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Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight

International January 16, 2025 at 14:42

Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above...

Fatalities from LA wildfires rise to 24 as gale-force winds loom

International January 13, 2025 at 13:18

Los Angeles braces for the return of fierce winds threatening to further spread the wildfires that have left scenes of utter devastation in its...

Devastating LA firestorms kill 5 and destroy 2,000 buildings

International January 9, 2025 at 15:18

Five people have died in the Eaton fire, and several others have been seriously injured. At least 130,000 residents are under evacuation orders because of...

New Orleans attack leaves 15 dead – extremist links investigated

International January 2, 2025 at 15:10

An American former serviceman, reportedly "inspired" by the jihadist organisation Islamic State, drove a rented van into a crowd celebrating the New Year in...