Parents of U.K. teen killed by American driver find "hope" in Biden
Charlotte Charles says she believes Biden's own personal tragedies will give him a "deeper understanding" of her family's pain.
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Woman arrested taking mom from U.K. nursing home before COVID lockdown
The family says "things just escalated" in a "moment of high emotions" as nationwide anti-coronavirus restrictions closed in for the 2nd time.
U.K. and Germany bank on rapid testing as anti-COVID tactics evolve
Liverpool to trial citywide testing program as Britain grapples with surging infections, while Germany tries a new approach to protect the elderly.
Nigel Farage rebrands Brexit Party to challenge U.K.'s COVID-19 lockdown
"The debate over how to respond to COVID is becoming even more toxic than that over Brexit," Farage said.
Court rules against Johnny Depp in libel suit
A London court has ruled against actor Johnny Depp in a libel lawsuit. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports for CBSN.
Johnny Depp loses libel case against tabloid's "wife-beater" story
U.K. High Court judge says ex-wife Amber Heard's accusations that Depp was violent were "proved to the civil standard" in court, but Depp's lawyers plan to appeal.
Guns from U.S. gun stores keep ending up in British criminals' hands
A senior law officer says the "array of weapons" available to criminals in the U.S. makes a "rich marketplace for criminal groups" in the U.K.
Europe imposes new COVID-19 restrictions
Coronavirus is surging across Europe, forcing several countries to tighten restrictions. France enters a new national lockdown on Friday, while Germany is closing pubs, restaurants and entertainment venues in a attempt to slow the spread. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined CBSN from London.
How Europe sees the 2020 U.S. presidential election
With the 2020 presidential election less than two weeks away, the eyes of the world are on the United States to see who it picks as the nation's next leader. Seth Doane speaks to Europeans, including the U.K.'s former ambassador to the U.S. Kim Darroch, about how the race looks from the outside, and how relations between Europe and the U.S. have been shaped under the Trump administration.
U.K. "challenge" trials will infect volunteers with COVID
As the world surpasses 40 million confirmed coronavirus cases, there is now a call for volunteers in the U.K. willing to be infected with the virus in the first-ever COVID-19 "challenge" trial. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
COVID restrictions vary across the U.K.
The United Kingdom is seeing a spike in new coronavirus infections. However, the types of restrictions people face depend on where they live. CBS News contributor Simon Bates looks at what the four countries that make up the U.K. are doing differently.
COVID 2nd wave drives more European countries back into lockdown
Northern Ireland, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands are all trying to break the cycle of spiraling infections with short, sharp lockdowns, and others may follow.
U.K. prime minister to announce three-tier lockdown system
England's deputy chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, warned that the U.K. is at a "tipping point" akin to where the country was in March.
China reports no new spread of COVID-19
China says it hasn't had any new cases of community transmission of COVID-19 in over 45 days, while many European nations are facing second waves and new lockdowns. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Beijing.
U.K. considers housing refugees on ferries
In September alone, nearly 2,000 migrants entered the U.K. illegally by boat -- more than all of 2019. In response, authorities are cracking down on human smugglers, and reportedly considering housing asylum-seekers on disused ferries while their claims are being processed. BBC News' Simon Jones has this report for CBSN.
Parrots at zoo separated after swearing profusely at visitors
"If they teach the others bad language and I end up with 250 swearing birds, I don't know what we'll do," said the wildlife sanctuary's chief executive.
U.K. tightens COVID-19 restrictions
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a series of new, tightened coronavirus restrictions across the country as the United Kingdom battles to contain a nationwide surge of COVID-19. CBS News contributor Simon Bates joins us for this weekend's edition of "London Calling."
U.K. imposes new COVID restrictions
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed new restrictions as the country battles a second wave of the coronavirus. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has our latest edition of "London Calling."
U.K. reports record number of new virus cases
London, home to almost 9 million people, is being labelled an "area of concern."
U.K. imposes new restrictions as COVID cases rise
New coronavirus cases are skyrocketing across the U.K. and now Prime Minister Boris Johnson is rolling out new restrictions to slow the outbreak. Holly Williams reports.
U.S. surpasses 200,000 COVID-19 deaths
The official COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. has surpassed 200,000, the most of any nation, according to Johns Hopkins University. Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss this devastating milestone.
U.K. leader tightens up COVID restrictions as virus surges back
"This is the moment when we must act," Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britons as hit pubs and restaurants with new rules.
U.K. announces new COVID-19 restrictions
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the U.K. is at "a perilous turning point" in the coronavirus pandemic, as newly confirmed cases have skyrocketed. Johnson announced a series of new coronavirus restrictions in an effort to curb the spread. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Europeans face prospect of 2nd lockdowns as COVID cases surge
Some U.K. regions are already locked down again, as the government warns daily infections could hit 50,000 without action.
Global community faces threats of surge in COVID-19 cases
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the overseas impact of the coronavirus.
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Follow live results here.
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Trump set to meet with Senate Republicans amid longest shutdown in history
The government shutdown stretches into Day 36 on Wednesday as Senate Republicans are set to have breakfast with the president at the White House. Follow live updates here.
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Here's what Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, killing at least 9 people
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Democrats win key governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia after post-Trump slump
Democrats are set to sweep Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, with Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger projected to win.
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Trump administration ending protected status for South Sudanese nationals
The termination marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward South Sudan, a country that U.N. experts warn could be sliding "back toward another deadly war."
Supreme Court hears arguments today over Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
FBI to help track down fugitive Barrio 18 gang leaders, Guatemala says
In September, the U.S. government blacklisted Barrio 18 as part of its crackdown on drug trafficking.