Новости за 26.06.2024

London (AFP) June 25, 2024
European car giant Stellantis on Tuesday warned that it could halt production in Britain should the new government fail to provide greater help with the transition to electric vehicles. The company's brands include Chrysler, Fiat and Peugeot in addition to Vauxhall cars made in the UK, whose Conservative government has delayed by five years to 2035 a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel

Hong Kong (AFP) June 26, 2024
Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday following a tech-led bounce on Wall Street as investors prepared for the release of crucial US inflation data, while the yen fell back towards levels that have stirred intervention warnings from Japanese officials. The euro also remained under pressure ahead of weekend elections in France that polls suggest will see big wins for the far-right and left-wing

Cape Canaveral (AFP) June 25, 2024
The United States on Tuesday launched a new satellite expected to significantly improve forecasts of solar flares and coronal mass ejections - huge plasma bubbles that can crash into Earth, disrupting power grids and communications. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the satellite into orbit took off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:26 pm (2126 GMT), the US space agency a

Julian Assange, who recently secured his freedom through a plea deal with US authorities, is a polarizing figure known for his role in WikiLeaks. Seen by many as a champion of press freedom, he gained global attention by releasing classified US military documents, including the infamous Iraq and Afghanistan war logs. Assange's legal troubles began with allegations in Sweden, followed by seeking asylum in Ecuador's embassy in London to avoid extradition to the US, where he faced charges under the Espionage Act.

In the wake of Pakistan's disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup 2024, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to implement sweeping changes and enforce stricter policies for players. The team's lackluster performance, coupled with off-field controversies, has prompted PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to initiate a comprehensive review of the team's conduct and management.

Pro-Israel centrist George Latimer on Tuesday defeated Rep. Jamaal Bowman, one of the most outspoken critics of Israel in Congress, in a contentious Democratic primary in suburban New York. The vote put a spotlight on the party’s divisions over the Israel-Hamas war. Bowman has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, where thousands of Palestinians have died in military strikes.

Travelport integrates Emirates' NDC content into Travelport+ platform, enhancing travel booking options and servicing capabilities for global agencies.

CBI arrests Arvind Kejriwal ahead of Supreme Court hearing on bail

A steel was cut at Osbourne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide for the Royal Australian Navy's first Hunter-class frigate.

Claim that a blood sample’s mix of microbes can reveal a tumor spawned other research and a company to commercialize the findings

There's some serious salary-cap gymnastics going on in the New York war room

People with disabilities in Sheffield say they fear post-election changes to the benefits system.

The 2025 Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees have been unveiled! There will be 36 recipients next year across the categories of motion pictures, television, recording, live theatre/live performance, radio and sports entertainment. Among those receiving stars on the Walk of Fame include a posthumous star for Prince, Jane Fonda, Jessica Chastain and David Beckham. Keep [...]

Meet Hawai‘i launches a new website to attract meetings and conventions, enhancing planner resources and highlighting Hawai‘i as a top business destination.

Hyenas attack lioness in an attempt to steal her meal but she fights back Watch

Vedanta Resources will sell the stake through its unit Finsider International, which held a 2.63 per cent stake in Mumbai-listed Vedanta

The space rock, known as 2011 UL21, is roughly the size of Mount Everest and it is classified as a "planet killer", which means it could destroy continents and cause catastrophic climate change

1. Exact date 'planet killer' asteroid to shoot past Earth in closest call for 125 years  The Mirror
2. Two Huge Asteroids Are Approaching Us; One Among The Largest Near Earth  Forbes
3. 'Planet killer' asteroid to shoot past Earth in just DAYS  Daily Mail
4. Closer than the Moon: Massive asteroid to make close fly-by past Earth  Deccan Herald
5. Asteroid, as big as large passenger plane, approaching Earth! NASA issues alert  Mint

India clinched a semi-final berth in the T20 World Cup, defeating Australia by 24 runs. Rohit Sharma's explosive 92 and stellar performances from bowlers Arshdeep, Bumrah, and Kuldeep led the charge.

Dan Kubota delves into Daily archives and traces the history of Japanese American students' search for identity on campus, from the World War II era to the current day.

IndianAmerican couple forced cousin to work at gas station jailed