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Blinken Heads to NATO as Alliance Prepares for Trump’s Return

Officials meeting in Brussels will discuss Ukraine’s war against Russia amid concerns that the new administration will slash U.S. support for Kyiv.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record

Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re burning more than ever before.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Human head floats ashore in South Florida

Police in South Florida are working to determine the identity of a head that washed ashore near Key Biscayne on Tuesday morning.

Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves

Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Police probe new allegations into paedophile head

Two new allegations of grooming and sexual abuse are being investigated, North Wales Police say.

Sri Lanka: Left-leaning leader's coalition claims victory

The parliamentary majority will allow Anura Kumara Dissanayake to consolidate power and advance reforms.

"CBS Mornings" heading to Kansas City for NWSL championship

"CBS Mornings" is taking the entire show to Kansas City next Friday ahead of the National Women's Soccer League championship. The show will broadcast from CPKC Stadium, which is the first soccer ...

Ohio transgender bathroom ban heads to governor's desk

A transgender bathroom ban has been sent to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's desk after passing through the state legislature.

Trump’s nominees heading for thorny confirmation process

Controversial picks such as Matt Gaetz and Robert F Kennedy Jr will face hurdles even in a Republican-controlled Senate

Business - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Mexico coach hit in head by beer can in Honduras

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was injured by a full can of beer thrown from the stands after his team's 2-0 loss to Honduras in a Nations League quarterfinal.

Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

Watch: Jacky Rosen, Sam Brown go head-to-head in Nevada Senate debate

Incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) faced off with GOP challenger Sam Brown on Thursday night in the Nevada Senate debate. The forum was the only chance for Rosen, a first-term senator, and Brown, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Lions-Texans: Detroit overcomes Jared Goff's 5 INTs, rally to stun Houston 26-23

The Lions keep showing they can win games in different ways. Against the Texans, they showed that even a five-interception game by their quarterback won’t slow them down.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Why America's THAAD defense deployment to Israel is a 'gamble' in Iran conflict

Around 100 U.S. troops will soon be on active duty in Israel to help defend the country against the potent missile threat from Iran and its regional allies.

Boeing competitor Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in space, defense sector

Boeing competitor Airbus on Wednesday announced it would take steps to cut 2,500 jobs in the company’s defense and space division through the middle of 2026. Airbus said the job cuts would result ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Defense contractor Raytheon to pay almost $1B for defrauding DOD

Raytheon Co., part of parent defense contractor RTX, will pay more than $950 million to resolve Justice Department allegations that it defrauded the Defense Department (DOD) and paid bribes to a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Israel to Scale Back Attacks in Beirut Area

Lloyd J. Austin lamented that civilian casualties during Israel’s war in Lebanon were “far too high.”

World - The New York Times - October 20

THAAD Missile Defense System Arrives in Israel, U.S. Says

The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system was in place, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said on Monday. The deployment comes as Israel prepares for retaliatory attacks against Iran.

World - The New York Times - October 21

U.S. Defense Sec. Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv Monday morning as concerns rise in Ukraine over the U.S. election and how that will affect the war ...

MNF live updates: Jackson, Ravens shredding Bucs defense

Lamar Jackson has thrown five touchdown passes and Baltimore is on the verge of its fifth straight win. Follow that game and Chargers-Cardinals here.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Republicans ramp up defensive strategy on abortion after midterm struggles

Republicans are kicking their defensive messaging on abortion into high gear, aiming to blunt Democrats’ attempts to paint them as extreme in the run-up to the election. In debates, GOP ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Saab Sees Sales at Upper End of Guidance as Defense Spending Surges

The Swedish defense company said demand remained high across its business units, but it noted significant strength in its dynamics division, which produces equipment such as ground combat weapons ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

The UK and Germany Agree on New Defense Pact as Russia Threat Rises

The two governments said they will coordinate more on defense, with British and German troops conducting joint military exercises on NATO’s eastern border.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Britain and Germany will sign a defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Thales Orders Beat Forecasts Amid Defense-Spending Surge

Thales posted orders above analysts’ expectations for the first nine months of the year as its defense and security business continued to benefit from robust military spending amid high ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

Officials say German submarine-hunting planes will patrol the North Atlantic from a base in Scotland under a new Britain-Germany defense pact in response to the growing threat from Russia

World - ABC News - October 23

4 killed in "terrorist attack" on Turkish state defense firm headquarters

Four people were killed in a terror attack on the headquarters of Turkey's state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara, an official says.

Texans add to defense, sign ex-Pro Bowl LB White

The Texans signed former Pro Bowl linebacker Devin White, who was released by the Eagles earlier this month.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

At least 3 dead after a terrorist attack on Turkish defense company

The "terrorist attack" hit the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS), one of Turkey's top defense companies, officials said.

Evidence of North Korean troops in Russia, Defense Secretary Austin says

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says there is evidence that North Korean troops are in Russia, with lawmakers in South Korea saying 3,000 North Korean troops are supporting the Kremlin's war ...

North Koreans training in Russia are now in combat zone: Ukraine Defense Intelligence

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story North Koreans spotted in Ukraine-Russia combat zone North ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Kurdish militants claim responsibility for deadly attack on Turkish defense firm

A banned Kurdish militant group claimed responsibility for an attack on the headquarters of a key defense company in Ankara that killed at least five people.

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