A source has told NPR that the U.S. and Israel are preparing contingency plans for a possible military attack on Iran, timed for early November after the U.S. midterm elections. Iran has responded by saying it is prepared for such a strike. This follows public signals from Trump and Netanyahu suggesting military action against Iran remains on the table.

A powerful earthquake struck Tibet, killing at least 16 people according to reports. The quake hit a mountainous, sparsely populated area within what China designates the Tibet Autonomous Region.

A BBC investigation has found that Sudan's RSF fighters deliberately targeted hospitals during the country's conflict. UN human rights chief Volker Türk said the attacks may amount to war crimes, adding to mounting evidence of atrocities in Sudan's civil war.

Russia has released imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following a request from President Trump. The release came as talks between Putin and White House envoy Steve Witkoff were underway in Saint Petersburg, focused on ending the war in Ukraine. This marks a notable diplomatic development amid ongoing U.S.-Russia negotiations.

A new analysis finds that the average renter household now needs 16 years to save for a down payment and closing costs on a starter home—twice as long as in 2019. Rising rents and other costs have consumed a growing share of household budgets, underscoring a worsening housing affordability crisis for American families.

Rep. Ilhan Omar says a 'bizarre' pre-dawn raid on her home by federal agents is forcing her to move out. She reported that agents seized more than a dozen items, including cell phones and notebooks, as part of a federal investigation. The incident raises significant questions about the scope and nature of the investigation into a sitting member of Congress.

A new report finds South Carolina files more criminal charges involving pregnancy than any other state, highlighting the state's aggressive use of prosecution in pregnancy-related cases. This raises significant legal and public health questions about how pregnant women are treated under the law in the state. The finding is likely to fuel ongoing debates over reproductive rights and criminal justice policy.

At a South Carolina rally, Donald Trump praised an attendee who struck a protester, drawing attention for endorsing violence at a political event. The incident underscores escalating tensions at campaign rallies ahead of key races. Trump's comments are likely to draw scrutiny from critics concerned about normalizing violence in political discourse.

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have agreed to a 10-year framework guaranteeing production of at least 850 F-35 Lightning II jets for the U.S. military, pending congressional approval and funding. This long-term deal would lock in the fighter program's dominance in U.S. airpower planning for the next decade.

U.S. Air Force veteran Stephen Hubbard was released from Russian custody after over four years in prison, following negotiations between Trump and Putin. The release marks a rare diplomatic breakthrough amid otherwise strained U.S.-Russia relations.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly authorized the Department of Homeland Security to test a 'heat ray' directed-energy weapon at the U.S.-Mexico border. The move signals a significant escalation in border security technology and raises questions about use-of-force policy.