Fresh Air

The German obstacle show Ninja Warrior Germany has launched its eleventh season with a new moderation team, and presenter Anna Fleischhauer is part of the change. broadcaster n-tv reports on the line-up shake-up ahead of the premiere. Viewers in Germany are discussing the fresh on-air team and how the long-running format will look without its previous hosts.

Saudi Arabia has handed over to the UAE an Omani co-pilot accused of trying to crash a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. The captain, identified in Indian coverage as Smit Machhar, is being credited with stopping the attempt and landing safely. The case has drawn attention in India as the captain is reported to be Indian, with readers following updates on the investigation and the co-pilot's extradition.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is drawing attention in France after an American television presenter publicly apologised for what she described as an astonishing blunder concerning Kate Middleton. The host said she had been unaware of something about the princess before making the mistake on air, and French media are picking up the apology and the reaction to it.

A Chinese auto show has debuted in Buenos Aires as Chinese car sales surge across Argentina. The event showcases Chinese brands to Argentine consumers amid growing demand, and industry watchers are taking note of the expanding footprint of Chinese automakers in the South American market.

Billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel has been identified as the secret buyer of a Bel Air mansion in Los Angeles that sold for $130m. The disclosure, reported by The Guardian, puts one of Silicon Valley's most prominent figures behind one of the city's priciest residential deals, drawing attention to the luxury property market and the purchases of the super-rich.

The long-running BBC panel show Have I Got News for You is back on air with its 72nd series. Interest is focused on how viewers outside the UK can watch the new episodes, with viewing guides circulating for audiences abroad. The satirical news quiz remains a fixture of British television, drawing fresh attention each time a new series begins.

The second episode of the Pakistani drama Mohabbat, starring Feroze Khan and Nawal Saeed, aired on Geo with English subtitles, drawing heavy online attention. The serial, promoted under HAR PAL GEO, is one of the most engaged-with television items globally right now, with viewers reacting to the on-screen pairing and the show's early direction.

NASA is drawing attention to its experimental aero-physics work, a research area combining aerodynamics and physics to study how air moves around vehicles and structures. The programme covers wind tunnel testing and flight experiments that inform aircraft and spacecraft design. Interest has surfaced around what the agency's current aero-physics projects involve and how the findings feed into next-generation aviation technology.

Brazil's civil aviation authority, Anac, has announced new rules allowing airlines to ban an unruly passenger from flying for up to a year. The measures, reported by G1, aim to curb disruptive behaviour on board and give carriers clearer grounds to refuse travellers who pose a risk to crews or other passengers.

The Royal Saudi Air Force has carried out airstrikes on Sanaa, the Yemeni capital controlled by the Houthis, with at least four strikes reported. Details on casualties or targets have not yet been confirmed, and no official statement from Riyadh or the Houthis has been issued at this stage.

Boeing, fresh from building the F-47 for the US Air Force, has been selected to develop the Navy's F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter, according to Air & Space Forces Magazine. The award hands Boeing another major next-generation combat aircraft program, positioning it as the Pentagon's key fighter maker alongside Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.

The Justice Department, led in practice by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, has filed complaints against judges who criticized the administration's immigration enforcement surge. PBS is airing the development, which raises fresh questions about the boundary between judicial independence and political pressure from the executive branch.

A sudden drop in temperature is setting off tire pressure warning lights in vehicles, as colder air lowers tire pressure. One driver turned the dashboard alerts into a teaching moment, showing a teenager with a fresh learner's permit how to check tires and use an air pump. Drivers across cold-affected areas are being reminded to check tire pressure during the first cold snap of the season.

Searches for the term 'polar vortex' are rising in Germany. The weather phenomenon, in which cold Arctic air masses can push into Europe and bring severe frost and snow, is drawing fresh attention as forecasts and seasonal outlooks circulate. German-speaking media and weather watchers are discussing what a possible displacement of the polar vortex could mean for winter conditions across Central Europe.

A UK-led study led by Cambridge researchers has found that increased air pollution is linked to more coughing during the night, the Guardian reports. The findings connect poor air quality to disrupted sleep, with commenters highlighting implications for public health and emissions policy.

The United Kingdom says it sees 'strong indications' that Iran played a role in an incident at an air base. The accusation points to Iranian involvement in an event whose full details have not been widely reported, and it is likely to add to diplomatic tensions between Western governments and Tehran.

A UK-led study has found that high daily levels of particle air pollution are consistently associated with increased coughing at night. Researchers report the effect is measurable even at pollution concentrations well below World Health Organization guideline limits, suggesting health harm occurs at lower exposure levels than previously assumed. The findings add to growing evidence that even moderate air pollution affects respiratory health, prompting discussion about tightening air quality standards.

British police have arrested a British-Iranian suspect over an alleged plot linked to a Royal Air Force base in the UK. Authorities have released few details about the suspect or the alleged plans, and the story is developing. Outlets are compiling what is known so far, and the case is drawing attention given tensions between the UK and Iran.

NBA and NHL teams have been informed that Main Street Sports, the regional sports network operator that airs many of their local games, will cease operations. The move raises fresh questions about how fans will watch local broadcasts of their teams and what happens to existing broadcast rights. It marks another major shake-up in regional sports television.