French authorities believe arson may have played a role in a power outage Saturday in southeast France that threatened to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival’s closing celebrations, including the much-anticipated Palme d’Or ceremony. Power was restored hours before the ceremony, around 3 p.m. local time, as music began blasting again from beachfront speakers. The end of…
How did the US right become fixated on a debunked conspiracy theory of ‘white genocide’ in South Africa? The administration of US President Donald Trump has granted refugee status to 49 white Afrikaners, echoing a debunked conspiracy theory about “white genocide” in South Africa. The move comes after Trump cut aid to the nation and…
5/18/2025: Children of War; Notre Dame; Timothée Chalamet – CBS News Watch CBS News First, a report on children living with veterans with PTSD. Then, a look inside Notre Dame, open five years after fire. And, Timothée Chalamet: The 60 Minutes Interview. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events,…
After deadly attacks between Pakistan and India, a ceasefire was suddenly declared. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar rejects claims that Washington imposed the truce, insisting Pakistan acted independently. He addresses India’s accusations and Pakistan’s military influence. As two rivals teetered on the edge of war, Ishaq Dar explains Pakistan’s strategy, its position on Kashmir, and whether…
NEW YORK — Columbia University said Tuesday that it will be laying off nearly 180 staffers in response to President Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in funding over the Manhattan college’s handling of student protests against the war in Gaza. Those receiving nonrenewal or termination notices Tuesday represent about 20% of the employees funded in some…
ICRC says Israel has ‘obligation’ to meet the needs of Palestinians struggling to survive. The humanitarian response in Gaza is on the verge of “total collapse”, with Palestinians facing a “daily struggle to survive” amid Israel’s war and blockade of the enclave, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The ICRC issued…
New Delhi — A fire tore through a hotel in the city of Kolkata in eastern India, killing at least 14 people, police said Wednesday. Senior police officer Manoj Kumar Verma told reporters that the fire broke out Tuesday evening at the Rituraj Hotel in central Kolkata and was doused after an effort that took…
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. The Liberals are projected to win more of Parliament’s 343 seats than the Conservatives, though it wasn’t clear yet if they would win an…
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish Monday, ahead of potential flashpoints this week that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index inched up 0.1% to extend its winning streak to a fifth day. The Dow Jones industrial average added 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1%….
SAN DIEGO — El novato Chandler Simpson corrió a home para anotar la carrera de la ventaja en un lanzamiento descontrolado en la quinta entrada y tuvo su primer juego de tres hits para los Rays de Tampa Bay, que vencieron el domingo 4-2 a los Padres de San Diego para su primera barrida de la temporada….
