Nasa launches Nancy Grace Roman telescope to explore Universe’s mysteries
Nasa says its «crisp, sweeping surveys will help scientists investigate dark energy and dark matter, discover and characterise exoplanets, map billions of galaxies, study black holes, and explore objects from our own solar system to the edge of the…
NASA launches new space telescope
NASA has successfully launched its newest space telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The telescope reached orbit just 10 minutes after liftoff and is now beginning its mission to shed light on some of the universe’s biggest unsolved…
Niger attempted coup: Russia says it helped to repel attack
The Alliance of Sahel States – composed of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso – said the attempted coup was «a betrayal by a group of soldiers involved in an attempt at destabilisation». The authorities have not said how many soldiers were involved…
Trump says NBC journalist to be reported to FCC for ‘punishment’ over endorsement coverage
President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened a prominent NBC broadcast journalist with possible punishment by US media regulators as the Republican expressed disappointment with coverage of his candidate endorsements ahead of November’s midterm…
Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit
For nearly an hour, he had no idea whether she was alive and kept calling her without success. Then the phone finally connected and Yunisha answered. «Finally, my daughter received my call and I couldn’t stop myself, broke out… two relatives…
French LGBTQ rights leader hospitalised after ‘despicable homophobic attack’ in Paris
The head of a French LGBTQ rights association was hospitalised after a nighttime attack in Paris, activists and prosecutors said on Sunday. Pierre Picavet, a police officer and LGBTQ rights campaigner, was injured in an assault in the French capital…
Russian paramilitary forces help Niger’s junta regain control after mutiny
Niger’s capital of Niamey on Sunday appeared calm with normalcy restored after a day of unrest as young soldiers staged a mutiny that threatened the ruling military junta before being repelled by loyalist forces aided by Russian troops. In what was seen…
Nepal: Hopes fade for thousands still missing
Four days have passed since catastrophic floods killed more than 750 people. More than 3,000 people are still missing, and hopes of finding survivors are fading. The situation remains concerning, with more heavy rain and flooding expected across the…
Cyprus: Ferry capsizes with hundreds on board
Authorities say at least six people have died after a catamaran-style ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus. The Turkish ambassador to Nicosia said 172 people had been rescued, with some taken to hospital, while…
Ferry carrying more than 250 passengers capsizes off northern Cyprus
A ferry carrying more than 250 passengers capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish media reported. The catamaran-style ferry was traveling from the port of Kyrenia, also known as Girne, in the breakaway north of ethnically divided…