U.S. Marine Corps veteran Dior Jay-Jarrett was arrested this week on a federal wire fraud charge for allegedly faking deployments to take 130 free and discounted flights to the Caribbean, Europe and other destinations at the expense of a major airline.

Polish prosecutors filed charges Friday against a former defense minister, accusing him of exceeding his powers when he declassified parts of a plan for national defense that had been prepared years before under an earlier government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Israeli forces advanced deeper into the Gaza Strip on Friday and destroyed the only specialized cancer hospital in the war-torn territory, as Israeli leaders vowed to capture more land until Hamas releases its remaining hostages.

President Donald Trump said prototypes of the future aircraft having been secretly flying in recent years. The U.S. hopes the F-47 will be the first 6th generation fighter aircraft to enter military fleets, as China has reportedly also been flying protype versions of its next generation stealth fighters.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a rare move, is beefing up the Navy warship presence in the Middle East, ordering two aircraft carriers to be there next month as the U.S. increases strikes on the Yemen-based Houthi rebels, according to a U.S. official.

Sturgill was serving as command master chief and assigned to the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C., when he was arrested on Aug. 29, 2023. At trial, questions were raised about the timing of the alleged assault, inconsistencies in the girl’s statements, and her mental health. 

Western officials have accused Russia and its proxies of staging dozens of attacks and other incidents across Europe since the invasion of Ukraine three years ago, according to data collected by the Associated Press.

While it possesses some critical minerals, the U.S. currently imports a significant amount, creating economic and security risks, the White House says. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, working with the Department of Defense, will provide financing for new mineral production projects.

The recapture of the palace is unlikely to mean an immediate end to the war, as the RSF still controls territory in other parts of the country, but it is a significant development.

The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas will open its doors to the public Saturday with a free event featuring live performances, food vendors and speeches from Medal of Honor recipients.