Pete Hegseth cites Pulp Fiction as scripture, then compares the press to enemies of Jesus
A week at the Pentagon that included a Tarantino-inspired prayer and a biblical attack on "Trump-hating" reporters.
Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: "Both sides want to see peace"
The president says both sides have agreed to a 10-day pause beginning Thursday at 5 p.m. EST.
Pope Leo amid feud with Trump: "The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants"
In Cameroon on Thursday, the first American pope delivered his sharpest rebuke yet of leaders who wage war in the name of God, as his feud with the White House deepens.
Researchers propose "rewilding" Europe's borderlands as natural defence strategy
Restored forests, wetlands and peat bogs could slow enemy advances.
Study warns Russia could overrun Baltic states in 90-day scenario war model
A think tank simulation explores all NATO vulnerabilities.
Democrats propose commission to assess Trump's fitness for office
The measure linked to JD Vance would evaluate removal under the 25th Amendment.
King Charles to visit US in bid to repair ties with Trump
The royal trip aims to restore strained UK-US relations amid Iran war tensions.
Amazon to acquire Globalstar in $11.6B deal to challenge Starlink
The tech giant expands its satellite ambitions as the space race with Elon Musk intensifies.
Kremlin downplays Orbán loss after Hungary election shift
Moscow signals "pragmatic dialogue" with the new leader.
Italy suspends defence pact with Israel amid rising Middle East tensions
Meloni halts automatic renewal as Rome criticises Lebanon strikes and reassesses alliances.
Ukraine to expand drone production to Norway under new defence deal
Oslo and Kyiv deepen military cooperation with joint manufacturing and knowledge sharing.
Germany and Ukraine strike major drone and defence cooperation deal
Merz and Zelensky deepen military ties with plans to supply thousands of drones.
Trump lashes out at Meloni, says he is "shocked" by Italian leader
The US president turns on his key ally after criticism over the pope and Iran policy.
Pope Leo warns of "majoritarian tyranny" in democracies after clash with Trump
The pontiff urges moral limits on power amid escalating tensions with the US president.
US and Iran may resume peace talks this week
Diplomatic efforts in Pakistan may restart in the coming days.
Man charged over Molotov attack targeting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
The suspect allegedly carried an anti-AI manifesto and attempted to ignite the company headquarters.
Colombia backs away from full 100% tariffs in dispute with Ecuador
Petro opts for subsidies and "smart" measures as trade tensions continue.
Colombia will euthanize dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to Pablo Escobar in bid to control population
The country will begin a new program in the second half of 2026 to control its rapidly growing invasive hippopotamus population.
Hungary's Peter Magyar plans to suspend state media news broadcasts
The election winner targets "propaganda" as part of sweeping post-Orbán reforms.
Hungary's Peter Magyar promises democratic reset after landslide victory
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar has pledged sweeping democratic reforms and closer ties with the European Union.
NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iran blockade, widening rift
Countries including the UK and France have refused to take part in Trump's blockade of Iranian ports.
Trump warns Iranian vessels approaching US blockade "will be immediately eliminated"
Escalating rhetoric raises fears of further conflict in the key global shipping route.
US begins blockade of Iranian ports
Oil prices surge and ceasefire falters as tensions escalate in the Gulf.
Meloni rebukes Trump over attack on Pope Leo
The Italian premier breaks with her US ally as backlash grows across the political spectrum.
Pope Leo vows to keep speaking out against war after Trump attack
The pontiff rejects political confrontation and calls for peace and dialogue.
Trump's AI image as Jesus Christ sparks backlash amid feud with Pope Leo
The controversial post deepens tensions with the Vatican and unsettles parts of his religious base.
Meta builds AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg for internal use
It seems like all the staff will now be able to talk to the boss.
Trump launches rare public attack on Pope Leo: "He is weak on crime, and terrible for foreign policy"
The president calls the pontiff "terrible" amid tensions over war and immigration policies.
Spain urges China to step up in shaping a multipolar world
The Spanish prime minister calls for stronger Chinese role as US influence wanes globally.
Artemis II astronauts after historic Moon flyby: "Earth was a lifeboat in the universe"
The crew of Artemis II returned to a hero's welcome in Houston.
Australia and US commit $3.5bn to critical minerals push
The partnership targets rare earth supply chains to reduce dependence on China.
Lockheed Martin lands $4.7bn contract to expand Patriot missile production
The US accelerates air defence output as global demand rises amid multiple conflicts.
Russia says new rocket for launching satellites is ready after final tests
Moscow aims to boost space capabilities with the first new launch vehicle in over a decade.
US approves anti-drone laser system near Mexico border
FAA and Pentagon sign a deal after safety concerns and prior incidents.
Israel approves new intelligence agency chief
Roman Gofman will replace David Barnea as Mossad chief in June.
UK may adopt EU rules without full parliamentary votes under new reset plan
Ministers consider a fast-track alignment with Brussels to boost trade and economic stability.
Ex-CIA chief calls for Trump removal under 25th Amendment: "This was written with him in mind"
John Brennan says the president's Iran rhetoric shows he is "unfit" for office.
Trump vows to impose naval blockade on Strait of Hormuz for all ships going to and from Iran
The president orders action in the Strait of Hormuz after failed talks with Tehran.
Orbán ousted after 16 years as Hungary turns to pro-EU opposition, a victory for Europe against Russia
Péter Magyar's Tisza party secures a decisive victory.
The Artemis II astronauts are coming back to Earth TODAY: Times and how to watch LIVE
The first crewed Moon flyby in over 50 years comes to an end TODAY.
An Xbox engineer is asking fans what features they want for their consoles: Here are some proposals
Engineer Bill Ridmann, who's been at Xbox since 2005, recently posted on X asking fans directly.
US summons bank chiefs over AI cyber risks from Anthropic's latest AI model
Officials warn the new system could expose critical vulnerabilities across the financial infrastructure.
UN warns Lebanon sliding into food crisis amid Iran war fallout
Rising prices and disrupted supplies push hundreds of thousands towards food insecurity.
Hungarian opposition takes lead over Orbán, polls shows
Poll shows the Tisza party ahead, but a high number of undecided voters keeps the race open.
Someone got Mac OS X running on a Nintendo Wii
And it actually works...
World Bank eyes up to $25 billion in rapid support after Iran war shock
The Institution explores a expanded crisis funding as global economic fallout deepens.
Trump criticises Iran over tanker fees in Strait of Hormuz: "They better not be"
The president warns against charges as the fragile ceasefire fails to restore normal shipping.
Ecuador doubles tariffs on Colombian imports to 100%
The decision further intensifies tensions between the two countries.
Wild chimpanzees observed waging a "civil war" (thought uniquely human) in unprecedented study
This challenges the idea that only humans turn on their own.
Starmer says the Iran conflict must mark a turning point for Britain: "A line in the sand"
The UK prime minister calls for stronger economy and defence in a "more dangerous" world.
