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Watch: Australia’s first attempt to launch home-made rocket goes up in smoke; comes down 14 seconds after lift-off

Australia’s first attempt to launch a home-made rocket into orbit ended in failure on Wednesday.The 23-metre Eris vehicle crashed just 14 seconds after take-off. The rocket rose briefly, gained some thrust, then came crashing down just seconds later.The test flight was carried out by Gilmour Space Technologies. The failed mission took place from a spaceport […]

Sydney Sweeney’s jeans ad sparks ‘white supremacy’ backlash: White House calls outrage ‘moronic’; says this is why ‘Americans voted for Trump’

Donald Trump’s White House communications chief, Steven Cheung, has hit out at the backlash over actress Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle jeans ad, calling the outrage “moronic” and blaming it on “cancel culture.”He argued that this kind of controversy is exactly why Donald Trump won the 2024 election, saying Americans are “tired of this.”Cheung dismissed […]

Epstein death case: Orange figure caught on camera sparks foul play suspicion; experts doubt the official story

A mysterious orange figure was spotted near Jeffrey Epstein’s cell on the night he died, fuelling fresh controversy over how he died.The figure was discovered in a video footage which has prompted leading forensic experts to question the US government’s official account. According to CBS News, the blurry figure captured in the surveillance may not […]

Energy drink on the rocks? Celsius cans mistakenly filled with High Noon vodka; US FDA issues warning

US authorities have issued a warning to Celsius energy drinks consumers after a packaging blunder led to vodka being mistakenly added to some cans.The US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) said the warning applies to the Astro Vibe Blue Razz edition of the Celsius energy drink.According to the agency, a packaging supplier accidentally shipped empty […]

BNP: Khaleda to contest Bangladesh polls if held in December

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia will contest the national election if it is held in Dec, her party BNP said on Wednesday. Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus is likely to share a “specific election roadmap” in a televised speech on Aug 5.The election is pending since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina govt last […]

Another blow for Brazil! US slaps 50% tariff to safeguard American interests; cites Bolsonaro’s prosecution as economic emergency

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order enforcing his earlier threat to impose 50% tariffs on Brazil, citing the need to safeguard US interests. The order invokes a 1977 law, arguing that Brazil’s policies and the criminal prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro amount to an economic emergency.The tariffs come on top […]

Midtown Manhattan shooting: Gunman bought rifle from his boss in Las Vegas; new details emerge

The man who carried out a deadly shooting at a Manhattan office tower bought both the rifle used in the attack and the car he drove cross-country from his supervisor at the Horseshoe Las Vegas casino, New York Police Department said Wednesday.Police reported that Shane Tamura, 27, shot three people dead in the building’s lobby […]

US-South Korea deal: Seoul faces 15% tariff, ‘America will not be charged’; Washington to get $350 billion investments

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a trade agreement with South Korea, imposing a 15% tariff on imports from Seoul, as part of what he called a “full and complete trade deal” between the two nations. He further declared that America won’t be subjected to any tariffs. As part of the deal, the Asian […]

Trump administration launches health data-sharing initiative; Google, Amazon among tech partners, CMS promises security

Representative image credits: AP The Trump administration announced Wednesday a sweeping program allowing Americans to share personal health data and medical records across private tech platforms and health systems. The initiative, backed by more than 60 companies—including Google, Amazon, Apple, UnitedHealth Group, and CVS Health—aims to improve access to patient records and help manage chronic […]

Virginia horror: City councilman Lee Vogler dies after being set on fire; attack linked to personal dispute

Lee Vogler, left, and office of Showcase Magazine where Vogler was attacked (Image credits: X @LeeVogler, AP) Virginia city councilman, Lee Vogler, died in a violent attack Wednesday after he was set on fire by a man who attacked him due to personal matters unrelated to Vogler’s political work.The 38-year-old was doused in gasoline by […]