Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Will Strike Iran Again Tonight, Hegseth Says
The secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, said a new American attack would be launched on Wednesday night. Earlier, President Trump said more attacks weâŚ
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A Very Different World Cup
With a host country actively at war with a participating nation, this yearâs tournament is set to be unlike any other.
Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here?
Months after Australia banned social media for everyone under 16, the British government is considering new policies to keep children safe online.
Australiaâs Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids?
Six months in, many teens are already back on platforms they were supposed to be blocked from. The banâs benefits may fall to the next generation.
From Sick Care to Healthcare
As Hong Kong recalibrates its role in a rapidly evolving regional healthcare landscape, Tony Cheng, Managing Director and General Manager of Merck HeaâŚ
Trump says Bill Pulte will âexecute the immediate downsizingâ of intelligence community in temporary role â live
US president says he will look for a permanent director âwith experience in National Securityâ after backlash against Bill Pulteâs lacking record SignâŚ
Pope Leo Is Blessing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. To Some, the Church Is a Curse.
The pontiff celebrated a Mass in Antoni GaudĂâs iconic, unfinished basilica during his Spain trip. But for some Barcelona residents, completing the coâŚ
Water cannon deployed in second night of disorder after knife attack in Belfast â live
Disturbances reported in Northern Ireland despite condemnation from politicians and community leadersMan charged with attempted murder after Belfast kâŚ
Middle East crisis live: Iran accuses US of âcalculated war crimeâ as Pete Hegseth says military will be âhitting Iran hardâ tonight
Spokesman for Iranâs ministry of foreign affairs says US deliberately targeted two reservoirs, leaving 20,000 people without drinking waterIf the US gâŚ
Trump Threatens More Strikes Against Iran, Citing Stalled Peace Talks
With no end to the turmoil in the Middle East, the U.N. secretary general lamented that a cease-fire had become âmore like a lesser-fire.â
Trumpâs âSecret Missionâ to Ferry Oil Past Iran Was Widely Disclosed
A U.S. military official said the presidentâs seemingly dramatic announcement on Wednesday referred to a previously reported effort to shepherd commerâŚ
Australia news live: Drugs regulator to crack down on illegal peptides; Labor to spend $100m on arthritis research
Peptides join melatonin, cannabis and weight loss medications as priority concerns. Follow todayâs news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or dâŚ
Fact-checking claims that Senegalâs football team were treated like âcriminalsâ at US airport
Kicking off this Thursday, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen a fair share of criticism, before having begun. A new viral video has triggered more backlâŚ
At Least 12 Dead After Shooting by Multiple Attackers in Johannesburg
The police said they were looking for more than 10 attackers, who had stormed a community of tin shacks. Investigators were still trying to determine âŚ
Pro-Palestinian activists accused of intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials
Federal prosecutors unsealed indictment against activists trying to force the school to cut financial ties to IsraelSign up for the Breaking News US nâŚ
Wall Street counts down to SpaceX IPO
Wall Street is counting down to what's expected to be the biggest market launch in history, as SpaceX prepares to go public. The IPO is expected to vaâŚ
M23 fighters detaining, abusing thousands in DRC
In tonight's edition, a new Human Rights Watch report uncovers mass forced recruitment and detention by the Rwanda-backed M23 in eastern DR Congo. AlsâŚ
Mexico says "the ball comes home" as it prepares to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mexico is preparing to make history as the first nation to host football's biggest tournament three times. But Mexico is also making a bold claim: "ThâŚ
UK watchdog warns online platforms as Belfast riots go viral
Northern Ireland braced Wednesday for a potential second night of violence directed at immigrants, following unrest that UK authorities say was stokedâŚ
Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy
Misty Roberts, 44, who faced up to 17 years in prison, convicted of two felonies including statutory rape Misty Roberts, a former mayor in Louisiana, âŚ
Hong Kong Charges 7 People and 2 Companies Over Deadly Apartment Fire
The 25 charges include manslaughter and conspiracy. They are the first to emerge from a monthslong investigation into a blaze that killed 168 people.
Farage suddenly returns to political stage â but dodges questions about ÂŁ5m gift
Reform UK leader has been unusually quiet in recent weeks â at great cost to the party during a crucial byelectionFake images of Nigel Farage have beeâŚ
Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated'
The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure hiâŚ
FBI searches southern California facility where chemical incident spurred evacuation
Chemical tank overheated in May and forced evacuation of 50,000 nearby residents due to danger of explosionThe FBI is searching a southern California âŚ
First World Cup game to be played at iconic Mexico City stadium after renovations
After major renovations, Mexico Cityâs legendary stadium Estadio Azteca is hosting the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. NBC News's George SolâŚ
FIFA's neutrality in question as Infantino cozies up to Trump
FIFA's president Gianni Infantino has been most visible ingratiating himself with US President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup, so much so thâŚ
U.S. Ebola Unit Sparks Fury, Protests and a Political Crisis in Kenya
Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients.
Two Indian seafarers dead, one missing after U.S. attack on ship off Oman, says sailorsâ union
India summoned the U.S. Embassyâs Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Meeks and lodged a âstrong protestâ after the attack.
Trump Says Heâs âNot Looking to Renewâ Canada-Mexico Trade Deal
The presidentâs comments come at a crucial moment in talks among the three countries over the renewal of their free-trade agreement.
Senior Russian Military Official Is Killed in Car Explosion Near Moscow
The death of the officer appeared to add to a string of targeted assassinations of high-profile opponents of Ukraine inside Russia.
Crowds turn out in Barcelona for pope blessing Sagrada FamĂliaâs final tower
As completion of 144-year basilica nears, questions swirl over resemblance of church to architectâs original plansIt has been a long wait but 144 yearâŚ
Keir Starmer aides âwar-gamingâ leadership contest with Andy Burnham
Prime minister is âhellbentâ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources sayUK politics live â latest updatesKeir StaâŚ