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Chief of the General Staff Holds Telephone Discussion with French Military Leadership
Major General Ali al-Naasan, Chief of the General Staff, held a telephone conversation on Thursday, April 9, with General Fabien Mandon, Chief of the French Armed Forces. Their exchange addressed a broad set of issues of shared interest. According to statements released by the Ministry of Defense, the two commanders reviewed recent international and regional developments and examined ways to strengthen military cooperation between their respective institutions. This engagement followed a similar...
When to ask for an extension on your taxes
Sponsored MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money When to ask for an extension on your taxes We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Angelica Leicht Angelica Leicht Senior Editor, Managing Your Money Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits...
US agency proposes rolling back rules for safe disposal of toxic coal ash
Advocates warn changes could increase risks of pollutants contaminating water and exposure to toxic wasteThe Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed weakened rules governing the safe disposal of ash produced by burning coal. Those regulations were strengthened under the Biden administration as part of a wider crackdown on pollution from coal-fired power plants.The Trump administration proposed easing standards for monitoring and protecting groundwater near some coal ash sites, rolli...
Fresh voices of Pakistani art
In a luminous fusion of youth, memory, and imagination, the art exhibition 'Souch Say Saqafat Tak' has unfurled its wings at the Islamabad Art Gallery, bringing together the first public showings of fresh graduates from art schools across Pakistan. The exhibition, a collaborative venture between Islamabad Art Gallery and Khyal Art Space, opened on 6th April 2026 and will waltz through the entire month of April, inviting viewers into a delicate tapestry of dreams, dissent, and desir...
New US ambassador ‘falls in love’ with South Africa
Leo Brent Bozell has said he aims to build on “shared values” and elevate relations between Washington and Pretoria to new heights US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III formally presented his credentials to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, saying he has “fallen in love” with the country amid strained relations between Washington and Pretoria. He made the statement in a message he delivere...
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Science Last month was hottest March on record for continental U.S. — by most for any month ever, federal data shows April 9, 2026 / 8:04 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google Washington — March's persistent unseasonable heat was so intense that the continental United States registered its most abnormally hot month in 132 years of records, according to federal weather data. And the next year or so looks to turn the dial up on global warmth even more, as some forecasts predict a brewing...
Military operation conducted to deter Russian submarines in North Atlantic
World Military operation conducted to deter Russian submarines suspected of "malign activity" in North Atlantic April 9, 2026 / 7:25 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of "malign activity" in the North Atlantic, the U.K. military said Thursday. Defense Secretary John Healey said a frigate, planes and hundreds of personnel monitored a Russian attack sub and two spy submarines near undersea infrast...
Look: UAE-based henna artist conveys messages of peace through her designs
For the past few weeks, conversations around dining tables and gatherings have taken a different shape. Where is the world heading? When was the last time someone heard an alert?For Dr Azra Khamissa, the conversation was more hopeful, and she chose to take it further through her art.In a moment shared with friends, the word ghafla came up, a state of unawareness, of overlooking what truly matters. It became a reminder that in times of uncertainty, there is still something to hold on to, the ble...
Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty to 8 murders
Serial killer Rex Heuermann admitted to killing eight women on Long Island over the span of 17 years, ending in 2010. He will now spend the rest of his life in prison. Tom Hanson reports.
UK weather: temperature tops 26C on one of hottest April days of past 80 years
High of 26.5C recorded in Kew Gardens in south-west London, but rain and cooler conditions are on the wayMany across the UK witnessed soaring temperatures as the country recorded its warmest day of the year so far – and one of the hottest April days in the last 80 years.Temperatures reached a high of 26.5C (79.7F) in Kew Gardens, south-west London, on Wednesday, the Met Office said. It was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946, according to the forecaster. Continue readi...
Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann pleads guilty
Architect admitted to strangling eight women, whose remains were mostly found along Long Island’s coastRex Heuermann, a Long Island architect accused of seven murders known as the Gilgo Beach killings dating back to 1993, pleaded guilty on Wednesday – and added an eighth murder to his gruesome tally.Heuermann, who has been held in custody since he was arrested on a Manhattan street in July 2023, appeared in court in Riverhead, Long Island, and changed his plea to guilty in the murders of women w...
Florida woman accused of killing her newborn baby allegedly had images of Casey Anthony on her phone
Anne Mae Demegillo, 20, was charged with murder in death of infant; Anthony was charged with murdering her child in 2008 but acquitted A 20-year-old woman charged with killing her newborn daughter had images of Casey Anthony on her phone, suggesting “searches on the death of a child and subsequent investigation”, the Flagler county, Florida, sheriff’s office alleged this week.Anne Mae Demegillo, who was arrested on 6 March, was indicted on Monday on charges of first-degree premeditated murder, a...
Energy conservation
The government's latest directive for markets and malls to close early to conserve energy is a great example of something that makes perfect sense as a permanent reform, but is being used only as a stopgap. Shops and markets in Pakistan – major urban centres like Karachi and Lahore, in particular – remain open extremely late every day of the week, unlike in most other countries. Even in the United States, one of the beacons of capitalism, most malls and retail outlets close...
Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect heads to court for expected guilty plea
Rex Heuermann, a former architect accused of killing seven women and dumping them on Long Island's Gilgo Beach, is expected to plead guilty Wednesday, more than a decade after the discovery of human remains sent shock waves through the New York City suburb and captivated the nation.
North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in two rounds on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, after reporting an “unidentified projectile” was launched from the Pyongyang area the previous day. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sought to repair ties with the North since taking office last year, criticising his predecessor for allegedly sending drones to scatter propaganda over Pyongyang. On Monday Seoul expressed regret over civilian drone incursions into the North in...
National Human Rights Institution monitors impact of Iranian attacks in UAE - Emirates 24|7
National Human Rights Institution monitors impact of Iranian attacks in UAE Emirates 24|7
UAE engages with missile and drone attacks from Iran - Emirates 24|7
UAE engages with missile and drone attacks from Iran Emirates 24|7
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu may bring life-threatening winds to New Zealand, forecasters warn
Category 3 cyclone is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, with winds at centre in excess of 150km/hTropical Cyclone Vaianu forming in the Pacific could bring life-threatening winds and heavy rain to New Zealand later this week, forecasters have said, with strong wind watches issued for the entire North Island.The category 3 cyclone is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, with winds around the centre in excess of 150km/h, MetService said on Wednesday. Continue reading...
College student charged with killing her newborn had Casey Anthony images on phone, police say
U.S. newsCollege student charged with killing her newborn had Casey Anthony images on phone, police sayAnne Demegillo is accused of watching the baby drown in a toilet, putting her in a closet and going to perform a school play before returning and burying the child in her backyard. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 7, 2026, 10:18 PM EDTBy Dennis RomeroA college student charged with murdering her newborn had images of Casey Anthony on her phone,...
Six cruise missiles intercepted over Iran’s Qazvin province
According to a report by Press TV, a Tomahawk was among the missiles