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The assassinations at Jenin hospital should not surprise anyone

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:52
Israeli forces have been targeting Palestinian healthcare in clear violation of international law for many years.

European Union agrees on new $54bn aid package for Ukraine

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:42
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.

Zuckerberg apologises to families of children harmed by social media

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:32
Watch as the Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologises to parents of children that have been harmed by social media.

History of AI

Technology - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:22
From counting machines to neural networks, the development of artificial intelligence has paralleled emerging brain science. Writer, Matt Dibble; graphic designer, Kateryna Stepchenko; motion designer, Valeryia Rusak; narrator, Hayde Fitzpatrick.

Lunar Night Puts Japan's Lander Back to Sleep

Technology - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:02
TOKYO — After a brief awakening, Japan's Moon lander is out of action again but will resume its mission if it survives the two-week lunar night, the space agency said Thursday. The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down last month at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way. As the sun's angle shifted, it came back to life for two days this week and carried out scientific observations of a crater with its high-spec camera. "After completing operation from 1/30 (to) 1/31, #SLIM entered a two-week dormancy period during the long lunar night," space agency JAXA said on X, formerly Twitter. "Although SLIM was not designed for the harsh lunar nights, we plan to try to operate again from mid-February, when the Sun will shine again on SLIM's solar cells." JAXA said SLIM was able to "successfully complete observations... as originally planned" with its multiband spectroscopic camera and could study more target areas than initially expected. The space agency also on Thursday posted a black-and-white photo of the rocky surface taken by the spacecraft. It followed other grainy images sent back from the mission to investigate an exposed area of the moon's mantle, the inner layer usually deep beneath its crust. SLIM, dubbed the "Moon Sniper" for its precision landing technology, touched down within its target landing zone on Jan. 20. The feat was a boon for Japan's space program after a string of recent failures, making the nation only the fifth to achieve a "soft landing" on the moon, after the United States, the Soviet Union, China and India. But during its descent, the craft suffered engine problems and ended up on its side, meaning the solar panels were facing west instead of up. Russia, China and other countries from South Korea to the United Arab Emirates are also trying their luck to reach the moon. U.S. firm Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander began leaking fuel after takeoff in January, dooming its mission. It likely burned up in the Earth's atmosphere on its return. NASA has also postponed plans for crewed lunar missions under its Artemis program.

With UK PM under pressure, is Labour on track for a landslide election win?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 10:36
Polling suggests a huge defeat for the Conservatives later this year. Professor Tim Bale says it's too early to predict.

Ukraine, Russia fight from the skies as Kyiv’s EU aid hangs in the balance

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 10:25
A key summit focuses on aid as Russia says it will increase air defence missile production.

Thailand deports dissident Russian rockers to Israel

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 10:00
Human rights advocates warned against sending Bi-2 to Russia where they could be persecuted for opposing Ukraine war.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 118

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 09:45
Hospitals in Khan Younis remain under siege as Red Sea tensions rise.

Chicago becomes latest US city to seek ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 09:11
City councillors narrowly approve nonbinding resolution that includes call for humanitarian aid and release of captives.

US military targets 10 Houthi drones in new Yemen strikes

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 08:51
The Iran-aligned rebel group has warned of more attacks against US and British warships.

US says it blocked China cyber-threat but warns hackers can ‘wreak havoc’

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 08:25
FBI says China state-sponsored hackers ramping up efforts to damage electric grid, transport systems, oil pipelines.

‘Dining table amputation’: How an Israeli bomb took Ahed Bseiso’s leg

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 08:05
Ahed Bseiso underwent a painful and traumatic procedure inside her besieged home following an Israeli shelling attack.

In Pakistan’s elections, the Lord of the Rings is showing his wrath

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 07:49
He has decided to decimate the former governing party, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. And no one will stop him.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan is in political ruin. He’s partly to blame

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 07:32
The former PM's supporters portray him solely as the victim, but refuse to accept that he blundered too.

Four found guilty of rioting over 2019 storming of Hong Kong legislature

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 05:14
The storming of the building marked an escalation in the 2019 mass protests that began over a China extradition bill.

India’s Ayodhya wakes up to harsh realities after Modi’s Ram temple event

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 05:12
As devotees stream in, residents say small town in one of India's poorest states lacks infrastructure to host millions.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 708

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 02:41
As the war enters its 708th day, these are the main developments.

‘Blood and sweat’: Myanmar resistance fights to overturn military coup

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 02:02
Three years after the generals' power grab, anti-coup fighters say they want them out of Myanmar's politics.

Heartbreak for Syria as Iran win nail-biting Asian Cup clash on penalties

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 22:19
Iran scrape past underdogs Syria in a penalty shootout to set up a quarterfinal blockbuster against Japan.

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