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First lady Melania Trump expressed hope that a humanitarian ceasefire around a city in Ukraine would inspire progress toward a “more enduring” peace, as she hosted representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Thursday.
The Iran war was the reason for the Democrats' blue tsunami that stunned Washington, Vice President Vance said in an X post Wednesday morning. Why it matters: The VP offered a surprisingly blunt assessment of why the GOP got crushed Tuesday night — and started to put at least a little daylight betwe
We have put together 17 of our top stories from our coverage of the US midterm elections. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Democrats take US Congress, reshaping Trump’s final two years – as it happened Democrats seized both chambers of Congress in the 2
More than 250,000 people took to the streets across France on Thursday as five unions called a day of strike action.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faces a bipartisan impeachment threat as House Republicans say a privileged resolution could pass when Congress returns.
How an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms.
Top officials in Iran are welcoming the results of U.S. midterm elections, casting them as a rejection of President Trump's war. Iran's Parliament speaker and chief negotiator said on Wednesday that American voters sent a clear message against the war.
Five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and army said in separate statements, according to local media on Thursday. Since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the strategic waterway, whic
Diplomats and business leaders fear that, with the U.S. election now over, the war pitting the U.S. and Israel against Iran could escalate.
President Donald Trump said that he has made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the United States to stop sending $4 billion in aid annually to Israel. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports on what this means for the U.S. midterm elections.
Court documents reveal President Donald Trump's administration held secret talks with Iran about deporting Iranians during the ongoing war
Police fired tear gas and fires broke out as at least 600,000 turned out to protest across France
Both Moscow and Kyiv say Mrs. Trump’s team was the driving force behind an evacuation of a besieged city. It was also in their interest to deliver her a humanitarian win.
Interception comes after Saudi civil defence agency warned of potential danger near the strategic port of Yanbu.
Trump administration push emerges from a lawsuit alleging violations of national immigration regulations The Trump administration held secret talks with Iran on deporting Iranians even as the war there dragged on, court documents obtained by the Associated Press show.
Lana Nusseibeh, one of the Gulf nation’s top diplomats, has led the effort to deny her country’s role in Sudan. Now it’s complicating her bid to become secretary general of the United Nations.
The United States has imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies it accuses of supplying equipment and components to Cuba’s military, as Washington intensifies pressure on Havana’s foreign suppliers and expands its authority to target businesses operating on the island.
The Republican midterm rout is helping shape who leads Israel next, as Netanyahu’s US ties turn toxic.
Oil rebounds slightly as ships continue coming under attack in the Persian Gulf after prices plunged following President Trump's midterm elections rebuke.
Bills have soared in rural state buffeted by tariffs and war in Iran – and Democrat Adam Hamilton’s stunning upset shows how deep economic frustrations run Linda Olson always does her homework before voting – a trait she inherited from a family invested, and interested, in politics.
Award-winning actor and filmmaker Liev Schreiber joins CNN for an in-depth conversation discussing his ongoing humanitarian efforts, latest projects, and the critical issues drawing his attention today. 0:00 - Introduction & background 2:45 - Key initiatives and the mission on the ground 6:15 - Look
War Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Congress to approve $350 billion in military funding and vowed to fight Democratic impeachment efforts.
Democrats are certain to scrutinize the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, administration mineral deals and the cancellation of previously funded energy projects.
The National Capital Planning Commission is expected approve the president’s Triumphal Arch for Washington, D.C., with construction scheduled to begin almost immediately.
Shield AI is acquiring counter-drone technology company Echodyne in a deal worth more than $5 billion, a major expansion of its push into next-generation defense technology. CEO Gary Steele discusses why counter-drone capabilities are becoming increasingly critical and why investor appetite for defe
JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all pointed to Iran war and affordability as key factors in Democratic victory US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Republican hopefuls in the race to succeed Donald Trump swiftly blamed two key pillars of his agenda – the Iran war and tariffs – for summoning th
Russia was linked to influence campaigns targeting Democrats that gained little traction, but the Kremlin may be more focused on France’s elections in the spring.
Arab-majority party Ra’am and the Democrats have backed Gadi Eisenkot in a bid to form Israel’s next government.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is claiming election fraud as his rivals move to oust him from power. Israel's longest-serving leader says Arab parties "stole" the election, but what he hasn't shown is any evidence. CNN's Tal Shalev reports.
President calls on all parties to help avoid new election after Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs fell short of majority Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, was due to meet Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, on Thursday with less than a week left before he decides which of the
CrowdStrike says it uncovers one or two suspected North Korean fake IT worker cases daily, with operatives infiltrating defense contractors and AI firms.
As France confronts another wave of strikes and protests, Gaëlle Martinez, National Secretary of the trade union Solidaires, presents the general strike as more than a confrontation over wages, public spending or the cost of living. Her account reveals a deeper struggle over economic dignity, the fu
Hundreds of thousands demonstrate over cost of living and cuts to public services as 70,000 police officers deployed Hundreds of thousands of people have marched in cities across France in the latest round of street demonstrations, as trade unions put pressure on the government with a general strike
The man was arrested after holding his phone in one hand while performing the ‘shooting gun gesture’ with the other
Everyone predicted that War Daddy’s head would roll if the midterms results were bad. In reality, Trump has equivocated — because he’s backed himself into a corner on Iran, writes Holly Baxter
The final of Gaza’s ‘Thousand Martyrs’ Cup marks the return of organised football after nearly three years of war.
The US had said that Putin would be attending the G20 summit they are hosting in Miami in December
Riot police clashed with protesters in Lyon on Thursday as a nationwide public sector strike tapped into growing anger over deteriorating services and the rising cost of living.
Hong Kong national security police have arrested an operator of a local prisoner support group on suspicion of importing seditious publications, days after the group revealed that customs had seized dozens of books it had ordered from Taiwan.
Zipline raised $1.5 billion and ramped up its partnership with Walmart.
It comes as the US leader suffered a disastrous defeat at midterm elections this week
Top officials are reportedly searching for a suitable scalp, while seeking to insulate themselves from a potential purge
In Michigan, support for Israel was a kind of political hologram. But the media often made it seem real Among the things that Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in the Michigan Senate race revealed is this: the debate over US policy toward Israel does not primarily pit the left versus the right.
Israel’s president consults party leaders on forming a government, as Israeli forces attack Palestinians in Gaza.
The U.S. military said it has identified the remains of a soldier who fought with the iconic "Merrill's Marauders" unit during World War II.
Israel's largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially bolstering his bid after Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week's election and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost the support of an allie
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he hopes that the results of the U.S. midterms will generate additional support for Ukraine. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with a
The Democrat expected to become US House speaker has met Taiwan’s former leader and backed legislation supporting the island, yet is unlikely to follow Nancy Pelosi’s example in pursuing high-profile engagement with Taipei, analysts said. Hakeem Jeffries, the House’s top-ranking Democrat, announced
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