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Former Brazil president Dilma Rousseff hospitalized in China
Private US company set for second Moon landing attempt
Private US company set for second Moon landing attempt

Intuitive Machines made history last year as the first private company to put a robot on the Moon, although the triumph was marred by the lander tipping onto its side.

February 26, 2025

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India's vast Hindu festival draws to an end
India's vast Hindu festival draws to an end

India's Kumbh Mela festival wraps up Wednesday, with final ritual river bathing ceremonies ending six weeks of celebration that organisers say have been attended by hundreds of millions of devotees.

February 26, 2025

New cocktails shake up Oscar night
New cocktails shake up Oscar night

An exclusive menu of cocktails for Hollywood's hottest night was unveiled Tuesday, as the drinks for the Oscars after party were announced.

February 26, 2025

Leading rare earths miner sees profits fall as prices sag
Leading rare earths miner sees profits fall as prices sag

One of the world's largest rare earths producers outside China reported slumping net profits Wednesday, pointing to a "challenging" market for the hard-to-source metals used in renewable energy technologies.

February 26, 2025

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Eight sentenced to death for 2013 murder of Tunisia opposition leader
Eight sentenced to death for 2013 murder of Tunisia opposition leader

A Tunisian court sentenced eight defendants to death on Tuesday over the 2013 assassination of leftist opposition figure Mohamed Brahmi, according to local reports.

February 26, 2025

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Postecoglou backs 'elite' Son after Tottenham star's slump
Postecoglou backs 'elite' Son after Tottenham star's slump

Ange Postecoglou insists Tottenham captain Son Heung-min is back to his best after the South Korean's slump earlier this season.

February 25, 2025