Sun sets on India’s iconic and controversial Soviet fighter jet
Soutik BiswasIndia correspondent AFP via Getty Images The MiG‑21 was the backbone of the Indian Air Force, once making up two-thirds of its fighter fleet The first time he throttled…
US tech sector scrambles in the face of $100,000 fees
Danielle KayeBusiness reporter Karen Brady Karen Brady, the chief executive at Ryther, a behavioural health nonprofit, said her sector has been grappling with a workforce shortage – and hiring employees…
Trump demands inquiry over UN ‘triple sabotage’
Donald Trump has demanded an investigation into what he called a “triple sabotage” during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. In a post on social media,…
BBC and news agencies launch film calling on Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza
The BBC and three international news agencies have released a short film calling on Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza. The film, launched by the corporation with Agence France-Presse…
How the hedgehog keeps up to speed
Peter Gillibrand and Tom RichardsonBBC Newsbeat Sega Sonic’s back with a new racing game – but who’s he jostling for pole position with? “Sega does what Nintendon’t”. The slogan, from…
Australian film altered in China to make gay couple straight
An Australian film that was digitally altered to change a same-sex couple to a heterosexual one has drawn backlash from moviegoers in China. Together, a horror film starring Dave Franco…
World Cup 2026: US State Department vows to block attempts to ban Israel from tournament
There has been an increase in calls to ban Israel from sporting competition since the UN’s report. And it comes amid reports that Uefa could vote on whether to suspend…
From former president to future prisoner: Sarkozy’s conviction divides France
Hugh SchofieldParis correspondent AFP via Getty Images Former leader of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, has been sentenced to five years in prison Nicolas Sarkozy is back where he used to be…
Israeli strike on Yemen’s Houthis reportedly kills eight
The Israeli military says its air force has carried out its “most powerful strike” in Yemen in response to the Houthi movement’s repeated drone and missile attacks on Israel. The…
Notes suggest Dallas shooter targeted ICE but accidentally hit detainees
Notes written by the person suspected of opening fire on an immigration facility in Texas indicate he was targeting ICE agents and did not intend to harm detainees, acting US…