Trump demands Iran and Israel ‘stop’ firing at each other2. Republicans target California's slow ballot count as Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt3. Karmelo Anthony trial consumed by race and self-defense, but hidden hurdle could be keyHUNT FOR CLUES — Multiple people stabbed inside major commuter hub as police search for motive. Continue reading …HIGHWAY SPECTACLE — Authorities shut down interstate after blaze turns fireworks trailer into road show. Continue reading …TERROR NEXT...

Resuming War Is a Short-Term Political Boon for Netanyahu, but Grim Choices Await

If President Trump forces Israel to stand down against Iran, analysts say, it could leave Israel hindered from responding forcefully to attacks by Hezbollah.

Iran spokesman says US to blame for resumption of hostilities

Iran’s FM spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Israel’s ally the US is responsible for ‘whatever happens in the region'.