LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Virgin Orbit rocket released from a jet flying off the California…
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US immortalises Maya Angelou’s image on coin
Until her death in 2014, Maya Angelou shaped American history in diverse ways as a civil rights…
Hong Kong airport bans transit passengers from most of world
Hong Kong announced a ban on passengers from most of the world transiting its airport on…
Ethiopia withdraws support for WHO boss Tedros
Ethiopia pulls WHO boss Tedros’ nomination for ‘supporting’ TPLF Ethiopia’s government on Thursday said it will…
Ukraine: Government websites down after a hacking attack
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A number of government websites in Ukraine were down on Friday after…
Queen removes Prince Andrew’s military roles, patronages
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace said on Thursday that Prince Andrew’s honorary military titles and royal…
The heat stays on: Earth hits 6th warmest year on record
Earth simmered to the sixth hottest year on record in 2021, according to several newly released…
COVID-19 pill rollout stymied by shortages as omicron rages
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two brand-new COVID-19 pills that were supposed to be an important weapon against…
Egyptian woman divorced, sacked after dance video goes viral
A video of an Egyptian mother-of-three dancing that went viral online prompting her husband to divorce…
China faces omicron test weeks ahead of Beijing Olympics
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Just weeks before hosting the Beijing Winter Olympics, China is battling multiple…