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Latest World News on Fox NewsAlleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhuntFri, 17 Apr 2026 21:57:24 -0400 International fugitive Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of Ireland's Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai this week on organized crime charges. Escaped wolf Neukgu returned to South Korean zoo after nine-day search involving thermal imaging dronesFri, 17 Apr 2026 19:10:36 -0400 Neukgu, a 2-year-old wolf, escaped a South Korean zoo nine days ago and was safely captured after an extensive search involving drones and more. Bride’s sister-in-law douses her in black paint moments before ceremony in horrifying ‘revenge’ attackFri, 17 Apr 2026 18:41:44 -0400 Bride Gemma Monk says a black paint attack by her sister-in-law just before her wedding has left her unable to work and battling depression. Australia's most decorated veteran walks free on bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deathsFri, 17 Apr 2026 08:04:15 -0400 Australia's most decorated living veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was released on bail after being charged with war crime murder over killings in Afghanistan. Starmer and Macron accused of ‘playing at being relevant’ with Strait of Hormuz planFri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:49 -0400 Britain and France push a European-led naval mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, separate from U.S. military operations in the region. Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdownThu, 16 Apr 2026 20:37:54 -0400 Human Rights Watch says China is increasing pressure on 12 million Catholics amid a decade-long campaign to align religion with party ideology. South African ex-police chief gets tissue stuck on forehead while sweating during corruption inquiryThu, 16 Apr 2026 14:41:09 -0400 A suspended South African police chief's testimony at the Madlanga Commission corruption inquiry was interrupted by a tissue stuck to his forehead. Trump predicted Israel-Lebanon leaders would speak ‘tomorrow’ — Beirut shut it down as ceasefire emergesThu, 16 Apr 2026 11:15:25 -0400 Lebanon's President Aoun will not speak with Netanyahu for now, a senior Lebanese official told Fox News Digital, dealing a setback to Trump's push for direct contact with Israel. Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:07:19 -0400 Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring over 80 in its biggest attack in weeks. Hungary’s new leader once idolized Orbán — now he’s the man who brought him downThu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:03 -0400 Learn about Péter Magyar, the former Orbán insider who ended Hungary's 16-year ruling regime and is now set to lead the country into a new era. Iran to execute first female protester tied to anti-regime unrestWed, 15 Apr 2026 21:53:40 -0400 Iran prepares to execute its first female protester tied to the 2026 Tehran uprising as human rights groups warn of a deepening crackdown. Allies rush thousands of drones to Ukraine as Russia unleashes deadly missile barragesWed, 15 Apr 2026 18:13:25 -0400 Ukraine's allies pledge massive military aid, including 120,000 U.K. drones, as Russia launches 324 drones and ballistic missiles, officials report. UN filing accuses UK of forced displacement as Diego Garcia tensions and security fears growWed, 15 Apr 2026 17:51:49 -0400 U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a crimes against humanity complaint at the U.N. over the alleged forced removal of Chagossian people from the Diego Garcia islands. Nine dead, 13 wounded in second Turkish mass shooting in two daysWed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:11 -0400 A 14-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed nine people at a Turkish middle school, the second school shooting in Turkey in just two days. Iran shifts 20M barrels through ‘dark’ offshore oil network bypassing US port blockade, firm saysWed, 15 Apr 2026 16:12:04 -0400 Iran is moving roughly 20 million barrels of oil through covert offshore networks near Malaysia to bypass the U.S. blockade, Windward AI says. Israeli strike on Hezbollah more devastating than 2024 pager attack, IDF saysWed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:59 -0400 Israel says roughly 50 aircraft struck more than 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon in a devastating 60-second operation that killed 250 operatives. From Auschwitz, Holocaust survivor issues urgent warning over rising antisemitism in CanadaWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:45:40 -0400 Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger, 98, warns from Auschwitz about growing antisemitism in Canada, calling on the nation to stand up and take action now. Synagogue in London targeted in attempted 'antisemitic hate crime,' UK police sayWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:34:32 -0400 Police in London are searching for two masked suspects behind an attempted arson attack on a synagogue that is now being treated as an "antisemitic hate crime." Iran threatens to halt Red Sea traffic in response to US military blockade of portsWed, 15 Apr 2026 13:05:34 -0400 Iran's military warns it could block exports and imports in the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman if the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is not lifted. Russia's Lavrov says Iran has 'inalienable' right to enrich uranium, openly defying Trump's demandsWed, 15 Apr 2026 08:51:39 -0400 Russia's Sergey Lavrov says Iran has an inalienable right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes, pushing back against Trump's nuclear demands. US stops 9 oil tankers attempting to break Trump's blockade on Iranian portsWed, 15 Apr 2026 07:33:42 -0400 U.S. Central Command said Wednesday that nine ships have obeyed orders from American forces while attempting to break a blockade of Iranian ports. President Trump's negotiating team praised by nuclear experts for walking away from Pakistan talksWed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:43 -0400 Experts say the Trump administration was right to walk away from Iran nuclear talks after Tehran refused to agree to core demands on uranium enrichment. Trump blasts close ally Meloni, says she’s failing US on IranTue, 14 Apr 2026 16:39:16 -0400 Trump publicly rebukes Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, accusing her of lacking courage on Iran, as Italy suspends its defense agreement with Israel. Israel's spy chief says Iran mission will only end when 'extremist regime' is replacedTue, 14 Apr 2026 13:55:27 -0400 Mossad Director Dadi Barnea reportedly said Israel's campaign against Iran will end only once the extremist regime in Tehran has been replaced. Trump squeezed between Israel and Turkey as Netanyahu, Erdogan escalate feudTue, 14 Apr 2026 12:03:10 -0400 Israel–Turkey tensions escalate sharply as Netanyahu and Erdogan clash over Gaza, Iran and regional influence, creating a diplomatic challenge for Trump. |
Defense NewsChina turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information warFri, 17 Apr 2026 13:57:29 +0000 As Chinese warships and fighter jets staged massive drills around Taiwan in December, a parallel action was unfolding on smartphone screens. Indra to make Spanish variant of amphibious vehicle used by US MarinesFri, 17 Apr 2026 12:50:19 +0000 Indra has struck its deal with Italy’s IDV, which is the design authority, intellectual property owner and supplier of core components on the vehicle. Dutch broadcaster tracks carrier-group frigate with Bluetooth gadgetFri, 17 Apr 2026 10:53:51 +0000 The MoD has made adjustments in response to the reported incident, including no longer allowing greeting cards with batteries to be sent. Australia refines its defense strategy and investment planFri, 17 Apr 2026 09:32:32 +0000 The government has laid out an aim for defense spending to reach 3% of GDP by 2033-34. France nears rocket artillery decision, plans ballistic missile by 2035Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:19:24 +0000 French defense leaders are treating the acquisition of a new rocket artillery weapon as priority for the land forces. How the US military could clear mines from the Strait of HormuzThu, 16 Apr 2026 14:18:34 +0000 An arsenal of drones, explosive‑laden robots and helicopters can help reduce risk, though de‑mining crews could still be vulnerable to Iranian attacks. Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain’s armed forcesThu, 16 Apr 2026 13:34:38 +0000 Explainer: Here are some details regarding the scale of the decline and the country’s current capabilities. EU pumps over $1 billion into defense R&D, centered around Ukraine war lessonsThu, 16 Apr 2026 11:37:33 +0000 The choice of funded projects marks a shift to 21st-century warfare, with loitering munitions and affordable mass drone production high on the agenda. France readies AI-powered combat data-management similar to US ‘Maven’Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:47:52 +0000 The system could be available within a few months, and available for exercises in September 2027, a top general said, declining to provide specifics. Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to IsraelThu, 16 Apr 2026 01:25:07 +0000 The Senate on Wednesday blocked two resolutions that would have stopped the sale of some $450 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel. White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surgeThu, 16 Apr 2026 00:52:33 +0000 "I don't have a ballpark," White House budget director Russell Vought told lawmakers Wednesday about the cost of the Iran war. France puts mobile corps command to the test in major war scenarioWed, 15 Apr 2026 15:59:11 +0000 The small forward command post lets commanders “be in contact with the divisions, to be as close as possible to the engagement zone,” said a top general. Berlin gets a front-row seat to German weapons’ performance in UkraineWed, 15 Apr 2026 13:36:28 +0000 A new bilateral agreement covers data sharing from engagements of the Panzerhaubitze 2000, RCH-155 artillery and the IRIS-T air-defense weapon. Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms opening since WWIIWed, 15 Apr 2026 13:25:29 +0000 Japan’s imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila. Estonia raids combat-vehicle funds to buy more drones, air defensesWed, 15 Apr 2026 12:29:42 +0000 The defense minister said the decision was based on lessons learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Amid focus on Strait of Hormuz, experts sound warning on Yemen’s Houthis and Red SeaTue, 14 Apr 2026 22:04:37 +0000 Foreign policy experts warn that the strait is not the only potential choke point that Iran and its proxies could leverage amid the war. Italy suspends defense agreement with IsraelTue, 14 Apr 2026 19:48:08 +0000 The announcement marks a change for Italy, which has been a loyal ally to Israel for years and has been viewed by Trump as a trusted partner in Europe. Lebanon and Israel talks set to begin in WashingtonTue, 14 Apr 2026 12:15:29 +0000 The talks mark a rare diplomatic engagement between two parties technically at war since 1948. Swedish, Polish firms invest in TNT plants to quench Europe’s ammo thirstTue, 14 Apr 2026 10:44:41 +0000 Swebal’s new factory is to have the capacity to produce more than 4,000 metric tons of TNT annually. Russia is estimated to make 50,000 tons per year. Australia touts first GMLRS artillery rocket assembled Down UnderTue, 14 Apr 2026 09:48:45 +0000 Lockheed's rocket is the poster child for Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise, which seeks make strike weapons locally. Turkey pushes for larger role in Europe’s defense as Trump questions NATOMon, 13 Apr 2026 13:49:26 +0000 Shutting out Ankara from EU defense initiatives would cause more damage than the U.S. pulling troops from the continent, warned Turkey's defense minister. US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts sayMon, 13 Apr 2026 12:42:14 +0000 The U.S. military has not offered basic details yet about the blockade, including how many U.S. warships will enforce it. Study suggests Russia could conquer Baltic states in 90 daysMon, 13 Apr 2026 10:07:40 +0000 Opinions among officials and analysts vary greatly when it comes to Russia’s perceived appetite for attacking the Baltic nations, which are part of NATO. US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz ‘effective immediately,’ Trump saysSun, 12 Apr 2026 14:58:14 +0000 “Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” the president wrote on Sunday. US-Iran peace talks end without deal as delegations leave PakistanSun, 12 Apr 2026 13:27:21 +0000 Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour negotiations to end fighting that has killed thousands and roiled the global economy. |
Military TimesAir Force unit executes test of Anduril’s semiautonomous combat droneFri, 17 Apr 2026 19:44:55 +0000 Airmen operated Auduril's YFQ-44A jet-powered combat drone, which could someday fly alongside piloted fighters. US Marine Corps releases video showcasing new Medium Landing Ship designFri, 17 Apr 2026 19:03:05 +0000 The service's new Medium Landing Ship is designed to move troops, equipment and supplies to shorelines without relying on established ports. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower experiences small fire while undergoing maintenanceFri, 17 Apr 2026 15:12:58 +0000 The aircraft carrier has been sidelined since it began planned maintenance availability at Naval Support Activity Portsmouth on Jan. 8, 2025. US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources sayFri, 17 Apr 2026 13:20:50 +0000 Some European counterparts have been told that select U.S. weapons deliveries may be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks. ‘Actively shrinking’: Guard generals push Congress for 100 new fighters a yearFri, 17 Apr 2026 01:46:37 +0000 A total of 22 generals signed a letter to Congress this month calling for multiyear funding to buy between 72 and 100 new fighters per year. Air Force hits fiscal 2026 recruitment goal ahead of scheduleThu, 16 Apr 2026 20:51:21 +0000 Five months ahead of the end of fiscal 2026, the Air Force and Space Force achieved their recruiting goal in part to the Delayed Entry Program. Combat search and rescue’s uncertain future: As A-10s phase out, US Air Force faces questions of what comes nextThu, 16 Apr 2026 20:21:19 +0000 The U.S. Air Force is moving forward with plans to retire the A-10, which for decades has proven ideally suited for combat search-and-rescue operations. Advocates press for preventive programs, VA benefits for struggling vetsThu, 16 Apr 2026 19:32:35 +0000 Representatives from specialty courts and veterans’ legal organizations pressed Congress Wednesday for expansion of the Veterans Treatment Courts system. Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceXThu, 16 Apr 2026 17:41:44 +0000 Last August, a global outage across Elon Musk’s satellite network left U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessels bobbing off California, halting operations. Army veteran tasked with prosecuting Nazi death squads awarded Congressional Gold MedalThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:07:49 +0000 Ben Ferencz was just 27 with no previous trial experience when he became chief prosecutor in one of the most significant murder trials in history. How the US military could clear mines from the Strait of HormuzThu, 16 Apr 2026 14:18:34 +0000 An arsenal of drones, explosive‑laden robots and helicopters can help reduce risk, though de‑mining crews could still be vulnerable to Iranian attacks. Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to IsraelThu, 16 Apr 2026 01:25:07 +0000 The Senate on Wednesday blocked two resolutions that would have stopped the sale of some $450 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel. White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surgeThu, 16 Apr 2026 00:52:33 +0000 "I don't have a ballpark," White House budget director Russell Vought told lawmakers Wednesday about the cost of the Iran war. US Navy destroyer intercepts Iranian-flagged vessel trying to skirt blockadeWed, 15 Apr 2026 22:03:32 +0000 Zero vessels have broken through the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since it began Monday, U.S. Central Command stated. US Air Force debuts operational AI wargame systemWed, 15 Apr 2026 21:47:07 +0000 WarMatrix is an AI-powered system meant to keep human judgement central to wargaming and was marked operational during an event in late March. AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variantWed, 15 Apr 2026 20:24:43 +0000 The MAYHEM 10 drone, a part of the Switchblade family, will serve as a multifunctional launch system, capable of deploying from various platforms. Suicide rates among military families continue to climbWed, 15 Apr 2026 19:14:20 +0000 The total overall number decreased, a drop that coincides with smaller overall force numbers. USS Gerald R. Ford breaks record for longest post-Vietnam deploymentWed, 15 Apr 2026 18:21:58 +0000 The world's largest aircraft carrier has been deployed for a historic 296 days after departing Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025. Army officer pleads guilty to 17 charges in firearms parts smuggling caseWed, 15 Apr 2026 17:19:12 +0000 As part of a deal, the Army lieutenant colonel pleaded guilty to 17 of 21 charges against him. New Army assault aircraft named ‘Cheyenne II’Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:10:54 +0000 The Army on Wednesday announced it would name the service's new assault aircraft, the Bell MV-75, the "Cheyenne II" in honor of the Native American tribes. Amid focus on Strait of Hormuz, experts sound warning on Yemen’s Houthis and Red SeaTue, 14 Apr 2026 22:04:37 +0000 Foreign policy experts warn that the strait is not the only potential choke point that Iran and its proxies could leverage amid the war. Bill from vets in Congress would keep military roles open to womenTue, 14 Apr 2026 20:59:36 +0000 The bill, which lacks Republican sponsors, is explicitly described as a response to the Pentagon review of women in ground combat roles. US blockade halts ship traffic to Iranian ports, CENTCOM saysTue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:29 +0000 No ships entered or exited Iranian ports in the first 24 hours of a U.S. blockade involving more than 10,000 troops. 100-year-old B-17 turret gunner knighted by FranceTue, 14 Apr 2026 15:53:51 +0000 Phillip “Bruce” Cook flew 35 missions as a ball turret gunner in a B-17 Flying Fortress, tasked with fighting for air supremacy over occupied Europe. Pentagon’s women-in-combat review reassigned; deadline extendedTue, 14 Apr 2026 03:42:53 +0000 A Pentagon-ordered review on the effectiveness of women in combat is now under new management, Military Times has learned. |
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraPakistan PM, army chief wrap up key trips in push for more US-Iran talksSat, 18 Apr 2026 09:27:38 +0000 Asim Munir leaves Tehran while PM Shehbaz Sharif heads home from Turkiye with hopes of another round of US-Iran talks. Iran has learned that the Strait of Hormuz is its strongest deterrentSat, 18 Apr 2026 08:25:24 +0000 Donald Heflin, a senior fellow at Tufts University, says Iran has shown it doesn’t need nuclear weapons as a deterrent. Man City vs Arsenal: All you need to know about title showdownSat, 18 Apr 2026 08:21:51 +0000 Under-pressure Arsenal head to in-form Manchester City as their stranglehold on Premier League title race falters. Pope Leo heads to Angola in landmark Africa visit amid Trump clashSat, 18 Apr 2026 08:10:17 +0000 Leo is the third pontiff to visit the fossil fuel-rich country after John Paul II in 1992 and Benedict XVI in 2009. Israeli police destroy children’s footballs at Al-Aqsa mosqueSat, 18 Apr 2026 06:52:44 +0000 Israeli police confiscated and destroyed footballs that were being played with by children around Al-Aqsa mosque. Trump says US will ‘start dropping bombs again’ if no Iran deal is reachedSat, 18 Apr 2026 06:10:45 +0000 US President Donald Trump says the US will “have to start dropping bombs again” if no US-Iran deal is reached. Iran war: What is happening on day 50 of the US-Iran conflict?Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:07:12 +0000 Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz with conditions and threatens closure if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. Curry, Warriors knocked out of NBA play-in tournament by SunsSat, 18 Apr 2026 05:50:22 +0000 Stephen Curry struggled with just 17 points as the 2026 NBA champions season was ended by the Phoenix Suns in play-in. Al-Noor centre: A lifeline for blind children in GazaSat, 18 Apr 2026 04:42:42 +0000 Al-Noor is a UNRWA centre in Gaza providing education and support for visually impaired children. New Jersey announces $150 transit tickets to reach the World CupSat, 18 Apr 2026 04:41:38 +0000 Transit fares from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches will rise to $150. Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern LebanonSat, 18 Apr 2026 02:14:25 +0000 A Lebanese man who returned to southern Lebanon removes the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif). Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ supportSat, 18 Apr 2026 00:54:38 +0000 ‘This will be a great and brilliant day for the world’ Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz. UN aid chief warns of possible ‘full-scale famine’ in South SudanSat, 18 Apr 2026 00:18:17 +0000 UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says that South Sudan is at risk of slipping into 'full-scale famine and collapse’. Iran war live: Hormuz Strait shut down again over US ‘piracy’, says TehranSat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home. Pressure mounts on Peru’s election authorities amid presidential race delayFri, 17 Apr 2026 22:47:21 +0000 The vote count continues to determine who will join conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential run-off in June. US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode IslandFri, 17 Apr 2026 22:07:16 +0000 Ruling is latest loss for Trump administration, which has sought access to state voter data ahead of the US midterms. Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concernFri, 17 Apr 2026 21:56:47 +0000 Critics warn that Trump could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a US Justice Department under his control. Iran rejects Trump claim on deal to surrender nuclear material stockpilesFri, 17 Apr 2026 21:25:26 +0000 Iran has rejected suggestions by Donald Trump that it has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium. Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefireFri, 17 Apr 2026 20:45:58 +0000 President Joseph Aoun promised to work to preserve Lebanon's sovereignty and freedom. Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vettingFri, 17 Apr 2026 20:44:59 +0000 Top Foreign Office official takes fall for fiasco and resigns; Starmer promises to deliver 'relevant facts' on Monday. Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:20:15 +0000 Lebanon and Israel are holding first direct talks in decades. Displaced family reunited with grandfather in Lebanon’s TyreFri, 17 Apr 2026 20:10:54 +0000 A grandfather was reunited with his son and grandchildren in Tyre, southern Lebanon. World Cup 2026: FIFA chief Infantino defends pricing and tickets in USFri, 17 Apr 2026 20:10:32 +0000 Gianni Infantino responds to criticism for pricing of 2026 edition highlighting 'very special' US market as factor. Why Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment should be the norm, not the exceptionFri, 17 Apr 2026 20:10:13 +0000 As the German coach makes history, experts believe her appointment should not be an exception in men’s football. UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ as fighting intensifiesFri, 17 Apr 2026 19:59:26 +0000 UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says hunger is tightening its grip amid rising humanitarian needs and intensifying fighting. |