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.
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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.
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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.
Violent anti-immigrant protests flare up across Belfast after knife attack
Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters took to the streets of Belfast on Tuesday, with some setting vehicles alight, after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that left one person with serious neck and head wounds.
Pope Leo travels in plane cockpit on his flight to Barcelona
Starting the second leg of his trip to Spain, Pope Leo sat up front with the pilots and spoke on the radio to a Spanish Air Force fighter jet that was escorting them. In Barcelona, he addressed the faithful in Catalan as well as Spanish during his visit to a cathedral.
Israel orders evacuation of a city once besieged by Alexander the Great and the Crusaders
Tyre, Lebanon is now under attack by Israeli forces trying to destroy Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Israelis order Tyre residents to evacuate ancient Lebanese city
TYRE, Lebanon — Residents of this ancient and embattled city were being forced Tuesday to choose between two bitter options: stay and risk getting killed by Israeli airstrikes, or leave and become refugees in their own country
Pope Leo XIV to hold Mass at world’s tallest church
Pope Leo XIV will hold Mass at Barcelona’s iconic La Sagrada Familia where he will offer a blessing to the highest spire of the world’s tallest church.
Pope Leo XIV to hold Mass at Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família cathedral
Pope Leo XIV will hold Mass at Barcelona’s iconic La Sagrada Familia where he will offer a blessing to the highest spire of the world’s tallest church.
Pope Leo to hold iconic mass at Spain’s Sagrada Família cathedral
Pope Leo XIV will hold Mass at Barcelona’s iconic La Sagrada Familia where he will offer a blessing to the highest spire of the world’s tallest church.
Israel launches new Lebanon strikes even as Trump insists Iran deal is coming soon
President Donald Trump insisted again that a deal to end the war with Iran could be just days away.
Israel launches new Lebanon strikes even as Trump insists Iran deal coming soon
President Donald Trump insisted again Tuesday that a deal to end the war with Iran could be just days away
Trump says Iran shot down U.S. helicopter near Strait of Hormuz, vows response
U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that new attacks had been launched against Iran in retaliation for the downing of a U.S.
Two crew members rescued after military helicopter goes down near Strait of Hormuz, U.S. says
Two crew members from a U.S. military helicopter that went down near the coast of Oman were rescued by American forces, U.S.
High gas and car prices drive banned Chinese electric vehicles into U.S. consumer focus
Even as gas prices tick down, it has never been this expensive to own and drive a car in the United States. But tariffs and bans on Chinese technology are keeping some more affordable, electric vehicles out of reach from American drivers. NBC News’ Allie Canal reports.
Buildings crumble in deadly earthquake
Buildings crumbled during a deadly earthquake in the Philippines. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports.
Auburn student found dead in Japan often took ‘decompression’ hikes, friend says
James “Weston” Higginbotham’s body was found in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto after he’d been missing for about a week.