SpaceX Starship launch failed minutes after reaching space

BOCA CHICA, Texas/NEW YORK, Nov 18 (Reuters) – SpaceX’s uncrewed spacecraft Starship, developed to carry astronauts to the moon and beyond, failed in space shortly after lifting off on Saturday, cutting short its second test but making it further than an earlier attempt that ended in an explosion. The two-stage rocketship blasted off from the …

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Ronaldo double keeps Al-Nassr perfect in Asian Champions League

Oct 24 (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo scored a spectacular double as Al-Nassr stayed perfect in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday, the Saudi Pro League outfit getting a 4-3 win in Riyadh over Al Duhail from Qatar to move on to nine points from three games in Group E. The former Manchester United and Real …

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Philippines removes Chinese barrier at disputed shoal in ‘special operation’

Scarborough Shoal sources of repeated rows Philippines says barrier unlawful, violates fishing rights Removal on order of Philippine president China took ‘necessary measures’ to drive away Philippine vessel Japan urges restraint to preserve regional stability MANILA, Sept 25 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Monday it executed a “special operation” to remove a floating barrier …

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Dollar climbs as Fed expectations remain intact after CPI

Woman holds U.S. dollar banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NEW YORK, Sept 13 (Reuters) – The dollar index was higher on Wednesday, after U.S. economic data showed inflation increased for August but did little to alter market expectations for the path of rate hikes from the …

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Tesla releases refreshed Model 3 with longer driving range in China

SHANGHAI/SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O) shares fell nearly 6% on Friday after the electric automaker unveiled a restyled, China-made Model 3 with a higher price, while slashing prices of its premium vehicles and its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) software. The launch of the new Model 3 sedan marks the first time the automaker …

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BRICS divisions re-emerge ahead of critical expansion debate

BRICS summit being held in Johannesburg Aug 22-24 Expanding bloc to top agenda China’s Xi says “history will be shaped by choices we make” Dozens of countries interested in joining – S.African officials JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 (Reuters) – BRICS leaders met on Tuesday to plot the future course of the bloc of developing nations but …

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Bitcoin drops to new two-month low as world markets sell off

A representation of cryptocurrency Bitcoin is placed on a PC motherboard, in this illustration taken June 16, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File photo Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Top cryptocurrency bitcoin hit a fresh two-month low on Friday, breaking out of its recent tight range as a wave of risk averse sentiment swept through …

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