Sri Lankan president flees the country amid economic crisis
Lawmakers agreed to elect a new president next week but struggled Tuesday to decide on the makeup of a new government.
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Why protesters are poised to topple Sri Lanka's government
After months of economic crisis left millions struggling to get food and medicine, angry crowds stormed leaders' homes. Now resignations have been promised.
Sri Lankan opposition meets to install new government amid turmoil
Sri Lanka's opposition political parties are meeting to install a new government a day after the president and prime minister offered to resign in the most dramatic day of monthslong political turmoil.
Japan holds key election in shadow of Shinzo Abe assassination
Japan is holding elections in the shadow of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, gunned down while making a campaign speech.
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina wins Wimbledon women's final for 1st Slam
Elena Rybakina has defeated Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the Wimbledon final to become the first tennis player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles championship.
Facebook, Twitter yank Abe shooting videos from platforms
Facebook parent Meta says it's removing "any violating content related to the incident," citing policy on posts deemed harmful.
U.S. stocks fall as inflation, energy weigh on growth
Market turmoil continues with experts warning that fear of a recession could be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Stocks fall as report reveals pullback in consumer spending
Investors are uneasy as signs point to possible recession caused by Fed interest rates hikes.
Stocks fall as inflation fears continue to grip investors
"Confidence is going to continue to shrink as long as inflation remains high," said one analyst.
Stocks jump, with Wall Street on track for rare winning week
Financial markets are rising, with some analysts predicting an economic slowdown rather than a recession.
Toyota recalls electric car for faulty wheel that may detach
Japan automaker is recalling 2,700 of its bZ4X crossover vehicles because wheel bolts could become loose.
Stocks droop on Fed's commitment to "restore price stability"
Stocks have slumped in recent weeks amid investor fears that sharply higher interest rates could trigger a recession.
Air pollution slashing 10 years off life expectancy in India's capital, study says
Billions living in the world's top four most polluted countries — all of them in South Asia — could be facing a life shortening impact of air pollution.
China accuses U.S. of trying to "hijack" support of Asian countries
China's defense minister said the United States is trying to "hijack" the support of countries in the Asia-Pacific region to turn them against Beijing.
Stocks plunge as inflation soars at fastest pace in 4 decades
May surge in consumer prices raises odds that the Fed will continue to sharply hike interest rates.
Smaller boxes in cereal aisle? Say hello to shrinkflation.
Manufacturers are again downsizing packaging in an effort to ease the hit from inflation. Are they going too far?
OECD: War in Ukraine will drag down global economy
"The war could spark starvation. It could cause social unrest and political turmoil," OECD chief economist said.
Biden administration lifts solar panel tariffs
The Biden Administration has temporarily lifted tariffs on solar panels imported from Asia in response to widespread delays and cancellations of solar projects stemming from a Commerce Department investigation into possible trade violations. Gina McCarthy, White House national climate advisor, joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss the move.
China fails to strike huge investment deal with Pacific Islands, for now
Beijing's top diplomat is headed home without the comprehensive economic and security agreements he'd hoped for. But if the U.S. doesn't step up, he'll be back.
Glass-bottom bridge opens in Vietnam
A mountain resort in Vietnam has opened a bridge with a bottom made of glass over a gorge nearly 500 feet below to attract thrill-seeking tourists. It's the third such bridge in the Southeast Asian country.
What's next for Nicolás Maduro as Trump pressures Venezuela
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are ratcheting up, with a showdown between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro putting the two nations on the brink.
Federal food aid will not go out starting Nov. 1, USDA website alert says
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
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Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Longevity doctor advises exercise, tests, and protein to prep for advanced age
Dr. Peter Attia has declared war on what he calls the marginal decade, the final years of life that are often plagued by sickness and immobility.
Graham says land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility"
The U.S. has carried out several air strikes on Venezuelan vessels that the Trump administration has accused of carrying drugs and cartel members.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
TikTok deal to be finalized Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the TikTok deal announced last month is set to be finalized on Thursday when President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago amid tensions with Venezuela
In an interview aired Sunday on CBS News' "Face the Nation," Sen. Lindsey Graham said land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility" amid rising tensions.