Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed the $37.5 billion cost estimate amid mounting pressure for supplemental funding and growing election-year scrutiny.

Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed the defamation case against Rebel Wilson, concluding that the claims did not reach the threshold for serious harm. The court ordered MacInnes to cover Wilson's legal costs.

US military operations against Iran continue with strikes on logistics and drone facilities, triggering air defenses in Tehran and intensifying regional energy trade concerns.

The Pentagon has confirmed that Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad is believed to be deceased following an Iranian attack in Jordan that also killed two other soldiers.

Following an internal legal review, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city lacks the legal authority to execute an ICC warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. The mayor now calls for the federal government to join the ICC and enforce the warrant against the Prime Minister.

As the administration faces a crisis of confidence and low approval ratings, officials warn that compromised voter files could impact the midterm elections.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed General Mykhailo Drapatyi amid nationwide protests.

President Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander-in-chief to oversee military modernization. The leadership change follows public protests regarding the military's command structure.

A WilmerHale investigation confirms that foundation staff raised concerns about Jeffrey Epstein's background while leadership continued to hold meetings.

The pound fluctuated against the dollar following the surprise appointment of John Healey as finance minister under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Investors are now focused on how the new leadership will balance fiscal goals with competing demands for defense and welfare spending.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun his term with a sweeping cabinet reshuffle and an immediate policy shift to scrap VAT on household electricity.

The French Parliament approved legislation requiring major social media platforms to block users under 15, with new accounts barred from September 2026.

President Donald Trump has vowed to continue military operations against Iran, estimating the nation faces decades of reconstruction as regional tensions spike.

Houthi rebels have warned global shipping firms that vessels using Saudi ports face the risk of military targeting following a breakdown in regional stability. The escalation impacts the Red Sea, a vital corridor for global trade.

Joshua Kerry appeared in court charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe after security footage captured him attacking her in her home. The incident is currently under investigation as police look into potential political or terror-related motives.

President Trump has signed proclamations imposing 50 percent duties on a wide range of Canadian imports, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions. The move, invoking the Tariff Act of 1930, affects $20 billion in goods and impacts ongoing USMCA-related discussions.

A 60-year-old man was arrested following a knife attack that wounded two tourists near the Acropolis. Authorities confirmed the victims' injuries are not life-threatening.

President Daniel Ortega stated that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections to prevent opposition forces from challenging his government. This declaration follows constitutional reforms that placed the nation's institutions under direct presidential authority.

A Brisbane family has grown to ten following the arrival of rare identical quadruplets, a medical phenomenon with odds estimated at one in 15 million. Experts confirm this is the first known case of naturally conceived, identical quadruplets born in Australia.

Ukraine has launched a massive drone offensive across Russia and occupied Crimea. The strikes occur as President Zelensky faces domestic political unrest.