Proposal would allow terminal patients in France to request help to die
The bill would allow a terminally ill person to self-administer a lethal substance under certain conditions.
The bill would allow a terminally ill person to self-administer a lethal substance under certain conditions.
As the world observes International Women's Day, France has just moved to protect abortion as a constitutional right. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe looks at the women's rights movements around Europe.
In a historic move, France became the first country to guarantee abortion as a constitutional right. The measure was overwhelmingly approved by lawmakers Monday. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more.
Voters head to polls for Super Tuesday; France votes to make abortion a constitutional right.
French lawmakers approved a bill that will enshrine a woman's right to an abortion in the French Constitution during a historic joint session of parliament.
A man who allegedly told a small boat overloaded with migrants that he'd get them to the U.K. "or kill you all" has been convicted of manslaughter.
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medalists will bring home not only gold, silver or bronze, but a small piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower itself.
Parisians have voted in favor of a major hike in parking fees for SUVs, and even heavier hybrids and EVs.
Marco Raduano, one of Europe's most wanted criminals, was detained in Corsica, while his "right-hand man" was captured in Spain, authorities said.
European farmers have been dealing with ruined crops, loss of earnings and rising costs for the past few years.
79 people were arrested as French farmers, 2 weeks into massive protests over taxes and agricultural policy, tried to enter a wholesale food market near Paris.
Farmers in France are burning tires, spraying government buildings with manure and shutting down roads leading to Paris as they protest for better prices for their products and more government support. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more from Paris.
Among the measures rejected by France's constitutional authority were articles making it harder for immigrants to bring in their families and limiting access to welfare.
The local prosecutor in Rennes said a teen had admitted making hundreds of fake threats "as a game," with no political or religious motivation.
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement with Qatari and French help that would allow needed medicine to reach Israeli hostages held by the terror organization. In exchange, more food and aid for Palestinians would be delivered to Gaza. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has redesignated the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels as a "specially designated global terrorist group." CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
In "Monsieur Spade," executive producer and actor Clive Owen revives the role of Sam Spade in 1960s France, balancing nostalgia with a fresh perspective. He joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new role.
About 1,000 French farmers angry over the cost of doing business in southwest France have dumped manure and rotting produce in central Toulouse.
In picking Gabriel Attal as his PM, President Macron sought a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right.
The global supermarket chain will stop selling popular items like Doritos, Quaker Oats, Lipton tea and Pepsi soda in France, Belgium, Spain and Italy.
The unidentified thief has nothing to fear from the law because France's statute of limitations makes him immune from prosecution.
"A whole family was killed," said the town's mayor. "It's an absolute horror."
Prosecutors wouldn't comment on what kind of trafficking was alleged, or whether the ultimate destination was the U.S., which has seen a surge in Indians crossing the Mexico-U.S. border this year.
France has passed a new immigration bill backed by President Emmanuel Macron that leftists are saying may enable the far-right's agenda. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe reports.
Alex Batty had disappeared while in Spain with his mother and grandfather in 2017 but turned up in southern France last week.
Alex Batty went missing at 11 years old. Six years later, he was found walking on a road in France, and thanks to that chance encounter, he's shared his story with officials and preparing to reunite with some family members. Michael George has more.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
"We're not investing in students' future by engaging in relationships with companies that profit from war," Sacramento State University President Luke Wood told CBS News.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Powerful storms with damaging high winds threatened several states in the Southeast early Friday.
Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of former President Donald Trump, had been chosen as a Republican National Convention delegate along with three of his siblings.
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
"We're not investing in students' future by engaging in relationships with companies that profit from war," Sacramento State University President Luke Wood told CBS News.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
A divided three-judge panel ruled last month a recently adopted congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
The U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan.
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
Video posted online shows the Rev. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce —protesters from Just Stop Oil — gluing themselves to the display.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
There's new reporting on the controversy surrounding the Miss USA organization. Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA relinquished their crowns and titles this week amid reports of a work environment that included bullying and harassment. Natalie Morales as more on the possible hidden message found in one of the pageant winner's statements.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Earlier this week, both Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava gave up their titles. In a resignation letter obtained by CBS News from a source familiar with the matter, Voigt accused organization leadership of creating a "toxic work environment."
Season three of the hit Netflix show "Bridgerton" is out next week and centers around wallflower Penelope Featherington and her seemingly unrequited crush, Colin Bridgerton. Anthony Mason visited the "Bridgerton" set during filming in December 2022, and recently spoke with star Nicola Coughlan over a cup of tea in New York at Lady Mendl's.
As the new season of the Netflix series approaches — with a release date set for May 16 — fans can look forward to seeing Nicola Coughlan in a new light.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, was charged with murder, and various other charges in connection with the 23-year-old first-year law student's death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Actress Nicola Coughlan told Anthony Mason about her acting journey, landing popular roles in "Derry Girls" and "Bridgerton," connecting with audiences and more in a sitdown interview at Lady Mendl's Tea Salon in New York City. "I think it doesn't really matter what you make — you want people to feel something," said Coughlan, adding that it's a "beautiful thing" to take people to another world.
Different colleges have taken different approaches to handling campus protests, with very different outcomes. Sacramento State's response stands out. Elise Preston had an exclusive interview with the university's president, one of the first to sit down to talk about the protests.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug. Steve Hartman has the incredible story in "On the Road."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has delivered to Congress a highly-anticipated report on Israel's military operations in Gaza. The State Department investigation found no humanitarian law violations by Israel, but determined that "it is reasonable to assess" that some U.S. weapons may have been used in manners "inconsistent" with those laws. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Russian officials are investigating a terrifying commuter bus crash Friday on a bridge in St. Petersburg which killed at least seven people and injured several more. Chris Livesay has details.