World

China is planning its first mission to hit an asteroid in the name of planetary defense. The mission will serve a dual purpose: one craft will hit the asteroid while its partner observes the space rock to learn more about the solar system and its formation. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) mission may have […]

The great spire of Rouen Cathedral in northern France caught fire during construction work on Thursday, but firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze at the famous monument. The fire broke out in the spire of the monumental cathedral in the capital of the northern French region of Normandy. According to the local fire department, workers

Police in western Germany are investigating a possible bloody conflict between drug dealers after an explosion outside a business premises in the centre of Düsseldorf in the early morning of Thursday. An investigation is underway into the connection between the explosion and earlier explosions in Cologne, Engelskirchen and Duisburg and an armed hostage-taking last Friday

Screenshot of a blog post taken on July 10, 2024 Nova, an Australian commentator, has repeatedly the significance of mass bleaching was ignored and acidification about oceanic ecosystems over the years. Her latest claims are misleading, maritime experts told AFP. “Any claim that the reef is currently in its best condition is incorrect, especially given

Without oxygen tanks, Vadim Druelle from France quickly climbed Nanga Parbat. Faster than anyone else, it turns out. Druelle did it from Base Camp to the summit in an astonishing 15 hours and 15 minutes. This is amazing François Cazzanelli‘s previous record of 20 hours and 22 minutes which he recorded in 2022. Druelle trains

By Diego Oré and Anthony Esposito MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Thursday that she has chosen Lazaro Cardenas, a former congressman and governor and scion of two of Mexico’s most emblematic left-wing politicians, as her chief of staff. The 60-year-old Cardenas is the son of Cuauhtemoc Cardenas, a veteran left-wing

A temporary humanitarian aid dock set up by the US military on the Gaza Strip coast will soon be shut down completely, the Pentagon said on Thursday. The pier broke off and was badly damaged by rough seas in June. The pier was towed to Ashdod on the Israeli coast. Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder said

(Source) China is prioritizing its climate change policy as torrential rains and flooding continue to hit several parts of the country. Extensive emergency measures have been put in place to limit the impact of the extreme weather. What is going on: The persistent rainfall since June has caused flooding and mudslides, resulting in at least

ROME (AP) — Silvio Berlusconia cruise ship singer, media magnate and three-time prime minister who dominated Italian politics for three decades is getting a new act after his death last year. Milan’s Malpensa Airport, Italy’s second-busiest passenger airport, will be named after the billionaire businessman-turned-politician, Italy’s transport minister announced on Thursday. The Italian Civil Aviation

(WHTM)– Claire’s and Icing stores have recalled Halloween witch hats because they violate federal flammability requirements. According to the CPSC, customers who have already purchased the hats at Claire’s of Icing stores are eligible for a refund. More than 5,700 were sold in the county and another 450 in Canada. Claire’s and Icing Stores recall