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Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested after the International Criminal Court accused the 79-year-old of crimes against humanity for his administration's deadly "war on drugs" campaign. Human rights groups say that crackdown on illegal drugs killed thousands of people. Duterte's lawyer says the arrest is illegal because the Philippines is not an ICC member.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said.
Under the Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute a crime and can be punishable by a jail term and fine.
Philippine journalist and Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa was acquitted of all tax evasion charges against her in the Philippines, and she is speaking out against the "harassment and intimidation" officials have directed against her and her news site, Rappler. Maria Ressa spoke about her journey on CBS News.
"Today, facts win" declared a defiant Ressa, who still faces other charges in a long-running legal battle with the government she calls "a brazen abuse of power."
Duterte, who openly calls Putin an idol and a friend, voiced his rebuke for the first time over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ferdinand Marcos' 21-year rule was marked by a crackdown that left thousands imprisoned and his family extremely wealthy. Including his son, who's about to be elected president.
For decades Marcos' pillaging of the country's wealth was considered established fact. Some Filipinos expect his son to hand out gold bars if he's elected.
Police in Canada's capital Ottawa have seized thousands of liters of fuel and removed an oil tanker as part of a crackdown to end an 11-day protest against COVID-19 measures. And the pandemic is slowing down the race to replace President Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines. Correspondent Rylee Carlson joins "CBS News Mornings" with a roundup of international stories.
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. claims he'll unite a country still torn over his father's corruption and human rights abuses. His foes say he'll just try to cover them up.
Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to Vietnam was briefly delayed after reports of "Havana Syndrome" cases, while Japan extended its state of emergency. German police are investigating an attempted murder by poisoning at a university. CBS News' Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more on these and other world headlines.
President Duterte's sudden intervention has infuriated the victim's family, and rights groups call it a "revolting" caving-in to "U.S. imperialist interests."
"In an environment of horrific rights abuses and impunity, the situation is bound to worsen," a human rights watchdog said.
President Duterte's office denies any role in depriving ABS-CBN of its broadcast license, but he's threatened the network for years.
Last fall, Bill Whitaker profiled the acclaimed Filipino journalist, who is known for her critical coverage of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Ressa and Santos were hit with prison sentences of six months and one day to up to six years but can remain free on bail while they appeal the verdict.
Opponents say Rodrigo Duterte's government could use the vague legislation to silence dissent, and the U.S. pop star pointed people to a petition against it.
Capital region police chief held a socially-non-distant gathering just a week after backing the arrest of volunteers for alleged lockdown violations.
ABS-CBN, long embattled with the country's hardline president, has been forced off TV and radio airwaves after lawmakers let its license expire.
After a protracted battle with hardline President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippines' biggest network, ABS-CBN, has lost its license to broadcast on TV and radio. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the story.
"Do not challenge the government," he warned the nation Wednesday. "You will lose."
After some people in the Philippines defied a coronavirus lockdown to protest a lack of food, the country's president, Rodrigo Duterte, took to the airwaves declaring that he will order the military to shoot troublemakers dead.
Despite little confidence in Trump globally, the U.S. is still viewed favorably around the world, according to a new poll
Senators Dick Durbin and Patrick Leahy are banned from visiting the Philippines over a provision included in a government spending measure.
From the head of the country's biggest bank to a journalist speaking truth to power, take a look back at some memorable moments from Sunday's broadcast of 60 Minutes
Stocks continued to tumble in the U.S. Friday as financial markets suffered their biggest two-day drop since 2020.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is charged with protecting election security infrastructure.
A federal judge ruled Friday that a Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador must be returned to the U.S. by Monday, April 7.
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in granting a DOJ request to pause a lower court order requiring the Education Department to reinstate grants to universities and nonprofits.
Alex Ovechkin, the 39-year-old Russian superstar, is now one away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's mark with six games left to play this season.
Eleven-year-old Samuel Henderson of Choctaw, Oklahoma, is a born entertainer with a unique talent: he can perfectly imitate about 50 birds.
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
Wholesale egg prices are falling, with stores saying they're now lowering prices and easing restrictions. But tariffs could be an issue.
President Trump's tariffs have sent markets spiraling and shockwaves through the American economy.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
Votes are expected to last through the night before a final vote on the budget resolution.
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
State officials say they will lose funds for summer reading programs, book-mobiles, rural internet and more.
In a last-minute move Wednesday, the Trump administration excluded pharmaceuticals from its retaliatory tariffs, giving consumers a break for now.
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that he expects about 20% of fired employees may have been cut by mistake, and some could be brought back, following widespread layoffs directed by the Department of Government Efficiency.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
A British anti-abortion rights activist whose case caught the Trump administration's attention has been fined for breaching a "buffer zone" law.
Once-powerful Cardinal Theodore McCarrick was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after an investigation into sexual abuse.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that "Russia really has to do more to bring this war to an end."
A mine-sniffing African giant pouched rat named Ronin has been acknowledged by the Guinness World Records.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
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In his new memoir, the chef and founder of the humanitarian aid organization World Central Kitchen offers life lessons and teachable moments about responsibility and commitment to a shared humanity.
Fresh off his role in "Gladiator 2," Fred Hechinger stars in a horror-comedy set at summer camp. He joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new film and the wild twists it takes.
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
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.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
From breaking records to breaking barriers, astronaut Peggy Whitson shares what it feels like to see Earth from space.
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Arul Carasala was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.
The brutal killings of two students within days of each other have unleashed a wave of anger and calls for a "cultural revolution" against violence towards women.
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has completed 10 spacewalks and spent 675 days in orbit, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her historic career and upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame.
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
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A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
In the last week, there have been volcano eruption warnings from Iceland, to Japan and Hawaii. But are they connected? Ben Edwards, a professor of geosciences at Dickinson University, joins to discuss.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s last speech eerily foreshadowed his death, but a passage about stepping up to help others is often missed. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
So far, foreign-made medicines have been spared from President Trump's trade war. But the president has vowed they could be his next target with an import tax as high as 25%. Andres Gutierrez reports.
China has responded to President Trump's import taxes with a 34% retaliatory tariff on all U.S. goods entering China. One industry that could be hit hard is farming, where exports account for roughly 20% of U.S. agriculture production. John Boyd, farm owner and president of the National Black Farmers Association, joins to discuss the impact.
The madness has spilled into April as the NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four gets underway. CBS Sports college basketball writer Kyle Boone previews the games.