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Defense pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan not aimed at Iran, Turkey says
Turkey describes the pact as an important step toward regional stability.
Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 18,000 From Summerland, British Columbia
The Bald Range fire, which started on Friday, has burned more than 23,000 acres near the Districts of Summerland and Peachland in British Columbia, officials said.
Drones spotted over German military base amid uptick in similar incidents
Drone sightings over civilian and cargo airports have been reported more frequently.
Canada Wildfires: What to Know About Fires in British Columbia and Ontario
Wildfire activity has increased in British Columbia, with thousands evacuated from the Okanagan Valley, weeks after smoke from blazes in Ontario choked the East Coast.
A fast-moving wildfire forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate in western Canada
More than 20,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes in western Canada overnight as a fast-moving wildfire grew rapidly and raced toward towns along British Columbia’s Okanagan Lake, destroying homes in its path
2 drones spotted flying over German military base after drone with explosives found at cargo airport
Two drones have been spotted flying over a German military base in the western part of the country earlier this week, just two days after a drone carrying explosives was found at a key cargo airport
Widower who lost wife and 6 children in attack remarries in Nigerian mass wedding for 1,500 couples
A mass-wedding ceremony has been held in Nigeria for 1,500 couples as part of a regional state-sponsored event
Jorge Messi, father of Argentina great Lionel Messi, dies at 68
Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.
Europeans face energy crisis as heat wave brings wildfires and drought
The Danube River hasn't been this low in over 200 years. Wildfires are scorching multiple countries in Europe. Less water means less nuclear energy generation, bringing an energy crisis. Ramy Inocencio details Europe's heat wave struggles.
Wildfires in western Canada forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate
The Bald Range wildfire was first reported on Friday evening.
Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz
The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the waterway will remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.
Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues
Lebanon detains Assad-era general and weighs his handover to Syria over alleged crimes
Lebanese authorities have detained a former senior Syrian military officer who commanded an army division under ousted President Bashar Assad
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign defense pact as Iran repeats that Hormuz deal is close
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a historic joint defense pact, establishing their mutual support in case of an attack. Meanwhile, Iran said again that it is finalizing a deal to co-manage the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.
U.S. pledges $1 billion to Colombia as new right-wing president takes office
Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire lawyer with a taste for spectacle, took office Friday.
IS-linked group kills at least 13 in Congo village
Militants affiliated with the Islamic State group have attacked a village in Congo near the Uganda border, killing at least 13 people
As Thailand Gets Known for Mass Shootings, Fresh Pledges to Fix Gun Laws
A rampage at a high school in Thailand on Friday was the latest episode of gun violence in a country that has grappled in recent years with several attacks.
Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance
While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.
‘We saw death and suffering’: Dozens of Nigerians freed after 6 months in jihadi captivity
At least 163 Nigerian captives, mostly women and children, have spoken of the suffering and fear they lived in for six months They were handed over by security forces in Kwara on Friday and were anticipating their return home to reunite with their fami...
Signs of Economic Recovery While Greater Uncertainty Looms
Jobs and trade numbers released this week show that Canada is recovering from trade turmoil, but another round of tariffs may arrive this month.
Italy’s Heat Will Spread to Western Europe Ahead of Solar Eclipse
Red high-temperature warnings remained in effect for much of southern and western Italy through Saturday.
Families retrieve bodies after at least 7 killed in shooting outside Bangkok
Relatives of people killed in a shooting outside Bangkok collected their loved ones’ bodies Saturday, a day after a 14-year-old student opened fire at a high school and a family home, killing at least seven people before taking his own life
High divers take the plunge in the Seine in a new test of Paris’ reclaimed river
Paris is hosting its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes diving from a 20-meter platform near the Eiffel Tower
At least 5 killed and more than 20 injured in Thailand school shooting
Five school staff members died in the shooting, and 10 people were in critical condition.
Africa wants more homegrown solar to boost self-reliance, but China's shadow remains
Africa's largest economies are ramping up efforts to develop their domestic solar manufacturing capacity
Child among three people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Falling debris sparked several fires on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, in attacks which killed at least three people
Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March
A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.
70 years after South Africa’s women challenged apartheid, some say freedom incomplete
South Africa is commemorating 70 years since the Women's March of 1956, when around 20,000 women protested apartheid laws in Pretoria
She Is Russia’s Richest Woman. Her Business Empire Is Going Up in Flames.
As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet.
Their African Islands Were Set to Be Decolonized. Then the U.S. Bombed Iran.
The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.
Whirling for 7 Days and Nights, in Search of Ecstasy
Hundreds of people attended a seven-day retreat in the Turkish countryside seeking transcendence through sema, the spiritual practice of whirling.
What to Know About Wildberries, the Company in Ukraine’s Cross Hairs
Ukrainian drones have increasingly targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, which many Russians rely on as the country’s largest e-commerce business.
Punjabi Soldiers Who Fought for Britain in World War I Are Recognized for First Time
Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time.
Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin, shutting schools and tourist activities
Authorities in eastern China are shutting schools and tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin heads for the coast
Colombia's new president signals energy policy shift, backs oil and gas
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is pledging to revive the country's oil and gas sector and restore state-owned energy company Ecopetrol
Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal
Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.
Argentines pray that Pope Leo's visit alleviates their economic stress
Pope Leo XIV plans to visit Argentina in November, marking the first papal visit in nearly 40 years
From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp
Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.
Family of Former U.S. Marine Detained in Russia Says He Is in Serious Condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is in “dissociative stupor,” an advocacy group said, and his family members say they are afraid for his life. Mr. Gilman was arrested in Russia in 2022.
Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.
As Pressure Mounts, U.S. Hunts for Cuba’s Next Leader
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.
Plans for another mass migrant crossing into Ceuta spreading online
CBS News reviewed dozens of posts on social media that suggest a renewed push for migrants to cross the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Parts of Eastern and Central Europe Broke Heat Records This Week
The hot weather has exacerbated dry conditions, creating conditions for wildfires and receding rivers.
Photos Show England Turning Brown in Drought
Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.
Amanda Knox's comedy show faces criticism from murdered roommate's family
Amanda Knox made headlines almost two decades ago when she was convicted, but later acquitted, of the murder of Meredith Kercher in Italy.
A Drying Danube River Reveals Nazi-Era Vessels, and Hazards of Heat
The river’s water levels have fallen as extreme heat has afflicted Europe, exposing sunken German vessels from World War II that are impeding navigation.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact
The agreement treats an attack on any of the countries as an attack on all, but in a region of volatile rivalries, it was unclear what that would mean in practice.
Will Iran and Oman jointly control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran said it is close to finalizing a deal with Oman to jointly control the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran added that it does not mean the strait will be fully open and it could include a toll. Charlie D'Agata has context.