The launch is part of a mission that will map the cosmos to try and investigate so-called dark matter.
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Saturday, July 1, 2023
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery
King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act.
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Ukraine counter-offensive will be long and bloody says US Gen Mark Milley
The counter-offensive against Russia is advancing steadily but will be difficult, US Gen Mark Milley says.
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Hundreds of jobs at risk at Boots site in Nottingham
Owner Fareva says the effects of political unrest and Covid has had a negative impact on business.
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No free lunch for nationalisation of water firm says Lord Howard
Lord Howard led the privatisation of the UK's water industry more than 30 years ago.
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Friday, June 30, 2023
Thailand: Rescuers amputate leg of woman stuck in travelator
Her family says they are shocked and saddened at the incident in Thailand's Don Mueang airport.
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China tightens Xi Jinping's powers against the West with new law
The law underscores China's aggressive diplomacy, but does not guarantee it will take greater actions.
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Mortgage applications steady despite rate rises says Nationwide
Applications remain steady, but the lender says higher rates could cause "significant drag" on the market.
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Clashes intensify on third night of French riots
Forty thousand police officers have been deployed as violent protests spread beyond Paris to major cities in France.
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Migrant fruit-pickers are skilled workers says ex-minister George Eustice
The former environment secretary says the government is getting it wrong on immigration and skills.
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Cambodia PM leaves Facebook after posts ruled violent
Facebook parent Meta's oversight has recommended Hun Sen's suspension over an inflammatory video.
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Thursday, June 29, 2023
UK lithium mining announced in Cornwall
Two companies plan to supply the battery-grade product to the electric car industry within five years.
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Passenger Amtrak train derails after hitting truck in California
The train was carrying nearly 200 passengers in California. The truck driver badly injured in the collision.
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The women tackling the woeful diversity in plumbing
Despite a shortage of plumbers and heating system installers the industry is still dominated by men.
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Simone Biles: American four-time Olympic champion set to return to competitive gymnastics
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is set to make her return to competitive gymnastics at the 2023 US Classic in August.
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Kevin McCarthy's Trump gaffe exposes Republican dilemma
Trump remains the clear favourite for the 2024 nomination, but many fear he could lose to Joe Biden.
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Manipur: Rahul Gandhi tours India state rocked by ethnic unrest
Opposition Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is in Manipur to meet people affected by the violence.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
BT investigated over major 999 call disruption
Probe launched after emergency services across the UK reported 999 calls were failing to connect on Sunday.
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Hajj: Price rises making pilgrimage increasingly unaffordable
The pilgrimage to Mecca is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many Muslims across the world.
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Government 'prepared for range of scenarios' amid Thames Water collapse fears
Reports suggest the company is in talks over its future, with one option being temporary re-nationalisation.
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Donald Trump countersues writer E Jean Carroll for defamation
The former president alleges the writer falsely accused him of rape after a jury found he sexually abused her.
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Madras high court: A new India verdict recognises value of women's work
The judgement in a domestic dispute case allowed a housewife equal share in her husband's property.
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Watch: Teen makes skateboarding history with 720 trick
Australian skateboarder Arisa Trew has become the first woman to land a 720 in a competition.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Ukraine war: Russia executed 77 civilians detained by its forces UN says
The UN says more than 800 people have been arbitrarily detained, with evidence of widespread torture.
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UK to work more closely with EU on financial services
The UK and EU pact is being seen as a step towards better relations over financial services.
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Spanish swimming pools in Catalonia told not to ban topless bathing
Activists are celebrating a ruling by the Spanish region to enforce an equality law on going topless.
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Chinese millionaire fails 27th attempt at passing university entrance exams
The 56-year-old has been trying for decades to pass China's notoriously tough Gaokao exams.
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Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation
Data shows that cutting down tropical forests increased by 10% in 2022, despite promises made at COP26.
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Monday, June 26, 2023
The tech flaw that lets hackers control surveillance cameras
Security flaws in two surveillance camera brands used around the world have been identified by Panorama.
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New images show Chinese spy balloons over Asia
BBC Panorama worked with an artificial intelligence company to sift through millions of satellite pictures.
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Glastonbury: Watch the final day's acts in 93 seconds
Lil Nas X, Elton John and Blondie are among the stars to have performed on the festival's final day.
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Cineworld screens stay open despite administration
The struggling cinema chain is undergoing a restructure as it tries to escape huge debts.
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Texas airport worker dies after being sucked into Delta plane engine
The unnamed airport employee died after they were "ingested" into an engine, transport officials said.
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Watch moment tornado tears through US city
An eyewitness has captured the moment a large funnel cloud tore through a neighbourhood in the US state of Indiana.
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Sunday, June 25, 2023
Julian Sands: Remains found in California area where British actor disappeared
The 65-year-old disappeared in mountains north of Los Angeles after hiking in bad weather in January.
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Titanic sub firm: A maverick rule-breaking founder and a tragic end
Stockton Rush wanted to be known as an innovator. It didn't seem to matter how he did it.
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Wagner: Tracking the mercenary group's day of rebellion in Russia
The US secretary of state calls the actions of the mercenary group a "direct challenge to Putin's authority".
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What will Putin do next? And other key questions
What happens to Wagner? What will Putin do next? And how will it affect war in Ukraine? Key questions answered.
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Britishvolt owner's offices raided by Australian tax police
The buyer of the prospective battery plant in Northumberland has not yet paid for the site.
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Can we stop being tricked into subscriptions?
The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription.
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