B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert, north of Los Angeles. The aircraft, which typically carries a crew of five, left a large area of the airbase blackened and charred, resulting in the closure of the airfield and diversion of all inbound flights. The B-52 is one of the US Air Force's longest-serving aircraft, having been in service since 1955 and recently participating in bombing raids over Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

US-Iran peace deal to end war and reopen oil strait

The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal with an official signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. The agreement includes lifting the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, stopping all military operations, and 60 days of further negotiations about Iran's nuclear programme. Defence expert John Blackburn warns that normalising oil flow could take 12 to 18 months due to mine clearance, refinery repairs, and the need to restock depleted strategic reserves, with oil prices expected to rise as demand increases despite the current drop to around $80 per barrel. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Zendaya and Tom Holland reunite on red carpet

Zendaya and Tom Holland made their first joint red carpet appearance in five years at the Spider-Man film premiere in Madrid. The notoriously private couple, who confirmed their relationship in December 2021, are believed to be engaged or possibly married based on ring sightings and comments from Zendaya's stylist. Their last public appearance together on a red carpet was at the Spider-Man premiere in December 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Italian football festival coming to Perth

Perth will host a series of major sporting events including matches featuring Italian football clubs Juventus, Inter Milan, and AC Milan in July and August, followed by a Springboks versus Wallabies rugby match in September. The Italian Festival of Football will include five days of carnival entertainment alongside the matches. A local mobile cannoli business, Filling the Love, showcases their portable station offering Biscoff, Oreo, and pistachio-topped cannolis at the stadium promotion. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Toy Story 5 tackles screen time with Aussie twist

Toy Story 5 explores the relevance of traditional toys in an era dominated by iPads and screen time. The film addresses parental guilt around technology use while maintaining the franchise's emotional resonance. Australian entertainment reporter pitches 'Sherry', an Australian rules football, to stars Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack as a potential new Australian character for the franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.