Washington (AFP) – NASA’s pioneering Parker Solar Probe is poised to make its closest-ever approach of the Sun on Christmas Eve, a record-setting 3.8 million miles (6.2 million kilometers) from the surface.
NASA solar probe to make its closest ever pass of Sun
Accused killer of US insurance CEO pleads not guilty to 'terrorist' murder
New York (AFP) – The man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in a brazen hit in New York that sparked fierce debate about the industry pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges including “terrorist” murder.
London toy 'shop' window where nothing is for sale
London (AFP) – With its twinkling Christmas fairy lights and nostalgic array of vintage toys, the window of one London “shop” never fails to enchant passers-by.
Volkswagen boss hails cost
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) – Volkswagen’s chief executive welcomed a deal to slash jobs and reduce production capacity in Germany without the need to close factories, but the car giant’s shares fell heavily on Monday.
Accused killer of US insurance CEO pleads not guilty to 'terrorist' murder
New York (AFP) – The man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in a brazen hit in New York pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges including “terrorist” murder.
Luxury Western goods line Russian stores, three years into sanctions
Moscow (AFP) – Despite a barrage of Western sanctions and swathes of brands quitting Russia after the Kremlin launched its Ukraine offensive, Moscow’s most well-off shoppers are still spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury Western goods.
Wallace and Gromit return with comic warning about AI dystopia
Paris (AFP) – Beloved British animated couple Wallace and Gromit are returning to screens in their first feature-length film in 20 years for a typically mad-cap adventure that spotlights the dangers of technology in the wrong hands.
Philippine military says will acquire US Typhon missile system
Manila (AFP) – The Philippine military said Monday it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, some of which overlap with regional power China.
Afghan bread, the humble centrepiece of every meal
Kabul (AFP) – Every day before dawn, Jamil Ghafori gets to work on the floor of a cramped Kabul bakery with five other men churning out thousands of traditional flatbreads — the staple of every Afghan meal.
