East Asia is baking in ‘cruelly hot’ summer
A deadly heat wave is gripping large parts of East Asia, bringing the hottest temperature on record in South Korea and complicating earthquake recovery efforts in Japan.
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Mourners hold a mass funeral for 112 recovered bodies in Gaza
Mourners in Gaza held a mass funeral for 112 recovered bodies of Palestinians killed during Israeli airstrikes in 2023.
Russia says a Ukrainian drone struck a busy beach, killing at least 7 people
Russia said that seven people, including three children, had been killed and about 40 injured in what it said was a deliberate Ukrainian drone attack on civilians.
Two killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece
Two crew members were killed in a deadly mid-air crash involving two firefighting helicopters battling wildfires in Greece, according to authorities there. It comes as historic wildfires burn through parts of Europe. NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports.
Trump says U.S. has had 'many talks' with Iran
President Donald Trump told reporters the U.S. continues to hold talks with Iran to reach a new peace deal focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's nuclear program.
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Israel says it has concerns with Hamas disarmament deal as it keeps up Gaza strikes
Israel says it has shared concerns with the United States about the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, raising new doubts about the agreement touted by President Donald Trump.
Israel says it has concerns with Hamas deal as it keeps up Gaza strikes
Israel says it has shared concerns with the United States about the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, raising new doubts about the agreement touted by President Donald Trump.
Israel conveys concerns to the U.S. about Hamas disarmament deal
Israel says it has shared concerns with the United States about the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, raising new doubts about the agreement touted by President Donald Trump.
Palestinians mourn a family killed in a strike on Gaza City
Palestinians gathered to mourn a family killed by a strike on a residential building in Gaza City. The family included a man, his pregnant wife, and their 7-year-old son, according to Palestinian health officials.
Trump calls Iranian leadership ‘extremely duplicitous’ after Tehran denies new talks will start Monday
President Donald Trump branded the Iranian regime “unbelievably duplicitous” on Monday, saying they asked for talks on ending the war, only to announce that no discussions would be held.
Iran denies Trump claim that new talks will start Monday after he called off attacks
The United States and Iran will hold new talks Monday afternoon, President Donald Trump said, after announcing he called off intense new strikes to allow for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program.
Trump says new Iran talks will start Monday after calling off attacks
The United States and Iran will hold new talks Monday afternoon, President Donald Trump said, after announcing he called off intense new strikes to allow for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program.
Video captures midair collision of Greek firefighting helicopters
Video captured a deadly midair collision of Greek firefighting helicopters west of Athens. Greek fire officials said two crew members from one of the helicopters were killed in the incident.
U.S. agrees to pause attacks on Iran subject to ‘rapidly’ making deal, Trump says
The deal would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Tehran’s “nuclear threat,” the president said.
Trump says Iran peace talks will restart Monday as U.S. pauses attacks
The deal would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Tehran’s “nuclear threat,” the president said.
Gay cruise denied access to some ports despite booming LGBTQ+ tourism industry
Turkey and Egypt blocked a gay-themed cruise from docking at its ports on a recent Mediterranean trip. It's raising questions about how these policies could hurt their economies as the LGBTQ+ tourism industry booms. NBC News' Steven Romo reports.
Dozens dead in migrant crisis rush into Spanish enclave
There are new images surfacing of tens of thousands of migrants rushing into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave, sparking reaction around the world. So far, dozens of people have died in the chaos. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the latest.
Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says
Cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems have been reported in at least seven states this week, prompting the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency to warn utilities nationwide that hackers are trying to disrupt critical water infrastructure.
Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners and traps 10 others
An explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan killed at least 32 miners and trapped 10 others underground in what officials believed to be life-threatening conditions as rescuers raced to reach them.
Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants breach the border
Spain is deploying its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt.
At least 86 dead after migrants rush into Spanish territory from Morocco
Spain was scrambling Friday to contain a sudden border crisis after tens of thousands of people rushed into its North African territory, with dozens killed and political shock waves spreading across Europe.
At least 57 bodies recovered after migrants rush into Spanish territory from Morocco
Spain was scrambling Friday to contain a sudden border crisis after tens of thousands of people rushed into its North African territory, with dozens killed and political shock waves spreading across Europe.
50,000 cross into Spanish territory in deadly border rush
Spain was scrambling Friday to contain a sudden border crisis after tens of thousands of people rushed into its north African territory, with dozens killed and political shockwaves spreading across Europe.
Trump says peace plan will lead to Hamas disarmament; Israel’s support uncertain
Israeli strikes killed at least six Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, including two children, medics said.
Trump says peace plan will lead to Hamas disarmament, Israel support uncertain
CAIRO/WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said Cairo talks between mediators and Hamas leaders have led to a “HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas” in what he described as structured phases.
Firefighters face unrelenting battle with flames
Wildfires are now burning in more European countries, including the United Kingdom. And in France, one of its most famous residents, George Clooney, was forced to evacuate. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez is on the front lines.
Thousands of migrants force their way into Spain’s African territory
Border guards in the tiny Spanish exclave of Ceuta on the Moroccan coast were overwhelmed as crowds of young men pushed through gates and swam around the border barrier, hoping to gain entry into Europe.
Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’ after U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes
Iran vowed to “punish” the United States on Thursday after the American military said it had completed a “heavy wave of strikes” overnight, the latest retaliation for an attack by Tehran on U.S. forces in the Middle East.
U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes; Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’
Iran vowed to “punish” the United States on Thursday after the American military said it had completed a “heavy wave of strikes” overnight, the latest retaliation for an attack by Tehran on U.S. forces in the Middle East.
Battling wildfires across Europe
Fires continue to rage across Europe, including in France’s wine country. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez was with firefighters and volunteers in the region as they battled the flames.