U.K. far-right leader Nigel Farage resigns as lawmaker in risky gamble
Populist British lawmaker Nigel Farage has resigned amid a financial scandal, but says he'll run in a snap election to reclaim his seat.
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Populist British lawmaker Nigel Farage has resigned amid a financial scandal, but says he'll run in a snap election to reclaim his seat.
Most Britons say leaving the European Union was a mistake and they'd favor a new referendum, but politicians have little appetite to reopen the wound.
One government minister told lawmakers that Britons should consider alternatives such as turnips instead of scarce items like tomatoes and lettuce.
The ages-old sectarian tension behind "The Troubles" has resurfaced in Northern Ireland following the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union.
"People are waiting longer because we can't get to them. It's a lack of capacity in every department," said one ambulance worker.
The elderly and children in state care are among the European nationals who may have difficulty applying for special immigration status, and the deadline is upon them.
In another major step forward Brexit, British Prime Minister Theresa May has signed Article 50, which will trigger the Britain's exit from the European Union. John Authers, senior investment commentator at the Financial Times, joins CBSN to discuss how the EU, Britain and the U.S. will be affected by this change.
Britain's high court has ruled that Parliament must approve "Brexit" before the U.K. can move forward with exiting the European Union. Roland Jones, the managing editor of Enterprise.nxt, joins CBSN with insight on the decision and what happens next.
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, tells CBS News a "hard Brexit" could hurt his city's standing as a global financial capital.
The British Prime Minister outlined a 12-point Brexit plan Tuesday. PM Theresa May said the U.K. is leaving the European Union -- will not be leaving Europe. CBS News' Ryan Chilcote joins CBSN with the latest from London.
Richard Edelman, president and CEO of Edelman PR, explains Brexit in terms of the voters trust in the government and economy.
Theresa May is officially the new Prime Minister of Britain. David Cameron tendered his resignation Wednesday, clearing the way for May to become the country's first female PM since Margaret Thatcher. Mark Phillips has more.
British Prime Minister David Cameron hands over the keys to 10 Downing Street to Theresa May on Wednesday. CBS News' Mark Phillips has the latest from London.
CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on Theresa May, who will become Britain's new Prime Minister on July 13.
Britain is getting a new prime minister much earlier than expected. Theresa May will replace David Cameron Wednesday. May was confirmed as Britain's new leader after her last opponent dropped out of the race. Elizabeth Palmer reports from 10 Downing Street in London, where the transition is underway.
While the Brexit vote has caused shockwaves through global financial markets, it is also creating some major bargains for international travel this summer. The exchange rate for the U.S. dollar is stronger toward the British pound than it has been in about 30 years. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal how travelers can get the best deals.
Stock markets are still stabilizing after last week's Brexit vote. The Dow has rebounded around 550 points since Monday's losses. BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink says Britain's vote to leave the EU means there will be fewer people willing to make long-term investments and more who will hoard cash. Fink joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact on the global economy, efforts to restore calm and why Trump's comments on global trade are "inappropriate."
President Obama said the United State's relationship with the UK wouldn't change while responding to a question about Britain's pullout from the UK. Obama said his main message to those going through the Brexit negotiations was, "Both sides have a stake in getting this right."
In a speech on trade Tuesday, Donald Trump said he believes globalization has wiped out the middle class. He pledged to use his power as president to renegotiate treaties, reduce trade deficits and bring jobs back home. He also hammered the Clintons for supporting free trade. Major Garrett reports.
Stocks markets are starting to rebound, while UK and European leaders meet to discuss Britain's vote to exit the EU. The Washington Post's Kevin Sullivan joins CBSN with more.
CBS News' Mark Phillips is in the United Kingdom with analysis of the country's vote to pull out of the European Union.
Financial Times editor Lionel Barber joins "CBS This Morning" from London to discuss Britain's vote to leave the European Union, who might replace Prime Minister David Cameron and why immigration is a key issue driving voters.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Britain's decision to leave the European Union and the things Hillary Clinton would have to advocate for to get his endorsement.
Stock markets have been bracing for the impact of a possible "Brexit," and this morning it hits with full force. Wall Street opened with its big losses in nine months. Anthony Mason reports on the economic impact.
Post-Brexit vote, Dennis Berman, financial editor of the Wall Street Journal, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how Britain's exit from the European Union might play out.
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.
The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world's 10th-biggest economy.
A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss.
The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
"Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Antioch, Illinois, mother Jennifer Bos voiced her support for Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Bos advocates for stricter immigration policy after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., the sons of the Mexican man who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about their father's death.
Newly obtained GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tracks the movements of the boat that Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was on before he went missing. Wells was found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with friends. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the investigation.
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
President Trump on Thursday delivered a primetime address about election security where he railed against China. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Millions of Americans across the Northeast and Midwest were under air quality alerts this week as smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires settled in. At the same time, some of those same areas saw severe heat. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Sen. Mark Warner joins CBS News with his reaction to President Trump's primetime address on Thursday about U.S. election security.
President Trump addressed the U.S. in a primetime speech on Thursday night about election security, launching allegations against China. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
This week, a federal judge slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over the president's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details and analysis.