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Boeing's Starliner first crewed space flight called off shortly before launch
The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spaceship was dramatically called off around two hours before launch after a new safety issue was identified, officials said Monday, pushing back a high-stakes test mission to the International Space Station. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were strapped in their seats preparing for liftoff when the call for a "scrub" came, in order to give engineers time to investigate unusual readings from an oxygen relief valve on the second stage of th
2-min read - NewsThe Guardian
Scottish salmon industry challenged over move to drop ‘farmed’ from labels
Fish welfare campaigners say Defra decision facilitates greenwashing and will mislead consumers
3-min read - NewsAFP
PM Modi votes as India's marathon election heats up
Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his ballot Tuesday in India's ongoing general election after giving several inflammatory campaign speeches accused of targeting minority Muslims.Modi's brand of Hindu-nationalist politics has in turn made India's 220-million-plus Muslim population increasingly anxious about their future in the country.
3-min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Trump trial live: Prosecutors need two more weeks to make case as judge threatens jail over gag order breaches
Former president back in Manhattan Criminal Court for further witness testimony
36-min read - NewsThe Independent
Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF announces strikes in eastern Rafah as Hamas accepts Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas accepted an Egyptian-Qatari brokered ceasefire deal which Israel rejected as ‘unacceptable’
23-min read - NewsThe Guardian
Victoria state budget 2024 winners and losers: $400 for school students, home buyer fund boost and increased levies
Government to expand shared-equity scheme for home buyers but will delay long-awaited airport train
5-min read - NewsFrance 24
Putin's presidential inauguration set to prolong his two decades in power
Russian President Vladimir Putin will be sworn into office at a lavish ceremony in the Kremlin on Tuesday, embarking on a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever before. The 71-year-old Kremlin chief has ruled Russia since the turn of the century, securing a fresh six-year mandate in March after winning presidential elections devoid of all opposition.The inauguration will be broadcast live on most major Russian television channels from around midday (0900 GMT), when a luxury motorca
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