Tag: Soviet Union

ON THIS DAY: The Soviets detonate Tsar Bomba (1961)

On 30 October 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba over the remote Novaya Zemlya archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, producing the most...

ON THIS DAY: Cuban missile crisis begins (1962)

On this day in 1962, the world stood on the brink of nuclear war as the Cuban Missile Crisis began. The 13-day confrontation between the...

ON THIS DAY: Luna 2 probe makes Moon impact (1959)

On this day in 1959, the Soviet Union made space history when Luna 2 became the first spacecraft to reach another celestial body. The...

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UK has no time for defence delays against Russia

The United Kingdom risks falling behind in strengthening its...

Royal residence review reveals housing arrangements

First report in two decades The National Audit Office (NAO)...

Cyprus moves closer to Schengen accession – EU to publish key report

The European Commission will soon present its report on...

Court backs firing of nurse over failure to sterilise materials

The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by...
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