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French man on trial accused of raping partner after contact with Dominique Pelicot

Man accused of sedating and filming abuse of partner had contact with Pelicot, who was jailed for drugging wife and inviting men to rape her

Ukraine war briefing: Flamingo missiles hit more far-flung Russian targets

Military factory in Cheboksary lies 900km from frontline; Zelenskyy inaugurates ‘Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces’. What we know on day 1,569

Far-right influencer Jake Lang, pardoned for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, arrested in Texas on charge of making terroristic threats

Jake Lang, a far-right influencer who was criminally charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection but was later pardoned by President Trump, was arrested in Dallas, Texas, on a state charge of making terroristic threats.

Trump news at a glance: president follows through on threats against Iran with fresh strikes

Two days of strikes followed downing of US Apache helicopter over the strait of Hormuz, which Trump has blamed on Iran – key US politics stories from Wednesday 10 June at a glance

Accused LA wildfire arsonist wanted ‘revenge on society’, prosecutors say as trial opens

Defense says no evidence occasional Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht ignited deadly blaze on New Year’s Day 2025

Judge pauses Trump administration efforts to add conditions to SNAP benefits

A federal judge has halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with conditions tied to SNAP food benefits. Twenty Democratic states sued over requirements surrounding gender ideology, immigration and fair opportunities in sports for women and girls. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson answers constitutional questions about the case.

Ret. Army Maj. Mike Lyons on new U.S. strikes against Iran: "It's kind of about time"

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday night following the downing of an Apache helicopter earlier in the week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest. Then, Ret. Army Maj. Mike Lyons joins with analysis.

Hong Kong files manslaughter charges against seven people and two firms in deadly apartment fires

Massive blaze in eight high-rise apartment blocks killed 168 people in one of the world’s deadliest residential building fires

House Takes the Reins in FISA Fight as Senate Democrats Hold Firm Against Pulte

The House will vote Thursday morning on a short-term reauthorization of a key government spy program ahead of a Friday deadline, taking control of the surveillance authority’s future as talks in the Senate stall.

Details on new U.S. strikes against Iran

U.S. Central Command said the U.S. launched a new round of what it called self-defense strikes against Iran on Wednesday. Two U.S. officials familiar with the strikes told CBS News the targets include amminuition depots, command and control centers and warehouses. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Courtney Kealy have more.

Florida Supreme Court Paves Way for GOP-Backed Congressional Map

The Florida Supreme Court declined to block the newly enacted congressional map that could net Republicans up to four seats in the Sunshine State.

Pacific nation of Nauru wants to change its name as it moves on from colonial past

Island may soon be called Naoero – an Indigenous name that honours the country’s heritage and identity