How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint
A mysterious call last Sunday near a military base used by the U.S. set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty in Britain.
France's HyPrSpace targets 100 'Baguette One' rocket engines a year in debut factory
HyPrSpace has opened its first mass production factory in France, it said on Thursday, targeting 100 rocket engines a year as the French space startup gears up for a planned test flight next year. HyPrSpace is one of several European space startups seeking to capitalise on growing demand and falling costs of space launches, with … Read more
Omani Co-Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Is Said to Have Extremist Views
It was unclear what background checks had been carried out before he was allowed to fly to Israel.
Matt Rife Got His Love of Horror Movies From His Grandma
“She always had the Syfy channel on, and I just wandered in on so many of them,” the comedian and actor said. “It gets my adrenaline going.”
Football finally comes home for one Indian fan
From Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" to Zinedine Zidane's headbutt, Indian football fan Dipak Nandy has witnessed some of the World Cup's defining moments from the stands. But on Saturday, the 77-year-old will savour a rare sporting occasion from the comfort of his hometown Kolkata, where Brazil take on his home country in their … Read more
Apple says it will flag AI requests for Mac data after Meta's Muse draws complaints
Apple said on Friday that it plans to change its Mac operating system to make it more obvious when AI agents ask to access all of the data on Macs. Some users have criticized Meta's Muse, an AI agent capable of carrying out complex tasks like canceling unused subscriptions or haggling for better prices. These … Read more
As A.I. Agents Begin Shopping, Brands Are Changing Their Sales Pitch
[Faced with bots immune to traditional marketing tactics, marketers are racing to win them over with logic and data.
Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline
The bridges, used by many commuters in the Ukrainian capital, are the latest target in a broad Russian bombing campaign against infrastructure.
Separatists Are Poised to Win Quebec’s Election. Independence Is Still a Hard Sell.
The Parti Québécois has vowed to hold a referendum on independence, three decades after Quebec voted “no.” Voters want change, but maybe not that much.
Reports suggest strain in Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel’s marriage amid singer’s drinking habits
Reports suggest that singer Justin Timberlake may be facing strain in his marriage to Jessica Biel after 13 years together, with rumours alleging the situation has worsened due to public scrutiny surrounding Timberlake's alleged driving-related incidents and concerns regarding aspects of his lifestyle. A report by Radar Online suggests Biel has long tolerated the musician’s irresponsible behavior … Read more