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From walls of analogue dials and star trackers to digital glass displays and GPS. The B-52 cockpit has been transformed completely — while the frame flying it has stayed the same.

4,000 aircraft parked in the Tucson desert. B-52s are preserved, pickled, and never fully retired. Here is how the Boneyard works and why these planes never truly die.

The B-52 can fly on as few as four engines. Here is what the crew does in the first 60 seconds after an engine failure and how the eight-engine design was always a survival calculation.

The B-52 lands while pointing in a different direction than it is travelling. Here is how its rotating landing gear works and why no other aircraft has copied it.

Roberto Martinez has stepped down as Portugal coach after the team's World Cup exit against Spain, saying it is time for a new voice, a new leader

Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup ended in tears after Spain defeated Portugal 1-0. Mikel Merino's late winner sent Spain into the quarterfinals and extended their record-breaking clean-sheet streak.

A Telangana woman and her lover were arrested for murdering her husband, Prasanth, by injecting toilet cleaner and anesthesia into his medical line after he survived a previous push from a roof.

Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 thanks to Mikel Merino's late winner, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career and securing a quarterfinal clash with the USA or Belgium

Arthur Fery shocked Grigor Dimitrov to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals, while Jasmine Paolini defeated Alexandra Eala to continue her title bid at SW19

US President Donald Trump urged Iran to accept a comprehensive deal, asserting that Washington secured concessions and will take control of Iran’s highly enriched uranium while seeking no regime change.

Before becoming Norway's World Cup hero, Erling Haaland played against India's U-17 team in 2016. Here's the forgotten story linking Indian football to the global superstar

Pakistan’s military leadership vowed “all necessary measures” to secure its water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty, which India suspended following a 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam.

Norway coach Stale Solbakken revealed Carlo Ancelotti's touching post-match gesture after Erling Haaland's brace secured a historic World Cup victory over Brazil and a place in the quarterfinals against England

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that some Christian villages in Lebanon have expressed interest in being annexed by Israel, triggering fresh debate across the region. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and have drawn attention to the complex political, religious, and security dynamics at play. This episode of Gravitas explores Netanyahu's claims, the reactions they have generated, and the potential implications for Israel-Lebanon relations and regional stability.

Sweden's largest island, Gotland, is stepping up preparations amid growing concerns over regional security in the Baltic Sea. Located strategically between mainland Sweden and Russia's heavily militarised Kaliningrad exclave, the island has become a focal point in Europe's evolving security landscape. Home to nearly 61,000 residents, Gotland is strengthening its readiness as tensions between Russia and NATO continue to shape defense planning across Northern Europe.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta to a warm welcome from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marking the start of an important diplomatic visit focused on trade, defence and cultural cooperation. The trip highlights the growing strategic partnership between India and Indonesia, two key Indo-Pacific powers.

England reached the World Cup quarterfinals after a tactical masterclass from Thomas Tuchel against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, overcoming altitude, pressure and a red card with disciplined defending and Jude Bellingham’s brilliance

Although NATO partnerships offer substantial military and political benefits, they do not carry the same obligations or guarantees as full membership. Partner countries are not covered by Article 5, meaning NATO members are not automatically required to defend them in the event of an attack.

The US is set to restart its troop rotation in Poland within weeks, after a period of suspension. The move signals a renewed commitment to NATO’s eastern flank and comes at a time when security in Europe remains a top concern. For Poland, the return of American forces means more joint training, stronger deterrence, and closer defense ties