Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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In what some are calling a case of unfortunate timing, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is feeling the heat from the internet community. The billionaire's company announced its inaugural commercial space flight will take place on Thursday - just one week after it was announced that five people are believed to…
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We've all done it, haven't we? We've all rung into work claiming to be sick when in fact we just want a day or two on the couch. Sometimes you test your luck even further and stretch it out to a week. But perhaps no one has quite managed to…
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A startup company has outlined its intentions to launch a hypersonic jet that could get passengers from New York to London in just 90 minutes. Even as someone who loves travel, the thought of being cooped up in a plane for eight or more hours isn't pleasant, and I'm sure…
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The countdown is on, as Virgin Galactic has confirmed when it will be sending its first passengers to space! The company has confirmed that its inaugural commercial spaceflight - named Galactic 01 - is scheduled to lift off on Thursday, June 29th. This trailblazing journey will host three representatives from…
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A father has tragically passed away after he accepted a challenge to drink the 21 cocktails that his hotel offered on their menu. Timothy Southern, 53, was enjoying a vacation in Jamaica with his family at the Royal Decameron Club Caribbean in Saint Ann. The man from Staffordshire in the…
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Are you ready to jet off to space? If you've got a spare $450,000 down the back of the sofa, then Virgin Galactic might have a treat for you! Let's be real, going to space is something that most of us will never get to experience in our lifetime because…
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Officials have announced that they will be looking into voice recordings from the ill-fated Titan sub as part of a probe into the deaths of the five passengers. A week after the disastrous underwater journey of the Titan submersible to the remains of the Titanic, US officials revealed the next…
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Following the death of 23-year-old Lily Thai, an assisted dying advocate has spoken out and claimed that her story is proof that voluntary assisted dying laws work. Dr. Philip Nitschke, has spoken to The Advertiser about Thai's story, after the young woman chose to end her life after battling a…
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A catastrophic rollercoaster incident has resulted in one death and several injuries at Stockholm's renowned amusement park, Grona Lund. As reported by The Sun, The Jetline rollercoaster, a popular attraction at the park, partially derailed during its course, leading to a tragic accident. Amidst the chaos and shock, a representative…
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In the aftermath of the tragic loss of five explorers aboard the Titan submersible - including businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman - a close family friend refutes the claims that 19-year-old Suleman was "terrified" about the expedition. Following the loss of the father and son, the teen's aunt…
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As the world reels from the story of the 'Titan Five', many questions regarding those onboard the doomed Titan submersible remain unanswered. The ill-fated sub - operated by OceanGate, a Washington-based private company - started its expedition to the infamous Titanic wreckage located approximately 12,500 feet under the ocean's surface…
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Following the harrowing Titan sub tragedy, ABC Kids' Play School has inadvertently stirred an online debate due to an "unfortunately timed" episode, featuring an underwater adventure. This episode, part of their “Sea And Space: 2” series, aired just a day after the tragic event where five individuals perished during a…
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Following the heartbreaking yet comforting news that 23-year-old Lily Thai has passed away from assisted dying, her final requests are being remembered. As a spirited individual who battled a rare, debilitating condition, Lily’s story has touched hearts far beyond her hometown in South Australia. The brave young woman chose to…
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As the world reels from the shocking news of the Titan submersible implosion, the aunt of the youngest victim has expressed her heartfelt sentiments over the loss of her nephew. Those onboard the ill-fated OceanGate sub were British billionaire Hamish Harding, French maritime expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet, father and son Shahzada…
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Relatives of victims of the infamous Titanic are calling for the "tourism" surrounding the liner's wreckage to end, following the "catastrophic implosion" of the OceanGate sub. In an eerie mirror of history, the US Coast Guard confirmed on Thursday that the submersible - named Titan and operated by OceanGate -…
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In a chilling incident straight out of a marine thriller, two sailing teams competing in The Ocean Race had a frighteningly close encounter with a pod of orcas. As reported by NBC News, the teams - comprising of Team JAJO from Amsterdam and Mirpuri Trifork Racing from Portugal - were…
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Following a long and painful battle, Lily Thai has "passed away peacefully" via newly passed voluntary assisted dying laws in South Australia. As previously reported, Lily had a genetic condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), which causes the sufferer’s joints to become very loose and their skin turns fragile. She recently…
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A billionaire tycoon turned down the chance to go on the missing sub with his son, and a string of text messages with OceanGate's CEO has been revealed. The tragic news came yesterday (June 22) that the missing submersible known as Titan is believed to have imploded, suggesting that the…
