Britain’s attempt to become the first European nation to launch satellites into space ended in bitter disappointment early on Tuesday when Virgin Orbit said its rocket had suffered an anomaly that prevented it from reaching orbit.
US, Mexico discuss migration, illegal drug trade, economic ties at summit
US President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart discussed stronger economic ties, fighting the illegal drug trade, and approaches to curbing illegal migration at a meeting in Mexico City on Monday, the White House said in a statement.
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai’s UK lawyers call for meeting with Rishi Sunak
In a letter they say the Hong Kong media tycoon’s upcoming national security trial is “deeply concerning”.
Scotland’s primary schools shut as teachers strike
The action by primary teachers will be followed by a walkout by secondary teachers on Wednesday.
Prince Harry’s book officially hits shops after days of leaks
Fans queue to buy a hardback copy of the duke’s memoir as it went on sale at midnight.
Classified documents from Biden’s time as vice president found at think tank
Classified documents from Joe Biden’s vice-presidential days were discovered in November by the US president’s personal attorneys at a Washington think tank, a White House lawyer said on Monday.
‘Anomaly’ thwarts UK attempt to put satellites into space
Rocket carried beneath the wing of a modified Boeing 747 separated from the aircraft but failed to reach orbit.
UK space launch: Historic Cornwall rocket launch ends in failure
The first ever satellite mission launched from UK soil has a technical problem on its climb to space.
California city orders evacuation as US faces continued storms
The order, issued for the affluent coastal enclave of Montecito, comes five years after mudslides killed 23 residents.
Ozone layer slowly healing, may be restored within decades, says UN
Earth’s protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing at a pace that would fully mend the hole over Antarctica in about 43 years, a new United Nations report says.