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Astronomers solve 50-year mystery of a naked-eye star’s extreme X-rays
A star you can see with the naked eye has kept astronomers guessing for decades with its unusually powerful X-rays. Now, thanks to highly precise observations from Japan’s XRISM space telescope, scientists have finally uncovered the source: a hidden...
Project Hail Mary meets reality: 45 planets could harbor alien life
Astronomers have narrowed down the cosmic search for life, identifying fewer than 50 rocky planets among thousands of known exoplanets that may have the right conditions to support life. Using new data from ESA’s Gaia mission and NASA archives...
Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ and boosts coal power as Iran war grinds on
President’s declaration allows officials to tackle fuel hoarding or profiteering, while energy secretary says country will lean more heavily on coalMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Philippines president, Ferdinand Marcos, has declared a state of...
The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall
Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks
Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo...
Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know
So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
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Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
'No Kings' protests — Trump critics rally across the US
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
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كأس العالم 2026: تصريحات صديقة نيفيز ضد رونالدو تفتح عليها "أبواب الغضب"
عقب مبارات البرتغال الافتتاحية في كأس العالم 2026، تسببت تصريحات صديقة زميل للنجم البرتغالي رونالدو، طالبته فيها بالاعتزال، في موجة من الإهانات على حسابها في "إنستغرام". وتلقى صديقها نفسه أيضا سيلا من الانتقادات.
Trump: İsrail'den Hizbullah'la ateşkes yapmasını istedim
ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, Lübnan'daki İsrail saldırılarının planlanan İran barış görüşmelerini riske atmasının ardından, Tel Aviv yönetiminden "Hizbullah ile ateşkes konusunda anlaşmasını istediğini" belirtti.
Зеленский поставил Лукашенко ультиматум
Президент Украины заявил, что правитель Беларуси должен снять ретрансляторы для БПЛА, которые корректируют удары РФ по украинским городам. Минск должен прекратить поставки нефтепродуктов для армии РФ, добавил Зеленский.
أزمة بين واشنطن وروما عقب سخرية "مهينة" من ترامب بحق ميلوني
ألغى وزير الخارجية الإيطالي أنتونيو تاياني زيارة إلى الولايات المتحدة كانت مقررة بعد أيام، عقب تصريحات للرئيس ترامب في حق رئيسة الحكومة ميلوني التي أعربت عن "صدمتها". وزراء في الحكومة الإيطالية أعلنوا تضامنهم مع ميلوني.
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EU-UK relations, 10 years after the referendum: Brexit or Regrexit?
It has been a decade since British voters made the momentous decision to leave the European Union. The EU referendum result on June 24, 2016 led to a profound transformation of British politics, and to Brexit-related infighting that refuses to go...
Labour hopes for 'smooth transition' as Starmer rival wins critical election
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated Labour's Andi Burnham's win in the by-election that took place in the constituency of Makerfield on June 17, while saying he would fight any leadership challenge he is presented with. Burnham is...
US-Iran peace negotiations abruptly called off amid growing criticism
Talks that had been planned for June 19 between the United States and Iran in Switzerland were abruptly called off, as the Trump administration faces mounting criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. This comes after Iran delayed sending...
Newsletter: EU leaders poised for battle over cash
Also in this newsletter: EU leaders react to European Council President António Costa laying the groundwork for diplomatic contacts with Russia; and exclusive comments from Sweden's EU affairs minister as EU leaders gear up to debate the bloc's next...
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Andy Burnham: Next British PM in the making?
There are reports in the Times of London, that British cabinet ministers are set to tell the Prime Minister Keir Starmer that his quote "time is up" to set a timetable for his departure and an orderly transition. There's been no confirmation that...
Can Europe build its own AI heavyweights to rival the US?
With AI dominated by US firms, Europe is pushing for more independence. New partnerships, investments and startups aim to boost the continent's digital sovereignty, but challenges around funding and regulation remain.
The film about Sam Altman has been dropped by Amazon MGM
Luca Guadagnino's film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Artificial, has reportedly been dropped by Amazon MGM. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield and covers the rollercoaster five days in 2023 spanning Altman's termination and reinstatement as CEO...
Rocket Report: Rebuild begins at Blue Origin launch pad; Relativity targets Mars
A French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue.