A ban on cruise ships in the heart of Venice has come into force. Environmentalists and cultural heritage activists have long sought to limit the number of vessels travelling through …Read More »

Tokyo — Considering where she was for the last Olympics – sitting at home – 100-meter hurdler Keni Harrison couldn’t complain about the silver medal she won this time around. …Read More »

An Al Jazeera investigative programme has revealed the details behind the production of a Hollywood film co-produced by an Emirati film company that has been derided as “immoral” and “absurd” for …Read More »

At least eight people have been killed in wildfires that have ripped through southern Turkey, ravaging coastal resorts and forcing tourists to flee. The blazes have been raging for six …Read More »

The country is the first in the world to give a third booster vaccine shot to those over 60 and other vulnerable people as COVID-19 cases rise, with the U.K. …Read More »

More than half of low-income workers in Europe cannot afford to take a one-week holiday away from home, according to research by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC). The ETUC …Read More »

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history Monday as the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Olympics. Hubbard, 43, competed in the women’s super-heavyweight 87-kilogram weightlifting category in …Read More »

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is expected to depart Tokyo for Warsaw this week after a flight standoff on Sunday. Belarusian Olympian Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has been granted a humanitarian visa by Poland, the …Read More »

CBC's Evan Dyer found that Canadians travel to Cuba more than any other nationality. Cuban-Canadian activists say that Canadians are not aware of the relationship between tourism and the military. …Read More »

Dr. Fauci is warning things will get worse as the U.S. marks a troubling new milestone – 100,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day. Plus, life-threatening flash floods and …Read More »

In a landmark vote, senators in the Czech Republic have approved a law that will compensate potentially thousands of Roma women who were unlawfully sterilised by the state between 1966 …Read More »

Professional surfer and Team USA Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore on historic win for women – CBS News Watch CBSN Live Professional surfer Carissa Moore is the first woman to …Read More »

The State Department says it will expand eligibility of refugee admissions beyond the roughly 20,000 applicants. The Biden administration has expanded its efforts to take in more at-risk Afghan citizens …Read More »

A 100-year-old man will stand trial in October accused of 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on …Read More »

U.S. gymnast Jade Carey has taken gold in the floor exercise on Tuesday after an impressive routine in the final.  Carey secured gold after nailing all four of her tumbling …Read More »

Recently, Lawrence J Haas of the American Foreign Policy Council took to the pages of Newsweek to publicise a dangerous phenomenon: “Western Silence as Gaza Summer Camps Train Future Terrorists”. …Read More »

Italy’s prisons face serious overcrowding problems, with 53,637 people occupying space for 47,000, according to the annual report of Associazione Antigone, an Italian NGO working to protect human rights. Of …Read More »

Tokyo — In a stunning upset, Canada defeated the U.S. women’s national soccer team 1-0 in the Tokyo Olympics semifinal on Monday. USWNT can still win bronze if they win …Read More »

Last month, Turkey offered to assume the responsibility of running and protecting Kabul’s strategic Hamid Karzai Airport – landlocked Afghanistan’s main gateway to the world – after American and NATO …Read More »

The amount of good food we waste would fit into 23 million fully-loaded 40-tonne trucks. And if these trucks were lined up bumper-to-bumper, then the queue would be long enough …Read More »

Tokyo — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee says shot putter Raven Saunders’ gesture during her medals ceremony “was respectful of her competitors and did not violate our rules related …Read More »

Any day now, Italy expects to be ordered to hand millions of dollars over to an oil exploration corporation, following the Italian government’s decision to ban such exploration off its …Read More »

Tokyo — Simone Biles plans to take part in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics Tuesday, USA Gymnastics said. She pulled out of the other individual finals she …Read More »

blinking-dotLive updates Biles’s return, shared gold in the high jump and other latest updates from the Tokyo Games. US Gymnastics star Simone Biles is set to return to competition at …Read More »

Tokyo — Simone Biles plans to take part in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics Tuesday, USA Gymnastics said. She pulled out of the other individual finals she …Read More »

Beirut, Lebanon – Maysar Al Suleiman and his family fled from the carnage of war in Syria to Lebanon in 2014, only to narrowly avoid death in the Beirut Port …Read More »

Hackers have targeted an official website for booking COVID-19 vaccinations, Italian authorities have said. The website of Lazio, the region of Rome, was unavailable for several hours on Sunday, the …Read More »

In one big scoop, American ice cream tycoons Ben & Jerry recently announced they would no longer sell any of their 54 flavours in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. A thousand …Read More »

This year’s remembrance of the extermination of Roma in Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1944 is given added poignancy by the recent death of Roma man Stanislav Tomas after an incident involving the …Read More »

China’s factory activity growth slipped sharply in July as demand contracted for the first time in more than a year. Oil prices fell on Monday on worries over China’s economy …Read More »

blinking-dotLive updates Three provinces in southern and western Afghanistan facing ‘critical’ security situations, the Afghan army says. Three provinces in southern and western Afghanistan are facing “critical” security situations as …Read More »

The rise in US coronavirus cases amid the spread of the Delta variant prompts renewed call for more Americans to get vaccinated. The top infectious disease expert in the United …Read More »

The United Kingdom and the United States accused Iran on Sunday of being behind a fatal drone strike on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman in the Arabian …Read More »

Europe is keen to shore up protection and curb the spread of the more transmissible Delta variant. Pfizer and Moderna, the manufacturers of two of the most effective COVID-19 vaccines, …Read More »

Police are searching for four suspects after 37 shots were fired at a crowd outside a laundromat in Queens. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF 'WORLD NEWS TONIGHT': https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5 WATCH OTHER …Read More »

In Indonesia, two male Sumatran tigers are recovering from coronavirus after testing positive in mid-July, with officials trying to determine how they were infected. Jakarta city officials say two critically …Read More »

Caeleb Dressel won two more gold medals bringing his total to five, while MyKayla Skinner nabbed a silver medal on the vault. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF 'WORLD NEWS TONIGHT': …Read More »

Athlete known as the ‘Hulk’ crosses arms in an ‘X’ to show support for ‘oppressed people’. US shot putter Raven Saunders has risked disciplinary action after making the first podium …Read More »

“Things are going to get worse,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF 'WORLD NEWS TONIGHT': https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5 WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: http://abc.go.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH WORLD …Read More »

Egypt’s military says almost 90 fighters were killed in northern Sinai, where fighters loyal to ISIL operate. Eight Egyptian army soldiers have been killed in recent “anti-terrorism operations”, the armed …Read More »

Poet Peace Akintade, hip hop artist Michie Mee and musician Bukola took part in CBC Arts special FreeUp! Emancipation Day 2021 on Aug. 1. They discuss what freedom means to …Read More »

Tehran, Iran – Iran’s health minister has called for two weeks of lockdowns enforced by armed forces and law enforcement to curb the alarmingly fast rise of COVID-19 cases across …Read More »

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Humanitarian rescue ships have pulled 396 migrants from a dangerously overcrowded wooden boat. Two humanitarian rescue ships have pulled 394 migrants from a dangerously overcrowded wooden boat in the Mediterranean …Read More »

The Taliban has intensified its nationwide offensive across Afghanistan, threatening to seize three major cities, including the provincial capital of Helmand Province, where British forces had for several years provided …Read More »

Hezbollah says at least two people killed in the attack in Kaldeh, as the army deploys to contain sectarian tensions. Unidentified gunmen in the Lebanese town of Kaldeh have killed …Read More »

Florida reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic. The state has become the new U.S. epicentre for the virus. »»» …Read More »

Concerns are growing in the United States after a nationwide moratorium on rental evictions during the coronavirus pandemic expired this weekend, threatening to make millions of Americans homeless as early …Read More »

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At least two people have been killed in pre-election violence in the Southern African country ahead of polls this month. Zambia deployed the military to curb escalating political violence ahead …Read More »

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Under mounting pressure ahead of the 2022 election, President Jair Bolsonaro wants receipts printed after electronic votes. Supporters of Brazil’s embattled far-right President Jair Bolsonaro have rallied in Rio de …Read More »

A Belarusian sprinter voiced fears for her safety as she refused an order to fly home early from the Olympics for criticising her coaches. Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she was forced …Read More »

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Rare shared gold came as Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi tied on 2.37-metre clearances in Tokyo. Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi have put the nightmare of …Read More »

Israeli health chief explains decision to begin COVID-19 booster shots – CBS News Watch CBSN Live Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, the director of Israel’s Public Health Services, says officials saw evidence …Read More »

Sen. Wanda Thomas Bernard says it's important for Canada to celebrate Emancipation Day to confront its history and fight against anti-Black racism and inequalities. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to …Read More »

Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs claimed a shock gold in the Olympic 100m final. Jacobs, who only switched away from long jump in 2018, pulled ahead to win in 9.80 seconds, …Read More »

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Haniya, Hamas chief since 2017, was re-elected for a four-year term following an unopposed internal election by party members. Ismail Haniya has been re-elected as leader of the Palestinian group …Read More »

Protesters clashed with police in Berlin over government measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and in defiance of a ban on demonstrations. Dozens of planned protests were banned ahead …Read More »

Delta variant, inconsistent public health measures drive surge in COVID cases worldwide – CBS News Watch CBSN Live CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer reports that the World Health Organization says if …Read More »

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane denied allegations his wife made on social media that he bet on NHL games, including against his own team. The NHL plans to conduct …Read More »

August 1 is now recognised across Canada as Emancipation Day, marking the end of slavery in the British Empire in 1834. After years of campaigning by Black legislators and community …Read More »

A Belarussian sprinter has appealed to the International Olympic Committee for help after claiming that officials from her country attempted to have her deported from Japan. Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who was …Read More »

Israel has pointed the finger at Iran for an attack that killed two crew members, an accusation Iran denies. Tehran, Iran – The Iranian government has rejected a claim by …Read More »

Tokyo — Marcell Jacobs won the men’s Olympic 100-meter race Sunday night, crossing the line in 9.8 seconds to bring the marquee sprint gold to Italy for the first time. Even …Read More »

Lamont Marcell Jacobs wins gold, Fred Kerley of the US takes silver, and Canada’s Andre de Grasse takes bronze. Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy won the men’s 100 metres gold …Read More »

Government plans to make access to public spaces conditional on health checks have provoked more protest demonstrations in France, Switzerland and Italy. Under the schemes, vaccination cards, or a recent …Read More »

Listen to this story: On a hot summer day in late May 1994, I drove to an eastern suburb of Jordan’s capital, Amman, to investigate the reported murder of a …Read More »

A French super heavyweight boxer sat on the Olympic ring apron in protest for about an hour after he was disqualified from his quarterfinal bout because of an intentional head …Read More »

During the Covid pandemic, 41% of Americans struggled with mental health and poor mental health has a big impact on business. For many, working from home has become the new …Read More »

The 24-year-old beat Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-1 to become the first German man to win singles Olympic gold. Germany’s tennis ace Alexander Zverev has beaten Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3 …Read More »

Albania has repatriated 14 children and five women whose fathers and husbands were killed fighting with the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in Syria. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and …Read More »

Another 110 people are missing and 34 wounded in Nuristan province’s Kamdesh district as rescue operations continue. The death toll from this week’s flooding in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nuristan …Read More »

A number of wildfires are still blazing in Turkey but more than 100 have been brought under control, according to officials Sunday. The Minister of Forestry and Agriculture, Bekir Pakdemirli, …Read More »

Government expresses ‘sorrow, remorse and regret’ over historic immigration crackdowns targeting Pacific communities. Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, has formally apologised for police crackdowns in the 1970s …Read More »

The Polish President, Andrzej Duda, attended a state ceremony in the capital to mark the eve of the 77th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising against the Nazi occupation. Speaking to …Read More »

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UN peacekeeping mission says casualties resulted from ‘large-scale attack’ by 3R armed group against army positions in a northeastern village. The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic …Read More »

Tokyo Olympic organizers say they’re investigating an outdoor drinking party involving multiple athletes at the village where they’re staying. Games chief executive Toshiro Muto says athletes and other team officials …Read More »

More than 116,000 people are homeless on any given night in Australia and that number is rising all the time. As the country marks Homelessness Week, we tell some of …Read More »

The death toll from wildfires raging in Turkey has risen to six after two forest workers were killed, the country’s health minister said. Fires raging across southern Turkey since Wednesday …Read More »

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader of Belarus’ opposition, is placing her home country back into the orbit of Washington’s attention. Tsikhanouskaya met with President Biden on Wednesday, telling CBS News that …Read More »

Protesters decry new president’s decision to appoint hardliner Guido Bellido as prime minister. Hundreds of Peruvians have rallied against leftist President Pedro Castillo days after he appointed a hardliner and …Read More »

American tourists return to France as protests over health pass continue – CBS News Watch CBSN Live France has reopened its borders to Americans, as protestors continue to demonstrate against …Read More »

Police in Beijing have detained Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu on suspicion of rape. Wu’s detention on Saturday came after a 19-year-old student accused the singer of date-raping her when …Read More »

Tennis star Novak Djokovic will leave the Olympics without any medals for the third time in a row after he lost two consecutive matches and withdrew from third match due …Read More »

Yangon/ Taipei – In Myanmar’s commercial capital Yangon, people have been scrambling for hospital beds and looking for oxygen for their COVID-hit family members and friends. Corpses pile up in …Read More »

This Chicago-area zoo is helping raise a baby: Whitney the wallaby – CBS News Watch CBSN Live After a baby wallaby’s mother got sick at the Brookfield Zoo with a …Read More »

Many Americans could be on the verge of losing their homes as the federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF 'WORLD NEWS TONIGHT': https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5 …Read More »

Thousands of people have protested in Paris and other French cities against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry to a wide array of public venues, introduced by the government …Read More »

After 33 years, Florence Griffith-Joyner’s 100 meters Olympic record has finally fallen. Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah ran the women’s 100 meters final in 10.61 seconds, securing the gold medal and …Read More »

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, many large companies are delaying returns while some are mandating the vaccine for returning employees. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF 'WORLD NEWS TONIGHT': https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5 …Read More »

Some 145 firefighters have been mobilised to extinguish fire near Patras, Greece’s third-largest city. About a dozen homes burned and five people were hospitalised with breathing problems as firefighters fought …Read More »

Panicked tourists evacuate as wildfires blaze through Turkey – CBS News Watch CBSN Live The death toll from Turkey’s wildfires has risen to six. Panicked tourists vacationing on the Aegean …Read More »

As American troops head home, the Taliban is rapidly gaining ground. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF 'WORLD NEWS TONIGHT': https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5 WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: http://abc.go.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH …Read More »

Secretary of State Antony Blinken to attend annual meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers, among others, US official says. The United States’ top diplomat will meet virtually with Southeast Asian officials …Read More »

Call comes after over 1,000 unmarked graves found at institutions Indigenous children were forced to attend for decades. Warning: The story below contains details of residential schools that may be …Read More »

Brazil last registered a seven-day average of fewer than 1,000 COVID deaths in January at start of brutal second wave. Brazil’s seven-day average of coronavirus-related deaths has passed under the …Read More »