Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger’s biggest airport
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
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Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.
Life360 now lets parents order Uber rides for teens without leaving the app
Life360 and Uber launched an integration that lets parents request and coordinate Uber rides for teens and other family members directly inside the Life360 app.
Adobe just made its biggest AI push yet, and it stretches from Photoshop to Disney World
Adobe has spent two years bolting AI onto its software. This week it tried to become the AI layer underneath everything creative and marketing, in
Niger says soldiers, civilians killed in armed attack on Niamey airport
Ministry of Defence says 11 soldiers, 2 civilians and 22 attackers killed in Diori Hamani International Airport assault.
US progressive Lewis George on track to become DC mayor after Trump threats
The Democratic Socialist has vowed aggressive response to Trump, who has said he could ‘take back’ DC if she wins.
Continuity or change? What to know about Colombia’s run-off election
Far-right Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan Cepeda compete for the presidency on starkly different platforms.
The truth about brain rot, according to science
Emerging research suggests overusing digital devices can be harmful, especially to mental health. But does being overly online truly rot our brains?
Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?
The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought
Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian ‘hitman’ trial
Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.
Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
The firm’s outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.
Netherlands to ban conversion therapy for both kids & vulnerable adults
The Netherlands will ban conversion therapy after the Senate voted 75 to 57 in favor of legislation to eradicate the harmful practice. The Dutch House