Today, the space around Earth can no longer be considered empty. More than 30,000 objects are in orbit, and that figure is rising exponentially Some reports suggest that by the end of this decade there could more than 60,000 active satellites in space. Launch by launch, what began with a ...
Day: March 31, 2026
China bans storing cremated remains in empty ‘bone ash apartments’China bans storing cremated remains in empty ‘bone ash apartments’
China bans ‘bone ash apartments’ where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries. ...
Sexual violence part of ‘everyday life’ in parts of Sudan, charity saysSexual violence part of ‘everyday life’ in parts of Sudan, charity says
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities. ...
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia editionEurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part. ...
Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli lawPalestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law
The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. ...
Scott Mills questioned by police in 2018 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boyScott Mills questioned by police in 2018 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say. ...
Middle East crisis live: Iran attacks tanker in Dubai; explosions in Tehran and Jerusalem amid wave of strikesMiddle East crisis live: Iran attacks tanker in Dubai; explosions in Tehran and Jerusalem amid wave of strikes
Kuwait says fire broke out after Iranian attack on giant tanker; Dubai authorities later say no oil leaked after concerns for surrounding waters Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian attack in Dubai port, raising oil spill fears Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’ For those ...
Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian drone attack in Dubai portKuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian drone attack in Dubai port
Dubai officials said a fire on the Al Salmi tanker had been extinguished and all crew members were safe after strike Middle East crisis – live updates How could US forcibly reopen strait of Hormuz and what are the risks? Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil ...
Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs packageStarmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week. ...
Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian dronesInside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones
Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard an RAF Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East. ...