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Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy VII Revelation will cap levels at 99, matching the 1997 original, and shifts focus to endgame content and post‑story challenges instead of pushing a hard‑mode replay; Weapons return as both story and optional encounters across Gaia, in a larger, interconnected world built on Rebirth.
Ukraine’s war demonstrates that NATO can’t wait for perfect weapons; usable, mass-produced, cheaper systems—often leveraging civilian tech—are prioritized to field capabilities quickly, accelerating procurement cycles and shifting from perfection to speed in defense strategy.
A new American Foreign Policy Council report warns that deploying cargo catapults on the Moon—mass drivers—could be a dual-use technology enabling rapid, potentially undetectable first strikes. It outlines three dangers: direct ground impact from fired payloads, satellite destruction via tight-cone projectiles, and the ability to launch warheads exceeding current reentry limits with low heat signatures, raising concerns about a space-enabled arms race as nations seek a lunar foothold.
Israel’s weapons exports hit a record $19 billion, roughly doubling in the past five years, as critics scrutinize its arms sales amid ongoing regional tensions.
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.