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Massive black hole 'waking up' in Virgo constellation
Massive black hole 'waking up' in Virgo constellation

A massive black hole at the heart of a galaxy in the Virgo constellation is waking up, shooting out intense X-ray flares at regular intervals that have puzzled scientists, a study said Friday.

April 11, 2025

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Salah 'crazy' for Premier League title celebration
Salah 'crazy' for Premier League title celebration

Mohamed Salah said he is driven every day to deliver Premier League glory to Liverpool this season after signing a new two-year contract on Friday.

April 11, 2025

Siemens executive, family among six killed in New York helicopter crash
Siemens executive, family among six killed in New York helicopter crash

Six people including a senior Siemens executive and his family were killed when a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York.

April 11, 2025

AGOA: US-Africa trade accord hangs in the balance
AGOA: US-Africa trade accord hangs in the balance

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), whose future is in doubt since Donald Trump returned to the White House, provides duty-free access to the United States for certain African products.

April 11, 2025

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Siemens executive, family among the six killed in New York helicopter crash
Siemens executive, family among the six killed in New York helicopter crash

Six people including a senior Siemens executive and his family were killed when a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York.

April 11, 2025

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Xi calls for EU, China to resist Trump trade war 'bullying'
Xi calls for EU, China to resist Trump trade war 'bullying'

China's President Xi Jinping urged the European Union on Friday to join hands with Beijing in resisting "unilateral bullying", after US President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught sparked mayhem on world markets.

April 11, 2025