Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means

Teodoro to Asean defense partners: Reject threats, use of force

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday urged Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states and their dialogue partners to reject threats or the use of force and uphold international law as maritime tensions persist in the region. Teodoro stressed that regional defense cooperation must be grounded in mutual respect and adherence

Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering

Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.

Pentagon probes possible cyberattack after freezer failures spoil food at US bases

The Pentagon said a unit of US Cyber Command, the military's cyber force, was "working in close coordination with interagency and law enforcement partners". It did not provide further details. The US Army Criminal Investigation Division confirmed that its Cyber Field Office was involved and was working with French law enforcement to better understand "the refrigeration outages in Europe".

Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidate

The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.

Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show

With 93% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

Willis family’s 64-year Rowlett home faces road project; city’s offer is $150,000 short

The Willis family is facing a property dispute with the city of Rowlett, Texas over compensation issues. The city intends to acquire their family home for road improvement projects, offering $429,000 as compensation. The family believes this offer is significantly undervalued and has rejected it, seeking an additional $150,000. The proposed road project threatens to cut their property in half, which is filled with family history.

Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash

The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.

2,000-year-old Roman bread found inside oven after Mount Vesuvius volcanic eruption

A loaf of bread left inside an oven in Herculaneum during the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius was discovered carbonised during excavations in 1930. The nearly 2,000-year-old find offers a glimpse into ancient Roman food habits. The British Museum later recreated the bread, while other preserved loaves reveal how Romans divided bread into portions and used stamps to identify it.

DDG’s livestream takes an unexpected turn after a surprise appearance leaves fans stunned

On October 28, 2026, DDG's livestream took an unexpected turn when his young son, Halo, wandered into the shot. This rare glimpse of the toddler, who has largely been kept away from the limelight alongside Halle Bailey, delighted fans who showered the moment with affection. DDG swiftly redirected the camera and concluded the stream soon after, illustrating the delicate dance between celebrity privacy and public curiosity.

Wisconsin family pledges $10 million to preserve museum’s iconic moving wings

Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil’s true leader after fleeing to US

MIAMI — Brazil’s defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro insisted Wednesday he is his country’s rightful leader, after fleeing to the United States to start a self-imposed exile. Bolsonaro’s defiance on arrival in Florida signaled continued upheaval for Brazil, where leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a dramatic runoff election Sunday. “I am

WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum's $36 million donation helps expand Los Angeles Jewish school

WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum's $36 million donation has helped Milken Community School open a new campus in Bel Air, Los Angeles, for students in grades 9 to 12. Inaugurated on Sunday, the campus has expanded the school's total footprint to 28 acres across three locations. The opening comes as the school reports a 40% rise in applications.