Pete Hegseth rejected eight articles of impeachment at his first Pentagon news conference in nearly six months, defending military operations in Iran and Venezuela as ordered by President Trump. The confrontation follows Republican midterm losses that Vice-President JD Vance has blamed on the Iran war.
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British police arrested a 41-year-old senior U.S. Army soldier near Gloucester over suspected national security offences relating to Russia. He remained in custody as officers searched two locations in Gloucestershire.
The United States failed to appear for its rescheduled U.N. human rights review, and the U.N. delayed the examination until January. Rights groups urged scrutiny despite Washington’s absence.
Dense fog contributed to two pile-ups on Bulgaria’s Trakia motorway, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens. Reports differed on the death toll and how many vehicles were involved.
U.S. aircraft have left RAF Mildenhall amid heightened security and reports of a threat from Iran. Officials have not confirmed whether the moves were tied to a specific threat.
US, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators have resumed talks in Abu Dhabi, with security guarantees and territory at the center of discussions. A US official says the warring sides have shown some private flexibility, while European participation remains disputed.
US refuelling tankers left RAF Mildenhall for Germany and other locations after a reported threat from Iran. British officials did not confirm the reason for the moves.
Trump says the Iran war is effectively over after talks with Qatar’s prime minister, but the U.S. naval blockade remains in place. Iranian officials dismissed his remarks, and Trump left open the possibility of renewed military action.