A team led by Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin won a coveted NASA contract to build a spacecraft that will send astronauts to and from the moon‘s surface, NASA’s chief announced on Friday, capping a high-stakes contest. NASA’s decision will give the agency a second ride to the moon under its Artemis program, after
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The US and its allies plan to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, a White House official has said. The move comes after US President Joe Biden previously refused requests from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the aircraft. The timing for when Ukraine will receive the jets – and which countries will provide them –
In an exclusive report, Sky News’ Alex Rossi joined Ukrainian forces on what was Russian occupied territory as the sound of machine guns crackled in the distance. Captain of the Ukrainian 3rd Brigade said gains made by his soldiers were “awesome”, and they were in high spirits. Ukraine latest: https://trib.al/QTC8as2 #bakhmut #counteroffensive #ukrainearmy SUBSCRIBE to
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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMay 19, 2023, 06:54 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Now that the Western Conference finals between the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights have finally arrived (Game 1, 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+), there is a strong chance you’re going to hear a few
GM announced that the Chevrolet Silverado EV WT electric pickup will have 450 miles of range on a single charge – significantly higher than expected. It is still planned for this spring. While GM is a bit late on its rival Ford in the pickup market with an electric option, it might be worth the
The AB1 autonomous bus service will travel on a route in Scotland, with vehicles able to hit a top speed of 50 miles per hour. Andy Buchanan | AFP | Getty Images The U.K.’s first full-sized autonomous bus service opened to the general public on Monday, with those involved in the project describing it as
As Western supplies of high-tech weapons flow into Ukraine in preparation for the anticipated spring offensive, Russia is also trying to bolster its arsenal. It has resorted to trading SU-35 fighter jets to Iran in return for continued supply of Iranian Shahid 136 attack drones, and also fielded state-of-the-art missile systems for the first time.
A man has died after being attacked by a “dangerously out of control” dog in Leigh. The 37-year-old was found by officers in the town in Greater Manchester with serious injuries shortly after 9.10pm on Thursday. He was taken to hospital where he later died in the early hours of Friday. Greater Manchester Police said
“It really hurts to think about Azovstal,” Yevgen says, remembering how bombs rained down as defenders made their last stand inside the steelworks. “Not all of us came back.” It was a desperate situation. Medical staff worked around the clock treating the wounded in a bunker, as fighters outside mounted fierce resistance against appalling odds.
Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty Images Independently, generative artificial intelligence and low-code software are two highly sought-after technologies. But experts say that together, the two harmonize in a way that accelerates innovation beyond the status quo. Low-code development allows people to build applications with minimal need for hard code, instead using visual tools and
ESPN News Services May 18, 2023, 09:22 PM ET LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have disinvited a LGBTQIA+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to the team’s annual Pride Night after opposition from conservative Catholic groups. The charity, protest and performance group was to have received the team’s Community Hero Award in a ceremony
It is a long, nervy and treacherous walk to the frontline trenches around Bakhmut. As we make our way through woodland, the war crashes and booms around us. Although Ukraine has made small gains in the open ground around the flanks, its hold inside the city is looking increasingly desperate. Ukraine war latest live as
The energy price cap is set to remain more than £1,000 higher than the average bill before the COVID pandemic, according to a closely-watched forecast. Ahead of the industry regulator’s determination on the price cap level due next week, energy research specialist Cornwall Insight said it saw the cap for a typical household at the
The friends of a mother from the Wirral whose heart stopped when she collapsed at an airport in Turkey are raising money to get her back home. Friends and family of Melissa Kinsella, from Merseyside, said she is now in a coma and claim the Turkish hospital treating her is charging her nearly £2,000 for
Andy Rourke, the bassist for indie legends The Smiths, has died aged 59. The death was announced by fellow band member Johnny Marr. He said: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. “Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul
Tesco chair John Allan is to leave next month after the supermarket giant said allegations over his personal conduct “risk becoming a distraction” to the chain. The UK’s largest retailer said he would be “stepping down” from his role as chair of the board and as a director at the company’s AGM on 16 June.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife lost an average of £500,000 a day over the past year, according to The Sunday Times Rich List. The couple are estimated to be £201m poorer due a fall in the value of Akshata Murty’s stake in her father’s IT firm – but are still worth a reported
Rishi Sunak has given a “straightforward” message for Vladimir Putin at the G7 summit: “We’re not going away.” Speaking to Sky News in Hiroshima, the prime minister had ready answers for his policy and position on Ukraine. Hours earlier, he had announced a ban on imports of Russian diamonds – and told me that he
The Prime Minister said the UK would provide Ukraine with new attack drones and air defence missiles as he hosted President Zelenskyy at his country residence at Chequers. Mr Zelenskyy said he wanted Britain to join a “fighter jet coalition”. He is seeking F-16 aircraft to defend his country against Russia, which the UK does