Month: January 2021

Read MoreThe test is a vital step in NASA’s Artemis programme to put the first woman and the next man on the moon in 2024.The test is a vital step in NASA’s Artemis programme to put the first woman and the next man on the moon in 2024.

Read MoreA critical engine test for Nasa’s new “megarocket” – the Space Launch System (SLS) – ends early.A critical engine test for Nasa’s new “megarocket” – the Space Launch System (SLS) – ends early.

Read More Britain, France and Germany say Tehran has ‘no credible civilian use’ for fuel that it previously pledged not to produce European powers have voiced deep concern over Iran’s plans to produce uranium metal, warning that Tehran has “no credible civilian use” for the element. “The production of uranium metal has potentially grave military…

Read More Gladys Berejiklian urges more people to come forward for testing as alerts issued for Concord hospital NSW hotspots; Queensland hotspots; Victoria hotspots Follow the coronavirus liveblog Australia’s year of Covid – from the first case to the first doughnut day New South Wales recorded six new cases of locally acquired Covid-19 on Sunday,…

Read More India begins world’s biggest Covid vaccination program Global coronavirus death toll reaches 2 million people For all our coronavirus coverage 1.19am GMT Indonesian authorities began the biggest ever vaccination drive in Jakarta on Thursday, aiming to reach 7.9 million people – more than 75% of the population. The first stage aims to vaccinate…

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Read MoreGambia’s truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians’ self image.Gambia’s truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians’ self image.

Read More Some affected players say they they were misled about rules and organisers had promised this situation would not happen Australian Open tennis players who have been forced into stricter quarantine have said they were misled about the rules for the tournament, were promised they would be allowed to train, and are risking injury…

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Read MoreFrom “extreme” selfies to dancing to pop – the fun posts considered a crime.From “extreme” selfies to dancing to pop – the fun posts considered a crime.

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Read More Engines of Boeing rocket fired for only a minute, potentially delaying push to return humans to the moon by 2024 Nasa’s Boeing-built deep space exploration rocket has cut short a crucial test, after briefly igniting all four engines of its core stage for the first time. Mounted in a test facility at Nasa’s…

Read MoreMillions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.

Read MoreThe Luminous Voices Chamber Choir in Calgary, Canada, improvised a way to sing together while social distancing in their cars, thanks to the help of technology. The choir even pulled off a concert this way in December. Adriana Diaz has more.The Luminous Voices Chamber Choir in Calgary, Canada, improvised a way to sing together…

Read More Emergency WA says some parts of the previous emergency warning zone have been downgraded to a watch and act message A bushfire threatening lives and homes in Perth’s southern suburbs remains unpredictable and fire crews are still working to strengthen containment lines. A bushfire emergency warning remains in place for residents in Oakford,…

Read MoreDuring starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.

Read MoreMayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.

Read More Biden’s election has raised hopes in Central America — devastated by hurricane-driven floods, in addition to chronic issues of poverty and gang violence — that the incoming administration may ease policies for asylum seekers. Biden’s election has raised hopes in Central America — devastated by hurricane-driven floods, in addition to chronic issues of…

Read More Summit is notorious for being covered in ‘slick ice’ but group said they ‘set out to make the impossible possible’ Summit is notorious for being covered in ‘slick ice’ but group said they ‘set out to make the impossible possible’

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Read More In Uganda, a presidential election campaign was marred by violence against protesters and the opposition. In Uganda, a presidential election campaign was marred by violence against protesters and the opposition.

Read More ‘He asked us to fly there. He asked us to be there. So I was doing what he asked us to do,’ says Jenna Ryan ‘He asked us to fly there. He asked us to be there. So I was doing what he asked us to do,’ says Jenna Ryan

Read More Officials warn of ‘potentially grave’ implications from uranium metal production  Officials warn of ‘potentially grave’ implications from uranium metal production 

Read More Wesley Allen Beeler arrested ahead of Biden inauguration Security stepped up nationwide after Capitol attack Biden must find words for a wounded nation Officers in Washington DC arrested a Virginia man who tried to pass through a Capitol police checkpoint carrying fake inaugural credentials, a loaded handgun and more than 500 rounds of…

Read More  National Mall and Washington Monument both closed to public on Inauguration Day following safety concerns  National Mall and Washington Monument both closed to public on Inauguration Day following safety concerns

Read MoreAbout 8,000 people began leaving Honduras early Friday, fleeing violence, poverty and recent natural disasters.About 8,000 people began leaving Honduras early Friday, fleeing violence, poverty and recent natural disasters.

Read More Jenna Ryan, a Texas real estate broker who took a private jet to Washington to join the attack on the US Capitol, pleaded with Donald Trump to pardon her after she was arrested by federal authorities. Ryan said she thought she was following what her president ‘asked us to do’ and that she…

Read More President-elect Joe Biden plans to issue a sweeping set of policy reversals and agenda-setting actions within his first 10 days in office, undoing Donald Trump’s legacy of severe executive orders. President-elect Joe Biden plans to issue a sweeping set of policy reversals and agenda-setting actions within his first 10 days in office, undoing…

Read MoreBurkina Faso athlete adds 15 centimetres to the previous record set by his own coach, Teddy Tamgho.Burkina Faso athlete adds 15 centimetres to the previous record set by his own coach, Teddy Tamgho.

Read MoreNational Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security.National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security.

Read More Lawmaker was also accosted by unmasked Trump supporters at airport after riot Lawmaker was also accosted by unmasked Trump supporters at airport after riot

Read More Tension mounts ahead of Vladimir Putin’s outspoken critic ending his four-month involuntary exile on Sunday, Oliver Carroll writes, but will the poisoned Kremlin foe be arrested on arrival – and if so, how?  Tension mounts ahead of Vladimir Putin’s outspoken critic ending his four-month involuntary exile on Sunday, Oliver Carroll writes, but will…

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Read MoreHichem Mechichi names a dozen new cabinet members, including interior, justice, energy and health ministers.Hichem Mechichi names a dozen new cabinet members, including interior, justice, energy and health ministers.