Politics

What’s making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests

Protests broke out in France and several European countries as people railed against living costs, poor schooling conditions, and a housing crisis.

She was harassed for crude remarks about Modi at a Cockroach protest. Now she can’t leave home

After a protest clip went viral, a teenager’s life was torn apart by threats that sent her and her family into hiding. Plus, a book on citizen journalism

Alberta voters reject move toward separation from Canada in referendum

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity amid President Trump's trade war and annexation threats.

Why have countries been pushing for a vital global climate report to be delayed?

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China among those claiming developed countries have skewed findings of IPCC review

The ‘Finger cutter’ and the ‘Brazilian Escobar’: the men accused of bringing cocaine cartels to Europe

A Belgian criminal organisation’s links with a Brazilian cocaine gang have been the focus of a major trial in Brussels, where smuggling links have been alleged between European players and the drug cartels of Latin America

Alberta voters reject plan for referendum to leave Canada, CBC projects

Projection delivers a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity

Without Federal Help, State Officials Return to DIY Election Security

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Hegseth meets with Netanyahu in Israel ahead of elections and possible restart to Iran war

Updated on: October 20, 2026 / 12:50 AM EDT / CBS News

In ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win in the state

The president came out in support of Senator Roger Marshall, who is facing and unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton

‘The last bastion is gone’: the US right idolised Orbán’s Hungary. Can they recover now he has fallen?

Over the past decade, Hungary has been a beacon for the ‘postliberal’ right, with pro-Trump thinkers making regular pilgrimages to Budapest. Now Orbán is gone, how will the movement adapt?

North Korea releases photos of Kim Jong Un at clothing expo after death rumors

North Korean state media published photos of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un on Monday after viral rumors of his death stormed social media over the weekend.

Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, diverging from Trump

Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump backed the Israeli leader’s bid.