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Airman named after fatal fall; flight lands amid bomb threat as F1 returns to Austin
Ian Patterson died during a fast-rope demonstration in San Antonio, while an Austrian Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Sofia. Michael Kiwanuka has released his delayed album, and Formula One is back in Austin for the United States Grand Prix.
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Amazon and partners plan 12 small reactors at former Indiana coal site
Amazon, X-energy and American Electric Power plan to fund a nuclear facility at the former Breed coal station in Indiana. It is intended to supply carbon-free electricity to the regional grid and Amazon’s data centres, as technology firms seek new power sources for energy-intensive computing. The proposed plant would contain 12 Xe-100 small modular reactors,…
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Alice Ruggles’s family says killer sought to serve sentence in India
Alice Ruggles’s family says her killer, former soldier Trimaan “Harry” Dhillon, sought to serve his life sentence in India. They say they were not told about the transfer request until it had been approved and feared he could threaten them if released early; the case has renewed attention on the risks of stalking. Ruggles, 24,…
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Final unveils 40-gram wireless on-ear headphones with wire headband
Japanese headphone maker Final has unveiled the Porta, wireless on-ear headphones weighing 40 grams. Their wire-based headband offers an alternative for people who find earbuds or clip-on headphones uncomfortable or insecure, while keeping the headphones much lighter than comparable models. The Porta cost 12,800 yen, around $80, and are available to preorder in black or…
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Burna Boy, Metro Boomin, Skepta & Karan Aujla Announced As Headliners For Rolling Loud India 2026
Rolling Loud has announced the lineup for its India 2026 festival, led by Burna Boy, Metro Boomin, Skepta and Karan Aujla. The event is scheduled for 12 and 13 December, with debut Indian performances for Burna Boy, Metro Boomin and Skepta; Aujla returns as a headliner for the second year running. The 30-artist bill combines…
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Sceye airship completes 15,000-kilometre Japan trip to test mobile coverage
Sceye’s uncrewed airship completed a round trip between New Mexico and Japan to demonstrate that a stratospheric platform could provide mobile connectivity. The test matters because such platforms could extend commercial coverage and restore communications during disasters, while remaining closer to Earth than satellites. The airship launched on 9 August 2026 and travelled more than…
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Seventeen’s Jeonghan and Joshua Find Their JxJ Duo Sound on ‘Dreamscape’: ‘Right in the Middle Between Strong and Subtle’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Seventeen’s Jeonghan and Joshua have released “Dreamscape”, their first album as the duo JxJ, giving them room to explore musical styles and sides of themselves distinct from their work in the 13-member group. The project also marks Jeonghan’s return to new music after completing South Korea’s mandatory military service this summer. The two singers, who…
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Roaring exports lift China’s economic growth; violent French protests put pressure on euro, stocks and bonds – business live
China’s economy grew by 4.5% year on year in the third quarter, beating economists’ expectations as strong exports and factory output offset weak domestic demand. The figures put China on course to meet its 2026 growth target without additional stimulus, but the gap between production and household spending leaves it reliant on overseas buyers. GDP…
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Even Healthcare raises $50m to expand its outcomes-focused hospital model
Even Healthcare has raised $50 million in an all-equity Series B led by Khosla Ventures, at a $300 million valuation. The Indian startup is using the funding to expand its own hospitals and test a model that aims to reward better patient outcomes rather than more procedures, challenging incentives that can raise costs. Even has…