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Embattled U.K. prime minister sets July 4 election date
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set July 4 as the date for a national election, with the opposition Labour Party strongly favored to win.
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U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set July 4 as the date for a national election, with the opposition Labour Party strongly favored to win.
Israeli officials are still weighing how to respond to Iran's attack with the West expected to impose new economic sanctions that may help de-escalate tensions between the two nations. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Israel is blaming the United Nations for the starvation of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports on the humanitarian aid crisis and CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest on Israel weighing its response to Iran's attack.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to discuss new military aid for Ukraine, which has been stalled in Congress for months. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.
David Cameron, who led the British government between 2010 and 2016, has been appointed to foreign secretary in a U.K. Cabinet shakeup that involved the firing of Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who drew anger for accusing police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters. Rob Watson, a BBC U.K. politics correspondent, joins CBS News with a look at the shakeup.
Out in the shuffle by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is divisive hardliner Suella Braverman. It's been decades since a former prime minister held a Cabinet post.
There have been four U.K. prime ministers in the last 12 years as Conservatives struggle to deal with the fallout of Brexit and economic crises. CBS News anchor Anne-Marie Green lays out the timeline of what led to Liz Truss' resignation and the process to replace her.
Former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to talk about King Charles III and how he will handle his new role.
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell, Cameron talked about Charles' future and his memories of the queen.
In this preview clip of Norah O'Donnell's interview, former British Prime Minister David Cameron said that the monarchy may be "ceremonial, but we shouldn't underestimate its importance."
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David Cameron said leading had been "the greatest honor," before handing things over to the first woman in charge since Margaret Thatcher
CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer is in London, where David Cameron is presenting his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II following his final public remarks as prime minister.
British Prime Minister David Cameron hands over the keys to 10 Downing Street to Theresa May on Wednesday. CBS News' Mark Phillips has the latest from London.
Prime Minister wagered his career on the British people choosing to remain in the EU, now he has said his farewells
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Britain is hours away from having its second female prime minister in history. Theresa May will lead the U.K. as it leaves the European Union. Mark Phillips reports from the Houses of Parliament in London.
Britain is getting a new prime minister much earlier than expected. Theresa May will replace David Cameron Wednesday. May was confirmed as Britain's new leader after her last opponent dropped out of the race. Elizabeth Palmer reports from 10 Downing Street in London, where the transition is underway.
First female PM since Margaret Thatcher opposed leaving EU but insists public vote will be respected -- but when, and on whose terms?
Justice Secretary Michael Gove, one of the Conservatives running to replace David Cameron, sees no rush to negotiate
When it comes to British politics in the wake of Brexit, there is never a dull day, as social media constantly reminds us
Leaders of European Union countries are holding day two of an emergency summit in Brussels. They are discussing what happens when Britain leaves the EU. Britain's leader was told not to attend the second day. Charlie D'Agata reports from outside the Houses of Parliament, where the heated Brexit debate continues.
For the first time in 40 years, European leaders are plotting a path forward for their continent, with Britain watching from the outside
British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived at the Brussels meeting trying to make nice, and it did not go well
The Supreme Court ruled that former presidents enjoy immunity for official acts.
President Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors in person and virtually to shore up support, CBS News has learned.
Forecasters warned Hurricane Beryl could bring "life-threatening winds and storm surge" to Jamaica.
Indian officials have confirmed scores of deaths after a crowd attending a Hindu religious event reportedly started running to leave at the end, leading to a crush.
A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.
Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will consider a challenge to a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify the ages of their visitors.
An Israeli strike has killed at least nine people in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, Palestinian health officials said.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
President Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors in person and virtually to shore up support, CBS News has learned.
A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.
Two Japanese airlines have laid out behaviors that constitute harassment and could prevent customers from flying.
Paul Castle, a blind author and illustrator, and his guide dog, Mr. Maple, were recently denied entry to a Seattle restaurant.
Manhattan prosecutors said they are not opposed to delaying Donald Trump's sentencing after the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents enjoy immunity for official acts.
Two Japanese airlines have laid out behaviors that constitute harassment and could prevent customers from flying.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Chicken Soup for the Soul, which once surged on the strength of nurturing content, tumbled deeper into debt after buying DVD provider Redbox.
Jonathan Kaye's attorney claims he was "terrorized" before throwing punch at a woman in June in Brooklyn.
California law takes effect today amid partisan divide over firearms that killed more than 48,000 Americans in 2022.
President Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors in person and virtually to shore up support, CBS News has learned.
A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.
Manhattan prosecutors said they are not opposed to delaying Donald Trump's sentencing after the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents enjoy immunity for official acts.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act immunizes internet companies from civil liability stemming from content posted to their sites by third parties.
Paul Castle, a blind author and illustrator, and his guide dog, Mr. Maple, were recently denied entry to a Seattle restaurant.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
A Florida woman with no training in mental health services pretended to be a licensed social worker during online therapy sessions with Brightside Health patients.
Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.
CBS News' Seyed Bathaei explains Iranian voters' options and motivations as 2 presidential candidates head for a decisive run-off election round.
An Israeli strike has killed at least nine people in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, Palestinian health officials said.
Indian officials have confirmed scores of deaths after a crowd attending a Hindu religious event reportedly started running to leave at the end, leading to a crush.
Wimbledon is underway, and while millions will watch the tennis tournament from the comfort of home, it takes a bit more dedication to get courtside.
Under the agreement, U.S. immigration officials will train and provide assistance to Panamanian authorities to help them carry out more deportations of migrants heading north.
Beyond his comeback in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," Eddie Murphy gets candid with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about fatherhood, his passion for music and what a return to the stage could look like
Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy discusses his journey back to the stage and the revival of his famous character.
Michael J. Fox makes a surprise appearance at the Glastonbury Music Festival, in Somerset, England, joining Coldplay onstage.
Legendary rapper Flavor Flav joins USA Water Polo national teams as the official hype man, bringing energy, support, and unexpected surprises to the athletes.
In a surprise appearance, Michael J. Fox joined Coldplay at the Glastonbury Festival in England on Saturday. Frontman Chris Martin introduced the actor, who joined in on the songs "Fix You" and "Humankind."
More than half of U.S. car dealerships are still struggling with a cyberattack that crippled a key software system, hampering their ability to sell cars. J.D. Power estimates the attack may have caused June retail sales to drop more than 5% compared to last year.
American car dealers could lose nearly $1 billion due to an ongoing cyberattack on software provider CDK Global. Charles Carmakal, chief technology officer of Mandiant Consulting, the security consulting organization of Google Cloud, joins CBS News to discuss how the hack is crippling operations, and what can be done to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
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 meme-stock investor bought more than 9 million shares of the online pet supply company, causing its stock to surge.
This week marks 50 years since the debut of the barcode, those machine-readable black stripes that have changed many aspects of modern life. Bradley Blackburn looks back at its history.
The United States is now the world's leading exporter of liquified natural gas, or LNG, after the country tripled its output in the past six years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Some environmentalists say this is defeating the Biden administration's goals of weaning us off fossil fuels to avert climate change-driven catastrophe in the future.
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
South Africa is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hot spot for poaching driven by demand from Asia.
New research paints a worrying picture about the state of polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay. The big furry bears could go extinct in the region as early as the 2030s due to thinning ice, longer ice-free seasons and human activity leading to climate change. Geoffrey York, one of the study's co-authors, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Prosecutors say they will re-try Karen Read after a judge declared a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury in her murder case Monday. Read is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV and leaving him to die in 2022. She says she's being framed for the killing. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
A judge declared a mistrial Monday for Karen Read after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict. Read was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence and fleeing the scene where there has been personal injury and death. Read is accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe.
A Florida woman with no training in mental health services pretended to be a licensed social worker during online therapy sessions with Brightside Health patients.
A months-long investigation into hundreds of hoax calls ended in the arrest of a Texas juvenile.
A new law took effect Monday in Tennessee that requires GPS monitoring of the most violent domestic offenders. Born from an unspeakable tragedy, the law is the first of its kind in the U.S. Meg Oliver reports.
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
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NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA canceled a spacewalk on Monday due to a leaky spacesuit. And Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain at the International Space Station longer than planned after NASA and Boeing delayed the capsule's return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the issues the astronauts are navigating in space.
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Prosecutors say they will re-try Karen Read after a judge declared a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury in her murder case Monday. Read is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV and leaving him to die in 2022. She says she's being framed for the killing. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.