Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?38 minutes agoGeorgina RannardScience reporterWatch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic missionYou could almost hear a sigh of relief from Nasa on Wednesday as its Artemis II rocket finally blasted off.There's a lot riding on this mission - the safety of its four astronauts, Nasa's reputation, and the credibility of America's claim to...

Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrenceReutersIran appears to have built a strategy around deterrence and enduranceIran's military posture in a widening conflict with Israel and the US suggests it is not fighting for victory in any conventional sense. It is fighting for survival, and survival on its own terms.The Islamic Republic's leaders and commanders have...

Nigeria police: Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from anti-corruption bossFour Nigerian policeman, accused of setting up an illegal checkpoint to extort money from drivers, picked on the wrong man: the head of one of the country's anti-corruption agencies.Musa Aliyu, who leads the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, has alleged that he was...

Afghanistan: The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strikeOn 16 March 2026, at least 269 people were killed in a Pakistani airstrike on the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan.Pakistan said in a statement to the BBC that it had targeted "military and terrorist infrastructure".The BBC has spoken to the families of more than 30 victims - including those of recovering...

Skyryse, a company focused on making flying easier and safer, has recently raised an impressive $300 million in funding. With this new investment, the company's total value has reached $1.15 billion. Skyryse is working on a universal operating system designed for all types of aircraft, including helicopters. This system aims to streamline the flying experience, making it more accessible to...