China's giant pandas made public in Atlanta
The two giant pandas that China sent to the U.S. as part of a conservation and diplomatic effort are now available for public viewing in Atlanta's zoo. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
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Tanzanian opposition leader jailed in ‘politically motivated’ case
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been jailed in a case widely condemned as politically motivated.
Why is Britain refusing to pay slavery reparations?
Britain compensated slave owners, not the enslaved. Can an apology without reparations be enough?
Israel closes Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque to Palestinians for Jewish holiday
Contested West Bank holy site is reopened exclusively for Israelis, deepening tensions over control of the mosque.
Armed men kill at least 33 in village in Ebola-hit eastern DRC
Locals blame ADF armed group, which pledged allegiance to ISIL in 2019, for the deadly raids on North Kivu villages.
They Spent Millions to Keep Their Dream Cruise Afloat. It Died Anyway.
Secrecy, debt and soaring fuel costs all contributed to the Odyssey’s downfall. Here’s an inside look at how the “endless cruise” unraveled.
Leo Reich on Capturing Gen Z Angst in ‘It Gets Worse,’ Scoring a Lena Dunham Cameo and Having ‘Loads of Ideas’ for a Potential Season 2
Leo Reich can’t seem to shake London. Born and raised north of the river, the 28-year-old comedian, actor and writer moved east a few years ago — and it’s probably the furthest he’ll venture from home. “I wish I could be one of these people who’s like, ‘I’m going to go live in Spain for […]
Goats on weed-clearing duty become unlikely Tokyo celebrities
Two goats deployed to clear overgrown grass near a Tokyo railway station have become social media stars.
‘Message to the West’ bomb threats target European newsrooms, travel
Newsrooms in Ireland and Bulgaria received bomb threats from someone identifying themself as ‘Mikhail Andropov’.
Russia’s land gains in Ukraine dwindle as its diesel reportedly goes unsold
Moscow is suffering losses on the battlefield as US traders reportedly refuse to honour Trump's diesel deal with Putin.
Yemeni gov’t forces, Houthis trade blame for deadly strikes on Taiz market
The attack on al-Hadara market in Taiz governorate's al-Waziiya district killed at least 30 people, Houthi rebels say.
How Paraguay’s Ueno collapse is only its latest banking crisis
President Santiago Pena is under fire over links to parent company of collapsed bank.
US city votes to divest from Israel
Voters in Providence, Rhode Island called for for the city to stop its investments that support genocide.
Bomb threats targeting flights and media outlets continue across Europe
European authorities are investigating renewed bomb threats targeting aircraft and airports Friday, a day after nearly two dozen flights across Europe were threatened.
Paraguay resumes Pena impeachment proceedings as financial crisis deepens
Political turmoil comes after a digital bank's failure has left half the population without access to their accounts.
Taiwan to close representative office in Papua New Guinea, blames China
Amid the fallout, Taiwan says it will stop purchases of liquefied natural gas from Port Moresby.
‘Musk’ Doc Gets International Release Dates After Questions About Overseas Rollout
Universal has laid out its international rollout plans for Alex Gibey’s documentary about Elon Musk. “Musk,” which comes in at a hefty 3 hours and 45 minutes, will begin its global release via Universal Pictures International in the U.K., where it hits cinemas on Jan. 15, followed by Germany on Jan. 21, Spain on Feb. […]
Jerusalem Daily: Arab parties back Eisenkot against Netanyahu
Arab-majority parties in Israel, the Joint List and Ra’am, have backed Netanyahu’s rival Gadi Eisenkot to form a governm
Millions fleeing Sudan’s war risk losing shelter as funds run low, UN warns
Fewer than 1 million of the 15.4 million people in need emergency shelter in Sudan have received assistance.
European troops prepare for possible post-ceasefire deployment to Ukraine
French- and British-led military drills in Poland will testing post-ceasefire deployment in Ukraine.
Meghan Markle’s Father Arrested Over Allegations He Possessed Child Sex Abuse Images
Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., has been arrested over allegations he possessed child sex abuse images, according to CBS News. The 82-year-old was arrested in Florida on Friday in connection with allegations that emerged last month, three sources confirmed to CBS News, though the case remains sealed. Last month, Thomas Markle vehemently denied the […]
Why is Denmark separating ‘Western’ and ‘non-Western’ citizens?
Evicted families take Denmark’s controversial ‘ghetto law’ to the Supreme Court.
New bomb threats target European broadcasters, air traffic
A string of hoax alerts causing flight diversions across Europe this week has broadened to include newsrooms.
Katherine Ryan Called Russell Brand a ‘Sexual Predator’ on Comedy Central in 2018. She’s Feeling ‘Grief and Relief’ After Brand Convicted of Rape
Years after Katherine Ryan reportedly confronted Russell Brand about alleged predatory behavior while working alongside him on Comedy Central’s “Roast Battle” in 2018, the comedian has spoken out following his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges. “It really made me feel just quite dysregulated again, caught off-guard, emotional, in awe of the survivors who […]
Claims of a Ukrainian ‘torture chamber’ went viral. What really happened?
A woman who claimed that men were being violently assaulted in a house for evading the draft has been arrested.