NASA wants a lunar reactor ready for launch by December 2030, ahead of a Russia-China project targeting operation in 2036. Both efforts face unresolved landing, radiation, and fuel challenges.

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have taken key coastal positions near Bab el-Mandeb, the government says. The Houthis deny the gains; fighting continues, and the group can still attack shipping.

KNDS wants legal authority to deploy counter-drone systems at its factories, alongside better intelligence sharing and EU support, as sabotage and espionage cases threaten Europe’s defense production.

KNDS wants legal authority to deploy counter-drone systems at its factories, alongside better intelligence sharing and EU support, as sabotage and espionage cases threaten Europe’s defense production.

The former Duke of York has secured permission to challenge warrants used to search his homes. A private High Court hearing will consider access to documents as the misconduct investigation continues.

The former Duke of York has secured permission to challenge warrants used to search his homes. A private High Court hearing will consider access to documents as the misconduct investigation continues.

Gen. Alexus Grynkewich will present NATO’s “Theory of Victory” in Poland on Oct. 12, outlining how conventional forces, drones, and AI could stop an eastern-flank incursion and rapidly defeat Russian forces.

Gen. Alexus Grynkewich will present NATO’s “Theory of Victory” in Poland on Oct. 12, outlining how conventional forces, drones, and AI could stop an eastern-flank incursion and rapidly defeat Russian forces.

Federal prosecutors allege Wanying “Heather” Zhang photographed a Taiwanese official’s relative in Seattle at China’s direction. The FBI identified the target as President Lai Ching-te’s son and his family.

Federal prosecutors allege Wanying “Heather” Zhang photographed a Taiwanese official’s relative in Seattle at China’s direction. The FBI identified the target as President Lai Ching-te’s son and his family.

Commanders ordered an urgent departure from RAF Fairford after fresh intelligence intensified fears of a suspected Iran-backed attack, U.S. officials said. Some crews took off before refueling support was ready.

Commanders ordered an urgent departure from RAF Fairford after fresh intelligence intensified fears of a suspected Iran-backed attack, U.S. officials said. Some crews took off before refueling support was ready.

A laboratory technician reportedly broke a tube containing the pneumonic plague pathogen before developing fatal pneumonia. Russian authorities quarantined medical facilities and monitored nearly 200 contacts, but have not confirmed plague.

A laboratory technician reportedly broke a tube containing the pneumonic plague pathogen before developing fatal pneumonia. Russian authorities quarantined medical facilities and monitored nearly 200 contacts, but have not confirmed plague.

With 98% of ballots counted, Flávio Bolsonaro held 47.3% against Lula’s 44.8%. Conservative gains in congressional and state races strengthen the right ahead of Brazil’s Oct. 25 presidential runoff.

With 98% of ballots counted, Flávio Bolsonaro held 47.3% against Lula’s 44.8%. Conservative gains in congressional and state races strengthen the right ahead of Brazil’s Oct. 25 presidential runoff.

Housing protests and corruption cases have weakened Pedro Sánchez as Spain heads toward a Nov. 29 election. Polls favor a conservative government that could end the EU’s last major Socialist administration.

Housing protests and corruption cases have weakened Pedro Sánchez as Spain heads toward a Nov. 29 election. Polls favor a conservative government that could end the EU’s last major Socialist administration.

The IEA will coordinate a four-month release, with diesel prioritized in the first 20 days. The agreement follows U.S. threats of diesel export restrictions and includes a G7 pledge against export bans.

The IEA will coordinate a four-month release, with diesel prioritized in the first 20 days. The agreement follows U.S. threats of diesel export restrictions and includes a G7 pledge against export bans.