The tiny Spanish mountain village of Somosierra is preparing for thousands of visitors for a rare total solar eclipse on 12 August, prompting logistical challenges for its 93 inhabitants.
WhatsApp is piloting optional, privacy-focused age verification methods for users in India to comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, ensuring young users' data is safeguarded.
The Chinese air force is employing an AI-enabled "intelligent strike planning system" for battle plans involving over 100 units, as revealed in a state television documentary. The system prioritizes targets, coordinates attack waves, and allocates tasks, having been used multiple times in training exercises.
Two helicopters collided and crashed while battling a wildfire west of Athens, Greece. Four crew members were recovered from the crash site near Psatha, with two found unconscious, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. Gale-force winds had hindered firefighting efforts.
A search-and-rescue operation is underway in Greece for four pilots after two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air near Athens while battling wildfires, one exploding on impact. Wildfires continue to rage across Greece and other parts of Europe, exacerbated by drought conditions.
A plane crash near Peru's Nazca Lines killed 13 people, including tourists from Italy, Germany, and Spain, and two Peruvian pilots. The aircraft sent a distress signal an hour after taking off from Pisco Airport, and the cause of the tragedy is currently under investigation.
Thirteen people, including 11 passengers and two crew members, died when a small Aerodiana plane crashed in Peru on Saturday. The plane was carrying mostly foreign tourists to view the Nazca Lines, with victims including Italian, Spanish, and German citizens. Peruvian authorities are investigating the incident.
A Cessna Grand Caravan carrying 11 tourists and two pilots crashed near Peru's Nazca Lines, killing all 13 on board. The victims included Italians, Germans, and Spanish nationals. An investigation into the cause is underway.
A Cessna Grand Caravan plane crashed near Peru's Nazca Lines, killing all 13 on board, including 11 foreign tourists (seven Italians, two Germans, two Spanish) and two Peruvian pilots. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident.
A small plane carrying mostly tourists to view the Nazca Lines crashed in Peru on Saturday, killing at least 13 people, including 11 passengers and two crew members. The crash site was engulfed in flames, preventing rescues.
President Trump's Oval Office displays model planes, including a controversial Qatar-donated Air Force One replacement. The article highlights scrutiny over the gifted jet's security and the administration's praise for military pilots involved in controversial flybys, contrasting with internal military assessments.
European pilots have completed C919 flight tests in China, finding no major hardware risks. While this is a step towards EASA certification, the timeline remains uncertain for the Chinese-made jet, which aims to compete globally.
In November 2004, US Navy Commander David Fravor encountered a mysterious 'Tic Tac' shaped object off the coast of California during a training mission. The object displayed extraordinary speed and maneuverability, defying known aviation technology and leaving pilots and radar operators without a confirmed explanation.
In November 2004, US Navy pilots and radar operators encountered an unidentified object off the coast of California. Retired Commander David Fravor described a "Tic Tac"-shaped craft with extraordinary performance, which responded to his maneuvers and disappeared rapidly. Infrared footage was captured, but the incident remains unexplained.
Two Chinese military pilots, including a senior colonel and tactical commander, died during flight training last month. Beijing has not officially commented on the fatalities, which occurred amid intensified military modernization and training efforts.
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel to space at age 82 aboard Blue Origin's rocket in 2021, has died at 87. She passed away in Grapevine, Texas, due to complications from recent falls and a leg infection.
The Bank of Korea reiterated its stance that won-denominated stablecoins should be issued by bank-led consortiums, a position that has divided policymakers and industry groups and delayed South Korea's digital asset bill.
Russian forces are employing camouflage and jamming systems, including those targeting Elon Musk's Starlink, to counter Ukrainian "mid-strike" drone attacks. These drones, often reliant on Starlink, have been effective in disrupting Russian logistics.
Russia is deploying advanced electronic jamming systems, including the Volna Kupol Garant, to disrupt Ukraine's use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet. This move aims to weaken Ukraine's long-range drone operations, which rely heavily on Starlink for communication, marking a new phase in the technological battle of the war.
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) is expanding its use of blockchain-based payments through a new agreement with the Stellar Development Foundation, following successful pilots in five countries. This move signals a broader integration of public blockchain infrastructure into global development programs.
Russia is recruiting drone pilots via HeadHunter for a volunteer unit to protect Moscow. The role requires basic technical skills and offers a starting salary of 150,000 roubles ($1,950) per month. This comes as Russia faces increased Ukrainian drone attacks on its border regions and energy infrastructure, while also striking Ukrainian cities.
New documents reveal UPS did not mandate detailed inspections for a critical engine flaw, despite Boeing's recommendations. This oversight contributed to a fatal MD-11 crash in Louisville, killing three pilots and 12 on the ground.
A Boeing 777-200LR freighter, registered N705DN and destined for Qatar Airways Cargo, is under FAA review after a viral video showed it making an exceptionally low pass over Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Centre Airport in Texas on June 24, raising flight safety concerns.
Russian test pilots Alexander Guskov and Andrey Voropayev completed the first 50-minute flight of the upgraded Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant. The aircraft, part of Rostec's United Aircraft Corporation, features advanced onboard systems, modern radar, and an enhanced weapons suite for training and combat tasks.
