Trump says US was hours from launching more attacks on Iran
Donald Trump says he was just an hour away from launching a new attack on Iran as the US president sets a new deadline for the country to come to a deal.
Day: May 20, 2026
Republican Leader Who Stood Up To Trump Defeated In Kentucky Primary
Massie has angered Trump by opposing US military action in Iran and Venezuela, criticising aid to Israel, resisting parts of the president’s agenda and helping push for the release of files related to multimillionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Voices: ‘Burnham is no superhero with all the answers’: Readers divided over who should lead Labour
With Andy Burnham narrowly edging ahead of Keir Starmer in our latest reader poll, Independent readers have been fiercely debating whether Labour needs a dramatic change of direction – or whether replacing the prime minister now would only deepen the p…
Mango fashion tycoon’s arrested son ‘is OBSESSED with money & scoped out mountain where billionaire fell to his death’
THE son of a fashion tycoon who was arrested over his dad’s death is allegedly “obsessed” with money – and scoped out a mountain three times before the billionaire died there, authorities claim. Jonathan Andic, 45, was detained on suspicion of Man…
Spain’s PM gives ‘full support’ to predecessor targeted in corruption probe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday expressed “full support” for his predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero after a court placed his Socialist ally under investigation for alleged influence peddling.
Marines Test Fieldranger Remotely Controlled Weapon Station
Defence Blog American Rheinmetall conducted a week-long Fieldranger RCWS training course for Marine Corps Warfighting Lab operators at Marine Corps Base Quantico
Nato jets scrambled after drone flies near Lithuanian capital as residents told to ‘immediately take shelter’
Lithuania’s army urged residents in Vilnius to ‘take care of your close ones’ amid fears of drones violating the country’s airspace
CMA CGM seafarers injured in Iranian attack reunited with families
Filipino crew members return home following attack on boxship
Navy, Marine Corps Back Longer Amphib Readiness Cycles, More Ships
BrDef The Navy currently utilizes a 36-month Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP), but leaders want to stretch it to 56 months
AC-130J Gunship With Mini Cruise Missiles Paired With AESA Radar
WarZone The plan is to demonstrate a fully integrated, longer-range strike capability that could keep the AC-130 relevant in high-end conflicts.