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Venus Lander re-entry: Why the Soviet-era probe is a special kind of space debris
Space debris re-enters Earth every day. Most of it burns up in the atmosphere. But Russia's 1972 failed Venera mission probe Cosmos 482 is different.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:
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Tanzania: Samia Suluhu Hassan Drops the Pretence of Reform
[ISS] Ahead of the October elections, Tanzania's president is retreating from democracy - along with the rest of the East African region.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:PACE Issues Declaration on Afghan Women in Central Asia
Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe recently signed a declaration noting the dire situation of Afghan women and girls, some of whom are in Central Asia receiving education.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:βPhantom expoβ ticket from 1940 grants man access to Osaka 2025 world fair
A collectorβs pass to Japanβs Grand International Exposition has finally been accepted β 85 years later.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:This week in Culture: The best of the Met Gala and the one filmmaker to look out for at Cannes 2025
On this weekβs cultural roundup, we dive into the Met Gala, which this year celebrated the theme of Black dandyism, and spotlight filmmaker Julia Ducournau, a previous Palme dβOr winner, who is set to premiere her new film 'Alpha' at Cannes.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's allies endorse special tribunal to prosecute Putin, with legal limitations
The special tribunal will be able to impose sentences of life imprisonment when justified by the extreme severity of the crime of aggression.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo Celebrates His First Mass in the Sistine Chapel
The opening chant and prayers were in Latin, but the first two readings were in English and Spanish. On Friday, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel wearing black shoes, just as Pope Francis did during his pontificate, also abandoning the tradition of red shoes worn by previous popes. RELATED: President [β¦]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs top chipmakers see shares plunge amid tariff uncertainty, despite revenue growth
SMIC and Hua Hong both warned of challenges in the second half of 2025, but reported strong revenue growth for the first quarter.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:UNFPA calls on US to reconsider ban on future funding
The United Statesβ decision to halt future funding to the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, will slash critical health services for women and girls worldwide, the agency warned on Friday.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:More than 50 million in West and Central Africa at risk of hunger
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that millions of people in West and Central Africa are facing record hunger as conflict, displacement, economic hardship and repeated extreme weather push the region towards a major crisis.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: βMassiveβ needs in Sudan, DR Congo aid shortfall, support for Congolese refugees and Angola cholera relief
UN humanitarian teams have completed a mission to the Sudanese town of Tawila to provide life-saving assistance for civilians recently displaced by intensifying violence in North Darfur state.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Costa Ricaβs refugee lifeline at breaking point amid funding crisis
Costa Ricaβs long-standing commitment to protecting refugees is under threat as severe funding cuts cripple support for surging numbers of Nicaraguan asylum seekers, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Friday.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:UN warns copper shortage risks slowing global energy and technology shift
A looming global copper shortage could stall the worldβs transition to clean energy and digital technologies unless smarter trade and investment strategies are adopted, the UNβs trade and development body, UNCTAD, has warned.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Haiti: Displaced families grapple with death βfrom the insideβ and out
Shattered by her husbandβs death during the rising tide of gang violence in Haiti last year, Christiana and her six children fled 223 kilometres from their hometown to the city of Mirebalais, where her six-year-old daughter, Leineda, began treatment for malnutrition.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Gaza: UN agencies reject Israeli plan to use aid as βbaitβ
Israelβs plan to take control of relief assistance in Gaza would put civilian lives in danger and cause mass displacement while using aid as βbaitβ, UN humanitarians said on Friday.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Ex-ship worker failed to check safety data for sunk Hong Kong ferry, court hears
Former Cheoy Lee manager says he put his faith in junior colleaguesβ calculations, which were generated using software he did not understand.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Trump says 80% tariff on China imports βseems rightβ ahead of high-level talks
Decision is βup toβ US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, American president adds, without elaborating.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:North Korea confirms Kim Jong-un-supervised missile tests simulating nuclear strikes
South Korea condemned the launches as 'a clear act of provocation' and linked them to North Korea's suspected weapons exports to Russia.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Why the EU is essential β and why TΓΌrkiye belongs in the bloc
In an Euroviews exclusive, the leader of TΓΌrkiye's Republican Peopleβs Party (CHP) ΓzgΓΌr Γzel shares his call for renewed solidarity, shared values, and democratic partnership.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:China-Cambodia drills to showcase more tech and troops as military ties grow
Annual joint exercise expected to feature PLA warships, drones and robotic dogs, signalling move towards defence modernisation, analysts say.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Von der Leyen: I wonβt meet Trump in US until we can have βconcreteβ trade talks
"If I go to the White House, I want to have a package we can discuss," the European Commission president said.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Espionage Targeting Greenland
Intelligence agencies have been identifying individuals who align with U.S. strategic interests. On Thursday, Denmarkβs Foreign Affairs Ministry summoned the acting U.S. ambassador for a meeting on Thursday over media reports suggesting an escalation of U.S. intelligence operations in Greenland. RELATED: Frederick X of Denmark Begins Visit to Greenland The meeting with U.S. Acting Ambassador [β¦]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Trump team gives ultimatum to UN over Gaza aid plan
US officials threaten funding cuts unless agencies support controversial project
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:China targets smugglers to strengthen export controls on critical minerals
Beijing wants to tighten restrictions on illegal transshipments through third countries β a risk that companies could exploit, analyst says.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Ukraine arrests two over alleged Hungarian spy plot
Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about military defences on its border with Hungary.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV holds his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel: 'We are a community'
Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and Italian.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:EU and Ukraine launch special tribunal to prosecute Putinβs war crimes
The move comes as the U.S. and Western allies threaten further sanctions against Russia if it does not accept a ceasefire.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Trump allies criticise newly elected Pope Leo XIV over previous social media posts
Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, appears to have reposted articles critical of Donald Trump and JD Vance on X.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Bomb hoax suspect arrested over calls made ahead of Nicholas Tse Hong Kong show
Woman, 28, allegedly made five reports on April 27 about a bomb at Kai Tak Sports Park.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:βMajor lossβ: Trump administration to axe database tracking cost of climate-fuelled extreme weather
For decades, the database has tracked hundreds of major events across the country, including destructive hurricanes, hail storms, droughts and freezes.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV's election met with surprise, warmth and applause in St Peter's Square
Euronews was in St Peter's Square along with 150,000 people who flocked to greet the first-ever pope to hail from the US.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to worldβs βdark nightsβ after historic election
Americaβs first pope gives first homily after he was chosen as the successor to Pope Francis.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Watch: Pope Leo XIV's first Mass as pontiff
Cardinals joined the newly appointed pope in the Sistine Chapel, in a service that began with a prayer.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:South China Morning Post collects 12 prizes at Hong Kong News Awards ceremony
Chief Executive John Lee also urges journalists to uphold professionalism amid increased protectionism and hegemony globally.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Cisse's plan to revive Libya's footballing fortunes
Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.
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