Politics

Two container ships sink near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks

Vessels were hit by missiles as rise in strikes suggests Iran is trying to close waterway before US midterm elections

Manchester City staff invited on government trade trip to India

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig invited City representative on trade trip organised by business secretary

Iran and Russia-linked hybrid attacks in Europe are mounting, U.K. spy chief says. Here's a look at recent incidents.

Updated on: October 14, 2026 / 12:59 PM EDT / CBS News

Cornell president acknowledges he knew about fraternity sexual assault but didn’t follow up

Michael Kotlikoff addressed his administration’s handling of the 2024 allegations as he faces calls for his resignation

Has Trump broken his McDonald's promise?

The defining moment of the 2024 presidential campaign, it can be argued, came almost exactly two years ago, on Sunday, Oct. 20, when then-former President Donald Trump traded his suit coat for a yellow apron and worked the fry station and the drive-thru window at a McDonald’s.

Sir Trevor Phillips urges CBS News colleagues to give critics blunt riposte

Phillips sought to buck up his fellow London bureau colleagues during a contentious staff meeting on Tuesday

U.S. blasts "embarrassing" complaint filed against Lebanon's ambassador

October 14, 2026 / 12:04 PM EDT / CBS News

Top U.S. DOJ official orders California to review list of possible noncitizens who received mail ballots

Updated on: October 14, 2026 / 10:34 PM EDT / CBS News

Why angry ex-Trumpers could be skewing midterm polls

Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of Washington Secrets. If a friend sent you this and you’d like to sign up, CLICK HERE. Today we go full-on polling nerd to look at one issue that could be overestimating support for Democrats. But don’t get carried away — Republicans are still likely to take a beating. Plus, the bookmakers are coming for Katie Zacharia after her first White House briefing.

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Headquarters of Saudi oil titan Aramco hit in Houthi airstrikes

The Houthis struck the headquarters of national Saudi oil giant Aramco in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, overnight, marking the latest airstrike barrage from the Iran-backed Yemeni rebel group against the kingdom.

Russell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told

Comedian faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women