Politics

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy boosts army wages and seeks foreign recruits to counter manpower shortage

Frontline soldiers to get better salaries and revised fixed-term contracts; Putin reacts to Ukraine’s increasing drone strikes. What we know on day 1,571

Judge orders restoration of national park plaques removed under Trump directive

Officials given 21 days to comply with order after Angel Kelley condemns administration for ‘telling half-truths’

US justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery

Deal still under UK scrutiny with new investigation, and could face lawsuit from state attorneys general

Spencer Pratt concedes LA mayor race, but declares ‘war’ against advancing candidates

In video, The Hills actor, who did not contest the outcome of the election, said his campaign to ‘save’ LA was just starting

Court denies emergency appeal to retain Trump’s name on Kennedy Center

Justice department lawyers had appealed to stay a judge’s order to remove Trump’s name from facade

Alabama seeks lethal injection execution for death row inmate after Supreme Court rejects nitrogen gas method

Updated on: June 12, 2026 / 8:06 PM EDT / CBS/AP

At least 1 killed, 10 injured in shooting in Midland, Texas; suspect dead, officials say

Updated on: June 12, 2026 / 7:55 PM EDT / CBS News

The U.S. and Iran Might Actually Have a Deal

The two sides say they are close to an agreement to end a war that has left everyone badly bruised.

Report says UAE released billions to Iran but government denies transfer

The United Arab Emirates released billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets as an olive branch to ward off further attacks, according to a report.

Terrorism memorial proposal on National Mall sparks outrage among Republicans

A mock-up for a new memorial on the National Mall drew criticism from Republicans and veterans after it was revealed by the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation on Thursday.

Hunter Biden says he's '99.9% certain' Platner isn't a Nazi

Former first son Hunter Biden on Friday defended Graham Platner, the embattled progressive candidate running for U.S. Senate in Maine, urging voters to give him a break during an appearance on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) podcast.

Helen Mirren and six Lionesses receive honours for King Charles’s birthday

Footballers, charity founders, actors and musicians among those celebrated for service to Britain