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Diesel pushes to new all-time high as oil prices jump after key Saudi pipeline is shut
The price of oil jumped Monday after Saudi Arabia shut a critical pipeline and talks about the future of the Strait of Hormuz were postponed.
Diesel prices push to new all-time high as oil prices jump after key Saudi pipeline shut
The price of oil jumped Monday after Saudi Arabia shut a critical pipeline and talks about the future of the Strait of Hormuz were postponed.
Air Force officer recalls ‘free-falling’ after jet was shot down over Iran
In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes,” one of the two U.S. Air Force officers whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April detailed his harrowing ordeal.
Saudi shutdown of key pipeline limits oil flow as Yemen hits back against Houthis
Saudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was struck by drones launched from Iraq, the latest squeeze on Middle Eastern supplies after attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels this week threatened to deepen the world’s energy crisis.
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Chinese company releases video of humanoid robot walking off assembly line on its own
Chinese company Xpeng released a video showing its new humanoid robot IRON walking off the assembly line on its own. It’s the latest step in the robot arms race between the U.S. and China that could eventually lead to mass production of the humanoids. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson reports.
Iran-backed Houthis take control of Red Sea coastline in Yemen
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have taken control of a strategic Red Sea coastline, further complicating shipping routes in the region. At the same time, strikes inside Saudi Arabia forced the shutdown of a critical oil pipeline, the country’s energy ministry confirmed.
North Korea looks abroad for talent in its scheme to infiltrate U.S. companies
North Korea’s surreptitious push to plant employees in U.S. companies has expanded to include remote workers from other countries, such as Iran and Lebanon, according to U.S. government and foreign agencies and several cybersecurity researchers.
Now recruiting: North Korea looks abroad for talent in its scheme to infiltrate U.S. companies
North Korea’s surreptitious push to plant employees in U.S. companies has expanded to include remote workers from other countries, such as Iran and Lebanon, according to U.S. government and foreign agencies and several cybersecurity researchers.
Emma Bonino, leader of abortion and divorce battles that changed Italy, dies at 78
Emma Bonino, who rose to political prominence as a leader of campaigns by the Radical Party that legalized abortion and divorce in the 1970s in heavily Roman Catholic Italy, against the objections of the Vatican, has died.
Strikes shut down key Saudi pipeline as Iran-backed Houthis tighten grip on crucial shipping lane
Houthi rebels effectively completed a rapid push to take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline on Friday, tightening their grip on one of the world’s most important shipping routes and delivering a dramatic boost to their backers in Iran.
Iran-backed Houthis seize Red Sea coastline, tightening grip on vital shipping lane
The Houthi rebels effectively completed their rapid push to take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline on Friday, tightening their grip on one of the world’s most important shipping routes and delivering a dramatic boost to their backers in Iran.
They led vigils for victims of Tiananmen. Now they’re facing time in prison for it.
Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong who organized annual vigils for victims of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced Friday under a national security law that critics say has stifled dissent.
They led vigils to victims of Tiananmen. Now they’re facing time in prison for it.
Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong who organized annual vigils for victims of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced Friday under a national security law that critics say has stifled dissent.
Organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square vigils sentenced to prison in national security case
Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong who organized annual vigils for victims of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced Friday under a national security law that critics say has stifled dissent.
Organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square vigils sentenced in national security case
Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong who organized annual vigils for victims of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced Friday under a national security law that critics say has stifled dissent.
Organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils sentenced to up to 7 years and 3 months in national security case
Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong who organized annual vigils for victims of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced Friday under a national security law that critics say has stifled dissent.
Rick Springfield opens up about killing a man in Vietnam while performing for troops in 1968
Rocker Rick Springfield recalled how, as a teenager, when he performed for U.S. forces in Vietnam, they came under attack and he killed a Viet Cong — haunting him to this day that he “was responsible for the end of a life.” NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports.
‘Once-in-a-millennium moment’: Medieval masterpiece Bayeux Tapestry finally goes on show in London
LONDON — Dramatic, bloody and occasionally lewd, the Bayeux Tapestry has lived for nearly a millennium as a hand-stitched tale of a conquest that changed the course of history.
At least five dead, dozens missing after Philippine ferry fire
The Philippine coast guard searched for survivors after a ferry carrying 134 people caught fire in the western Palawan province while sailing from Manila. Authorities said at least five people died while dozens of others are missing, adding that 42 people had been rescued.
Trump says Iran war will end after Election Day
During his speech at the Republicans’ midterm convention, President Donald Trump reinforced his commitment to ensuring Iran doesn’t possess a nuclear weapon.
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
DALLAS — President Donald Trump attempted to turn one of his biggest political vulnerabilities into a strength for Republicans here Wednesday, making the war with Iran a key focus of his speech at the party’s midterm convention.
Flight carrying Zelenskyy to Norway was delayed in Moldova because of drone incursion
CHISINAU, Moldova — A flight scheduled to carry Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Moldova to Norway was delayed when authorities closed Moldova’s airspace because of a drone incursion, a government spokesperson said Wednesday.
Bayeux Tapestry on display in London after nearly 1,000 years
A priceless art piece has left France to go on display temporarily in England after nearly 1,000 years. The Bayeux Tapestry is a 230-foot-long piece of ancient art that depicts the Battle of Hastings in 1066. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian previews the exhibit that has been sold out for months.
Oil surges past $101 to highest closing level since May as Iran conflict intensifies
The price of oil breached the $100 threshold as new flare-ups between the U.S. and Iran stoked fresh concern for global energy markets.
Oil surges past $101 to highest closing level since May as Middle East conflict intensifies again
The price of oil breached the $100 threshold Wednesday for the first time since July, as new flare-ups in the United States’ war with Iran stoked fresh concern for global energy markets.
Oil hits $100 a barrel for first since July as Middle East conflict intensifies again
The price of oil breached the $100 threshold Wednesday for the first time since July, as new flare-ups in the United States’ war with Iran stoked fresh concern for global energy markets.
Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time in months as Middle East conflict intensifies again
The price of oil breached the $100 threshold on Wednesday for the first time in months, as new flare-ups in the United States’ war with Iran stoked fresh concern for global energy markets.
New Russian attacks on Ukraine
NBC News’ Richard Engel is on the ground in Kyiv and reports from the scene of a bloody new strike by Russia. Attacks resumed after a brief three day pause as President Trump’s envoys were in the region trying to relaunch peace efforts.
Tech company discloses first-of-its-kind A.I. cyberattack of one government against another
Israeli cyber security firm Dream says it disclosed an A.I. hack working to compromise a government entity in Asia, thousands of miles away. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.