New heavy-lift rocket from Europe now has an official launch date! The European Space Agency (ESA) announced that the Ariane 6 rocket from Arianespace is scheduled for its inaugural flight no earlier than June 15, 2024. The launch will carry a variety of small satellites, including two from NASA, on its mission to space. After …
European-built and operated space modules that was initially used in Earth orbit is now on track to reach the moon, marking its 40-year milestone this week. Starting from the launch of Spacelab — a laboratory that launched with a NASA space shuttle payload bay on Nov. 28, 1983 — to the International Space Station’s primary …
As Ukraine braces for the oncoming winter, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concerns over the remnants, or lack thereof, of weapons and ground forces due to the war with Russia. Despite this, Zelenskyy remains resolute, emphasizing Ukraine’s determination to continue the fight. In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, Zelenskyy described the conflict with Russia …
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HELSINKI (AP) — Concerned about the use of migrants as part of “hybrid warfare” by Russia, Finland announced on Tuesday that it will close its last remaining border crossing with Russia. So far, Finland has closed seven out of eight checkpoints on its 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) border with Russia following a spike in the number of …
ROME (AP) — An Italian man suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend in a case that has shaken the country was extradited from Germany on Saturday, as thousands of people prepared to take to the streets to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Filippo Turetta, 21, landed at the Venice airport around …
Finland announced the closure of almost all of its border crossings with Russia due to an increase in arrivals of refugees and migrants that the Finnish government alleges Moscow deliberately redirected to the country’s frontiers. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated on Wednesday that as of Friday, only the northernmost border crossing with Russia, Raja-Jooseppi, will …
Geert Wilders, a far-right, anti-Islam populist, is poised for a significant win in the Netherlands’ parliamentary election, making it one of the most significant upsets in Dutch politics in decades, as per local news reports. An exit poll published by national broadcaster NOS indicates that Geert Wilders is expected to secure 35 seats in the …
Exciting news for Samsung users as the stable Android 14 (One UI 6.0) update has been released for the Galaxy S23 series in most major markets. Beta-testing is currently underway for One UI 6.0 on various other Galaxy A, Galaxy S, and Galaxy Z series phones, with the expectation that the stable One UI 6.0 …
The German economy, historically known as the powerhouse of Europe, is currently facing significant challenges. Its heavy reliance on Russian energy and trade with China needs to be reduced, and new sources of growth must be identified. This will require substantial investment and time. Consequently, Germany’s stock market has fallen behind the U.S., with a …