China abruptly u-turns on rocket mission to find water on the moon
The Independentby Andrew Griffin14h ago
China has abruptly postponed its Chang'e-7 lunar mission, an ambitious plan to explore the Moon’s surface including a search for water rice.
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top 53%Manchester Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies year after son
BBC Newsby Georgie Docker14h ago
- Published A former Race Across the World contestant has died, a year after her son and co-star's death in a car crash.
Man killed in A66 crash was awaiting trial over alleged assault on police officer
The Independentby Rich Amofa14h ago
One of the men killed in the A66 crash was awaiting trial over alleged crimes against police officers, court records show.
Children make up half of mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau as epidemic spreads
World news | The Guardianby Eromo Egbejule in Cotonou14h ago
More than half of the mpox cases reported in Guinea-Bissau have been among children, local authorities have said, almost two months since the country announced an epidemic.
One in 322 billion - club golfer and ex-Tommy Fleetwood foursomes partner makes eight birdies in nine holes
BBC Sportby Emily Salley14h ago
- Published An ordinary round of golf turned into an extraordinary masterclass as an English amateur defied astronomical odds to card eight birdies across just nine holes.
Prince Harry labelled 1 thing King Charles said as ‘disrespectful’
Daily Express :by Alycia McNamara14h ago
Prince Harry has revealed a time he found his father to be “disrespectful” and he shared how the king responded to being called out by him.
Indonesia intensifies aerial firefighting as forest fires scorch multiple provinces
The Independentby Niniek Karmini14h ago
Indonesia on Monday intensified ground and aerial firefighting operations as huge blazes in central and western parts of the country scorched thousands of hectares of forests and peatland, created...
Police issue warning over viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ social media trend
The Independentby Alex Ross14h ago
Police forces have responded to an online craze showing Dr Seuss’ famous Cat in the Hat character on streets across the UK and Ireland.
Esports World Cup: AG.AL wins tournament in surprise victory
BBC Newsby Tom Richardson14h ago
- Published China-based team AG.AL have been crowned surprise winners of the Esports World Cup (EWC) after seven weeks of competition in Paris.
Athens has a new must-have souvenir as the city gets busier and hotter
The Independentby Derek Gatopoulos14h ago
Visitors heading up the hill to the Acropolis are wearing headwear of every kind under the harsh sun, from straw boaters and Panamas to baseball caps and bucket hats.
From Arizona to Wisconsin, election deniers are vying for office nationwide
The Guardianby Rachel Leingang14h ago
Election deniers are back on the ballot. In most swing states, at least one major Republican candidate has questioned or outright denied the results of the 2020 US presidential election, which...
Alarm over $20m plan to supply ICE officers with electric-shock gloves
The Guardianby Sara Braun14h ago
Plans to supply Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with special gloves that can deliver electric shocks have alarmed experts and drawn scrutiny amid some high-profile lawsuits over...
Marching in the Dark review – rural Indian widows show stunning resilience as they battle poverty and taboos
The Guardianby Phuong Le14h ago
Out in rural India, a crisis casts a dark cloud over the seemingly tranquil vistas of wheat fields and soy farms.
‘Standard’ velvet hangers? There’s nothing standard about some of the items on John Lewis’s uni essentials list| Emma Beddington
The Guardianby Emma Beddington14h ago
Of all the questions this year’s freshers may be nervously asking themselves as they prepare for this next phase – did I pick the right course? Will I make friends?
ICE’s tactics look increasingly like torture | Judith Levine
The Guardianby Judith Levine14h ago
On 11 August, the Associated Press reported that the Homeland Security Agency will spend up to $20m to equip its agents with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks to the skin of a person...
The pet I’ll never forget: Ernie the danger dog – who loves dicing with death
The Guardianby Farryn Stock14h ago
Ernie found his way into our hearts and home about nine years ago, when he strategically crawled into my lap during a family visit to meet a litter of puppies.
The treasury bond mess: is this the demise of the US as a safe haven?
World news | The Guardianby Eduardo Porter14h ago
The bond market is driving the Trump administration crazy. Last week, the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, announced that the government would sharply ramp up its purchase of treasury bonds, in...
Devastation, doubt and blame: Hurricane Helene looms over North Carolina’s US Senate race
The Guardianby Chris Stein in Marshall, North Carolina14h ago
Two years after North Carolina suffered the worst natural disaster in its history when Hurricane Helene struck the state’s western half, life in the hardest-hit areas appears back to normal.
Father of three slain children takes psychologist to court over withheld records
The Independentby Paul Farrell14h ago
The father of three young children killed by their mother is asking a judge to force a psychologist who evaluated her to turn over records that he says could be central to his lawsuit against Los...
Russia explodes at UK with terrifying 4-word warning as WW3 fears soar
Daily Express :by Antonio Scancariello,Will Stewart14h ago
Russia threatens consequences over Ukraine's ‘use of UK drones' Russia has launched a furious attack against the UK and sent a terrifying warning as WW3 fears soar to alarming levels.