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dailykos.comworld12 days ago
U.S. Releases First Tranche of UFO Files Under Trump Administration
The initial batch of declassified UFO records appeared on May 8 2026, followed by additional releases in May and June. NASA had begun its own independent UAP study four years earlier.
pbs.orgpolitics20 days ago
Harvard astronomer appointed to lead White House UFO advisory council
A Harvard University astronomer has been named to head a team of outside scientists examining national security risks from unidentified objects. The appointment is part of an administration effort to increase transparency on the topic.
axios.compolitics22 days ago
1952 UFO briefing tape to be released publicly
A member of Congress stated that a 1952 recording of an Air Force discussion on unidentified flying objects may soon be made public. The recording is reportedly held by MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory.
japantimes.co.jppolitics27 days ago
U.S. Releases Additional UFO Files as Adviser Calls for More Data
The U.S. government has issued three batches of declassified UAP files in May and June 2026. A Harvard astrophysicist advising the administration described the records as a detective story that could be resolved with additional information.
edmsauce.compolitics38 days ago
Pentagon Releases 72 UFO Files Describing Rotating Discs and Glowing Orbs
The Defense Department released 72 documents on Friday detailing recent unidentified aerial sightings. The files include witness accounts from military personnel and federal agents but contain no evidence of alien life.
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ibtimes.co.ukworld38 days ago
CBS News Poll Finds Most Americans Believe Intelligent Life Exists Elsewhere, Though Many Remain Skeptical of Visits
A June 2026 CBS News/YouGov survey of 2,023 adults finds rising belief in extraterrestrial intelligence and widespread suspicion that the U.S. government withholds information on UFOs.
foxnews.comfinance39 days ago
Film 'Disclosure Day' Released as Pentagon UFO Files and Religious Reactions Draw Attention
Steven Spielberg’s new film arrives amid Pentagon document releases and statements from political and religious figures on unidentified phenomena.
thehindu.comworld39 days ago
Pentagon Releases 72 New UFO Documents and Videos
The Pentagon on Friday released 72 new documents, images, and recordings related to unidentified anomalous phenomena. The files include civilian and law enforcement accounts from 2023 to 2025 along with older records dating back to 1952.
oneindia.compolitics40 days ago
CBS Poll: 84 Percent Say U.S. Government Withholds UFO Data, Most Report No Sightings
A June 2-4 survey of 2,023 adults shows broad public belief that federal agencies know more about unidentified aerial phenomena than they have released.
gizmodo.comtechnology40 days ago
CBS News/YouGov Poll: Most Americans Believe Intelligent Life Exists on Other Planets, but Views Split on UFO Causes
A June 2026 survey of 2,023 U.S. adults shows rising belief in extraterrestrial life and widespread suspicion that the government withholds information on UFOs.
Washington Examinerpolitics42 days ago
Grusch Repeats UFO Crash-Retrieval Claims at Capitol Hill Press Conference, Urges Trump Task Force to Probe Alleged Secret Funding
Retired Air Force Maj. David Grusch told reporters on Capitol Hill that classified UFO programs receive billions annually outside congressional oversight and called for White House action.
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Israeli military releases footage of tunnel network under Beaufort Ridge
Footage shows living quarters, weapons storage, medical facilities, and anti-tank systems. The announcement follows the capture of the ridge at the end of May.
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nbcnews.compolitics45 days ago
Israeli Strike Kills Lebanese Brigadier General in Marjayoun District
An Israeli strike hit a Lebanese Armed Forces vehicle in southern Lebanon, killing a brigadier general. The incident occurred in the Marjayoun district near Beaufort Heights.
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catholicnewsagency.comworld45 days ago
Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after UFO comments
The Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C., removed a priest from his role as exorcist after public statements linking UFO sightings to demons. The archdiocese also ended its relationship with a nonprofit led by the priest.
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Newsweekpolitics47 days ago
Washington Archdiocese Removes Priest From Exorcist Role After UFO Remarks
A Catholic priest in Washington, D.C., was removed from his exorcist duties after a May 29 video linked most UFO sightings to demonic activity. The archbishop acted on June 3 and ended ties with the priest's ministry center.
Washington Examinerpolitics49 days ago
Israeli Forces Capture Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli troops took Beaufort Castle and an adjacent ridge on May 31, 2026. The advance reached farther into Lebanon than any Israeli ground operation since 2000.
rediff.compolitics49 days ago
Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs, Seizes Hezbollah-Held Beaufort Castle as Both Sides Accuse Each Other of Ceasefire Violations
Israeli forces ordered new airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs and recaptured a 900-year-old castle in southern Lebanon amid an expanding campaign against Hezbollah. The moves come despite an April ceasefire and ongoing U.S.-Iran talks.
israelnationalnews.compolitics50 days ago
Israeli Forces Seize Beaufort Ridge in Southern Lebanon; Netanyahu Says Operations Will Continue
Israeli troops took control of the Beaufort Ridge early Sunday and crossed the Litani River for the first time since 2000. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military operations would proceed as planned despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
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thehindu.comfinance50 days agoUpdated
Israel Neutralizes Hezbollah Rocket Launch Site at Beaufort Castle
Israeli troops seized a medieval hilltop fortress in southern Lebanon on Sunday during the broadest ground incursion into the country in 25 years. Hezbollah intensified rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel as the offensive widened.
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deccanchronicle.comfinance50 days ago
Israel Captures Beaufort Castle in Lebanon as Cross-Border Attacks Continue
The United States has proposed a sequence under which Hezbollah would cease all attacks on Israel in exchange for Israel refraining from escalation in Beirut. A U.S. official confirmed the outline to ABC News.
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld50 days ago
U.S. Proposes Hezbollah Halt Attacks on Israel in Exchange for Israeli De-escalation After Israeli Forces Seize Beaufort Castle
Washington proposed a ceasefire plan under which Hezbollah would stop attacks on Israel in exchange for Israel refraining from strikes in Beirut. Israeli forces seized the medieval Beaufort Castle on May 31 and Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs…
upi.compolitics50 days ago
Israeli Forces Capture Beaufort Castle and Advance in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces captured Beaufort Castle over the weekend and continued ground operations in southern Lebanon. France requested a United Nations Security Council meeting scheduled for Monday to address the situation.
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middleeasteye.netfinance50 days ago
Israeli Forces Advance Past Litani River and Seize Beaufort Castle
Israeli forces moved beyond Lebanon's Litani River and took control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. The Lebanon front has become a central issue in current U.S.-Iran talks.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics50 days agoUpdated
Israel Seizes Hezbollah Rocket Base at Lebanon's Beaufort Castle
Israeli forces seized the 12th-century Crusader fortress on Sunday, marking their deepest advance into Lebanon in 26 years. The operation occurred despite an April 17 ceasefire and days before scheduled talks in Washington.
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politics51 days ago
Israeli forces reach outskirts of Nabatieh and capture Beaufort Castle
Israeli forces advanced to the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh and took control of Beaufort Castle. The moves occurred while a ceasefire agreement remained in effect.
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middleeasteye.netpolitics51 days ago
Israeli Forces Seize Hezbollah Outpost at Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli troops seized the medieval hilltop fortress on Sunday and raised the national flag. The capture comes amid intensified ground operations and renewed exchanges with Hezbollah.
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Israeli Troops Seize Hezbollah Stronghold at Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces seized Beaufort Castle on Sunday in their deepest advance into Lebanon in 26 years. The move follows days of airstrikes and ground fighting near the site and comes days before scheduled talks in Washington.
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nypost.compolitics51 days ago
Israeli Forces Seize Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces seized the 12th-century hilltop fortress overlooking the Litani River. The operation marks Israel's deepest advance into Lebanon in more than 26 years.
middleeasteye.netpolitics51 days ago
France Requests UN Security Council Emergency Meeting Over Lebanon Operations
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting after Israeli forces seized Beaufort castle. He stated that Israel's deepening occupation of Lebanese territory cannot be justified.
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japantimes.co.jpworld51 days ago
Israeli Forces Raise Flags at Beaufort Ridge Outpost in Lebanon
Israeli troops returned to the Beaufort Ridge outpost and raised national and brigade flags. The site is a former Crusader fortress that overlooks northern Israeli settlements. Officials described the move as part of expanded operations against Hezbollah.
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Al Jazeeraworld51 days agoUpdated
Israeli military captures Beaufort fortress in southern Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military seized the medieval fortress of Beaufort during expanded ground operations against Hezbollah. The announcement came on Sunday as forces continued activity in the area.
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Al Jazeerapolitics51 days ago
U.S. President Says Iran Talks Advance Slowly as Israel Expands Lebanon Operations
The U.S. president told Fox News he is in no hurry for a nuclear agreement with Iran. Israeli forces captured Beaufort Castle and issued new evacuation orders south of the Zahrani River.
thehindu.comworld51 days ago
Israeli troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon
Israeli troops took control of Beaufort Castle during operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The site sits on a ridge overlooking the Litani River valley.
The Guardianpolitics51 days ago
Israeli Forces Seize Historic Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces seized the 900-year-old Crusader fortress on May 31, marking their deepest advance into Lebanon in more than 25 years and crossing the Litani River that had served as a de facto boundary.
France 24world51 days ago
Israeli Forces Seize Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli troops seized the Crusader-era fortress on Sunday, marking the deepest advance into Lebanon in 26 years. The operation targets Hezbollah positions north of the Litani River.
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The Independentpolitics53 days ago
White House launches website using 'alien' term for immigration arrests
The White House introduced a website that presents immigration enforcement data using space-themed language. The site includes arrest statistics, a tip line, and references to prior UFO-related statements by the administration.
nbcnews.compolitics53 days ago
Four U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Jets Depart for Finland
Four F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224 left Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, for Finland. Two U.S. Air Force KC-46A tankers provided aerial refueling support during the flight.
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nypost.comsports53 days ago
Tounde Yessoufou Chooses to Return to College Basketball
Tounde Yessoufou, who completed his freshman season at Baylor, has decided to play his sophomore year in college rather than enter the NBA. The decision came after he participated in the NBA Draft Combine.
New York Postpolitics60 days ago
NSA Releases Previously Classified UFO Records After FOIA Appeal
Hundreds of pages of National Security Agency documents previously marked top secret were released following a Freedom of Information Act appeal. The records describe multiple unidentified aerial sightings and one case involving 13 military jets.
New York Postpolitics60 days ago
Pentagon Releases Report on Orange Orbs Near Helicopter in 2025
A senior U.S. intelligence official described seeing orange orbs near a helicopter during a 2025 mission near a military facility. The Pentagon published the account Friday in a set of UFO-related documents.
pandaily.comworld60 days ago
Pentagon Releases Second Batch of Declassified UFO Files
The Defense Department published dozens of photos, videos and documents on unidentified anomalous phenomena. A third release is in preparation.
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New York Postworld60 days ago
Pentagon Releases New Batch of Declassified UFO Files Including Apollo 12 Audio
The Pentagon released 222 declassified UFO files on Friday, including audio from the 1969 Apollo 12 crew describing flashes of light seen during sleep. The documents also contain reports from a New Mexico military facility and videos of unidentified aerial phenomena.
lamag.comworld60 days ago
U.S. Government Releases Second Batch of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Files
The U.S. government has released a second batch of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings. The release follows an earlier disclosure and adds to the public record on unidentified anomalous phenomena.
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New York Postpolitics62 days ago
West Virginia Man Arrested After Repeated 911 Calls Reporting Zombies, Ghosts and UFO
A 33-year-old Elkins resident was arrested Sunday after calling 911 multiple times to report extraterrestrial and supernatural activity at his home. Authorities charged him with misuse of the emergency system and impersonating a law enforcement officer.
New York Postpolitics65 days ago
Hunter Biden Spotted in Los Angeles, Responds to Questions on Interview Tapes and UFO Files
Hunter Biden was approached by reporters in West Los Angeles this week and gave brief responses to questions about audio recordings from former President Joe Biden's interviews and recently released UFO files. The encounter occurred amid ongoing litigation seeking the release of…
nbcnews.compolitics66 days ago
U.S. Defense Department Releases First Batch of UFO Files
The U.S. Department of Defense released the first batch of UFO files on May 8, 2026, following a directive from President Trump. The documents contain images and videos of unidentified aerial phenomena that have been examined by online observers.
New Scientistscience70 days ago
Pentagon Releases Declassified Documents on UFO Sightings, Mostly Showing No Extraterrestrial Evidence
The U.S. Department of Defense made public hundreds of pages of documents, photographs and correspondence on unidentified anomalous phenomena, some previously classified. The release includes imagery from NASA’s Gemini 7, Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 missions along with an infrared im…
loudwire.compolitics73 days ago
New Military UAP Videos, Including Color Sphere Footage, Appear in Jeremy Corbell Documentary
Eight of the 46 UFO videos demanded by Congress appear in Jeremy Corbell’s documentary Sleeping Dog, released May 12 on Amazon. A new color video titled FMV UAP showing a cylindrical object over mountainous terrain was shared publicly for the first time. The release follows 28 ad…
winnipegfreepress.comscience73 days ago
Pentagon Releases UFO Documents as Trump Urges Public Review
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday. President Trump said the public should "have fun" deciding for itself what the materials show. CBS News reported the release and Trump's statement.
washingtonpost.comtechnology73 days ago
1966 FBI Memo Details UFO Sightings and Reported Crewmen
A 1966 FBI memo describing witness accounts of three-to-four-foot-tall beings in space suits and helmets was released Friday as part of 162 UFO-related files. The memo states that 1965 saw the greatest number of UFO sightings and summarizes claims from the book "Flying Saucers –…
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology74 days ago
Declassified Apollo Mission Files Detail Astronaut UFO Sightings
Newly declassified government records from NASA’s Apollo missions include astronaut transcripts describing flashes of light, drifting particles and distant objects observed en route to and from the Moon. The documents provide additional context to observations made during the Apo…
Nbc Newsworld74 days ago
FBI: Austin Bar Gunman Who Killed Three Was Lone Actor With No Foreign Terrorist Ties
Ndiaga Diagne, 53, killed three people and wounded more than a dozen at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on March 1, 2026, before being shot dead by police. The FBI’s May 7 update determined he acted alone with no foreign terrorist ties despite wearing Iranian-flag clothing and admi…
nypost.compolitics74 days ago
Pentagon Releases First Batch of Declassified UFO Files
The Pentagon on Friday posted more than 160 previously unreleased files on unidentified anomalous phenomena, including videos, photos and intelligence reports dating back nearly 80 years. The release follows a February directive from President Trump ordering the declassification…
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New York Postpolitics74 days ago
White House to Begin Phased Release of UFO Files Friday
The first batch will include pilot materials and possibly one video but will exclude 46 UFO videos demanded by Congress. Rep. Tim Burchett disclosed the timeline after a West Wing meeting Thursday, crediting President Trump for ordering the process. Releases will continue weekly…
New York Postfinance75 days ago
Pentagon Begins Releasing Batch of Previously Public UFO Documents on New Website
The Pentagon on Friday posted the initial batch of documents, photos and videos from FBI, Defense Department, State Department and NASA archives following President Trump's February 2026 directive. The files, hosted at https://www.war.gov/UFO/, include historical records from the…
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Military.compolitics75 days ago
Pentagon Releases 162 Historical UAP Documents on New Government Portal
The Pentagon on Friday posted the initial batch of declassified documents, videos and images on WAR.GOV/UFO as part of President Trump's directive for maximum transparency on unidentified aerial phenomena. The files include decades of eyewitness accounts, Apollo mission lunar pho…
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nypost.comworld86 days ago
Air Force Veteran Matthew Sullivan Dies Before Planned UFO Testimony
Matthew Sullivan, a 39-year-old Air Force veteran and Bronze Star recipient, died from an accidental drug overdose. He had agreed to testify before Congress on details of a government UFO crash retrieval program. The death occurred months before the scheduled testimony.
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lamag.comworld86 days ago
David Grusch Reports Advising Top Administration Officials on UFOs
David Grusch stated he has been providing advice to senior officials in the current administration regarding unidentified flying objects. He suggested that full disclosure by the president could enhance the leader's historical legacy regardless of political views. Grusch also men…
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Al Jazeerafinance86 days agoUpdated
Trump Orders UFO Document Declassification Following Obama's Podcast Comments on Aliens
President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of revealing classified information after Obama stated on a podcast that aliens are real. Trump confirmed the declassification of UFO documents and addressed crypto legislation at a recent Mar-a-Lago event. Developments…
unexplained-mysteries.comworld87 days ago
Documentary Reveals Leaked UFO Files from Lab Linked to Missing Scientists
A new documentary presents leaked documents from Los Alamos National Laboratory indicating decades of secret U.S. government UFO research. The lab employed two of 11 missing or dead U.S. scientists who vanished in 2025. President Trump addressed the disappearances on April 16, st…