Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader
Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.
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Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.
2024 is the biggest global election year in modern history, with at least 64 elections affecting roughly four billion people. The year is now more than halfway over, and some trends are emerging. Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, interim president at Freedom House, joins CBS News to discuss.
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the British people "delivered a sobering verdict," and the Labour Party has won the U.K. election.
Voters delivered a historic blowout win for U.K.'s Labour Party on Thursday, ousting the Conservative Party that had controlled the country for 14 years. Keir Starmer became Britain's new prime minister after meeting with King Charles III and Rishi Sunak's resignation. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
With the U.K. Labour Party returning to power after 14 years of Conservative rule, the main appeal of the man taking power may be his dullness.
After 14 years of Conservative party rule, U.K. voters look set to choose a different path. Here's how the election works and what the polls show.
The United Kingdom is holding its general election on July 4 and is expected to have a new prime minister by Friday. Polls project the Labour Party will win by a landslide. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer breaks down the process.
Polls show voters in Britain's election are likely to throw out Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party that has been in power since 2010 in favor of Keir Starmer and the Labour Party.
Voters in the United Kingdom will head to the polls Thursday as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fights to keep the conservatives in power. But the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, is widely expected to win enough seats to claim the majority. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Voters in the United Kingdom will vote Thursday in an election that, if polls are to be believed, could end in disaster for the country's Conservative Party. BBC correspondent Damian Grammaticas joined CBS News with more on the election.
For 14 years, the Conservative Party, also known as the Tories, has led the U.K., but that could soon change. BBC polling shows the Labour Party is on track to win the largest share of parliamentary seats in the upcoming July 4 election. Adrian Wooldridge, global business columnist at Bloomberg Opinion, joins CBS News to discuss.
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Wednesday that the next general election would take place July 4, a move that's been greeted with derision from some members of his own party. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Wednesday a general election will be held on July 4 as the center-right party's support dwindles after 14 years in power. CBS News' Ian Lee breaks down the latest after Sunak's announcement.
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set July 4 as the date for a national election, with the opposition Labour Party strongly favored to win.
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Party's mayor of London, has romped to victory, securing a record third straight term at City Hall, on another hugely disappointing day for the U.K.'s governing Conservatives ahead of a looming general election.
Britain's government is claiming a "major milestone" in its controversial plan to fly anyone arriving in the U.K. without permission to Rwanda.
A new U.K. law means asylum seekers arriving on British shores without prior permission can be deported to East Africa.
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk will join Britain's leader at a conservative political festival in Rome hosted by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Greece says the U.K. "essentially stole" the Parthenon Sculptures, or Elgin Marbles, which, for more than 200 years, have resided in a London museum.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful as they could "face a real risk of ill-treatment."
Out in the shuffle by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is divisive hardliner Suella Braverman. It's been decades since a former prime minister held a Cabinet post.
The announcement came a day after a man died from injuries sustained during an attack believed to have involved this type of dog.
Greenpeace activists draped Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Yorkshire house in black fabric in response to the U.K. government's oil exploration policy.
The main opposition Labour Party has now won six by-elections since March of last year, with two of those seats captured from the Tories.
Rishi Sunak becomes U.K.'s new prime minister; Brittney Griner appeals Russian prison sentence.
The Kennedy-era robin's egg blue that's currently on the planes is being updated to navy, red and gold.
The "signal sniffer" being used in the Nancy Guthrie investigation was mounted on a helicopter on Monday.
Police in Pawtucket, Rhode Island said they are still searching for motive following Monday's deadly mass shooting at a high school hockey game, but said it was an attack targeting family members.
A group of 15 backcountry skiers was reportedly involved in the incident, the sheriff's office says. Nine remain unaccounted for.
Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers shattered a Mexican man's skull while taking him into custody last month.
The DNA profile was recovered from gloves found during the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
The far-left France Unbowed party says it evacuated its Paris office due to a bomb threat as 2 more people were detained over the killing of a far-right activist.
Juliette Bryant says not long after meeting Jeffrey Epstein, he assaulted her, and she realized, "this is not a modeling opportunity, I've been kidnapped."
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
The "signal sniffer" being used in the Nancy Guthrie investigation was mounted on a helicopter on Monday.
Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers shattered a Mexican man's skull while taking him into custody last month.
Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, collectively known as the "Blade Angels," began their Olympic medal campaigns in women's figure skating on Tuesday.
Team USA's Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito competed in the women's short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday and qualified for the free skate on Thursday.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the electric vehicle maker plans this year to greatly expand its self-driving taxi business.
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
More than half of jobs in manufacturing and transportation could be automated over the next 20 years, according to Oxford Economics.
Germany's Bayer has faced thousands of lawsuits after buying Roundup maker Monsanto in 2018 for $63 billion.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
U.S. Capitol Police that the individual was in custody and that there did not appear to be other suspects or an ongoing threat.
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
A program dubbed "the Lost Navy" is underway to identify the large number of Swedish naval shipwrecks lying on the bottom of the Baltic.
The far-left France Unbowed party says it evacuated its Paris office due to a bomb threat as 2 more people were detained over the killing of a far-right activist.
Lindsey Vonn's devastating injury when her skis didn't come off has put a spotlight on bindings, which hold boots to skis and are some of the oldest technology in the sport.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
Belgian authorities call the U.S. ambassador's intervention in the case of three Jewish religious figures "dangerous disinformation."
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Sunday at the age of 95. Duvall starred in classics like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now." Vladimir Duthiers looks back at his career.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall, known for his roles in "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now" and more, has died at 95, his wife announced in a social media post Monday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Investigators in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance are using a device called a "signal sniffer" to try to detect transmissions from her pacemaker. David Kennedy, former NSA hacker and inventor of the pacemaker signal detector, joins CBS News to discuss his work with law enforcement in the search.
Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his now viral article, "Something Big Is Happening." He writes that AI's "capability for massive disruption could be here by the end of this year." Shumer explains why he wrote the article, and his message to concerned readers.
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.
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
New Mexico lawmakers are investigating a ranch that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein purchased in 1993 after the latest batch of documents released by the Justice Department revealed allegations of potential crimes that occurred on the property. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case are attempting to match a DNA profile recovered from a pair of gloves found near her home. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The "signal sniffer" being used in the Nancy Guthrie investigation was mounted on a helicopter on Monday.
State lawmakers in New Mexico have launched an investigation into a ranch once owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
DNA tested from gloves found near the home of Nancy Guthrie did not come back with a match from inside the house or the national database, the Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Lawmakers have not reached a consensus on changes at the Department of Homeland Security to pass funding for the federal agency. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
New Mexico lawmakers are investigating a ranch that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein purchased in 1993 after the latest batch of documents released by the Justice Department revealed allegations of potential crimes that occurred on the property. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case are attempting to match a DNA profile recovered from a pair of gloves found near her home. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Crews are working to rescue a group of 16 skiers who encountered an avalanche Tuesday in California. Ten of those skiers are unaccounted for while six are awaiting rescue.
State lawmakers in New Mexico have launched an investigation into a ranch once owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.