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NASA prepares to rollout Artemis II rocket

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NASA is set to roll out Artemis II mission, a 10-day crewed flight planned for February that will take astronauts around the Moon and back to Earth.
5 hours ago
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Ukrainian negotiators arrive in US for talks on plan to end...

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Ukrainian negotiators have arrived in the United States for talks with Donald Trump’s envoy on efforts to end nearly four years of war with Russia.
9 hours ago
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Uganda opposition leader cut off from communications after p...

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President Yoweri Museveni, 81, looked set to be declared winner and extend his 40-year rule later on Saturday in an election marred by reports of at least 10 deaths under an ongoing internet blackout.
9 hours ago
SPORTS

Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38

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On the eve of the Australian Open, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic said the “drug-like” adrenaline of competition still fuels his passion, dismissing any immediate thoughts of retirement.
11 hours ago
WORLD

Large crowds expected for 'Hands off Greenland' protests

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Thousands of people have indicated on social media that they intend to take part in marches and rallies organised by Greenlandic associations in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense and the Greenlandic capital Nuuk.
12 hours ago
WORLD

Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison

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Rights NGO Foro Penal said it counted 90 political prisoner releases since January 8, while interim president Delcy Rodriguez reported that 406 people have been freed since December.
12 hours ago
WORLD

Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister, a Maduro a...

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In a Telegram message, Delcy Rodriguez announced the ministry would be combined with a commerce ministry and thanked Saab -- a Colombian-born Venezuelan -- "for his service to the Homeland; he will be taking on new responsibilities."
13 hours ago
WORLD

US judge restricts federal agents over Minnesota protests

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In the 83-page order, US District Judge Katherine Menendez ordered immigration agents to dial back their aggressive tactics, barring the detention or arrest of peaceful protesters and drivers, and using pepper-spray against demonstrators.
14 hours ago
WORLD

Iran protest movement subsides in face of 'brutal' crackdown

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The threat of new military action by the United States against the Islamic republic has also appeared to have receded for the time being, with a Saudi official saying Gulf allies have persuaded President Donald Trump to give the Iranian leadership a "chance".
17 hours ago
WORLD

NATO chief's tactic on Trump's Greenland threats? Change top...

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Facing warnings the crisis could tear the 76-year-old military alliance apart, the former Dutch premier has sought to keep himself and NATO out of the fray.
17 hours ago