The first phase of astronaut training for India’s Gaganyaan mission, a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and NASA, has been successfully completed. ISRO announced this milestone in an official statment, which confirmed that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the primary crew member, and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, the backup crew member,
NASA’s Curiosity rover is gearing up for a fresh phase of exploration on Mars, targeting a striking patch of surface features resembling spiderwebs. These structures, referred to as “boxwork deposits,” extend over an area of 10 to 20 kilometres and are believed to hold clues about the Red Planet’s ancient water systems, according to reports
A study published in the American Journal of Primatology has provided new insights into the emergence of bipedalism in human ancestors. Using advanced 3D scanning techniques, researchers analysed fossil bones to investigate how early hominins moved, focusing on the transition from tree-dwelling locomotion to upright walking. The research was led by Professor Josep M. Potau from
Mourners have been paying their last respects to the comedian Janey Godley at her funeral in Glasgow. She died earlier this month aged 63 after receiving palliative treatment for terminal cancer. Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was among those to attend the service at St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow. Godley found surprising fame with her
It had appeared to be a conflict frozen in time, but the operation launched with blistering speed by Syrian opposition fighters has turned all of that upside down. It is also a potent reminder of the complexity of the Syrian conflict. What was a stalemate has revealed that the regime of President Bashar al Assad
A woman who was stabbed by her “evil” abusive husband in a knife and gun rampage on a Scottish island has revealed she is “glad the jury saw through his lies”. Rowena Macdonald was stabbed by Finlay Macdonald in a frenzied attack in front of their four children after he flew into a rage over
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla increasing its sale incentives, a potential new EV credit in California, Rivian’s new factory gets funded, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by Huffy Bicycles, a household name in micromobility. For a limited
The Sky News crew was followed by a man in balaclava holding a knife after speaking live from Birmingham. The man stabbed the tyre of Sky broadcast van but didn’t damage it, so the crew was able to drive away. Protesters showed up after word had spread among the muslim community in Birmingham that the
Ahead of TNT’s star-studded golf exhibition, ‘The Match: Superstars’ we asked some of the participating celebs for their best golf tip. #markwahlberg #michaelphelps #cnn #thematch2024
HSBC Holdings, one of Britain’s biggest high street banks and Europe’s largest lender by market value, is preparing to kick off a hunt for its next chairman. Sky News has learnt that HSBC’s board has appointed headhunters to orchestrate the recruitment of a successor to Mark Tucker, who has held the post since 2017. City
Syrian rebels reportedly control around half of Aleppo following their surprise offensive which left regime forces reeling. Thousands of opposition fighters in armoured vehicles have been deployed to landmarks including the old citadel, said residents. It comes a day after the rebels entered the country’s second-largest city where they reportedly faced little resistance from government
Russian President Vladimir Putin fuels division within Europe “like an animal,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned. Speaking to Sky News’s chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay, the Ukrainian president described his Russian counterpart as “a killer” and “a terrorist”. He said when world leaders are afraid, they communicate with their countries and other leaders and “divide the unity
ESPN News Services Nov 28, 2024, 12:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money. Ohtani is also requesting Ippei Mizuhara, who previously pleaded guilty to bank and
Kate Nash has a message for critics: “Not all heroes wear capes. Some just sell pictures of their bum.” The singer’s bum jokes pepper the conversation, but her arse – as she says – highlights a very serious point. “The music industry is failing. It’s failing its artists, and soon it’s going to be failing
Jeff Passan, ESPNNov 29, 2024, 05:39 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions Super-utility man Tommy Edman and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $74 million contract extension that will keep the National League Championship
I have watched hundreds of hours of parliamentary debates in my long time covering Westminster and I can honestly say that the five hours of discussion I witnessed in the Commons on Friday were some of the most memorable, moving and humane exchanges I have ever seen. Because this bear pit of a debating chamber
An American football player has died a month after suffering a head-on-head collision during a college game. Medrick Burnett Jr was playing for Alabama A&M University against Alabama State University on 26 October – the day before his birthday – when the severe injury occurred. His sister said on his GoFundMe page that the 20-year-old
The new and improved Genesis GV60 refresh has officially been spotted in transit. With its debut around the corner, the updated GV60 is losing its camouflage. Genesis fine-tuned the new model, giving the already elegant SUV a fresh new look. The latest sighting reveals redesigned wheels and a sleek new color. Check out the video
Sometimes, there can be an overwhelming amount of negativity and noise on Wall Street. To counter that, Jim Cramer has said investors should not lose sight of what can go right for their stocks. That doesn’t mean ignoring risks and investing on autopilot. It does mean investors should remember the wall of worry can be
Former Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has been ordered to pay £1.8m in tax. The Ron Weasley actor lost a legal battle with HM Revenue and Customs in 2019 and was ordered to pay the sum following an investigation into his tax return from the 2011-12 tax year. Grint had received a £4.5m sum from
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