China said it was postponing its planned ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was set to carry out explorations including searching for water ice on the Moon. The Chang’e-7 spacecraft was originally set to lift off in the coming days from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on China’s southern Hainan island. The mission does not meet […]
Continue ReadingThe UK’s former defence minister is warning the world is “sleepwalking” into World War Three. The latest headlines today surround the war between Ukraine and Russia, including airstrikes on Ukraine. According to Ukraine, North Korea is boosting support for Russia, including drone operators. President Trump is causing turmoil between the US and Canada over tariffs, […]
Continue ReadingPope Leo called on Sunday for international action to help contain the impact of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has so far claimed more than 2,500 lives. The outbreak has spread rapidly across a vast area of the central African country and is causing a record number of infections and […]
Continue ReadingRussian president Vladimir Putin said in comments published on Saturday that Kyiv had opened “Pandora’s box” with its strikes on Russian economic targets, saying that Russia would hit back at Ukraine‘s “most sensitive economic sectors”. Ukraine has this summer escalated a campaign of drone strikes targeting Russian economic infrastructure, including oil refineries and online retailers’ […]
Continue ReadingGlasgow has been transformed into Gotham City once again for filming of The Batman: Part II. The film set has taken over Glasgow’s Bothwell Street as final preparations are made for filming. A glazing of snow sits in the middle of the junction between Bothwell and Wellington Street, and Christmas wreaths and a tree can […]
Continue ReadingA woman has died and at least two other people were injured as severe storms caused extensive damage across parts of Germany. In Waldorf, in the south-western state of Rhineland-Palatinate, a woman was struck by a falling tree and fatally injured, German news agency dpa reported on Thursday. Another woman suffered serious injuries in the […]
Continue ReadingTravelodge chief executive Jo Boydell has stepped down as the group continues to overhaul its safety measures after a sexual assault at one of the chain’s hotels. The firm said Boydell leaves after 13 years with the group and will be replaced by chief financial officer Ray Reidy on an interim basis while they hunt […]
Continue ReadingZZ Top musician Frank Beard has been remembered as “one of the most naturally innovative drummers” following his death aged 77. The rock band formed in Texas in 1969 with the classic trio consisting of drummer Beard, lead vocalist Billy Gibbons and bassist Dusty Hill – who died in 2021 aged 72. The group shared […]
Continue ReadingUS president Donald Trump said on Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his overtures after Trump ordered the United States to scale back military exercises with South Korea. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump was asked why Kim had not responded to Trump’s overtures. “He has,” he answered, […]
Continue ReadingAn American tourist was killed by a lightning strike on Sicily’s Mount Etna while hiking in an area that was closed to visitors due to recent volcanic activity, Italian firefighters have said. The 29-year-old man from Kansas was rescued by helicopter after being struck on Sunday evening in an exposed area above the tree line. […]
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