Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said.
America celebrated its 250th birthday with political speeches and fireworks. Iran held a funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei amidst a shaky truce. The U.S. men's soccer team faced Belgium in the World Cup. Stories also covered immigration challenges and advice on eating out affordably.
Super Typhoon Bavi, with winds up to 180 mph, made landfall in the U.S. territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, causing significant damage, power outages, and flooding. Residents sought refuge in emergency shelters as officials urged them to stay safe.
Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing at least 11 and wounding 60. The strikes hit residential buildings, with authorities searching for survivors. This follows a deadly Thursday attack and comes amid Ukraine's struggle with air defense gaps, particularly for ballistic missiles.
Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones early Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 46. Residential buildings in the Podilskyi and Darnytsia districts were hit, with one partially collapsing. President Zelenskyy had warned of an imminent large-scale attack and reiterated calls for more Western air defenses.
President Trump heads to a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, to enforce a pledge from last year for members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. Despite some allies heeding the call, Trump continues to express grievances about U.S. defense contributions.
Super Typhoon Bavi is battering Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with destructive winds exceeding 150 mph, prompting emergency warnings and evacuations. Forecasters warn of catastrophic damage, particularly for Rota, as power outages and flight cancellations are already reported.
