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Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ is beamed into space as Vienna celebrates with a concert
Strauss’ “Blue Danube” waltz has finally made it into space, nearly a half-century after missing a ride on NASA’s twin ...
Poles begin voting for a new president in a pivotal runoff election
Poles began voting Sunday in a decisive presidential runoff that could set the course for the nation’s political future and ...
Top defense officials say Ukraine war has blurred lines, exposing global threats
China and North Korea’s support for Russia in its war against Ukraine has exposed how lines between regions have blurred, and ...
Trump officials are visiting Alaska to discuss a gas pipeline and oil drilling
The Trump administration is sending three Cabinet members to Alaska this week as it pursues oil drilling in the pristine ...
Pride Month starts this weekend. Here’s what to expect
Pride Month kicks off with events around the world starting this weekend. It’s an annual series of parades and other ...
Mexico’s first judicial elections stir controversy and confusion among voters
Mexico is holding its first ever judicial elections on Sunday, stirring controversy and sowing confusion among voters still ...
India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption. Here is how
One of the most carbon-polluting countries, India is also making huge efforts to harness the power of the sun, wind and other ...
‘Doctor Who’ season finale surprises fans with an exit — and a familiar face
A familiar face to “Doctor Who” fans is rejoining the long-running British sci-fi series as Ncuti Gatwa exits the lead role ...
Trump to withdraw nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, AP source says
President Donald Trump is withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Elon Musk, to lead ...
Netflix reveals details about Lady Gaga on ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Stranger Things’ finales
Netflix flexed its Hollywood star power with a live event where it unveiled details about its upcoming slate of streaming offerings, including Lady Gaga being cast as a ...
What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid al-Adha? Why are they significant for Muslims?
Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. They fulfill a ...
At least 21 Palestinians killed while heading to Gaza aid hub, hospital says
At least 21 people were killed as they went to receive aid from an Israeli-backed foundation in the Gaza Strip, according to a nearby hospital run by the Red Cross that ...