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NASA has landed nine spacecraft on Mars over the past 50 years, and China touched down in 2021, but no one has ever ventured onto Phobos or its companion, Deimos, and no one has returned samples from Mars, let alone its moons.
Witness breaks down in tears, tells court ‘I was scared’ after son declines to report alleged kissing and touching by broadcasterThe mother of the youngest alleged victim of Alan Jones has told a Sydney court she “trusted” the 2GB broadcaster and was “comfortable” her teenager was going to spend a weekend at his Fitzroy Falls property.The young man, known as complainant A, has testified that when ...
The president came out in support of Senator Roger Marshall, who is facing and unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton The fact that Donald Trump was here at all said more about a looming electoral disaster facing his Republican party next month than anything contained in his dark and discursive 98-minute stump speech.On Monday, amid raucous chants of “USA! USA!”, the president h...
Japan has launched a five-year uncrewed mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons.
Germany’s bid to revive its struggling economy faces a fresh setback as a major pharmaceutical player raises concerns over the country’s business climate.
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low - indicating that next month's midterm elections could be punishing for the Republicans.
In his annual speech on threats to the nation, Sir Ken McCallum, the head of the UK’s intelligence service, MI5, warned that AI had the potential to ‘change the stakes’ on existing and even new bioweapons. To find out why, and how, Ian Sample speaks to Dr Tom Inglesby, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and the Bloomberg School of Public Health. He explains what has governmen...
While Hong Kong is betting on its established banking network to bring stablecoins into mainstream finance, Singapore is seeking to make regulated digital currencies easier to use. Both approaches reflect different priorities in the race to build global cryptocurrency centres: Hong Kong is linking stablecoins to its existing financial system, while Singapore is looking to strengthen the infrastruc...
While Hong Kong is betting on its established banking network to bring stablecoins into mainstream finance, Singapore is seeking to make regulated digital currencies easier to use. Both approaches reflect different priorities in the race to build global cryptocurrency centres: Hong Kong is linking stablecoins to its existing financial system, while Singapore is looking to strengthen the infrastruc...
China is ready to commercialise a 200-kilovolt transmission electron microscope with an information resolution down to 0.1 nanometres that could introduce a new challenger into a market long dominated by the US and Japan. Developed by Hefei-based manufacturer CIQTEK, the microscope features a point resolution of 0.25nm and an information limit of 0.1nm – on par with leading workhorse models on the...
China is ready to commercialise a 200-kilovolt transmission electron microscope with an information resolution down to 0.1 nanometres that could introduce a new challenger into a market long dominated by the US and Japan. Developed by Hefei-based manufacturer CIQTEK, the microscope features a point resolution of 0.25nm and an information limit of 0.1nm – on par with leading workhorse models on the...
Fourteen dead in illegal Colombian gold mine collapse
At least 3,000 French shops were hit over the weekend. Insurers say they are mobilised, but lost trade may not be covered. Here is who pays the riot bill.
At least 3,000 French shops were hit over the weekend. Insurers say they are mobilised, but lost trade may not be covered. Here is who pays the riot bill.
At least 3,000 French shops were hit over the weekend. Insurers say they are mobilised, but lost trade may not be covered. Here is who pays the riot bill.
Africa’s top public health agency and Congolese officials say $700 million in Ebola aid is unaccounted for
A 43-year-old man accused of deliberately hitting Helen Haines outside her office is in police custody.
Atlanta Dream defeated Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to tie the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at 1-1.
Australian police said they charged a man on Tuesday for what they allege was a “targeted” attack on lawmaker and former midwife Helen Haines, who suffered critical injuries. Brendan Nugent, 43, was charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury and intentionally causing serious injury, as well as the federal crime of harming a public official, Victoria police said. Nugent, from nearby Tarr...
Australian barber Ricky Jefferies has been hailed as a hero for running out of his store to detain a man who authorities allege deliberately drove a car into lawmaker Helen Haines in the small town of Wangaratta, an incident that has shocked the country. Jefferies had just finished haircuts for a young family on Monday when he said he heard a “loud bang” outside his shop and realised the drive...
Australian barber Ricky Jefferies has been hailed as a hero for running out of his store to detain a man who authorities allege deliberately drove a car into lawmaker Helen Haines in the small town of Wangaratta, an incident that has shocked the country. Jefferies had just finished haircuts for a young family on Monday when he said he heard a “loud bang” outside his shop and realised the drive...
The man testified that he snatched Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and casino after drinking 30 to 40 beers, but did not mean any harm.
The man testified that he snatched Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and casino after drinking 30 to 40 beers, but did not mean any harm.
A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating the incident, which Anthony Albanese alleged ‘wasn’t an accident’‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament‘It’s very clear that this was a deliberate act’, PM saysThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said Haines’ alleged attacker “did a ...
Lamine Yamal faces ex-teammate Ferran Torres as in-form Barcelona take on holders PSG in a spicy encounter in Paris.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said further curfews would be imposed "where necessary" on Tuesday evening after those on Monday in parts of Paris and other cities "helped keep the peace overnight" following a weekend of unrest and looting. Police confirmed the night had passed without major incidents across France. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said further curfews would be imposed "where necessary" on Tuesday evening after targeted curfews in parts of Paris and other cities "helped keep the peace overnight" following a weekend of unrest and looting. Police confirmed the night had passed without major incidents across France. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Nighttime curfews came into effect in cities across France, including parts of Paris, Bordeaux, Nice and Lyon, as French police attempted to crack down on rioting and looting during protests. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said further curfews would be imposed Tuesday evening "wherever required". Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Curfews came into effect in cities across France, including parts of Paris, Bordeaux, Nice and Lyon, as French police attempted to crack down on rioting and looting during protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has said that implementing a state of emergency is not out of the question. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
