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SpaceX launches Starship’s first orbital flight testScience

SpaceX launched Starship’s 14th test flight from its Starbase in Cameron County, Texas. The flight marks the first orbital test for the world’s largest and most powerful rocket and spacecraft.

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Siti Hasmah, wife of former Malaysian PM Mahathir, dies at 100Society

Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, died this morning aged 100. Hundreds, including royalty and dignitaries, paid their respects at the family home. She received a state funeral and was buried in Putrajaya at about 6.30pm, leaving her husband, seven children, 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Latvia commits to fibre optics, exporting more than 90% of its productionTech

Latvia is concentrating on fibre optics as a technological niche and exports more than 90% of what it produces. Made from synthetic quartz, the versatile technology is flexible and can transmit ultraviolet and infrared rays. The effort is carried out in partnership with the European Commission.

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New Delhi court grants default bail to seven foreigners accused of training rebelsWorld

A New Delhi court granted default bail to seven foreign nationals accused of illegally entering Myanmar to train ethnic armed groups in drone warfare. A US citizen and six Ukrainians may leave India for one month to visit their families before returning. India’s National Investigation Agency arrested them in March under anti-terrorism laws.

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Libya delays school year indefinitely as teachers strike over paySociety

Libya has indefinitely postponed the public-school year after teachers and administrators began a nationwide strike for fairer pay. The action affects nearly 600,000 education workers, more than 1.6 million students and 5,300 schools. Staff also want medical insurance on par with other public-sector workers.

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US and China extend trade truce to Jan 10, agree to cut tariffs on US$30 billion eachEconomy

The United States and China will extend their trade truce until Jan 10 and cut tariffs on US$60 billion worth of goods. Each side recommended US$30 billion in non-sensitive imports for preferential treatment. Beijing will reduce tariffs on selected US goods, while Washington will lower duties on Chinese consumer products.

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Floodwaters recede in Bangkok as torrential rains easeWorld

Bangkok’s floodwaters are gradually receding after several days of heavy rain eased. Most affected areas are expected to return to normal later this week, although parts of the Thai capital remain severely inundated. In Bang Kapi, floodwater turned one neighborhood into an unlikely floating market.

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LIVE: SpaceX launches Starship test flightTech

SpaceX plans another attempt to launch Starship from Starbase, Texas, for a test flight. The mission is expected to last about 10 hours, with Starship aiming to complete six orbits of Earth and deploy 26 Starlink satellites during the flight.

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WATCH LIVE: Testimony continues in the Caleb Flynn trialOther

Testimony is continuing at the Miami County courthouse in Troy, Ohio, as prosecutors present evidence against Caleb Flynn in connection with the February shooting death of his wife, Ashley.

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Trump rejects Iran’s latest ceasefire proposalWorld

Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s most recent offer to halt hostilities, saying its terms could not be accepted; the plan would bring the Strait of Hormuz back into use.

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Stocks Fall, Oil Rises as Iran Refuses to Soften Demands; US, China to Cut TariffsEconomy43:32

US equity futures and Treasuries decline as uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict pushes oil higher and raises inflation concerns. Tehran says it remains committed to a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which President Trump rejected. The US and China unveil a detailed plan to cut tariffs on about $30 billion of each other’s imports. Nvidia introduces a two-layer AI security system designed to prevent agents from going awry.

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Why is China’s Gen Z drawn to mysticism and temple worship? What is the ‘spiritual economy’?Society

Young people in China are turning to temples, fortune-telling, tarot and spiritual products as they seek luck, reassurance and a sense of control amid anxiety over jobs, income and the future. Brands and temples are transforming traditional practices and modern mysticism into products and experiences for a new generation, creating a growing “spiritual economy”.

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Taxpayer-funded Trump ad warns of America’s ‘final battle’Politics

The White House has launched another taxpayer-funded television ad ahead of the midterms. It shows President Donald Trump walking down a hallway while audio of him saying “this is the final battle” plays, and aired during at least two NFL games on Fox Sunday.

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Axios: Trump expects US to hold talks with Iran this weekWorld

US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Tehran are expected to resume this week, despite his rejection of a proposal from Iran. Axios reports that indirect talks could begin as early as Monday, with Qatari mediators trying to narrow the differences between the two sides.

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