‘Real missiles and bombs were going off’: How Saddam Hussein made an epic Hollywood-style film in Iraq
'Real missiles and bombs were going off': How Saddam Hussein made an epic Hollywood-style film in Iraq29 June 2026Fiona MacdonaldIraqi Film CorporationIn July 1983, Clash of Loyalties was screened for the first – and almost last – time. In 2020, its…
Watch: Endangered sea turtle makes 5,000-mile journey back to Texas from Wales
Watch: Endangered sea turtle makes 5,000-mile journey back to Texas from WalesA rare turtle that washed up on a Welsh beach is being flown 5,000 miles (8,047km) back home to the Gulf of Mexico. Rhossi, an endangered sea turtle, was found close to death…
ICE equipping agents with gloves that deliver electric shocks
ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks2 hours agoKathryn ArmstrongWhy are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves?US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers may soon be equipped with gloves that can…
Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner, indictment alleges
New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner5 hours agoNardine SaadLos AngelesGetty ImagesNick Reiner appears in a Los Angeles court in February.The son of beloved Hollywood director Rob Reiner was…
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village9 hours agoYolande KnellMiddle East correspondent, JerusalemIsraeli settlers have been besieging two Palestinian families in their homes in the occupied West Bank since Sunday, with the…
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 9713 hours agoLaura Bicker,China correspondent, BeijingandChen Yan,BBC Chinese, Hong KongBoston Herald via Getty ImagesFormer Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who spearheaded China's entry into…
Some of tech’s CEO suite is cloning itself with AI. What happens next?
Some of tech's CEO suite is cloning itself with AI. What happens next?15 hours agoNick KwekNick KwekAI clones are becoming more common, but the early-stage technology is not without risks. From rogue clones to workplace doppelgangers, here's what you…
Under strain, Australia’s world-leading disability support faces major restructure
Under strain, Australia's world-leading disability support faces major restructure 5 hours agoKaty WatsonAustralia correspondent SuppliedAnnabelle Shaw relies on NDIS funding to support activities that help her live a normal life Annabelle Shaw is…
Members of Trump’s cabinet remained on decoy plane, after Trump’s quiet exit
Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit2 hours agoBrandon DrenonandBernd Debusmann Jr,White House reporter Watch: Was Donald Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?Two members of US President…
Why are ‘human fridges’ being sold in Japan?
Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?Japan is facing worsening summer heat. In the past two months more than 53,000 people have been treated for heatstroke, with 79 reported deaths. Now, the Do Hiemon - which roughly translates to "The Cooling…