NASA rolls out its mega Moon rocket — here’s what you need to know
NASA’s massive new rocket is poised to make its first journey to a launchpad on Thursday ahead…
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Ukraine’s ruin sparks high fuel prices and fears of starvation in DRCongo
Rising prices driven by the Ukraine crises have stoked fear of devastating social turmoil in eastern…
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Ireland standing against ‘pure thug’ Putin: Biden
US President Joe Biden praises Ireland for supporting the heavy sanctions against Russia and “standing…
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DR Congo rebels moving inland after joint border crackdown
DR Congo’s most notorious armed group is moving inland from the border with Uganda after Ugandan…
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Macron vows tax cuts, benefits shake-up in election manifesto
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged further tax cuts, reforms to the welfare system and major public…
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BBC pays ‘substantial sum’ to Diana aide over 1995 interview
The BBC said on Thursday it has paid a “substantial sum” and apologised to Princess Diana’s…
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East Timor heads to the polls amid political deadlock
East Timor will hold presidential polls on Saturday, with the winner facing a Covid and cyclone-battered…
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Cambodia opposition figures hit with jail terms
A Cambodian court handed out jail terms Thursday to 20 opposition figures including exiled leader Sam…
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Malian junta orders French broadcasters RFI, France 24 off air
Mali’s ruling junta ordered French broadcasters RFI and France 24 off the air on Wednesday night,…
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Hong Kong’s Lam mulls easing Covid rules as public tolerance ‘fading
Hong Kong’s leader said Thursday she was mulling easing some of the city’s coronavirus restrictions…
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