WORLDAetherflux reportedly raising Series B at $2 billion valuationIndex Ventures is said to be leading a $250 million to $350 million round.TechCrunch·3w ago
WORLDWhy mountainous coastline gives Iran such control over Strait of HormuzPaul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.BBC News·3w ago
WORLDUN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strikeThe strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.BBC News·3w ago
WORLDUnder-5s should not be on screens more than an hour a day, parents told in new adviceNew guidance suggests avoiding fast-paced children's content and sharing screen time where possible for under-twos.BBC News·3w ago
WORLDPanic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supplyAnthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.BBC News·3w ago
WORLD'Mum took own life after a forced adoption - now I want an apology'Thousands of unmarried English women were forced in give their babies away in 1950s, 60s and 70s.BBC News·3w ago
WORLDHow Russia's threat forced Germany to radically rethink its militaryGermany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.BBC News·3w ago
WORLDThe Papers: 'Trump extends Hormuz deadline' and 'One hour of screen a day'Donald Trump giving Iran 10 days to re-open a vital shipping channel and new advice on screen time for under 5s is a focus for Friday's front pages.BBC News·3w ago
WORLDTwo Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving MexicoMexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.BBC News·3w ago
WORLDMandelson personal phone messages requested for files releaseOfficials are set to publish more documents related to his appointment as UK ambassador to the US - but have so far only had access to the peer's work phone.BBC News·3w ago
WORLDBeyond oil: The crucial exports blocked by Hormuz closureThe price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.BBC News·3w ago
WORLDSarah Ferguson's 'close Epstein ties' scrutinised in US lawmaker's letterThe letter, seen by the BBC, also called on Ferguson to share any knowledge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to Epstein.BBC News·3w ago
