https://www.nbcnews.com/NBC News World Newsen-US© 2026 NBCNews.comSun, 21 Jun 2026 09:45:22 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/nbc-news.pnghttps://www.nbcnews.com/Freddie ClaytonMegan ShannonSun, 21 Jun 2026 09:45:22 GMTVice President JD Vance held talks in Switzerland Sunday with Iranian officials, with the days-old peace deal at risk from Israel’s strikes on Lebanon and Iran’s threats to ships in the Strait of Hormuz2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/president-jd-vance-switzerland-iran-talks-trump-threatens-toll-rcna351033https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/president-jd-vance-switzerland-iran-talks-trump-threatens-toll-rcna351033Elizabeth FrantzVanceVice President JD Vance speaks to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, June 20, en route to Switzerland.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:45:22 GMTSun, 21 Jun 2026 16:04:16 GMTJoe MurphyJiachuan WuMelinda YaoWed, 08 Apr 2026 17:52:34 GMTAre gas prices declining? NBC News is tracking national, state and county prices at the pump.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/gas-prices-iran-war-state-national-cost-trump-rcna265835https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/gas-prices-iran-war-state-national-cost-trump-rcna265835This is a line chart showing the average U.S. gas price from Feb. 22 when it was less than $3 a gallon to April 30 when it was more than $4.20.This is a line chart showing the average U.S. gas price from Feb. 22 when it was less than $3 a gallon to April 30 when it was more than $4.20.This is a line chart showing the average U.S. gas price from Feb. 22 when it was less than $3 a gallon to April 30 when it was more than $4.20.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:52:34 GMTSun, 21 Jun 2026 11:57:11 GMTJoe MurphyJiachuan WuTue, 05 May 2026 19:45:57 GMTHow much gas prices have increased during the Iran war depends entirely on where you live, an NBC News analysis of average gas price data from AAA shows.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/gas-prices-by-county-trump-iran-war-us-map-rcna343710https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/gas-prices-by-county-trump-iran-war-us-map-rcna343710This map shows the change in average gas prices since the start of the Iran war in most every county-level jurisdiction in the U.S. A person pumps gas at Penn Jersey Mart gas station in Millersburg, Pa., in March. Millersburg is in Dauphin County, where gas prices have increased $1.35 — close to the national average increase of $1.44 — since the war in Iran began.This map shows the change in average gas prices since the start of the Iran war in most every county-level jurisdiction in the U.S. A person pumps gas at Penn Jersey Mart gas station in Millersburg, Pa., in March. Millersburg is in Dauphin County, where gas prices have increased $1.35 — close to the national average increase of $1.44 — since the war in Iran began.This map shows the change in average gas prices since the start of the Iran war in most every county-level jurisdiction in the U.S. A person pumps gas at Penn Jersey Mart gas station in Millersburg, Pa., in March. Millersburg is in Dauphin County, where gas prices have increased $1.35 — close to the national average increase of $1.44 — since the war in Iran began.Tue, 05 May 2026 19:45:57 GMTSun, 21 Jun 2026 11:57:11 GMTMithil AggarwalDan De LuceReutersSat, 20 Jun 2026 11:54:36 GMTIran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, citing ceasefire violations after Israel continued deadly strikes in southern Lebanon overnight2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/israel-continues-lebanon-strikes-fresh-ceasefire-rcna350952https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/israel-continues-lebanon-strikes-fresh-ceasefire-rcna350952Ramiz DallahIsrael continues strikes on southern Lebanon despite U.S.-Iran agreementSmoke rises from the town of Shweikin and the Ali al-Tahir hill area in the Nabatieh Governorate of southern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes on June 20.Abbas FakihLEBANON-ISRAEL-IRAN-US-WARSmoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 20.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:54:36 GMTSun, 21 Jun 2026 05:10:23 GMTAlexander SmithBrennan LeachRyan J. KarlinCourtney KubeKyle StewartFiona GlissonThu, 18 Jun 2026 16:45:19 GMTThe thorniest issues have been left for the next round of negotiations, with big concessions made in return for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/trump-finally-sealed-iran-deal-now-talks-final-deal-begin-rcna350663https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/trump-finally-sealed-iran-deal-now-talks-final-deal-begin-rcna350663Nathan LaineFrench President Macron Hosts US President Trump At Versailles Palace DinnerPresident Donald Trump arrives for a gala dinner at the Versailles Palace in Versailles, France, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:45:19 GMTFri, 19 Jun 2026 01:38:43 GMTSat, 20 Jun 2026 18:15:56 GMTIran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, citing Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to state media. U.S. Central Command released a statement stating that 55 merchant ships transited the strait on Saturday. 2056-06-20T18:15:10.000+0000now_brk_iran_strait_closure_260620https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-over-ceasefire-violations-state-media-reports-265420869526Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, state media reportsIran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, citing Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to state media. U.S. Central Command released a statement stating that 55 merchant ships transited the strait on Saturday. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:15:05 GMTSat, 20 Jun 2026 18:15:56 GMTSat, 20 Jun 2026 00:34:57 GMTVideos show a massive fire engulfing the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in the Dominican Republic. It appeared to rip through a significant portion of the property. NBC News' George Solis reports.2056-06-20T00:34:10.000+0000now_topstory_fire_dominican_republic_resort_260619https://www.nbcnews.com/video/massive-fire-engulfs-popular-dominican-republic-tourist-resort-265404997824Massive fire breaks out at popular tourist resort in Dominican RepublicVideos show a massive fire engulfing the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in the Dominican Republic. It appeared to rip through a significant portion of the property. NBC News' George Solis reports.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:34:04 GMTSat, 20 Jun 2026 00:34:57 GMTSat, 20 Jun 2026 00:32:34 GMTTwo passenger trains collided north of London, with one person killed and dozens more hurt. Sky News’ Shamaan Freeman-Powell reports on the incident.2056-06-20T00:31:30.000+0000now_topstory_london_train_collision_260619https://www.nbcnews.com/video/1-person-killed-dozens-injured-after-two-trains-collide-north-of-london-2654049977691 person killed, dozens injured after two trains collide north of LondonTwo passenger trains collided north of London, with one person killed and dozens more hurt. Sky News’ Shamaan Freeman-Powell reports on the incident.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:31:23 GMTSat, 20 Jun 2026 00:32:34 GMTFri, 19 Jun 2026 23:24:59 GMTIn hopes of battling the recent surge of bear attacks and sightings across the country, Japanese government officials hold a drill featuring a man in bear suit to better prepare the public and hunters. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports.2056-06-19T23:23:56.000+0000now_hallie_japan_bear_drills_260619https://www.nbcnews.com/video/japan-holds-drill-featuring-man-in-a-bear-suit-after-surge-of-attacks-265401413723Japan holds drill featuring man in a bear suit after surge of attacks and sightingsIn hopes of battling the recent surge of bear attacks and sightings across the country, Japanese government officials hold a drill featuring a man in bear suit to better prepare the public and hunters. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:23:52 GMTFri, 19 Jun 2026 23:24:59 GMTYuliya TalmazanMatthew MulliganFri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:27 GMTA new Ukrainian campaign is turning Vladimir Putin’s main supply line into a road of ruin2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/ukraine-russia-highway-drone-campaign-crimea-fuel-crisis-rcna349151https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/ukraine-russia-highway-drone-campaign-crimea-fuel-crisis-rcna349151Alexey PavlishakCars queue for fuel at a gas station in SakiCars queue for fuel at a gas station after the authorities restricted fuel sales amid a supply shortage following Ukrainian attacks on logistics routes in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Saki, Crimea June 1, 2026.Alexey PavlishakFuel shortages in Crimea amid Russia-Ukraine conflictSigns reading "No" placed on fuel pump nozzles at a gas station in Yevpatoriya, Crimea, on Thursday.ReutersPeople put their names on a list to join the queue for fuel at a gas station in SevastopolPeople put their names on a list to join the queue for fuel at a gas station after the authorities restricted fuel sales, in Sevastopol, Crimea, on June 1.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:27 GMTFri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:27 GMTAlexander SmithDan De LuceMosheh GainsWed, 25 Mar 2026 17:59:20 GMTThe island less than 20 miles off Iran accounts for more than 90% of the country's oil exports.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/trump-may-eyeing-irans-kharg-island-risk-rcna264875https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/trump-may-eyeing-irans-kharg-island-risk-rcna264875Gallo ImagesSatellite Imagery Of Kharg Island In IranSatellite view of Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran.Atta KenareIRAN-ECONOMY-OIL-KHARKAn oil facility on Kharg Island in 2017.Horst FaasPipes leading downhill toward the Kharg Island jetty in Iran from the 17 million-barrel-capacity tank farm in 1971.Pipes leading downhill toward the Kharg Island jetty in Iran from the 17 million-barrel-capacity tank farm in 1971.Edgar SuUSS Tripoli (LHA-7) amphibious assault enters the Singapore StraitThe USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship enters the Singapore Strait amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran as seen from Singapore on March 17.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:59:20 GMTThu, 11 Jun 2026 15:27:30 GMTMirna AlsharifSat, 20 Jun 2026 20:21:00 GMTAn Al Jazeera cameraman was killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza on Saturday, the outlet said, less than three months after his brother, also an Al Jazeera journalist, was killed in a separate strike2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/gaza/israeli-airstrike-kills-al-jazeera-cameraman-rcna350990https://www.nbcnews.com/world/gaza/israeli-airstrike-kills-al-jazeera-cameraman-rcna350990Moiz SalhiDisplaced Palestinian families struggle with rising temperatures in Gaza.A view of Bureij Camp in Gaza City on June 9.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:21:00 GMTSat, 20 Jun 2026 20:57:27 GMTThe Associated PressSat, 20 Jun 2026 18:19:04 GMTRussian bombs struck an apartment building on Saturday in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing at least one person and wounding nine, including a 6-year-old child, authorities said.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/russia/russia-strikes-ukraine-apartment-rcna350975https://www.nbcnews.com/world/russia/russia-strikes-ukraine-apartment-rcna350975Andrii MarienkoKharkiv strike.Rescuers carry a body that they removed from under the rubble of an apartment building following Russia's missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on June 20.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:19:04 GMTSat, 20 Jun 2026 18:19:04 GMTClaudio LavangaElmira AliievaGabe GutierrezFri, 19 Jun 2026 14:20:27 GMTAfter President Donald Trump said Giorgia Meloni had “begged” him for a photo at the G7 summit earlier this week, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was quick to hit back. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/italy/trump-italy-meloni-begged-photo-fabricated-g7-summit-france-rcna350836https://www.nbcnews.com/world/italy/trump-italy-meloni-begged-photo-fabricated-g7-summit-france-rcna350836Italian Prime Ministry via ReutersPresident Donald Trump speaks to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026.President Donald Trump speaks to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:20:27 GMTSat, 20 Jun 2026 15:49:34 GMTMithil AggarwalSat, 20 Jun 2026 09:30:41 GMTThree years of her life had come down to this one exam. Ridhvi Saxena, 18, walked out certain she was on track to become a cardiologist2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/india/messaging-app-telegram-banned-millions-cheating-scandal-india-rcna350501https://www.nbcnews.com/world/india/messaging-app-telegram-banned-millions-cheating-scandal-india-rcna350501Firdous NazirIndia Temporarily Blocks Telegram App Over Medical Exam FraudThe messaging app was banned by the Indian government following the leak of a recent medical exam paper.Sanjeev VermaIndia bans Telegram appThe messaging app was banned by the Indian government following the leak of a recent medical exam paper.Arun KumarAlSA members stage a protest NEET paper leakThe messaging app was banned by the Indian government following the leak of a recent medical exam paper.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:30:41 GMTSat, 20 Jun 2026 09:30:41 GMTYuliya TalmazanKeir SimmonsGabe GutierrezDan De LuceReutersMatthew MulliganAndrea MitchellAbigail WilliamsFri, 19 Jun 2026 08:43:11 GMTIsrael and militant group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire Friday, after a deadly escalation between the two in Lebanon looked set to derail Washington-Tehran peace talks in Switzerland2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-iran-talks-postponed-vance-cancels-trip-israel-strikes-lebanon-rcna350830https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-iran-talks-postponed-vance-cancels-trip-israel-strikes-lebanon-rcna350830Mahmoud ZayyatThe Israeli military said on June 18 it will continue operating in southern Lebanon and "remove threats" beyond its so-called security zone, after the US and Iran signed an agreement to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon.A child searches for salvageable items in the rubble of her home in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Roummane on June 18, 2026.AFP via Getty ImagesIsrael's military said on June 19 that four of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon, its first losses since a US-Iran deal was signed to end the Middle East war. An Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese village of Choukine on Friday.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:43:11 GMTFri, 19 Jun 2026 20:57:56 GMTNicole Acevedo Nicole Duarte Carlos CatireFri, 19 Jun 2026 17:26:49 GMTA TV host in Argentina resigned from her role on a popular streaming show after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi’s father had died amid his son’s run in the World Cup, an error she later blamed on unverified information fed to her through an earpiece2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/argentina/lionel-messi-father-tv-host-quits-rcna350864https://www.nbcnews.com/world/argentina/lionel-messi-father-tv-host-quits-rcna350864Maja HitijLionel Messi of Argentina during the World Cup match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026.Lionel Messi of Argentina during the World Cup match Tuesday against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Missouri.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:26:49 GMTFri, 19 Jun 2026 17:26:49 GMTAdela SulimanFri, 19 Jun 2026 13:54:31 GMTLONDON — A toddler in the United Kingdom remains in a critical condition after an incident that saw him injured by a crocodile at a zoo, police said.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/three-year-old-critically-injured-ending-crocodile-enclosure-uk-zoo-rcna350845https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/three-year-old-critically-injured-ending-crocodile-enclosure-uk-zoo-rcna350845SolovyovaPortrait of Nile crocodile open a huge jaw with big teeth drying a mouth after the good lunch. La Vanille Nature Park zoo on Mauritius island. Beauty in Nature concept photo.Police at Johnsons of Old Hurst, in Huntingdonshire, England, on Thursday.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:54:31 GMTFri, 19 Jun 2026 13:54:31 GMTAlexander SmithFri, 19 Jun 2026 02:20:06 GMTThe mayor of Greater Manchester, who has vowed a leadership challenge to replace Starmer as prime minister, has come a step closer to power by securing a seat in Parliament.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/britains-keir-starmer-imminent-challenge-key-rival-andy-burnham-rcna350511https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/britains-keir-starmer-imminent-challenge-key-rival-andy-burnham-rcna350511Ryan JenkinsonGreater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham of the Labour Party reacts after being declared the winner in the by-election on June 19, 2026 in Wigan, England. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham of the Labour Party reacts after being declared the winner in the by-election on June 19, 2026 in Wigan, England. Peter ByrneMakerfield by-electionAndy Burnham speaking in Makerfield on Friday.Peter MacdiarmidBritain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on June 19, 2026 following Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election victory. Starmer in London on Friday.Mary TurnerMakerfield By-Election Count And DeclarationBurnham shakes hands with Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon after winning the Makerfield by-election on Thursday night.Peter Byrne - PA ImagesMakerfield by-electionAndy Burnham is declared the winner of the Makerfield by-election.Oli ScarffBritain holds a special vote on June 18 that is expected to set in motion an attempt to oust Labour leader Keir Starmer as prime minister. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)A Reform UK campaign bus passes homes in Makerfield, north-west England on June 16, 2026.Peter ByrneMakerfield by-electionBurnham passes photographers after winning the by-election late Thursday.Ryan JenkinsonMakerfield By-election Count And DeclarationCount Binface, a perennial candidate in British local elections speaks to the media as votes were being counted.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:20:06 GMTFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:29:19 GMTYuliya TalmazanThu, 18 Jun 2026 10:44:27 GMTWaves of Ukrainian drones hit a major oil refinery for the second time this week, disrupting flights and sending thick clouds of black smoke rising over the city Thursday morning.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/russia/moscow-refinery-attack-ukrainian-drones-hit-kapotnya-russia-trump-war-rcna350665https://www.nbcnews.com/world/russia/moscow-refinery-attack-ukrainian-drones-hit-kapotnya-russia-trump-war-rcna350665via ReutersThick plumes of smoke with flames rise from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack in MoscowThick plumes of smoke with rise from an oil refinery in Moscow following a Ukrainian drone attack on June 18, 2026.AFP via Getty ImagesMoscow was fending off a "large-scale" drone attack from Ukraine, with several drones reaching an oil refinery, the city's mayor Sergey Sobyanin said early on June 18, 2026. Black smoke rises from the area of the Moscow oil refinery Thursday.ReutersAftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow regionAn apartment building damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack in Zhukovsky, near Moscow, on Thursday.AFP via Getty ImagesMoscow was fending off a "large-scale" drone attack from Ukraine, with several drones reaching an oil refinery, the city's mayor Sergey Sobyanin said early on June 18, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)Black smoke rises on the outskirts of Moscow.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:44:27 GMTFri, 19 Jun 2026 06:54:12 GMTElmira AliievaThe Associated PressThu, 18 Jun 2026 15:20:04 GMTArcheologists have discovered an earlier and simpler version of Britain’s iconic Stonehenge that predates the ancient monument by around 500 years.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/stonehenge-united-kingdom-prehistoric-prototype-summer-solstice-rcna350666https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/stonehenge-united-kingdom-prehistoric-prototype-summer-solstice-rcna350666Wessex ArchaeologyArchaeologists discover 'prototype Stonehenge' near famous stone circleArchaeologist Phil Harding at Stonehenge near Salisbury, England.Marijane PorterNew Stonehenge found in EnglandArchaeologist Phil Harding at Stonehenge near Salisbury, England.Chris GormanStonehenge at DawnArchaeologist Phil Harding at Stonehenge near Salisbury, England.Wessex ArchaeologyA rare disc-shaped flint knife found at Bulford by Phil Harding of Wessex Archaeology.Archaeologist Phil Harding at Stonehenge near Salisbury, England.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:20:04 GMTThu, 18 Jun 2026 15:20:04 GMTHenry AustinNick DuffyAbigail WilliamsGabe GutierrezKeir SimmonsCourtney KubeMonica AlbaSarah DeanCaroline KennyChantal Da SilvaWed, 17 Jun 2026 18:26:26 GMTThe interim agreement declares an intent to bring about an “immediate and permanent termination of military operations” in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/strait-hormuz-reopen-us-lift-iran-sanctions-14-point-deal-seeking-end-rcna350513https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/strait-hormuz-reopen-us-lift-iran-sanctions-14-point-deal-seeking-end-rcna350513Shady AlassarShips continue to wait in Gulf of Oman for passage through Strait of Hormuz.Commercial vessels and oil tankers wait at the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf of Oman on June 17, 2026.via IRNAIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian holds up a signed memorandum featuring the signature of President Trump in an image released Thursday.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian holds up a signed memorandum featuring the signature of President Trump in an image released Thursday.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:26:26 GMTThu, 18 Jun 2026 11:07:34 GMTJanis Mackey FrayerErin TanDawn LiuMithil AggarwalThu, 18 Jun 2026 10:01:23 GMTFor soccer fans like Miko Zhang, China’s failure to qualify for this year’s FIFA World Cup is almost beside the point.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/china/china-world-cup-fans-referee-ma-ning-messi-rcna350471https://www.nbcnews.com/world/china/china-world-cup-fans-referee-ma-ning-messi-rcna350471Kevin FrayerArgentinian Football Fans Watch World Cup In BeijingA Chinese hugs a cutout of superstar Lionel Messi at the Argentinian Embassy in Beijing on June 17, 2026.Janis Mackey FrayerChinese soccer fans rally in support of Argentina outside the embassy in Beijing on June 17, 2026.Miko Zhang.Kevin FrayerA World Cup watch party at the Argentine Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday. Messi and the Argentine team are hugely popular with soccer fans in mainland China.A World Cup watch party at the Argentine Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday. Messi and the Argentine team are hugely popular with soccer fans in mainland China.Adil BenayacheSipa FranceReferee Ma Ning in 2025.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:01:23 GMTThu, 18 Jun 2026 10:03:43 GMTMosheh GainsThe Associated PressThu, 18 Jun 2026 09:20:15 GMTThe defense secretary lambasted allies for failing to provide U.S. forces access to bases in Europe to launch attacks on Iran.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/hegseth-nato-review-us-forces-europe-iran-war-brussels-rcna350660https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/hegseth-nato-review-us-forces-europe-iran-war-brussels-rcna350660John ThysDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on June 18, 2026.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on June 18, 2026.Omar HavanaNATO Defence Ministers Meeting Held In BrusselsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaking at the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels on Thursday.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:20:15 GMTThu, 18 Jun 2026 09:20:15 GMTAlexander SmithThu, 18 Jun 2026 08:31:11 GMTAndy Burnham wants to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. First he must beat the far right in a vote Thursday.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/andy-burnham-makerfield-election-britain-pm-starmer-labour-rcna350472https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/andy-burnham-makerfield-election-britain-pm-starmer-labour-rcna350472Temilade AdelajaGreater Manchester mayor and Labour candidate Andy Burnham attends a media event ahead of the June 18 Makerfield by-electionLabour candidate Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 9.Oli ScarffThe Makerfield by-election, set to be held on June 18, may see Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham return to the government though he would face a tough fight from the poll-topping Reform UK. Labour candidate Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 9.Alamy Stock Photoaerial view of an industrial estate at Lockett Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, UKLabour candidate Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 9.Ben StansallNATO Leaders Attend 2025 Summit In The HagueLabour candidate Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 9.Ian VoglerPrime Minister Keir Starmer Hosts Metro Mayors At Downing StreetLabour candidate Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 9.Paul Ellis / AFP; Christopher Furlong / Getty ImagesFlags bearing the St. George's Cross are draped from homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield on May 19. Below: A campaign flag for the U.K.'s right-wing Reform party Wednesday.Labour candidate Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 9.Darren StaplesBritain holds a unique vote on June 18 that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer's beleaguered premiership, or win him a reprieve. Labour candidate Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 9.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:31:11 GMTThu, 18 Jun 2026 08:31:11 GMT