Hegseth Fires Top Army General He Accused of Leaking Information to Media

29 October 2026 at 22:30

Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was fired as part of a broad and highly unusual campaign to find and punish senior military officers who speak to reporters.

Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a highly regarded officer and combat veteran, was serving on the Joint Staff as the director of strategy when he was removed this week.

A Sailor Jumped From the U.S.S. Lincoln. The Navy Punished Him.

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By: Jan Ransom

29 October 2026 at 21:22

The case offers a rare look at the military’s handling of mental health issues during extended deployments.

Russian Strike on Ukrainian Train Station Kills 14

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By: Cassandra Vinograd

29 October 2026 at 13:45

A deadly strike was a grim reminder that despite a rare local cease-fire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, other communities remained under fire.

A photo released by the Ukrainian Emergency Service after an air attack on a railway station in Dnipro, Ukraine, on Thursday.

The Special Ops Podcasts Changing the Narrative of the War on Terror

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By: Wesley Morgan

28 October 2026 at 17:29

Veterans’ complaints about the rules of engagement have reached Pete Hegseth and a generation of new recruits.

Andy Stumpf, a former member of U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 and now host of the podcast “Cleared Hot,” in his Montana studio.

A Chinese Port Could Be a Lifeline for Spain, but Also a Threat

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By: Jason Horowitz

28 October 2026 at 04:01

Residents say a proposed Chinese car plant in northern Spain will create new jobs. Others say it’s a long-term risk, distilling a debate about the costs and perks of ties to China.

Boats in Ferrol, Spain, in 2020. The city is becoming known for its warm welcome of Chinese industry into Spain and Western Europe.

Iran War Cost Rises to $47.1 Billion, Pentagon Told Lawmakers

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By: Eric Schmitt

28 October 2026 at 01:09

The estimate through Oct. 16 shows that bombs, missiles and other munitions accounted for more than 60 percent of expenses.

A sailor running across the flight deck of the U.S.S. George Washington in the Arabian Sea last month.

U.S. Defends Military Campaign Against Cartels as Leaders Gather in Caribbean

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By: Eric Schmitt · Annie Correal and Hogla Enecia Pérez

27 October 2026 at 23:53

A regional coalition convened as part of a U.S. military effort to disrupt and combat drug traffickers that officials have compared to the campaign against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda.

A multinational military exercise near Panama City in August. Regional military leaders at a gathering on Tuesday reviewed a wide-ranging U.S. military plan to combat drug smugglers.

In Israel’s Election, It’s Nationalism vs. Founding Ideals

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By: Roger Cohen

27 October 2026 at 14:10

As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the country’s identity for years.

A banner for the Likud party and its leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, with the slogan, “The Right or Palestine.” Other candidates in the elections are to the left of it.

Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say

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By: David M. Halbfinger · Ronen Bergman · Natan Odenheimer · Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman

26 October 2026 at 22:44

Israel’s military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.

A campaign billboard in Tel Aviv depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump on Monday, the eve of Israel’s national election.

Israel Has Committed Genocidal Acts in Gaza Since Cease-Fire, U.N. Human Rights Panel Says

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By: Nick Cumming-Bruce

26 October 2026 at 20:30

The panel also accuses Israel of committing crimes against humanity in the West Bank. Israel condemned the report.

An Israeli strike on a Gaza City mosque in July.

U.S. Army Trains Apache Helicopter Pilots to Shoot Drones

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By: Michael Schwirtz

26 October 2026 at 10:00

The U.S. Army is training Apache pilots to shoot down drones as militaries around the world assess the efficacy of 20th-century technologies in a new era.

An Apache helicopter hovering during Operation Skyfall II at the Grafenwöhr Training Area in Germany.

To Work With P.O.W.s, Ukrainians Suppress Feelings About the Enemy

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By: Cassandra Vinograd and Oksana Parafeniuk

26 October 2026 at 09:58

Much has been said about how Ukraine should treat Russian prisoners of war. Less attention has been paid to the emotional struggle for the Ukrainians tasked with that work.

Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears

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By: David M. Halbfinger

26 October 2026 at 04:01

Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of Israel’s identity.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, speaking to supporters in the food court of a shopping mall in Holon, Israel, during a campaign visit this month.

The Epstein Files Produce an Unlikely Weapon for the Houthi Messaging Wars

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By: Ephrat Livni

23 October 2026 at 13:18

The Yemeni militia is using the culture of its sworn enemies in the renewed fighting with Saudi Arabia.

Houthi supporters chanting slogans and holding pictures of Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the Houthi leader, in Sanaa, Yemen.

A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War

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By: David E. Sanger · Julian E. Barnes · Jonathan Swan · Maggie Haberman · Farnaz Fassihi and Eric Schmitt

25 October 2026 at 13:38

With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.

A senior official in Iran took to social media in recent days to say the country was preparing to take on its adversaries with surprise attacks.

Israel Cracks Down in West Bank City After Deadly Attack

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By: Aaron Boxerman and Fatima AbdulKarim

24 October 2026 at 15:52

Hundreds of Palestinian families fled their homes as the Israeli military raided Hebron. The operation came a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.

An Israeli soldier at the northern checkpoint in Hebron, in the West Bank, on Saturday.

Lawmakers Plan to Block Trump Nominees Over Ukraine Satellite Network Restrictions

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By: Robert Jimison

23 October 2026 at 18:35

Senators have warned the White House they will withhold confirmation votes until the administration ensures the restoration of communications capabilities used by Ukraine’s military.

Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania and a former F.B.I. agent who worked on Russian counterintelligence in Kyiv, said he doubted the communication problems were accidental.

Israeli Settlers Turn a Palestinian Rite Into a Gantlet of Violence and Fear

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By: Fatima AbdulKarim · Gabby Sobelman · Azam Ahmed and Ivor Prickett

23 October 2026 at 17:47

This year’s olive harvest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is the most violent in years, as settlers have attacked farmers and besieged homes, drawing condemnation from U.S. officials and others.