Politics

The Fall of the West by Owen Jones review

A journalist charts a quarter century of geopolitical hubris and economic overreach

Can Democrats Flip a Kansas Senate Seat?

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2 U.S. Aviators Eject Landing Plane on Carrier Off Virginia and 4 Sailors Hurt, Navy Says

September 29, 2026 / 1:55 AM EDT / CBS/AP

The Doors to American Higher Education Are Closing

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Why is South Korea so angry with Ukraine over two North Korean prisoners of war?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s mention during a UN speech that Kyiv had sent two prisoners of war to South Korea has spiralled into a most unexpected crisis

'Just look at this monstrosity!' Inside Britain’s bilious back yard shed wars

The number of luxury sheds and garden rooms has rocketed since the pandemic – fuelled by those wanting an office, a gym or extra living space. Meanwhile, the resentment between neighbours has been rising, too

‘It keeps growing’: the tent camp that stands against Spain’s housing crisis

An encampment is sprawling across Puerta del Sol plaza in central Madrid in protest against the ‘rentier economy’

A leftwing victory in Berlin shows people want freedom, and liberals cannot deliver it

Die Linke’s surge was propelled by a compelling promise: for voters to have the freedom to stay in their city. This is how to fight back against the far right

Rubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford bomb plot

The US secretary of state offered no evidence for his claims, and also said many people were ‘disturbed’ that the five suspects had been released on bail

Hegseth Mobilizes Pentagon to Protect Midterm Elections from Foreign Threats

War Secretary Pete Hegseth is mobilizing the Pentagon’s cybersecurity and intelligence resources to protect against foreign interference in the 2026 midterm elections.

Senate Approves Sweeping Bill to Regulate College Sports, Despite Opposition from Some Democrats

Updated on: September 29, 2026 / 12:11 AM EDT / CBS News

Former "American Idol" singer Caleb Flynn's murder trial moves to closing arguments Tuesday

September 28, 2026 / 10:03 PM EDT / CBS/AP