Friday, August 07, 2026 7:56 AM ET
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5 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents -- A teenager described as "troubled" and "bullied" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down five staff members at a high school in Thailand, police said.13 minutes ago
Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record -- The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent. -- Aug 613 minutes ago
Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iran's protesters: "Our objective should be regime collapse" -- GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran - including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."37 minutes ago
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition -- Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."13 hours ago
Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations -- Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.20 hours ago
Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made -- President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.1 day ago
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues -- SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland. -- Aug 512 hours ago
$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel -- Juan Carlos Gonzalez is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military. -- Aug 518 hours ago
Baby "cocaine hippo" linked to infamous drug lord is rescued in Colombia -- Colombia has around 200 so-called "cocaine hippos" living in the wild, all of which descended from a colony brought to South America by slain cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar. -- Aug 519 hours ago
Record-low Danube River levels threaten shutdown of Hungary's nuclear plant -- Three of four units of Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant were not in operation and the fourth was operating at about 50%, as of Wednesday morning. -- Aug 520 hours ago
Russian drone factory director seriously injured in car explosion -- Vladimir Tkachuk has been pictured showcasing his drones to President Vladimir Putin. -- Aug 518 hours ago
First on CBS -- Senator pushes DoD to release probe of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops -- A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran. -- Aug 522 hours ago
Popular influencer shot dead during livestream outside restaurant -- Cesar Gastelum, who had more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, was broadcasting with two friends when he was killed. -- Aug 517 hours ago
Iran, Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz getting close, Tehran says -- Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the vital waterway, Iran's state news agency says.52 minutes ago