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AFP The F-35 in action at Aero India 2025, the region’s biggest air show, in Bengaluru city India faces a crucial choice in modernising its air force – but is a cutting-edge American fighter jet the answer? During his Washington visit last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump, who announced they…

Christine Ro Technology Reporter Helen Gebregiorgis Handheld devices can detect methane and other gases In and around Washington DC, volunteers and activists have been walking through streets and homes to see how healthy the air is. They’re armed with industry-grade monitors that detect the presence of several gases. The devices look a bit like walkie-talkies.…

America has paused its military support for Ukraine, so how big of a hole does it leave? Ukraine does produce some of its own weaponry, but it relies heavily on US and European support. BBC Verify’s Nick Eardley takes a look. Motion graphics by Mark Edwards. Source link

Paul Adams BBC News, Jerusalem Getty Images Jabalia, in northern Gaza, was once a bustling and tightly-packed refugee camp Jabalia, viewed from the air, is breathtaking. A Hiroshima-like wasteland stretches as far as the eye can see. The mangled carcasses of buildings dot the churned-up landscape, some leaning at crazy angles. Great undulating waves of…

A group of 10 MPs in Ghana have resubmitted a controversial bill that would impose some of the toughest restrictions on LGBT rights in Africa. The bill prescribes a three-year jail term for people who identify as gay, and five to 10 years for promoters and advocates. The legislation was passed by parliament last year,…

Carl Dean, the longtime husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, died Monday at the age of 82. Dean, who was famously private throughout his nearly 60-year marriage to Parton, died in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a statement she posted on social media. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice…

Anselm Gibbs Reporter, Port of Spain Anselm Gibbs Carnival costumes are elaborate affairs at what many dub “the greatest show on Earth” From dazzling costumes to exuberant parties, Trinidad’s carnival is often dubbed “the greatest show on Earth”. But some of its elements are not exactly eco-friendly and the festivities are estimated to produce 3.4…

Noor Nanji Culture reporter at the Academy Awards, Los Angeles•@NoorNanji Watch: Standout moments from the Oscars 2025 This year’s Oscars had it all – glamour, tears and the Wicked stars defying gravity. Here are some of the top moments from the biggest night in Hollywood. Mikey Madison steals the show Getty Images There was an…

Barbara Plett Usher in Port Sudan & Natasha Booty in London BBC News Unicef Hala (not her real name) is one of countless teenagers raped since the war began Warning: This article contains details of sexual violence that some people may find distressing Armed men are raping and sexually assaulting children as young as one…

Volodymyr Zelensky did “not prepare” for public negotiations in front of the media during his recent trip to the White House and confrontation with President Trump, he told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg. President Zelensky, who had been visiting the UK to round off a frenetic week of diplomatic meetings, chose to speak to journalists shortly…