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Experts warn Trump is playing politics with US intelligence
Former officials warn that Trump's intelligence overhaul risks politicising national security.
Senate sets new date for Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing after Trump derailed the previous one
CongressSenate sets new date for Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing after Trump derailed the previous oneClayton’s June 17 hearing for director of national intelligence was postponed at the last minute after President Donald Trump intervened.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Jay Clayton's rescheduled confirmation hearing comes about a month after the original date.Michael Nagle / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 7, 2026, 11:31 PM EDTBy Rebecca Shab...
Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling
Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's rulingTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Le Pen confirms she will run for presidentByKatya AdlerEurope editorPublished2 hours agoFrance is waking up bleary-eyed on Wednesday, with many still incredulous at the political uproar triggered by right-wing nationalist figurehead Marine Le Pen the night before.Within hours of a court of appeal in Paris confir...
US strikes Iran and reinstates oil sanctions over shipping attacks
Renewed explosions were heard in Iran late on Tuesday and into Wednesday after the US military unleashed a wave of strikes against Iran and revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz.Iranian Press TV reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island and several blasts were heard on Kharg Island, from which Iran exports 90% of its crude oil.Late on Tuesday, US Central Command said in a post on X that US forces "have begun launching a...
Investigations into former anti-corruption chief Paul Brereton nixed over cost concerns
National Anti-Corruption Commission inspector, Gail Furness, says systemic issues behind two complaints have been addressedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo investigations into complaints made against the former National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Paul Brereton, will discontinue after its watchdog said it could not “justify such expenditure”.In a statement released on Wednesday morning, the Nacc inspector, Gail...
Watch: US bombs 80 targets in massive 'punishment' strikes against Iran
The United States launched a major new wave of air strikes against Iran early Wednesday, targeting more than 80 military sites in what officials described as a direct response to Tehran's latest attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
'No safe harbour for thugs': US indicts Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar in Nijjar killing
The United States on Tuesday charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his close aide Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar with orchestrating the June 2023 killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
Chinese FM concludes Nordic tour, countries vow deeper cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday wrapped up his visits to Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway, with consensus reached with the four Nordic countries to uphold bilateral partnerships and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, economy and other key areas.
US military says over 80 targets hit in latest Iran strikes
The US Central Command said on Tuesday that it had struck over 80 targets during its latest strikes on Iran."US forces struck Iranian air defense systems, command-and-control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats in and near the Strait (of Hormuz) to degrade Iran's ability to continue attacking international commerce flowing through the international trade corridor," it said in a statement.Iran's top joint m...
Royals implode with 3 errors as Mets' Carson Benge scores Little League home run to open game vs KC
The Kansas City Royals turned an ordinary ground ball into a royal disaster Tuesday night against the New York Mets, producing one of the strangest scoring sequences of the MLB season.Even the struggling Mets had to be thinking, "We'll take it."With runners on first and second, Mets outfielder Carson Benge hit a slow chopper back toward the mound and, seconds later, was jogging across home plate after the Royals committed three errors on the same play in a meltdown that gifted New York an early...
Albanese doubles down on backing Welcome to Country ceremonies in the face of growing support for One Nation
Albanese doubles down on backing Welcome to Country ceremonies in the face of growing support for One NationUnions call for government to adopt the VoiceREAD MORE: China's terrifying missile can reach Sydney and BrisbaneSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 02:21, 8 July 2026 | Updated: 02:22, 8 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran accuses US of violating peace agreement after strikes target sites around strait of Hormuz
The US military said the strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels on Tuesday that violated the ceasefireMiddle East crisis live: follow latest updatesIran has accused the US of violating the agreement aimed at ending the war between the two sides, after the US military launched strikes around the strait of Hormuz and revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Tehran to export oil.The US military said the attacks launched in the early hours of Wednesday were in respon...
US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral
The US launches new strikes on Iran despite a promise by US President Donald Trump to pause attacks.
Noncitizen accused of falsely claiming US citizenship before casting federal ballots
A lawful permanent resident from Australia was arrested after she allegedly illegally voted in federal elections in Louisiana, according to officials.Denise Nataly Migliore, 51, was charged in a four-count indictment last month with making false statements in order to register to vote and illegal voting in an election, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana said.In October 2022 and October 2024, she knowingly made false claims about her U.S. citizenship to register to v...
How the US-Iran conflict is reshaping Africa’s geopolitical opportunities
The US-Israel war on Iran is forcing African governments to rethink their security and economic priorities.
1619 Project creator claims paying reparations would be admission that US existence is a 'crime'
Nikole Hannah-Jones, the creator of the controversial 1619 Project, recently argued that paying reparations for slavery would serve as an admission that the "entire existence of the United States" is a crime."Paying reparations is an admission of the crime," Hannah-Jones stated last week. "But it’s not an admission of the crime of a handful of bad apples or a few years of bad policy. It is the crime of the entire existence of the United States."Hannah-Jones’ comments came during an interview wit...
'They wanted Messi to stay': Egypt coach accuses officials of favouring Argentina
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan accused FIFA and match officials of treating his side "unfairly" after their dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina. Furious over key refereeing decisions, Hassan suggested external influences helped keep Lionel Messi and the defending champions in the tournament, insisting Egypt had been "cheated" after surrendering a two-goal lead.
Cuban FM slams US sanctions policy against Cuba at UNGA
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Tuesday accused the US government of carrying out "multidimensional, non-conventional warfare" against Cuba, which he said has lasted for almost seven decades and "become ever crueler and more ruthless during the last seven months."
Green Party says it has ‘no intention’ of contesting crunch Clacton by-election
The Green Party has become the latest major political party to confirm it will not stand a candidate in the upcoming Clacton by-election.Nigel Farage resigned as MP for the Essex constituency on Thursday, triggering the by-election amid mounting pressure over revelations surrounding his personal funding ahead of the 2024 General Election.The Reform UK leader has branded the contest in his seaside constituency "a people versus the establishment by-election".Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal...
Marine Le Pen to run for French Presidency despite criminal conviction
Marine Le Pen, the far-right French politician, announced Tuesday she is running for president next year.