Politics

U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal

Washington — U.S. intelligence agencies are closely monitoring activity at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea amid growing concerns that China may be laying the groundwork for a more permanent presence at one of the region's most volatile maritime flash points, a move that could further inflame tensions with the Philippines and test Washington's commitment to a treaty ally.

Trump calls off Iran strikes

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has called off impending strikes on Iran due to the state of negotiations.

Trump claims Iran war settled 'subject to finalization,' expects signing in 'next few days'

Hours earlier, Trump warned that the U.S. would attack Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and soon take over Iran's oil infrastructure assets, including Kharg Island.

US Supreme Court Overturns Conviction of Twitter Employee Accused of Spying

Unanimous ruling says US secured conviction of Ahmad Abouammo for spying for Saudi Arabia in the wrong state

Belfast knife attack suspect: what we know about Hadi Alodid and his route to the UK

Some claim arrival via Ireland is a ‘back door’ that should be closed. But what would that look like in practice?

The UK defence minister's shock resignation is a warning for all of Europe

John Healey is right about the risk of wars. But it has become politically treacherous for Nato leaders to borrow for defence

Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict and sentencing

Updated on: June 11, 2026 / 1:13 PM EDT / CBS News

Power games in a pub garden as MPs seek Burnham’s favour in Makerfield

Hundreds of Labour activists and MPs have ‘made the pilgrimage’ to the seat, where they are pounding the streets

5 American cruise ship passengers accused of brawling, assaulting police officers in the Bahamas

Authorities in the Bahamas say they have arrested five cruise ship passengers from the United States who were accused of assaulting police officers and resisting arrest in the Caribbean archipelago.

Global wars, a depleted military and stubborn Labour MPs: Healey exposes Starmer’s perfect storm

There is no narrative to convince the British public that difficult economic decisions on defence will be worth it

John Healey quitting defence puts a time bomb under No 10. He is a loyalist: this is no ordinary departure

He served through the eras of Blair, Brown, Miliband and Corbyn in a party that knows and respects him. It will matter that even his patience has run out

Bananas could vanish from US school meals. Here’s why

New Farm Bill places caps on non-US foods; nutritionists say it restricts availability of healthy meals for kids