Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure
Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.
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Who is Viktor Orban, Hungarian PM fighting to cling to power after 16 years?
He is considered Vladimir Putin’s strongest partner in the EU, and he has been endorsed by US President Donald Trump in his bid for a fifth consecutive term in office. While Trump has promised to led US “economic might” to Hungary if he wins again, Vice-President JD Vance visited Budapest five days before the election, […]
Continue ReadingFrontrunner for California governor denies sexual assault allegations
The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.
Continue Reading‘Every drop of water counts’: Fear for Argentina’s glaciers
It will now be the responsibility of the provincial governments to decide whether or not the glaciers in their region are of strategic importance – that is, whether they provide water for human consumption, agriculture, biodiversity, as a source of scientific information, or as a tourist attraction.
Continue ReadingTrump administration unveils 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ design
The new arch, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.
Continue ReadingA moving second act of the ‘cancelled’ Indian comic
His experience mirrors a wider shift in Indian comedy. What was once a small, urban, English-speaking circuit has grown into a far bigger, more diverse scene, powered by YouTube and Instagram, where comics can reach millions directly. Live shows have surged too, drawing large audiences across cities and smaller towns alike, with regional-language comedy playing […]
Continue ReadingThis idyllic US town was full of police families – and a serial killer in their midst
For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach.
Continue ReadingTrump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet
“If it doesn’t happen, I’m blaming JD Vance,” Trump joked, drawing laughter at last week’s East Room event attended by senior administration officials including the vice-president, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. And “if it does happen,” Trump added, “I’m taking full credit.”
Continue ReadingArtemis II mission was a triumph – now comes the hard part
The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.
Continue ReadingFinal push for votes as challenger to Hungary’s Orbán scents victory
“Fidesz rule has to stop, they stole a lot and the country’s dying,” says Eva, who believes 90% of people in the market still back them. “Tisza supporters only see the bad things about Orbán,” Andrea retorts. “If you look around in the city, they renovated six schools, and built new buildings in the hospital.” […]
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