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The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

Government contractors and other defense stocks could soar if Washington passes a record defense budget. Here are some of Wall Street's favorite names.

Kiplinger

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter

The ruling maintains the very high bar for proving defamation of high-level figures in U.S. courts.

Axios

Iran's Foreign Minister Said Talks Got to Within Inches of a Deal — Then Trump Announced a Blockade and Walked Out

Negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad nearly reached a breakthrough before collapsing due to shifting demands and pressure from the US side.

International Business Times UK

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'We Are Not Politicians': Pope Leo Responds to Trump's Attacks After He Is Called 'Terrible for Foreign Policy'

Pope Leo responded to Donald Trump's attacks by saying he has 'no fear' of the Trump administration and reaffirming that the Church is not political.

International Business Times UK

U.S. Cardinals Reveal the Real Reason Why The Pope Rejected Trump's Invitation to Join the United States 250th Birthday Celebrations

Pope Leo XIV's decision to turn down the Trump administration's invitation to join the United States' 250th birthday celebrations appears to have been about far more than scheduling. It was, at least in the telling of the cardinals closest to him, a statement about priorities, symbolism, and the people he…

Latin Times

Pope Leo fires back with cutting retort after Trump savages him and poses as Jesus Christ: ‘No fear’

The pontiff ‘refuses to get into a debate’ with the president

The Independent UK

Donald Trump's 'God Complex' Shows, Calls Pope Leo 'Weak' and 'Terrible'—Credits Himself for 'Leo in Vatican'

Donald Trump publicly criticizes Pope Leo XIV, claiming credit for his rise and sparking controversy with AI-generated images.

International Business Times UK

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President Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV Over Iran War Criticism, Calls First American Pontiff 'Weak'

The clash between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the US-Iran conflict highlights political and theological tensions between the White House and the Vatican, affecting American Catholics and global diplomacy.

International Business Times UK

Who is Riley Podleski? US journalist goes viral over claim America used ‘less than 10%’ of its military against Iran

An American media figure has gone viral after making bold claims about US military strength during a briefing on tensions with Iran.

The Times of India

‘Too powerful for the public’: inside Anthropic’s bid to win the AI publicity war

The firm says it withheld an AI model on cybersecurity grounds but sceptics say this was hype to lure investment

The Guardian - UK

Bunker busters and a Burger King: a visual guide to US military bases on British soil

War with Iran has brought 15 American sites across the UK countryside firmly into the spotlight

The Guardian - UK

Pope says ‘enough of war’ and decries ‘delusion of omnipotence’ at peace vigil

Leo’s comments did not directly mention war in Iran but read as his strongest condemnation of the conflict yet

The Guardian - US

Iran Claims It Gave the US Navy 30 Minutes to Leave Hormuz as a Pentagon Official Rushed to Call It 'Freedom of Navigation'

Iran and the US present conflicting narratives about a naval encounter in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting tensions amid ongoing ceasefire talks.

International Business Times UK

Iran war tips Trump-Pope tension over the edge

It's one of the sharpest public divides between a pope and a U.S. president in decades.

Axios

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International Business Times UK

US Army Builds First AI Chatbot for Troops, Trained on Live Conflict Data From Iran and Ukraine, Built on Reddit-Style Forums

The U.S. Army has introduced VictorBot, an AI chatbot trained on classified data from Ukraine and Iran.

Fortune

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon’s secrets

A handful of AI infrastructure startups are doing complex, rarely-seen work that makes it possible for the U.S. government to securely use AI.

Salon

Joint Chiefs Chair is enabling Trump

The president's threats to destroy Iran depend on institutions and individuals' willingness to go along

The Times of India

'Head wounds, heavy bleeding..': US troops recall chaos after deadly Iranian drone strike on Kuwait base

Survivors of a deadly drone strike in Kuwait have challenged the Pentagon's narrative, stating their unit was unprepared and lacked fortified defenses. The attack, which killed six service members and injured over 20, occurred at a lightly protected facility. Soldiers described the chaos and their efforts to save lives amidst…

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International Business Times UK

Pentagon's Alleged 'Bitter Lecture' to Pope Leo XIV's Ambassador Sparks Vatican Fury and US Visit Cancellation

A closed-door meeting at the Pentagon in January 2026 has strained US-Vatican relations, with reports of a 'bitter lecture' to the Pope's ambassador.

We Got This Covered

Pete Hegseth gets humiliated in court as judge exposes his underhanded tactics

Round two, same ruling

The Independent UK

Pope amplifies criticism of Iran war and says 'God does not bless any conflict'

Pope Leo XIV has amplified his condemnation of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

The Independent UK

Vatican officials try to downplay report of meeting that sparked reported feud between Pope Leo and Trump

The Defense Department has described the meeting as a ‘respectful and reasonable discussion’

International Business Times UK

What is the Avignon Papacy? Pentagon's Medieval Church Reference That Reportedly Alarmed the Vatican

The Avignon Papacy has resurfaced in reports of a Pentagon meeting with a Vatican envoy, where a historical reference allegedly raised alarm within the Holy See during strained US–Vatican relations.

The Independent UK

Service members are trying to find ways out early after anger over Iran war: ‘It’s been a mess’

Operators on GI Rights Hotline say callers ‘scared of killing people in a war they don’t believe in’

The Guardian - US

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantánamo camp for Cuban migrants

Exclusive: Dozens of organizations write to Congress after general announced plan to ‘deal with’ those fleeing any humanitarian crisis on the island

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