Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday night for the first time. After flying for around a day, the unmanned ship docked at the ISS some 400 kilometres above Earth. It carried about 225 kilograms of NAS…
Close race expected as Australians vote in federal elections
Australians headed to the polls on Saturday for parliamentary elections. A close race is expected in the election, which pits incumbent Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his conservative Liberal party against Labor and its leader Anthony Albanese. More…
Several injured after powerful storm and tornadoes in Germany
Several people were injured across Germany after a powerful storm and tornadoes hit the country on Friday evening. The German weather service confirmed on Saturday morning that three tornadoes hit parts of the North Rhine Westphalia state. According to…
Monkeypox spreads to Australia, France and Germany
Authorities in Australia, France and Germany confirmed their first cases of monkeypox on Friday as the normally rare disease continues to crop up in a growing number of countries around the globe. The Australian state of Victoria recorded its first cas…
Up to 40 hurt, major damage as tornado rips through western Germany
Dozens of people were injured as powerful storms tore through western Germany on Friday evening, causing extensive damage and bringing transport to a halt. Between 30 and 40 people were injured, at least 10 of them seriously, as a tornado hit Paderborn…
Moscow calls NATO expansion a threat ahead of Turkey-Finland talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is prepared to talk with Finland about its application to join NATO, he said on Friday, while Russia once again denounced the expansion of the defence alliance a threat. Erdogan said his primary interest is keepin…
Monkeypox spreads to Australia, France and Germany
Authorities in Australia, France and Germany confirmed their first cases of monkeypox on Friday as the normally rare disease continues to crop up in a growing number of countries around the globe. The Australian state of Victoria recorded its first cas…
Bach: IOC ‘not amused’ about latest problems in boxing
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Friday hit out at ongoing problems in boxing, saying “we are not amused” about the recent presidential election challenged at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Russian Umar Kremlev …
IOC threatens sanctions for those who support Russian war in Ukraine
Athletes and officials who express support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could face sanctions, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Friday. Bach told the 139th IOC Session that they aware that under Russian legislation…
Danone to increase formula supplies to US due to national shortage
French food producer Danone is to increase the production and supply of infant formula to the United States to help address a nationwide shortage, a company spokesperson said on Friday. Danone is working to increase the availability of its two brands o…