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Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:47 PM ET

CBS News - World

Live - U.S. launches 8th night of strikes on Iran after Iranian attack kills 2 U.S. soldiers - In addition to the two U.S. service members killed, a third is missing in action, U.S. Central Command said. 1H ago

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Men's mile record broken for first time since 1999 -- British runner Josh Kerr ran the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds on Saturday, breaking a record that has stood since 1999.

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Mexican president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation amid trade tensions -- It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.

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Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 9, injure over 60 -- Kyiv's forces are continuing their relentless aerial campaign​ against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia.

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Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke -- President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days. -- Jul 17

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Journalist targeted by Iran says U.K.'s crackdown on IRGC is "the happiest day" -- British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in what is believed to have been an Iranian state-sponsored attack in 2024. -- Jul 17

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Strong earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, tsunami alert lifted -- The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico. -- Jul 17

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Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies -- Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer." -- Jul 17

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India activist urged to end hunger strike as he risks organ failure -- Well-known activist Sonam Wangchuk hasn't eaten in nearly 3 weeks, endangering his health as he demands changes to India's exam system. -- Jul 17

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Tree-killing Asian beetle detected in EU for first time -- The emerald ash borer, which has devastated ash forests in North America, has been detected in the European Union for the first time. -- Jul 17

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Andy Burnham declared Labour Party leader, will become U.K. prime minister -- Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week. -- Jul 17

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Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico -- The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible. -- Jul 17

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Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan -- Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said. -- Jul 16

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U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization -- The Juarez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups. -- Jul 16

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Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S. -- One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air. -- Jul 16

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