The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country’s military nous.
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The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show “the real picture”.
Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go “primal”.
Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India’s ecological hotspot
A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India’s Western Ghats.
Germany says US troop withdrawal ‘foreseeable’ as Nato seeks clarification
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops was to be expected.
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities “have terminated” because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws
Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car’s manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.
Philadelphia’s Golden Era of Mexican Cuisine Has Arrived
Forget stereotypes and competition—Philly’s Mexican food scene thrives on culinary storytelling, regional diversity, and cultural pride.
Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.
Across Japan’s Setouchi Islands, Art Brings the Region’s Story to Life
Naoshima has long drawn visitors for its eccentric sprawl of art museums, but as Lale Arikoglu discovers, the island is just the tipping point of what the region has to offer.