Empty seats on World Cup’s opening day renew ticket price concerns
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David Hockney, giant of British contemporary art, dies at 88
The iconic British contemporary artist David Hockney has died, his publicist said Friday.
David Hockney, giant of British contemporary art, dies aged 88
The iconic British contemporary artist David Hockney has died, his publicist said Friday.
Ukraine is menacing Russian supply lines with drones, sparking a fuel crisis in Crimea
A new Ukrainian campaign is turning Vladimir Putin’s main supply line into a road of ruin
Putin’s road to ruin: Ukraine hits key Russian supply line with new drone campaign
A new Ukrainian campaign is turning Vladimir Putin’s main supply line into a road of ruin
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Trump says deal with Iran could be signed in days
President Trump said an agreement to end the war could be signed with the Iranian regime within days, but that some thorny issues would remain for later talks. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
U.K. defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn’t willing to spend enough on the military
LONDON — U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey unexpectedly quit on Thursday, saying the government is unwilling to spend enough on the military at a time of “rising threats.”
Iranian state media says reports of a deal are 'speculative and nothing has been finalized'
After President Trump announced that U.S. strikes on Iran would be canceled due to a deal to end the war being signed in the next few days, Iranian state media responded that the reports of a deal are "speculative and nothing has been finalized." NBC News' Monica Alba, Matt Bradley and Brian Cheung report on the implications politically, abroad and on the stock market.
E.U. reviewing Paramount-Warner merger over Middle Eastern wealth funds’ backing
European Union regulators are studying Paramount Skydance’s prospective takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
The inflation surge is hitting businesses, too
Wholesale inflation surged to its highest level since late 2022, as fuel prices pushed higher by the war with Iran ripple across the economy.
Elon Musk under fire for stoking anti-immigrant riots in Belfast
LONDON — The condemnation over anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland was being matched by another growing outrage in Britain on Thursday: that the world’s richest man was inciting the violence
Elon Musk under fire for stoking ‘racist thuggery’ in Belfast
LONDON — The condemnation over anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland was being matched by another growing outrage in Britain on Thursday: that the world’s richest man was inciting the violence
U.S. military says it disabled oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
The U.S. military said it disabled a Palau-flagged oil tanker after it “violated the ongoing blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.” Three Indian seafarers who were initially reported missing after the strike were confirmed dead by India’s shipping minister.
FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule guide: Where to watch, time, streaming and more
Track the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, and find out how to watch the matches, what time to tune in, channels to follow, how you can stream the matches and more.
America's Afghan allies in limbo in Qatar
A rare look at life inside a former American military base in Qatar, where more than one thousand Afghan refugees are stranded. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports.
Cities across America prepare to host World Cup teams
Excitement is building in the cities and towns across the country hosting World Cup matches and teams from across the globe. NBC’s Tom Llamas takes a look at the hometown hospitality behind the World Cup.
Protests erupt after brutal knife attack in Northern Ireland
In Belfast, police are using water cannons to stop rioters and their backlash to a violent knife attack. Some families have been forced to flee as flames ravaged their street. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.
U.S. launches ‘self defense’ strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter shot down
The U.S. launched what it called “self-defense strikes” after an American helicopter was shot down by an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump vowed Iran would “pay the price.” NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
First World Cup game to be played at iconic Mexico City stadium after renovations
After major renovations, Mexico City’s legendary stadium Estadio Azteca is hosting the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. NBC News's George Solis has a closer look at this soccer icon.
Video shows fiery aftermath of Israeli attack in southern Lebanon
Two people were reportedly killed by an Israeli drone strike in the Lebanese city of Sidon. Around 3,500 people have died in 100 days of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
Referee barred from entering U.S. for World Cup gets a hero’s welcome in Somalia
Somalia isn’t competing at the World Cup, but from the scenes at Mogadishu’s airport, you’d think the country had won the trophy.
Referee barred from entering U.S. for World Cup receives a hero’s welcome in Somalia
Somalia is not competing at the World Cup, but from the scenes at Mogadishu’s airport Wednesday, you’d think the country had won the trophy.
Homes engulfed in flames as Belfast unrest continues
Homes in Belfast were engulfed in flames as unrest continued after police charged a Sudanese man in a knife attack that seriously injured one person.
Pope Leo blesses Barcelona’s towering architectural masterpiece
Pope Leo XIV offered his formal blessing to the highest spire of the world’s tallest church, when he holds Mass at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
Pope Leo to bless Barcelona’s towering architectural masterpiece
Pope Leo XIV will offer his formal blessing to the highest spire of the world’s tallest church, when he holds Mass at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Pope Leo to bless Barcelona’s towering architectual masterpiece
Pope Leo XIV will offer his formal blessing to the highest spire of the world’s tallest church, when he holds Mass at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Russian-occupied Crimea suffers fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks
Hundreds of drivers lined up at gas stations in Crimea amid a rationing scheme introduced to manage fuel shortages on the Russian-occupied peninsula. Crimea began suffering fuel shortages after Ukraine started targeting one of the main highways linking the peninsula to the Russian mainland.
Protesters set fire to bus as unrest continues after knife attack
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Belfast, some setting vehicles on fire, after police charged a Sudanese man in a knife attack that seriously injured one person.
Pope Leo to visit La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona on 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain, where he met with superstar Bad Bunny and will hold Mass at Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports.
U.S. launches ‘self-defense strikes’ against Iran after downing of helicopter
Centcom said it carried out a ‘proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression’ after President Trump said the Iranian regime shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter. Two crew members were rescued by an unmanned drone boat. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.