Spain’s government said Friday it had not ruled out an accidental laboratory leak as the cause of an outbreak of African swine fever that has rocked the country’s lucrative pork industry.
Putin’s India visit triggers space-race breakthrough: RD-191M Semi-Cryogenic engine to propel Chandrayaan & Gaganyaan Missions
By R Anil Kumar The newly proposed RD-191M engine deal between India and Russia promises to nearly double the payload capacity of India’s heavy-lift rockets — a transformative leap that could redefine Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan and future deep-space missio…
Pair of UW women’s soccer players earn All-America honors
Kolo Suliafu and Alex Buck both received the distinction from the United Soccer Coaches on Friday.
Why a play about a fatal punch has gripped younger audiences and will tour schools
James Graham’s play Punch touches on gang culture, restorative justice and masculinity in crisis, and for the playwright the true story was a privilege to tellWhen thousands of schoolchildren came to see James Graham’s play Punch in the West End, the p…
Swedish navy encountering Russian submarines ‘almost weekly’ – and more could be on the way
Moscow ‘continuously reinforcing’ its presence in the region, says Swedish chief of operations Capt Marko PetkovicThe Swedish navy encounters Russian submarines in the Baltic Sea on an “almost weekly” basis, its chief of operations has said, and is pre…
Fir real: expert tips on picking the perfect Christmas tree for the best price in the UK
Millions of real trees are sold each year, and costs vary widely – we ask experts how to find good dealsFor many Britons, putting up their tree is the ritual that marks the official start of Christmas, with the second week of December a popular time to…
HMRC warns Christmas side-hustle sellers over tax on festive earnings
Crafters, artisans and others told to declare income if above £1,000 trading allowance in tax yearThis is a busy time of year for the thousands of people who earn a bit of extra income from a festive side hustle such as running a stall at a Christmas m…
Pope: Martyrs of Chimbote a call to ecclesial unity, mission, fidelity to Christ – Vatican News
Pope: Martyrs of Chimbote a call to ecclesial unity, mission, fidelity to Christ Vatican News
Russia hits Ukraine as US reports progress in talks with Kyiv
France’s president condemns the attack and announces talks in London on Monday with Ukrainian, British and German leaders.
Four civilians killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan border clash
An overnight exchange of fire at the Chaman–Spin Boldak crossing killed four civilians and wounded four more, Afghan officials said. Both sides blamed each other despite a truce after deadly clashes in October. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanista…