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US, India to launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - A formidable new radar satellite jointly developed by the United States and India is set to launch Wednesday, designed to track subtle changes in Earth's land and ice surfaces and help predict both natural and human-caused hazards.
UK govt condemns 'death to the IDF' chants at Glastonbury
AFP, Published on 29/06/2025
» GLASTONBURY (UNITED KINGDOM) - A British punk-rap group faced growing criticism on Sunday for making anti-Israel remarks at the Glastonbury music festival that have sparked a police inquiry.
Easy vote turns Musk's dreams for Starbase city in Texas into reality
AFP, Published on 04/05/2025
» HOUSTON - Tech billionaire Elon Musk's dream of gaining city status for his SpaceX spaceport in the southern US state of Texas became a reality on Saturday, when voters overwhelmingly backed turning his Starbase into a new municipality.
'Dangerous and strong' winds threaten to spread LA inferno
AFP, Published on 12/01/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - US officials warned "dangerous and strong" winds were set to push deadly wildfires further through Los Angeles residential areas Sunday as firefighters struggled to make progress against the flames.
Hollywood turns on Biden as Clooney presses for change
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/07/2024
» LOS ANGELES - Since his dismal debate performance on June 27, United States President Joe Biden has steadily lost support in the part of the country that knows image and stagecraft the best: Hollywood.
Prabowo claims victory in Indonesian poll
Reuters, Published on 14/02/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto is poised to be the country’s next leader on his third try for the presidency.
From Berlusconi to Prigozhin and Tina Turner: notable deaths of 2023
AFP, Published on 28/11/2023
» PARIS - From Italy's ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi to rock queen Tina Turner and Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin, here are some of 2023's most notable deaths.
Japan's ever-faithful dog turns 100
AFP, Published on 09/11/2023
» TOKYO - In the hurly-burly outside one of Tokyo's main train stations stands a statue of a dog whose true story of loyalty has made him a beloved mascot for generations.
England World Cup winner Bobby Charlton dies aged 86
AFP, Published on 21/10/2023
» LONDON - England World Cup winner and Manchester United great Bobby Charlton, described by the club as a "giant of the game", has died at the age of 86, it was announced on Saturday.
England World Cup winner Bobby Charlton dies aged 86
AFP, Published on 21/10/2023
» LONDON - England World Cup winner and Manchester United great Bobby Charlton, described by the club as a "giant of the game", has died at the age of 86, it was announced on Saturday.