World’s first wooden satellite launched into space
The world’s first wooden satellite has blasted off on a SpaceX rocket, its Japanese developers said Tuesday, part of a
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21:41
Europe auto struggles lead to cuts at Michelin, Germany’s Schaeffler
French tyre company Michelin said Tuesday it would close two French plants by early 2026 and German parts maker Schaeffler
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21:40
Vissel Kobe punish Gwangju to top AFC Champions League group
TOKYO: Domestic title-holders Vissel Kobe beat South Korea’s Gwangju FC 2-0 at the top of the Asian Champions League Elite
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20:24
Deceptive ‘pro-Harris’ manifesto tied to pro-Trump group
A conservative dark money group named Building America's Future, allegedly funded by Elon Musk, is behind Progress 2028, a fake
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01:20
Fading literature: Delhi’s famed Urdu Bazaar on last legs
In the bustling heart of Old Delhi, Indian bookseller Mohammed Mahfooz Alam sits forlorn in his quiet store, among the
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11:23
Iraq opens arms to Lebanese fleeing Israeli attacks
Israeli bombardment of Lebanon forced Mohammed Fawaz and his family to flee so often that they finally moved many kilometres
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11:22
China’s only woman spaceflight engineer in crew for ‘dream’ mission
China’s only woman spaceflight engineer will be among a crew of three astronauts blasting off on a “dream” mission to
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10:22
Georgia opposition calls election results protests as president accuses Russia
The Georgian opposition called for protests on Monday and the European Union demanded an investigation into “irregularities” after a disputed
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08:20
Oil prices tumble as Iran fears ease, yen weakens after Japan polls
Oil prices tumbled Monday with markets relieved that Israel’s strikes on Iran had avoided the country’s energy infrastructure while the
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05:27
King Charles III departs Samoa, wrapping Pacific tour
Britain’s King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla departed Samoa Saturday, wrapping up a marathon 11-day tour that included
