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Ukraine envoy hopeful about fate of Elon Musk's satellite network

A Ukrainian diplomat expressed optimism about securing the money needed for the continued operation of a satellite network funded by billionaire Elon Musk

Radioactive waste found at Missouri school that was nuke site during WW II

There is significant radioactive contamination at an elementary school in suburban St. Louis where nuclear weapons were produced during World War II

Iran's celebrities face arrest and travel bans for supporting protests

At least seven public figures have been detained inside the country, most of whom were released on bail and could face charges, according to Iranian news outlets.

GOP hopefuls approach Mike Pence to broaden appeal before midterm elections

In Donald Trump's assessment, Mike Pence committed political suicide" on Jan 6, 2021

Joe Biden turning to Trump-era rule to expel Venezuelan migrants

Two years ago, candidate Joe Biden loudly denounced President Donald Trump for immigration policies that inflicted cruelty and exclusion at every turn

Truss plan a 'mistake' amid 'worldwide inflation', says Joe Biden

Joe Biden called embattled British Prime Minister Liz Truss' abandoned tax cut plan a "mistake," and said he is worried that other nations' fiscal policies may hurt the US amid "worldwide inflation."

SpaceX might keep funding satellite service in Ukraine, says Musk

Elon Musk has suggested in a tweet that his rocket company SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine.

Greece says Turkey stripped naked 92 migrants, forced them to cross border

Greek authorities accused Turkey of forcing 92 migrants to cross into Greece and stripping them naked before doing so.

Blaze, shots heard from Iran's prison as nationwide protests enter 5th week

A huge fire blazed at a notorious prison where political prisoners and anti-government activists are kept in the Iranian capital.

Russia military range shooting leaves 11 dead, 15 wounded near Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry said that two volunteer soldiers fired at other troops at a Russian military firing range near Ukraine, killing 11 and wounding 15 others, before getting killed.

Death toll rises to 40 in Turkey coal mine explosion; rescue efforts on

Desperate relatives had waited all night in the cold outside the state-owned TTK Amasra Muessese Mudurlugu mine in the town of Amasra, in the Black Sea coastal province of Bartin, hoping for news

US sending $725 mn more in aid to Ukraine for defence against Russia

The Biden administration will send Ukraine a new $725 million package of weapons and other military assistance, the White House said

Climate protesters throw soup on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' in London

Climate protesters threw soup over Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" in London's National Gallery to protest fossil fuel extraction, but caused no damage to the glass-covered painting.

Development banks pass climate 2019 goal, urged to help poor more

The world's top development banks provided more than $80 billion last year to help countries tackle climate change, passing a goal they set in 2019, according to a report published

UK PM Liz Truss reverses plan to cut corporation tax amid debacle

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has abandoned a planned cut to corporation tax, scrapping a key part of an economic plan that sparked weeks of market and political turmoil

European Union to unveil Ukraine training mission, weapons fund support

The European Union is set to announce next week that it's setting up a military training mission in Europe for thousands of Ukrainian troops and will provide around half a billion more euros (dollars)

North Korea fires more artillery into maritime buffer zones: South Korea

South Korea's military says it detected North Korea additionally firing possibly hundreds of artillery rounds into maritime buffer zones between the rivals

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss calls press conference amid U-turn calls

The British government says Prime Minister Liz Truss will hold a news conference Friday as she faces pressure to U-turn on an economic package that sparked market turmoil

German health minister urges stepped-up Covid measures amid surge in cases

Germany's health minister on Friday urged the country's 16 states to consider stepping up their measures against the coronavirus amid a rise in new cases

Turkey, Russia to study Russian President Putin's gas hub proposal

Turkish President says Turkey and Russia have instructed their respective energy authorities to begin technical studies on a Russian proposal that would turn Turkey into a gas hub for Europe