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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 12:55 PM ET

CBS News - World

Is Russia burning through air defense missiles at an "unsustainable rate"? -- Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.

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Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest" -- Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."

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Trump says Iran deal not final, will resume bombing "if they don't behave" -- President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.

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Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors, Pentagon says -- Critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness since the U.S. military began them in September 2025.

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Senate rejects latest resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers -- The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.

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Dead or stranded: Commercial sailors suffer in the Strait of Hormuz -- India alone has more than 18,000 sailors stuck across the Persian Gulf region. Some tell CBS News it feels like they're "in jail."

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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland -- Semyon Skrepetsky was known for performances and artwork attacking Russian President Vladimir Putin​ and other authoritarian leaders. -- Jun 16

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Despite Trump's assurances, shippers wait and see on Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump says there's a "safe, secure and pristine" route through the Strait of Hormuz, but major shipping companies aren't convinced. -- Jun 16

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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases" -- A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa. -- Jun 16

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Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says -- President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran. -- Jun 16

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Iran says deal with U.S. requires Israeli forces to leave Lebanon -- Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.

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Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says -- Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.

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American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well" -- Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization. -- Jun 15

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Russian priest known as Putin's "confessor" hit by EU sanctions -- Last year, Russia's FSB security service said it thwarted a Ukrainian-ordered plot to kill the priest. -- Jun 15

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"Spider-Man" climber dies in 400-foot fall into volcanic crater -- A free climber dubbed the "Spider-Man of Yemen" died after falling almost 400 feet into a volcanic crater. -- Jun 15

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