Politics

Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds

Independent report says by aiming at children Israel is undermining capacity of Palestinian people to exist

Rubio insists strait of Hormuz will be toll-free as he arrives for Gulf meeting

US secretary of state seeks to reassure UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain over security and US-Iran ceasefire deal

Yes, Obama Governed as a Liberal

Former NBC host Chuck Todd declared today that President Barack Obama was not in fact a liberal, but was merely black.

Burnham and Starmer hold ‘frosty’ meeting to thrash out transition of power

With Burnham and his team potentially having only weeks before he becomes PM, Starmer has agreed to give him access to civil service

What has Andy Burnham, Britain's likely next prime minister, said about President Trump?

Updated on: June 23, 2026 / 2:03 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump’s Iran deal is shaping up to be worse than Obama's

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Army looking into using 2 U.S. ranges for testing to mimic electronic jamming seen in Ukraine

The Army in the next four to six weeks plans to set up at least two domestic ranges that mimic realistic conditions on Ukraine battlefields, according to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.

Iranian leaders showcase new confidence with travel spree

Just months after suffering the most widespread assassination campaign in modern history, Iran’s leadership has reemerged in the public sphere, showcasing its new confidence with international visits.

Canadian police warn of possible copycat attacks after deadly shootout in Montreal

Assailant behind shooting that left three people dead wrote ‘incel’-like manifesto that was posted by a far-right outlet

Volodymyr Zelenskyy to skip postwar conference amid tensions with Poland

Ukraine’s president will not attend after sparking Polish ‘outrage’ over naming of military unit

Anarchist website turns from far-left tool to evidence in DOJ investigation

An anarchist website known for promoting anti-government activity is now a key focus of a federal conspiracy case against a suspected antifa cell in Minnesota.

Who is likely to be in or out of a Burnham cabinet?

Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers