World1:58Donald Trump claimed that the United States has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz, saying, “We own it.” He also warned that Iran’s actions would be met with force. Talks appear stalled as both sides take harder positions. Oil prices have been rising while traders remain unsure whether an agreement can be reached. Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall reports on the continuing tensions and their market impact.
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SocietyThe chief inspector of probation for England and Wales has warned that releasing thousands of prisoners early could result in serious sexual or violent offences, or even murder. The government plans to release 5,000 offenders from October under new laws intended to ease overcrowding in prisons. The warning focuses on the pressure placed on probation staff, who supervise people after their sentences and check that release conditions are followed. The increased caseload could make effective monitoring more difficult.
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PoliticsBen Shapiro appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss election results involving David Crowley and Francesca Hong in Wisconsin. The segment characterized Democratic Socialists of America candidates as “psychotic” and warned about their growing support. Shapiro used the program to break down the results and related developments. The discussion also covered additional topics beyond the Wisconsin contests.
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CulturePop superstar Becky G says she felt intense pressure after becoming her family’s breadwinner at a young age. In an exclusive conversation with Gayle King, she discusses carrying resentment linked to that responsibility. King is a co-host of CBS Mornings, which airs on CBS every weekday morning at 7 a.m. The program also streams at 8 a.m. Eastern Time on the CBS News app, alongside its news and feature reporting.
PoliticsA CNN review of videos and photos reconstructs the elaborate ruse used to fly President Donald Trump out of Turkey after a covert plane switch. The report follows the timeline of the operation and examines what flight-tracking data showed about the journey. Trump also discusses the Secret Service tactics intended to protect him. The segment includes reactions from a group chat.
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SocietyCBS News contributor Arthur C. Brooks explores the science and history of relaxation during vacations. He discusses why doing nothing feels natural for some people but remains difficult for others. The conversation appears on “CBS Mornings,” hosted on weekday mornings by Gayle King and Nate Burleson. The program combines breaking news, conversation and feature reporting.
HealthWorld Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is holding a press conference on the Ebola situation. Government data showed that confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo had risen to 4,449 by Aug. 11. The reported total includes 2,061 deaths, underscoring the scale of the outbreak being discussed.
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WorldThe future for Palestinians in Gaza remains uncertain while negotiators try to advance the next stage of the US-brokered ceasefire. It is still unclear whether the process will move into Phase Two or take another form. Millions of Palestinians are waiting to learn what the outcome will mean for their lives. Al Jazeera correspondent Hani Mahmoud reports from Gaza.
WorldChina and Japan are on high alert as heavy rain raises fears of more flooding and landslides in regions already affected by storms. Parts of China saw intense rainfall after Tropical Storm Dolphin passed through. In Japan, Typhoon Chan-hom weakened into a tropical depression. The programme also reports condemnation from Seoul and Tokyo after North Korea launched a ballistic missile, while Taiwan’s Foxconn posted a 35 per cent increase in second-quarter profit, driven by demand for artificial intelligence.
WorldThe search for survivors in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake has become increasingly urgent. Search teams are continuing to comb through the debris for people who may still show signs of life. As a critical time threshold approaches, rescuers face mounting pressure to locate anyone trapped beneath the ruins.
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ScienceA rare total solar eclipse is due within hours, briefly turning parts of northern Spain from daylight to darkness as the Moon passes across the Sun. Millions of people in Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa are expected to see a partial eclipse. Beyond the spectacle, such events give scientists useful opportunities to study the Sun and the universe. France 24 correspondent Sarah Morris reports from Segovia, Spain.
PoliticsGermany is confronting growing concerns over espionage, cyberattacks and hybrid warfare. The government wants to give its intelligence services broader powers, with supporters arguing that reform is long overdue. Critics fear the changes could expand surveillance and state intervention. The discussion examines where limits should be placed on the proposed overhaul.
ScienceNASA is livestreaming the 2026 total solar eclipse with expert commentary. The coverage follows the celestial event as the Moon moves between Earth and the Sun. Fox News is presenting the broadcast as an opportunity for viewers to follow the eclipse live rather than simply watch the network. The event is framed as a featured astronomy broadcast.
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WorldRussian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow could retaliate over the West’s seizure of commercial vessels. Speaking aboard a Russian warship, he denounced measures aimed at Russia as piracy and robbery. France 24 International Affairs editor Philip Turle provides additional insight into the threat and its framing.
TechMark Zuckerberg’s technology company Meta is facing a $1.4 trillion lawsuit. The case alleges that the company deliberately created addictive platform features to keep children engaged. Parents have for years expressed concern about the effects of Facebook and Instagram on young people’s mental health. Jury selection is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
ScienceA total solar eclipse is taking place across Europe. Tens of millions of viewers are watching the celestial event from Iceland, the UK and Spain. The live view shows Spain’s Javalambre Astrophysical Observatory ahead of the eclipse.
TechThe U.S. Department of Transportation is committing more than $12 billion to modernize air traffic control operations nationwide. Kris Van Cleave interviewed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the effort and obtained additional details about an incident involving Marine One. The upgrades come as the country’s air traffic control system faces aging infrastructure.
SocietyA judge has ruled that the jury in Luigi Mangione’s New York state murder trial will remain anonymous. The decision came during a hearing involving Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Tom Hanson explains the ruling and the case. The report was featured by CBS Mornings.
SocietyCredit card skimming scams are increasing, according to the U.S. Secret Service. The schemes cost consumers more than $1 billion each year. Since 2024, the agency says it has removed some skimming devices across the country, though that represents only a fraction of the total. The report examines the Secret Service effort to target the devices and curb the scams.
PoliticsJustice Department officials are holding a news conference to announce charges against multiple Chinese nationals. Arrests may follow, according to the report. The briefing centers on the indictments and possible law-enforcement action. Officials are expected to provide details about the allegations as the event unfolds.
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EconomyStrong forecasts from CoreWeave and Super Micro lift U.S. stock futures and revive enthusiasm for the artificial-intelligence trade. Investors are waiting for key CPI data to gauge inflation. The IEA is raising concerns about global oil inventories as the United States and Iran take harder positions over the Strait of Hormuz. Citi’s Andrew Hollenhorst looks ahead to the CPI release and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve’s policy debate.
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WorldFox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst describes an Israeli intelligence warning about a possible threat to President Donald Trump during the NATO Summit in Turkey. The report also examines the effect of the U.S. naval blockade on Iran’s economy. Trump has now publicly addressed the possibility of such a threat. The account links the security warning with wider pressure on Iran. It presents the issue through the reported intelligence warning and the blockade’s economic impact.
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WorldThe episode examines Rwanda’s 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, described as one of the few mass atrocities universally recognised under international law. It traces how colonial rule hardened fluid social categories into fixed Hutu and Tutsi identities. Post-independence politics then transformed those identities into a racialised hierarchy shaped by fear. Economic crisis, civil war and the Arusha peace process opened space for extremists, who used newspapers, churches and hate radio to prepare the population for violence.
ScienceCBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano explains the key details about the only solar eclipse taking place this year. Totality will be visible in parts of Europe, while viewers in some U.S. states will see only a partial eclipse. The segment is presented alongside the weekday programming information for “CBS Mornings,” which airs on CBS and streams on the CBS News app.