Hegseth puts cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion as the Pentagon seeks more money
The defense secretary’s estimate, revealed at a combative Senate hearing, is up from the $25 billion Pentagon officials gave in late April. NBC News has
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Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first ‘cruelly hot day’
The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.
Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.
Goats of football: Indian village holds tournament with an Indigenous twist
In a remote district surrounded by forests and hills, teams from tribal villages compete for football glory – and goats.
US expands strikes on 11th straight night of attacks
The US military’s 11th consecutive night of strikes extended to Iranian provinces not previously hit.
Hegseth called a ‘failure’ over Iran as he reveals $37b cost of war
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets into a heated exchange after being called a failed leader by Michigan Senator.
France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.
US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
The US president’s threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.
Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are ‘worst nightmare’ for teen girl’s family
The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen’s body.
Alexander Kolodin, who tried to overturn Arizona election results, wins GOP nod for secretary of state
Kolodin will face Democratic incumbent Adrian Fontes after defeating former state Republican Party chair Gina Swoboda, NBC News projects.
Driver fleeing police dives headfirst off Missouri bridge in getaway attempt
A 26-year-old man was captured on video bolting across a two-lane Missouri bridge and diving headfirst into the waterway below at the end of a
US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports
Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.
US says more than 1,400 infected by parasitic Cyclospora illness outbreak
US officials claim evidence points to lettuce grown in Mexico, which Mexico’s Health Ministry disputes.