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Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure
Attacks have targeted bridges, steel plants and pharmaceutical facilities, verified videos show.
One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul
No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.
JD Vance arrives in Hungary to back Orbán’s re-election bid
The US vice-president’s visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.
Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.
Clock ticks on Trump’s Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday’s deadline for Iran to open…
Helping data centers deliver higher performance with less hardware
To improve data center efficiency, multiple storage devices are often pooled together over a network so many applications can share…
Trump threatens to take out Iran in ‘one night’ if no deal before deadline
The US president wants Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, before his Tuesday deadline.
‘We’re sinking deeper’: Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears
Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president’s threat to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait…
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the…
Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.
US airman injured but safe after rescue from inside Iran, Trump says
The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.
What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran
The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over southern…
Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York
Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.
Search for missing airman presents serious test for US
The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.
UN watchdog voices ‘deep concern’ as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran’s Bushehr plant.
The Robot Uprising Didn’t Happen. But Something Worse Did
More than 50,000 tech employees have lost their jobs so far this year. Asked why, most will say the same…
How elite US teams tackle combat rescue missions
Air force pararescue units who specialise in CSAR missions are among the most highly trained in the US military.
Working to advance the nuclear renaissance
Today, there are 94 nuclear reactors operating in the United States, more than in any other country in the world,…
Artemis II crew take ‘spectacular’ image of Earth
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
Artemis II blasts ever closer to the far side of the Moon
The mission’s last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth’s orbit for the first time…
‘I haven’t slept for days’: Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.
Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi’s time as America’s top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
‘Be serious… don’t speak every day’: Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader’s sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Man dies in storm as Saharan dust shrouds Crete
A man dies in flooding near Athens as rain lashes several regions in Greece, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped…
The End of Clicking? AI Is Quietly Turning Software Into Something That Just… Listens
Imagine never having to click through a software application again. Ever. The days of finding yourself staring blankly at the…
Macron calls Trump’s remarks on his marriage ‘inelegant’
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump’s comments about his marriage were “neither elegant nor up to standard”.
Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war
There were some glaring omissions in the president’s primetime address, writes the BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue.
Evaluating the ethics of autonomous systems
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to help optimize decision-making in high-stakes settings. For instance, an autonomous system can identify…
Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space
After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is…
What do Trump’s latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance?
Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.
Silicon Dreams Meet Real-World Rules: The AI Gold Rush Hits Its First Wall
AI has always been a bit of a runaway train. It’s exciting. It’s cool. It’s a bit irresponsible. But the…
China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war – will it work?
It’s a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
Preview tool helps makers visualize 3D-printed objects
Designers, makers, and others often use 3D printing to rapidly prototype a range of functional objects, from movie props to…
Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say
An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.
China bans storing cremated remains in empty ‘bone ash apartments’
China bans ‘bone ash apartments’ where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries.
Sexual violence part of ‘everyday life’ in parts of Sudan, charity says
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.
Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war
It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases…
How the US could try to seize Iran’s Kharg Island
Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran’s key oil export terminal.
MIT researchers use AI to uncover atomic defects in materials
In biology, defects are generally bad. But in materials science, defects can be intentionally tuned to give materials useful new…
Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base
US Central Command has not yet publicly commented on the incident.
Apple Quietly Just Indicated It’s Now Taking AI Seriously
Apple just took an understated step that speaks volumes. No big event. No big announcement. A hiring. Apple hired a…
Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn’t working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump’s gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.
Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters
The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV.
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
There are fears the Iranian proxy may attack shipping in the Red Sea, adding to global economic woes.
Iran war splits older and younger conservatives – as pressure builds for Trump to find exit ramp
More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC.
Nepal’s ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdown
More than 70 people were killed during an uprising last year which ousted Oli’s government.
Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel’s personal emails
A hacker group shares Patel’s purported resume and photos – information, the FBI says, is “historical in nature”.
UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike
The strike – which killed at least 168 people, mostly children – “evoked a visceral horror”, Volker Türk said.