Starlink test: Can Pakistan patch up with Elon Musk after UK grooming spat?

Is Pakistan's delay in approving Starlink's licence due to national security interests or political concerns?

Source: Al Jazeera

Our favorite Nomad tech accessories are up to 40% off during this overstock sale

Nomad's Overstock Collection just got bigger for a limited time. Shop savings on select flagship products, including the Sport Band, Sport Case, Base One Max, and more.

Source: ZDNet

Al-Assad Becomes a Punchline in Syria’s Comedy Scene

Comics had already been trying to foster stand-up in Syria before Bashar al-Assad’s fall. Now, they are telling jokes in a liberated country, while warily eyeing the new government.

Source: New York Times

Why has PKK leader Ocalan called on group to disarm and dissolve?

Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan called on his militant group, the PKK, on Thursday to lay down its arms and dissolve as part of a new bid to end a …

Source: France 24

Austrian centrist parties agree to form coalition without far right

Centre-right leader Christian Stocker likely to become chancellor

Source: Financial Times

Carmakers lead European stocks lower after Trump’s tariff warning

US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports

Source: Financial Times

Supreme court backs Trump over holding back $1.5bn in USAid cash – US politics live

Stay of lower court ruling comes as Trump administration said it is eliminating $60bn worth of US assistance around the world

• Trump administration briefing: president praises Doge’s efforts and threatens …

Source: The Guardian

Greeks to mark anniversary of Tempi train crash with strike

Two years after the head-on collision of two trains that killed 57, people in Greece are still demanding justice for the victims of the crash. A general strike and demonstrations …

Source: Deutsche Welle

This smart humidifier is the home office appliance I didn't know I needed (and it's on sale)

This single-room humidifier is compatible with Alexa, allows you to add essential oils, and has just one downside. Plus, it's 20% off.

Source: ZDNet

Friday Briefing: Trump Met With Britain’s Leader

Plus, remembering Gene Hackman.

Source: New York Times

Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion and Cold War symbol, dies at 88

His 1972 match against Bobby Fischer, the American chess star, became known as the “Match of the Century.”

Source: Washington Post

Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight

The American singer will be joined by Lauren Sanchez, whose fiancee Jeff Bezos owns Blue Origin.

Source: BBC