Market sell-off gains steam as concerns about Iran war and high AI spending collide
U.S. equity markets sold off sharply as fears that Israel and the U.S. would attack Iran sent oil prices higher, while stocks failed to hold onto recent gains.
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France’s Emmanuel Macron says ‘illegitimate’ protests will be banned as cities block demonstrations
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that “illegitimate” protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed “seditious” ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend’s riots and looting.
Trump hopes to flatter Putin into negotiating on Ukraine
A Trump diplomat called Putin “a humanitarian,” another in a recent flurry of overtures to the Russian leader. But it’s unclear whether blandishments will entice him to strike a deal.
Trump hopes to flatter Putin into negotiating on Ukraine, experts say
A Trump diplomat called Putin “a humanitarian,” another in a recent flurry of overtures to the Russian leader. But it’s unclear whether blandishments will entice him to strike a deal.
Pope Leo needs no further cancer treatment after lung surgery
Tests show the cancer was confined to the portion of the pope’s right lung that was removed, his doctors say. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports.
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Pope Leo's doctors say he no longer needs cancer treatment after surgery
Pope Leo XIV will not need further treatment following lung cancer surgery, his doctors said. The pontiff suffered pulmonary adenocarcinoma, which was localized and removed. NBC News' Akshay Syal discusses how the pope's medical team will continue surveillance.
Pope Leo won’t require further treatment after lung surgery, doctors say
The pope’s doctors said he had pulmonary adenocarcinoma, which was localized.
Pope Leo will not require further treatment after lung surgery, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV will not need further treatment following lung cancer surgery, his doctors said Wednesday.
Pope Leo requires no further treatment after lung surgery, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV will not need further treatment following lung cancer surgery, his doctors said Wednesday.
N.Y. congressional candidate Brad Lander says he was detained by IDF soldiers in West Bank
Congressional candidate Brad Lander said that he was detained in the occupied West Bank by the Israel Defense Forces while participating in an olive harvest. Lander told NBC News in an interview that he was later released with a warning, although the rest of the group he was with remains in detention. NBC News' Matt Bradley discusses how it comes as Israel is facing growing criticism for settler v...
Who is Stephen Hubbard, the retired American teacher freed by Russia?
Stephen James Hubbard, a retired American teacher, was released by Russia on Wednesday after nearly five years in detention in the midst of an apparent warming of ties between Washington and Moscow.
Retired American teacher imprisoned by Russia returns to U.S.
Steve Witkoff hailed the Russian leader as a “humanitarian” during talks with the release of Stephen Hubbard signaling warmer ties between the two countries.
Russia frees retired American teacher as Trump envoy meets with Putin
Russia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, 74, the latest sign of warmer ties between the two countries as Washington pressures Kyiv to agree to a deal to end Moscow’s war.
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard, 74, as Trump envoy meets with Putin
American Stephen Hubbard was released by Russia on Wednesday, the latest sign of warmer ties with the Kremlin as Washington pressures Kyiv to agree to a deal that ends Moscow’s war.
Russia says it freed American Stephen Hubbard, 74, as Trump envoy meets with Putin
American Stephen Hubbard was released by Russia on Wednesday, state news agencies reported, the latest sign of warmer ties with the Kremlin as Washington pressures Kyiv to agree to a deal that ends Moscow’s war.
Prince Harry says he hopes to 'work out' royal family tensions in newly released interview
In a sit down interview with GQ, Prince Harry said he hopes to "work out" tensions with the royal family and seeks to reconcile after moving back to the U.K. with Meghan and their children. NBC News' India McTaggart discusses the fascination around the family drama.
Zelenskyy meets with U.S. envoys in Norway, says intel sharing with U.S. 'works now'
U.S. envoys met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway, as Kyiv scrambled to respond to an American pressure campaign that has been allied with moves aimed at courting the Kremlin. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian discusses how Zelenskyy described his meeting with Marco Rubio.
How France’s far right is using a weekend of riots and chaos to seize power
In the streets, rioters looted shops, torched cars and set fire to buildings.
Oil prices whipsaw as markets weigh Middle East turmoil against uncertain demand
Oil prices seesawed up and down Tuesday, as energy markets weighed fresh Middle East turmoil against weaker-than-expected economic data.
Oil prices rise, threatening to push cost of gas higher two weeks before midterms
Oil prices surged in early trading Tuesday, as energy markets adjusted to a new normal in the Middle East.
Zelenskyy meets with Trump envoys as U.S. blasts ‘scandalous’ accusations on withdrawn support
U.S. envoys were expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway on Tuesday, as Kyiv scrambles to respond to an American pressure campaign that has been allied with moves aimed at courting the Kremlin.
‘Scandalous’ to say Ukrainians are dying due to U.S. pulling support, Rubio says
U.S. envoys were expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway on Tuesday, as Kyiv scrambles to respond to an American pressure campaign that has been allied with moves aimed at courting the Kremlin.
Lawmaker reportedly loses leg as car ramming stuns Australia
An Australian lawmaker was in critical but stable condition Tuesday after being hit by a car in what authorities said was a deliberate attack, shocking a nation where political violence is extremely rare.
U.S. and Ukrainian officials to meet in Norway
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are expected to meet in Norway this week for further negotiations, according to sources. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz explains.
Curfews in effect after violent protests engulf France
Buildings set on fire, water cannons and tear gas used to clear demonstrators, and stores looted. Violence has spread across France in recent days and now authorities are scrambling to bring calm back to the streets. NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports.
Dramatic plane emergencies
A string of frightening in-flight emergencies have happened from Nevada to Peru. An engine fire on flight departing Lima forced a safety protocol activation. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz has more.
Dramatic images show violent unrest sweeping across France
France unrest protest photos over the weekend Macron election buildup
Ukraine claims world’s first drone evacuation of wounded soldier
Ukraine has shared a video showing what it says is the world’s first evacuation of an injured soldier from the frontlines by drone.
France moves to impose curfews as it reels from worst violence in years
Only shattered glass and the skeletal frame of the Haussmannian roof remain of Limoges’s 19th-century town hall.
Russians locked out of bank accounts and apartments as Ukraine hits data centers
From accessing their money to ordering a taxi or takeout — millions of Russians were feeling the impact of Ukrainian strikes on the data centers of the country’s internet giant Yandex in their daily life.