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An Iranian military source tells RIA Novosti that Tehran has modern domestically built weapons not yet used or tested and would not restrain itself if the United States resumes attacks, amid ongoing US–Iran diplomacy and regional tension.
Former President Donald Trump said Iranians should be allowed to own guns to challenge their rulers, arguing armed protesters would fight effectively but are currently outmatched by security forces. He claimed the U.S. had previously tried to ship firearms to protesters via Kurdish intermediaries, a claim some Kurdish groups deny. The remarks fit into broader debates over arming civilians and U.S.-Iran tensions amid ongoing concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.
President Donald Trump acknowledged that a small batch of U.S. weapons sent to Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq for protesters against the IRGC appears to be unaccounted for, saying he doesn’t know where the arms ended up and blaming the Kurds for not delivering them, amid rising costs and casualties in the Iran conflict.
Federal prosecutors say Cole Tomas Allen tried to kill Donald Trump at a Washington, D.C. dinner, took a cellphone photo with a knife in his hotel room, and possessed multiple weapons and ammo; DOJ court filings include the images as part of the charges.
Safa, a Hezbollah official, says the group will not honor any Lebanon-Israel agreement and insists its weapons are a Lebanese issue, not subject to outside deals. He notes no Tehran direct deals and that communications with the Lebanese government go through Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. After a US-brokered ceasefire ended the 2024 war, Israel has continued strikes to prevent Hezbollah rebuilding. Hezbollah says it would negotiate the fate of its weapons with the Lebanese government if a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal occur, aiming to restore deterrence and avoid returning to the prior status quo.
Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for Aunt Gladys in Weapons, a win that underscores the Oscars’ shifting relationship with horror; the piece debates a three‑way race and speculates on which future horror performances could define the category, noting precedents and the genre’s growing pull at the Academy.
Amy Madigan won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Weapons at the 2026 Academy Awards, her first win in the category 40 years after her last nomination, with Zoe Saldaña presenting and Ed Harris alongside her at the Dolby Theatre.
Amy Madigan won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Aunt Gladys in Weapons at the 98th Academy Awards, defeating Elle Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku and Teyana Taylor. The victory sets the record for the longest gap between nominations (40 years since her 1986 nod). In a warm, humorous speech she thanked her daughter Lily, husband Ed Harris, and their dogs, acknowledging the support that carried her through a standout awards season for Weapons.
Amy Madigan won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her turn as Aunt Gladys in Weapons at the 2026 Oscars, the night’s first award, which opened with host Conan O’Brien spoofing her character as part of the live coverage.
Cuba’s Interior Ministry says a Florida-flagged speedboat opened fire on border guards off the island’s north coast, killing four attackers; officials say the intruders arrived from the U.S. in two boats but one failed, with supplies transferred to the surviving craft. Authorities displayed heavy weapons and ammunition found on board and said the attackers were trained and financed. A border-guard boat was struck and a commander injured; six Cuban-origin suspects could face terrorism charges. The U.S. has denied it was a government operation.
Pawtucket police released photos of the handguns recovered at the scene of a deadly ice rink shooting and said detectives are reviewing arena security footage, third-party recordings, and body-worn camera video as they investigate; three victims remain in critical condition.
Season 2 of Battlefield 6 adds three new weapons (GRT-CPS DMR, M121 A2 LMG, VCR-2 Assault Rifle) and two gadgets (9K38 IGLA anti-air launcher and HTI-MK2 hardware suppression) spread across the Battle Pass tracks. Each item unlocks at specific track levels (5, 14, 17, 21, 22) after completing the Recruit track (50 Battle Pass tokens). Unlocking can be done via XP and weekly challenges, or players can spend Battlefield Coins to skip the grind, though the items are free to unlock through progression for everyone.
Ranked Play is live in Black Ops 7 Season 2 with pro-favored loadouts: ARs like the M15 Mod 0, SMGs such as the Dravec 45, and the VS Recon sniper (attachments may be banned in CDL, with updates if allowed). Pistols highlighted is the Jäger 45. Core perks are Ninja, Fast Hands, and Dexterity, with the wildcard Perk Greed and Flak Jacket; melee is Knife, tacticals include Stun Grenade, and lethal options Frag or Semtex, plus Trophy System as the field upgrade. Note the page is a work-in-progress and more loadouts will be added as the meta evolves.
NATO troops training in northern Finland are taught to keep weapons from warming up too much in the Arctic so they don’t suffer condensation, ice, or jams; the course, led by Finland’s Jaeger Brigade in Lapland, also covers drone limitations and the broader need to prepare for potential Arctic warfare and extreme cold conditions.
German authorities arrested a Lebanese national identified as 'Mohammad S' for allegedly belonging to Hamas and planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets; he was stopped at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport after arriving from Beirut and prosecutors say he helped procure 300 rounds of ammunition in August 2025, with a federal judge to decide on pretrial detention. The case ties into earlier Hamas arrests and related searches across Berlin, Leipzig and Oberhausen, and comes amid broader regional tensions.