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Temperature records smashed as extreme heat wave grips Europe
Paris, along with much of the rest of Europe, is scorching as a heatwave grips the continent breaking records in the U.K., France and Spain.
Temperature records smashed as extreme heatwave grips Europe
Paris, along with much of the rest of Europe, is scorching as a heatwave grips the continent breaking records in the U.K., France and Spain.
U.N. agency pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation effort as ship is struck off Oman
Iran warned that any ship not following its approved route in the strait “will be dealt with accordingly.”
U.N. agency pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation effort as ship struck off Oman
The United Nations’ shipping agency on Thursday said it would pause an evacuation effort to get hundreds of stranded ships out through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was attacked in the Gulf of Oman.“I have been informed of an attack today in the Gulf of Oman on a vessel which passed through the Strait of Hormuz,” Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the U
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Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran threats as traffic slowly picks up and oil prices fall
A number of oil tankers sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday along a United Nations-recommended route, defying threats by Iran that any ship not following its approved route “will be dealt with accordingly.”The passage of the Liberian-flagged vessel — perhaps aptly named the Stoic Warrior — came amid continued uncertainty about the future of the crucial waterway.
Oil tankers pass the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran threats as traffic slowly picks up and oil prices fall
A number of oil tankers sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday along a U.N.-recommended route, defying threats by Iran that any ship not following its approved route “will be dealt with accordingly.”The passage of the Liberian-flagged vessel — perhaps aptly named the Stoic Warrior — came amid continued uncertainty about the future of the crucial waterway.
Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers resolution after clashing with Trump at Capitol meeting
Republican senators switched their votes on an Iran war powers resolution late Wednesday, hours after a fractious meeting that included a shouting match with President Donald Trump over their opposition to the conflict.Sens.
7.1-magnitude earthquake rattles Venezuela
Buildings collapsed in Caracas, Venezuela, after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit along the country’s Caribbean coast. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports.
Deadly quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century
Two powerful earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.
32 people dead and hundreds injured after twin earthquakes hammer Venezuela
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.
32 dead, over 700 injured as powerful twin earthquakes hammer Venezuela, president says
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.
Powerful twin earthquakes hammer Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.
Powerful twin earthquakes hammer Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.
'I don't think it was us': Trump gives update on investigation into Iran school strike
President Trump says he doesn't think that the U.S. was responsible for a deadly strike on a school in Iran at the beginning of the war. "I don't think it was us," Trump tells reporters during an Oval Office briefing alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Kim Jong Un signals nuclear ambitions at sea with major naval buildup
North Korea has entered a new era of naval power that will project its nuclear capabilities, Kim Jong Un said Tuesday as he unveiled a 5,000-ton destroyer.
France records hottest day ever as Europe suffers brutal heat wave
France followed its hottest ever day with yet more brutal temperatures Wednesday as a deadly heatwave scorches much of western Europe.
Trump accuses oil companies of gas price ‘gouging,’ calls for DOJ probe
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had instructed the Department of Justice to immediately probe oil companies for not lowering gas prices at the pump in line with falling costs, accusing them of “gouging” consumers.
Trump calls for DOJ probe into gas price ‘gouging’
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had instructed the Department of Justice to immediately probe oil companies for not lowering gas prices at the pump in line with falling costs, accusing them of “gouging” consumers.
Senate approves war powers resolution in symbolic move rebuking Trump on Iran
The Senate approved a war powers resolution that rebukes President Trump by calling for an end to the war in Iran. While the vote is largely symbolic, it is a rare bipartisan pushback regarding the war.
Senate rebukes Trump by approving House-passed measure calling for end to Iran war
Passage of the largely symbolic measure comes as the U.S. and Iran are in the early stages of talks aimed at ending the war.
Ukraine ramps up pressure on Putin by targeting his ‘sacred place’ of Crimea
Strikes that have caused fuel shortages and power outages in Crimea will prove a “psychological breaking point” for Moscow, a Ukrainian commander said.
Ukraine steps up campaign to isolate Crimea and heap pressure on Putin
Strikes that have caused fuel shortages and power outages in Crimea will prove a “psychological breaking point” for Moscow, a Ukrainian commander said.
Ukrainian military releases video showing strikes in Russian-held Crimea
Ukraine's military released footage showing drone attacks on fuel reservoirs and a gas distribution station on Russian-held Crimea.
Homeland Security is changing guidelines for Iran soccer team’s next match
The Department of Homeland Security is changing the guidelines for Iran’s national soccer team ahead of its third World Cup match on Friday to accommodate extra time afforded to other countries in the tournament, a department spokesperson told NBC News
Erling Haaland powers Norway into the next round and keeps pace in Golden Boot race
On Monday, Norwegians were spotted across New York City dressed in red doing the “Viking row,” a fan ritual in which they sit side-by-side, packed tightly together as if on a ship, and mimic as if they were rowing oars in unison.
George Washington’s letter accepting British surrender in America goes on display in London
In faded cursive handwriting, George Washington accepts British surrender in a note that helped pave the way for the independence of America.
10 years after Brexit, Keir Starmer’s resignation highlights Britain’s deeper issues
10 years to the day after the Brexit vote, Britain was looking to Andy Burnham as its likely next leader after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation.
10 years after Brexit, Starmer’s resignation highlights Britain’s deeper issues
10 years to the day after the Brexit vote, Britain was looking to Andy Burnham as its likely next leader after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation.
Deadly heat wave grips Europe with red alerts and scorching records
A deadly heatwave is tightening its grip on Europe, sending temperatures soaring toward record levels and forcing authorities across the continent to close schools, cancel public events and even restrict alcohol consumption