Ukraine's allies push for 30-day ceasefire, but Putin wants direct talks
Russia's Vladimir Putin is pushing for direct talks with Ukraine as leaders of four major European countries visited Kyiv to attempt to launch peace talks.
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India accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal
The first word of the truce came from President Trump, who announced that the two countries had reached a "full and immediate ceasefire," after talks mediated by the U.S.
Brother says Pope Leo XIV always "had that calling"
Louis Prevost told CBS News that he was "mind blown" after finding out the news that his brother was now Pope Leo XIV.
Guatemala extradites suspected drug trafficker "Chicharra" to the U.S.
Aler Baldomero Samayoa-Recinos, whose alias is "Chicharra" (Cicada), is accused of leading a group called Los Huistas.
Why the U.S.-U.K. trade deal may not be as good as it sounds
President Trump says a new U.S. trade pact with the U.K. can serve as the basis for more trade deals. Economists say that could be a problem.
Mexico says it's suing Google for labeling Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America
Tech giant Google began labeling the Gulf of Mexico with different names depending on a person's location after President Trump's executive action soon after he took office in January.
Shipwreck found 168 years after it sank, killing 16 crew members
The Koning William de Tweede was an 800-ton ship that was sailing near Robe, South Australia when it sank in June 1857.
Nazi war criminal linked to top cartel and Pablo Escobar, report says
Dubbed the "Butcher of Lyon" for his wartime torture of prisoners, former Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie fled to South America after the end of World War II.
U.S. plans to soon receive White South Africans granted refugee status, doc shows
The Trump administration is planning to soon receive the first group of White South Africans it says deserve a safe haven in the U.S.
Denmark leader says "you cannot spy against an ally"
The Denmark prime minister's comments come a day after the top American diplomat in the country was summoned for an explanation of reports of U.S. intelligence gathering in Greenland.
Putin reassures Russians on Victory Day as Ukraine conflict drags on
China's Xi Jinping joined Vladimir Putin for a huge Victory Day parade in Moscow, hoping to reassure Russians of their nation's strength as the Ukraine conflict grinds on.
Pope Leo XIV to be formally installed as pontiff during May 18 Mass
Pope Leo XVI, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, held the first Mass of his papacy in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning, but that service was not open to the public.
What's Pope Leo XIV doing on his first full day as pontiff?
Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's up to in the coming days.
2 men convicted of cutting down iconic Sycamore Gap tree
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were found guilty of two counts each of criminal damage for cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree and toppling it onto Hadrian's Wall.
Why India and Pakistan were, once again, on the brink of war
Neighbors India and Pakistan have a long history of military clashes, but this is why the nuclear-armed neighbors were fighting before announcing a ceasefire.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will no longer recommend infants receive a hepatitis B vaccination at birth, instead delaying the first dose for two months.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
Grand jury refuses to re-indict Letitia James
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Lawmakers see video of boat strike, say admiral testified there was no kill order
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Luigi Mangione ill, crucial evidence hearing postponed until Monday
Luigi Mangione was unable to appear in court Friday due to illness, so a a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial was postponed until Monday morning.
7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, identified as Virginia man
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.