Israel launches deadly "large scale" offensive in occupied West Bank
Palestinian officials say Israeli forces kill at least 7 people in a new offensive in the occupied West Bank as Trump rescinds sanctions on settlers.
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins with release of hostages, prisoners
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
At least 80 killed in Colombia after failed peace talks, official says
At least 80 people were killed in northeast Colombia following failed attempts at peace talks with the National Liberation Army, a Colombian official said.
Florida hotel discriminated against Arab American group, DOJ says
The Florida hotel canceled a summit held by the Arab America Foundation almost a month after the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal finalized, Netanyahu's office says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the release of hostages held in Gaza.
Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire
After more than a year of tense on-and-off negotiations, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached an agreement on a six-week ceasefire agreement that will include the release of nearly three dozen hostages. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.
Major Russian missile strike forces Ukraine to shut down power grid
Russia missiles have pounded energy infrastructure across Ukraine, forcing power cuts in the dead of winter.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal appears near
U.S., Israeli and Arab officials tell CBS News the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed to "in principle." The deal, which could go into effect as soon as next week, would see the release of dozens of hostages. Elizabeth Palmer has the details.
Biden says he is "leaving the next administration with a very strong hand"
When President Biden took office four years ago, he sought to reassure global allies and reestablish foreign treaties from which the Trump administration had withdrawn.
As Gaza deaths climb over 46,000, some pin hope for a truce on Trump
Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."
As U.S. announces new Ukraine aid package, Zelenskyy says send troops
Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.
Iran frees Italian journalist held for 3 weeks with no explanation
It's believed that Iran detained Italian journalist Cecilia Sala to use as a bargaining chip for the release of two Iranians held by Italy and the U.S.
Israeli officials say 3 killed in attack on vehicles in occupied West Bank
Far-right Israeli official calls for destruction of Palestinian town in occupied West Bank after 3 killed, 7 wounded in shooting attack.
North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul
North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul, where he warned that Putin could provide Kim Jong Un with advanced space technology.
Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.
Israel faces calls to free Gaza hospital chief held as Hamas suspect
Israeli forces raided northern Gaza's last hospital and detained its director as a purported Hamas suspect. U.N. officials say he must be freed immediately.
Finnish police report massive clue in suspected undersea cable sabotage
Police in Finland probing damage to undersea cables say a shadowy Russia-linked ship may have dragged its anchor for more than 60 miles.
Kim Jong Un vows "toughest" anti-U.S. policy before Trump takes office
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the "toughest" anti-U.S. policy, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president.
Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
Amid Gaza war, a subdued Christmas in Bethlehem
For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
How Israel pulled of its exploding pagers plot
CBS News' "60 Minutes" got an inside look at how Israel pulled off one of the most daring and sophisticated intelligence operations in history. In the so-called pager plot, devices worn by members of the Hezbollah militia were turned into miniature bombs. Lesley Stahl spoke with two recently retired Israeli agents who spent years masterminding the plan.
Syrian leaders call for new era in the nation
The new leaders of Syria, who took power less than a week ago after rebel fighters took the over the nation's capital and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, called for a new era of freedom in the nation yesterday. While those leaders are calling for dignity and justice, the nation is still grappling with the aftereffects of Assad's brutal rule.
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Trump rings opening bell at New York Stock Exchange; Mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey prompt concerns from residents and lawmakers.
Putin laments top general's killing, says he'll meet Trump "any time"
Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.
Prominent pro-Putin ballet star Sergei Polunin says he's leaving Russia
Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.
Judge blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard to Oregon
The ruling came after legal wrangling that began hours earlier when the president mobilized California troops for Portland.
Israel-Hamas negotiations spurred by Trump ceasefire plan to start
Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.
Johnson, Schumer accuse each other of not being serious in shutdown negotiations
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
Pritzker says Trump ordering Texas National Guard members to Illinois
In a post on X, Gov. JB Pritzker said that 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the U.S.
As justices confront harassment, death threats, Barrett says "I'm not afraid"
In an interview with CBS News, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said of the Supreme Court's emergency orders in the Trump cases, "This isn't the final decision."
Rescuers helping hundreds of Mount Everest hikers trapped by heavy snow
Rescue workers were helping hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at tourist campsites on a slope of Mount Everest in Tibet, Chinese state media said.
Appeal could extend mandatory prison term for Australia mushroom murderer
Prosecutors say a woman convicted of murdering family members with toxic mushrooms was given a "manifestly inadequate" sentence, and they want it extended.
Gunman fired up "50 to 100 shots" on busy Sydney street, police say
Acting New South Wales Police Superintendent Stephen Parry said "anywhere between 50 and 100 shots" were fired during the incident.
Hurricane Priscilla intensifying off southwest Mexico. Maps show forecast track.
Priscilla strengthened into a hurricane Sunday and was getting stronger early Monday, forecasters said.