Russia has launched extensive missile raids across Ukraine and is building up troops near the northeastern city of Kupyansk to test Ukrainian defenses, just as Kyiv is warning that Moscow is gearing up to launch a new offensive.
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NASA launches mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa in search of signs of life
Marking the latest foray into space exploration, NASA has launched its first mission to explore Jupiter’s moon, Europa, to determine if it harbors conditions suitable to support life. According to the agency, NASA’s Europa Clipper launched on Oct. 14 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carried into orbit on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket.
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10 people killed after plane crashes on highway in Malaysia
At least 10 people have died after a charter plane crashed onto an expressway north of Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement that the plane carrying six passengers and two flight crew, departed from Langkawi International Airport and was headed to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport.
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The New Zealand government has declared a national state due to Cyclone Gabrielle
The New Zealand government has declared a national state of emergency for only the third time in its history due to Cyclone Gabrielle. The storm has caused widespread flooding, landslides and huge ocean swells across the North Island. It has also forced evacuations and stranded people on rooftops.
