What happens when a four-tonne rocket stage runs out of road in space? In this case, scientists believe it ended its journey by crashing into the Moon. A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage was expected to slam into the lunar surface at around 8,690 km/h, likely creating a fresh crater near the Moon’s Einstein Crater.
What happens when a heavily armed suspect is found wandering around a golf course just days before the US president arrives? That’s exactly the question investigators in California are now trying to answer. Authorities arrested 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele near President Donald Trump’s golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes ahead of a Republican fundraising event.
Is the United States quietly redrawing its diplomatic map? According to people familiar with the matter, the State Department has informed Congress of plans to close five overseas missions. The move marks one of the rarest reductions in America’s global diplomatic presence in recent years. The proposed closures include the U.S. embassy in St. George’s,
What do you take when you have just minutes to flee your home? For tens of thousands of people in eastern Washington, that impossible question became reality as fast-moving wildfires tore through Spokane County. They destroyed hundreds of buildings and forced at least 60,000 residents to evacuate. Three major blazes in the Old Trails, Fairview
What should have been a breathtaking aerial tour ended in unimaginable tragedy. A small tourist plane crashed over Peru’s world-famous Nazca Lines on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board, according to Peruvian authorities. The Cessna Caravan C-208 was carrying 11 tourists and two pilots when it went down near the Pueblo Viejo region after
How do you measure the life of someone who made the impossible look routine? The mountaineering world is mourning after renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, known as “Nims,” was killed in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. Alongside him, nine other climbers were also killed. His company, Elite Expeditions, confirmed the tragedy with “profound sadness
What happens when a border suddenly gives way? Spain is scrambling to answer that question after thousands of migrants swam from Morocco into the North African enclave of Ceuta, triggering a humanitarian and political crisis. Madrid has deployed troops to reinforce security after at least 18 migrants drowned attempting the dangerous crossing. Local officials say
Could Gaza finally be edging toward a turning point—or is another diplomatic breakthrough arriving before the hard part begins? President Donald Trump says negotiators have reached a “historic” phased agreement to disarm Hamas. But key players are already questioning whether it can actually be delivered. Trump announced that talks in Cairo had produced a roadmap
Why is the US investing nearly $59 billion in missiles? The answer lies in two ongoing conflicts. Wars in Ukraine and Iran are putting heavy pressure on American weapons stockpiles, and Washington is racing to replenish one of its most critical air defence systems. The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up
Can diplomacy keep oil flowing when missiles threaten one of the world’s busiest shipping routes? China appears to be betting that it can. According to sources, Beijing has held direct talks with Yemen’s Houthi movement to ensure Chinese oil tankers can safely pass through the Red Sea. Despite the rebels’ new blockade targeting vessels linked
Can one of the biggest legal battles in corporate history finally be nearing its end? Johnson & Johnson certainly hopes so. The healthcare giant has offered up to $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of US lawsuits. Claims say its talc-based baby powder and other products caused ovarian cancer. While the company insists the
How many US troops have actually been wounded in the Iran conflict? That’s a question drawing renewed attention after the Pentagon quietly revised its casualty figures. According to the latest update, at least 624 US service members have been wounded since President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iran in February. Of those, 417 injuries are
