Fri. Nov 21st, 2025
Hegseth Criticizes ‘Beardos’ and ‘Wokeness’ at U.S. Generals’ Event

Hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals convened at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday, having been summoned from their posts worldwide.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly informed the assembled military leaders of ten new directives slated for implementation by the department. These directives encompass revised standards for physical fitness, grooming, and a return to “the highest male standard” for combat roles. U.S. President Donald Trump also addressed the generals during the assembly.

The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann, present at the military gathering, provided an account of the unfolding of this unusual meeting.

Winnersh Film Studios, near Reading, has previously been used to film movies including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

At least two people were killed in the shooting and police say the suspect deliberately started a fire.

CCTV released by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office shows a man running from an out-of-control vehicle in Brady, Nebraska.

The campus reopened a week after the conservative activist was assassinated while speaking with students.

The BBC spoke to fans who expressed surprise and disappointment after the late night show was taken off air “indefinitely” over Charlie Kirk comments.

The rapper is expecting her fourth child, her first with the New England Patriots wide receiver.

The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports from Utah, where Tyler Robinson appeared in court as prosecutors read the charges against him.

The senator from New Jersey crticised Patel during a hearing over what he claims have been repeated missteps as FBI director.

The BBC’s David Sillito takes a look at the career of the Hollywood icon who has died aged 89.

The US vice-president said the late conservative influencer played a “critical part” in getting President Donald Trump re-elected.

Adolescence star Owen Cooper became the youngest ever male winner and The Pitt took out the top drama series award.

Sitting outside was a grey car, similar to the model detectives said the suspect used to drive to the scene of the attack.

Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, has been taken into custody.

Two law enforcement sources said the suspect’s father had recognised his son from images circulated by the FBI.

The governor said a family member told investigators that the suspect had become “more political” in recent years.

BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been looking at newly released footage of the suspect and what we know about his escape.

The video shows a figure dressed in black dropping from a roof at the Utah campus and fleeing towards a wooded area.

The BBC’s Nada Tawfik gets a closer look at the crime scene and the inside of a classroom where students barricaded themselves after the shooting.

Democrats and Republicans condemned the killing of Charlie Kirk yesterday.

The conservative activist and influential Trump ally was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.