Prisoner sues over Vegemite ban, citing right to Australian culture

An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence for murder is suing the state of Victoria over its ban on Vegemite in prisons.

Which nations have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?: Full list, 42 of 48 clinch

The list of countries heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is growing. Following a thrilling round of November qualifiers, 42 nations have officially secured their place in the expanded 48-team tournament set for North America in 2026.

Saudi prince visits WH for first time in 7 years
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LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, as Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington on Tuesday for his first White House visit in seven years. The meeting between Mohammed bin Salman and President Donald Trump marks a pivotal moment in rebuilding ties between the two nations as the partnership remains central to American security and energy interests.

United Nations approves Trump admin’s plan for Gaza
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We are now learning that the Trump administration's blueprint to govern Gaza secured approval at the United Nations on Monday. This marks what is a critical step in providing international support for U.S. efforts to move the territory toward peace after two years of war. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache has the latest comments from Ambassador Mike Waltz, who called the resolution "historic and constructive".

Trump to host Saudi Arabia's crown prince on Tuesday
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We are learning more as President Donald Trump is set to host Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House this week. The high-level talks are aimed at deepening economic and defense ties. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking to Jonathan Strum, a former Georgetown Professor of Israeli Law and Middle East Affairs, as both leaders are expected to sign several economic and defense agreements during the visit.

Trump: Venezuela's prison population released in U.S.
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While speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One, President Trump claimed that Venezuela's "prison population was released into the United States.

U.S. launches operation to dismantle narco-terrorists
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the launch of an operation targeting narco-terror networks across Latin America. Hegseth says U.S. Southern Command and Joint Task Force Southern Spear will lead a mission to defend the homeland and dismantle narco-terrorists networks across the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. has carried out at least 20 strikes on alleged drug-tracking boats in recent months. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss.

2 out of 5 younger women want to leave US for good, poll finds

The poll also found that for a second year in a row, one in five Americans said they would like to leave the U.S. and move to another country permanently.

UK stops sharing some intel with US amid drug strikes
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We are now hearing reports that the United Kingdom has stopped sharing some intelligence with the United States amid the White House's strikes on presumed drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall. Kempfer worked on the war on drugs under U.S. Southern Command.

Several dead in explosion in New Delhi, India
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Several people were killed in an explosion near the landmark Red Fort in a densely populated district of the Indian capital New Delhi, city authorities said. ANI editor-in-chief Smita Prakash joins LiveNOW's Stephanie Coueignoux to share the latest details of the incident.

German police arrest man accused of painting swastikas with own blood

German police have arrested a 31-year-old Romanian man accused of painting swastikas with his own blood on nearly 50 cars, mailboxes, and building facades.

Hamas continues to return bodies from Gaza
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Hal Kempfer, retired Marine intelligence officer and national security analyst, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest out of Gaza, where the bodies of hostages continue to be released.

How the government shutdown will affect international flights

Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.

Trump hosts Central Asian leaders, talks shutdown
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President Donald Trump has now hosted the leaders of five Central Asian countries at the White House. This comes as Trump continues to look for deals related to the rare earth metals needed for high-tech devices, including smartphones, electric vehicles and fighter jets. President Trump and officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held an evening summit and dinner at the White House on Thursday evening.

Putin requests proposals on resuming nuclear testing
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In response to recent statements by President Donald Trump suggesting the United States might resume nuclear tests, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed officials to ready proposals for a potential resumption of Russia's own nuclear testing. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is getting the latest on the global interest in nuclear testing with retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer.

Sec. Hegseth meets with South Korean Defense Minister
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has now visited the Demilitarized Zone that sits along the South Korean border with North Korea, during a trip to Asia this week. According to South Korea's defense ministry, Sec. Hegseth is meeting with his counterpart for security talks. Hegseth and South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back spoke during an event in Seoul on Tuesday.

Louvre heist: What's known about ‘commando’ team suspects

The heist at the Louvre last month captivated the internet. Here’s what we’re learning about the “commando” team suspects that have been arrested.

President Trump threatens military action in Nigeria
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President Trump is threatening to send military forces into Nigeria, warning that the country must stop the "killing of Christians." LiveNOW's Josh Breslow discusses the latest with Sam Brownback, a former Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.