Iran attacks and seizes commercial ships after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran attacked and seized commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz just hours after President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.
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Terrifying rescue of 7 tourists from cliff in Australia
First responders say four adults and three children were hiking in Australia when they became trapped by the high tide. The conditions proved too dangerous for a helicopter to rescue them and they instead had to be extracted one by one up the cliff. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.
Two CIA officers killed in car crash after Mexico drug raid
The two American agents, along with two Mexican officials, were killed in a car accident after a major meth lab operation in northern Mexico, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. It raises questions about the extent of U.S. involvement in the crackdown. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid tensions with Pete Hegseth as Iran war rages
Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” the Pentagon announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year.“On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a...
Navy Secretary John Phelan fired from administration amid Iran war
Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” the Pentagon announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year.“On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a...
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Navy Secretary John Phelan ousted from administration amid Iran war
Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” the Pentagon announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year.“On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a...
Navy Secretary John Phelan exits administration amid Iran war
Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” the Pentagon announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year.“On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a...
Navy Secretary John Phelan exits administration
Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year.“On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy,” Parnell said in a stat...
El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged gang members
A Salvadoran court on Tuesday began a collective trial of 486 alleged gang members, one of the biggest mass trials under President Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on gang violence through controversial emergency powers
Trump may send Afghan allies who were promised new lives in the U.S. to Congo instead
Hundreds of Afghan refugees who helped the United States fight the Taliban may be sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo after the Trump administration halted their U.S. resettlement, an advocacy group said
U.K. PM Starmer under pressure over Epstein-linked appointment crisis
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has come under pressure over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Mandelson was forced out after it was revealed that he had ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with the former diplomat denying any wrongdoing. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on the latest political pressures facing Starmer.
Trump extends ceasefire deadline with Iran as talks stall
President Trump said he would extend the ceasefire deadline with Iran at the request of Pakistan to allow the Iranian regime to “come up with a unified proposal." NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.
Americans injured in deadly Mexico pyramid shooting
There are new details tonight in that deadly shooting rampage at a tourism hot spot in Mexico. Officials confirm six Americans were among the injured. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson has the latest on the victims and what we’re learning about the shooter.
Beirut residents say they hope for peace amid tenuous ceasefire with Israel
People in Beirut tell NBC News that they hope for permanent peace as a tenuous 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon holds, with the U.S. attempting to broker successful talks between the two countries.
Tourists describe terrifying moments during deadly shooting at Mexico pyramid site
A visit to the world-famous Teotihuacán site devolved into chaotic moments as tourists jumped from atop the pyramids and tried to duck amid the spray of gunfire.
Outrage after Israeli soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon
A photograph showing an Israeli soldier damaging a statue of Jesus Christ has sparked public outrage. NBC News’ Molly Hunter reports on the Israeli military’s response to the incident.
Deadly shooting at Mexico tourist site
A gunman opened fire at a famous archeological site that’s popular with tourists, killing one person and injuring several others. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson has the video of the terrifying moments.
Gunman at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids kills Canadian woman, injures others
A man shot a Canadian woman dead and injured several others before killing himself on Monday at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids, according to authorities.
Starmer admits mistake in appointing Epstein friend, but resists calls to resign
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged that he made the wrong judgment when he picked Jeffrey Epstein 's friend Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington.
Kremlin-friendly ex-president Rumen Radev scores big election win in Bulgaria
The center-left coalition of ex-president Rumen Radev has emerged as the clear winner of Bulgaria's parliamentary election, the country's central electoral commission said Monday, ending half a decade of political fragmentation.
Israeli soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking condemnation
Israel's leaders and military have condemned an Israeli soldier pictured damaging a statue of Jesus Christ
U.K. probes shadowy Islamic group amid arson spree at Jewish sites
After a spate of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in London, British authorities are investigating a shadowy online group with possible ties to Iran.
UK probes shadowy Islamic group amid arson spree at Jewish sites
After a spate of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in London, British authorities are investigating a shadowy online group with possible ties to Iran.
British police are probing a shadowy Islamic group amid arson spree at Jewish sites
After a spate of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in London, British authorities are investigating a shadowy online group with possible ties to Iran.
Oil prices jump, adding to weeks of swings over Strait of Hormuz
The price of oil jumped sharply and stock futures tumbled Sunday evening as traders digested renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the critical Strait of Hormuz.U.S.
Oil prices jump amid renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz
The price of oil jumped sharply and stock futures tumbled Sunday evening as traders digested renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the critical Strait of Hormuz.U.S.
President Trump says U.S. struck & seized Iranian tanker
President Trump announcing the U.S. Navy struck and seized an Iranian tanker attempting to cross the U.S.’ blockade. It comes as the U.S.’ ceasefire with Iran is in jeopardy. The White House says negotiators, including Vice President JD Vance, will return to Pakistan tomorrow for a new round of peace talks with Iran. NBC News’ Molly Hunter reports from Tel Aviv.
Lebanese people displaced by Israeli strikes return to ruin
“My house is demolished.”Imad Komeyha and his family spent 12 hours traveling from northern Lebanon back to Kfar Sir, a village in the south, only to find their house in ruins, laid to waste amid Israeli airstrikes
Lebanese people displaced by Israeli strikes return to what's left of their homes
“My house is demolished.”Imad Komeyha and his family spent 12 hours traveling from northern Lebanon back to Kfar Sir, a village in the south, only to find their house in ruins, laid to waste amid Israeli airstrikes
Humanoid robot runs a half-marathon race faster than the human world record
The bipedal humanoid, developed by smartphone maker Honor, blazed through the 13-mile race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing the human world record for a half-marathon.