LeadStory - Breaking news stories from around the world

Ask LeadStory

Breaking News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Greenland, Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meet

Denmark says fundamental disagreements remain with the US over the future of Greenland. President Donald Trump has said he wants to take over the territory 'one way or another', arguing anything short of full American control is unaccept...

Al Jazeera

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Senate Republicans kill war powers effort to limit Trump on Venezuela

Republicans in the Senate killed a resolution on Wednesday that would have put limits on President Trump's ability to take action in Venezuela. Vice President JD Vance had to step in to break the 50-50 tie.

CBS News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Vance and Rubio meet with officials from Greenland and Denmark

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted foreign ministers from Greenland and Denmark as President Donald Trump continues to insist on a U.S. takeover of Greenland.

CBS News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

At least 30 people killed in Thailand train derailment

At least 30 people were killed when a construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in northeastern Thailand, at the site of a planned high-speed rail project intended to eventually link China with much of Southeast Asia.

France 24

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Iran warns neighbors it could hit U.S. bases if Washington strikes

Tehran has warned neighbors hosting U.S. troops that it would hit American bases if Washington strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters, as Iran seeks to deter Donald Trump's threats to intervene on behalf of protesters.

Reuters

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Trump says he doesn’t need Canadian goods or the CUSMA

As Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to China to ease trade tensions, President Donald Trump reiterated that the U.S. doesn’t need Canadian goods or the CUSMA. Carney was also urged by Ontario’s premier to not back down on tariffs for Chi...

CBC News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Trump cancels Iran meetings, urges protesters to take on institutions

United States President Donald Trump says he has cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials and has told protesters to “take over your institutions” amid Tehran’s crackdown.

Al Jazeera

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Iran official says 2,000 killed in nationwide unrest

Around 2,000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide unrest.

Reuters

More Breaking News

Need To Know

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Concerns as Trump insists U.S. needs Greenland for security

President Trump insists the U.S. needs Greenland for national security, and he's threatened to take it by force if necessary. As Weijia J...

CBS News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Japan, Philippines sign defence pact to counter 'growing China threat'

According to Japanese and Philippine officials, the new pact would assist both countries in responding to natural catastrophes, a shared ...

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Another crane collapses in Thailand after 32 die previous day

Another crane collapses in Thailand less than 24-hours after a similar incident in the country killed dozens of people.

Al Jazeera

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

2025 was third hottest year ever recorded: Climate data

Climate scientists say data shows that 2025 was the third hottest year ever recorded on Earth with more than seventy countries breaking m...

CBC News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

More than 12,000 feared dead in Iran protests

Sources told CBS News that at least 12,000 people -- and possibly upwards of 20,000 -- are now feared dead as anti-government protests co...

CBS News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Gaza entering second phase of Trump's 20-point ceasefire plan

Under the first phase of the three-phase deal, Hamas released all but one hostage it was holding in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians...

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Venezuela’s leadership in limbo after U.S. abduction of Maduro

The US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised questions about who will be next to lead the country. Public opinion in ...

Al Jazeera

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Russia launches intense missile and drone assault on Ukraine

The mayor of Ukraine’s capital says Kyiv was targeted by overnight drone attacks that sparked a fire in an apartment building, coming jus...

France 24

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

What's next in Iran after Trump says killing of protesters 'stopped'

President Trump says his administration has been notified that the killings and executions of anti-government protesters in Iran have sto...

CBS News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Canada PM Carney in Beijing for trade talks, Xi meeting

President Xi Jinping is set to meet Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, who joins a procession of world leaders visiting Beijing to mend...

Bloomberg

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Ties between U.S. and Europe 'disintegrating': Germany's Klingbeil

Klingbeil listed a string of reasons for his belief that ties between the United States and Europe, traditionally close allies, were radi...

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Hungary sets parliamentary election date

Hungary’s president announced that the next parliamentary election will be held on April 12. Although the official campaign begins in a m...

France 24

Venezuela Strikes

The U.S has launched strikes on sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities and arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro along wife his wife.

Last update

Global Tariffs

Donald Trump has signed an order to impose tariffs imports into the U.S. from countries including China, Mexico and Canada.

Last update

Middle East Conflict

The U.S-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza is holding, after Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages.

Last update

Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

Last update