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Germany slams Russian 'lies', France warns of war 'spectre' in WWII commemorations
Germany on Thursday slammed Russia's "lies" over its invasion of Ukraine, while French leader Emmanuel Macron warned that the "spectre of war" has returned to Europe as western allies staged solemn ceremonies to mark 80 years since the victory over the Nazis.
UK Certifies Protector As First of Its Kind Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Obtaining the MTC has been a goal of GA-ASI since the inception of the MQ-9B in January 2014. The company took its proven UAS platform, the MQ-9A, and added performance enhancing features while ensuring that the design was capable of meeting NATO's STANAG 4671 Edition 2 airworthiness requirements. To meet those rigorous requirements, the aircraft incorporates numerous enhancements not found on other large UAS. These include lightning protection, fire protection, anti-icing systems and a fatigue-and-damage-tolerant building block design approach. All flight critical software was designed in compliance with the rigor of Do-178/254. Mission software is rigidly separated from flight critical software. These features not only address the aircraft's airworthiness but also enhance its reliability and operational flexibility to levels unmatched by other UAS.
Meta blocks access to Muslim news page in India
Meta has banned a prominent Muslim news page on Instagram in India at the government's request, the account's founder said Wednesday, denouncing the move as "censorship" as hostilities escalate between India and Pakistan.
SpaceX gets US approval to launch more Starship flights from Texas
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Tuesday received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase the number of annual Starship rocket launches from five to 25 at its Texas base, marking a major boost for the company's ambitions.
OMP Achieves Top Two Rankings in Four Use Cases in the 2025 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Supply Chain Planning Solutions Report
ANTWERPEN, BE / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2025 / OMP, a global leader in supply chain planning solutions, has achieved four second-highest scores across five Use Cases, evaluated in the 2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Supply Chain Planning Solutions report. This report, a companion to the Gartner Magic Quadrant™, assesses the vendors of the SCP solutions evaluated in this research.
Brazilian ritual root gets second life as potential anti-depressant
Long used in Indigenous Brazilian rituals, the jurema preta plant, which contains a potent psychedelic, is gaining ground as a potential treatment for depression.
Nazi surrender site sets the scene for Wim Wenders short film
Award-winning German director Wim Wenders has revisited the French school where Nazi Germany signed its initial 1945 surrender for a short film released Monday, days before Europe marks 80 years since the end of World War II.
France, EU leaders spearhead effort to lure US scientists
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen were set on Monday to host a conference in Paris aimed at attracting US researchers ready to relocate because of President Donald Trump's policies.
Northway Biotech Launches Full-Service Viral Clearance Studies, Delivering Results Faster Than Industry Standards
With six newly established, identical BSL-2 laboratories now operational, biologics CDMO Northway Biotech can conduct VCS programs for up to six clients simultaneously, significantly alleviating current market bottlenecks
Germans mark liberation of Ravensbrueck Nazi camp
Holocaust survivors on Sunday urged the world not to forget the atrocities committed by the Nazis, during a ceremony to mark 80 years since the liberation of the Ravensbrueck concentration camp.
Qataris hooked on traditional fishing competition
On the Doha seashore, rows of wooden dhow boats line a pier, with scores of fish on display -- part of a festival seeking to revive the country's long seafaring tradition.
Musk's dreams for Starbase city in Texas hang on vote
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's dream of gaining city status for his SpaceX spaceport in the southern US state of Texas could become a reality on Saturday, with voters set to green light Starbase as a new municipality.
Trump NASA budget prioritizes Moon, Mars missions over research
President Donald Trump's proposed NASA budget released Friday puts crewed missions to the Moon and Mars front and center -— slashing science and climate programs as it seeks to shrink the agency's funding by nearly a quarter.
Amazon revenue climbs 9%, but outlook sends shares lower
Amazon reported a nine percent rise in first-quarter revenue on Thursday, but its outlook fell below expectations, sending its share price lower.
New research reveals where N. American bird populations are crashing
Birds are facing a population crisis, but a lack of high-quality localized data has made it difficult to understand the drivers behind specific declines and to craft effective conservation responses.
Thousands of UK children write to WWII veterans ahead of VE Day
Tens of thousands of UK children have written to World War II veterans as part of a project to teach new generations about the "memory and of meaning" of the conflict ahead of Victory in Europe Day celebrations.
Poppies flourish at Tower of London for WWII anniversary
Britain's iconic Tower of London will be covered in a cascading installation of 30,000 red ceramic poppies to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.
China's Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth
Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after six months on the country's space station, state media footage showed, as Beijing advances towards its aim to become a major celestial power.
Study sheds light on origin of Australia's odd echidna
Australia's burrowing echidna evolved from a water-dwelling ancestor in an "extremely rare" biological event, scientists said Tuesday in a new study of the peculiar egg-laying mammals.
Less-thirsty rice offers hope in drought-stricken Chile
A cold, dry part of Chile might not sound like the best place to grow rice, a famously thirsty grain that thrives in tropical conditions.
Amazon launches first Starlink-rival internet satellites
Amazon on Monday launched its first batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites, marking the start of its push to rival Elon Musk's Starlink.
Amazon set for launch of Starlink-rival satellites
After delaying an earlier attempt due to bad weather, Amazon is preparing to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites on Monday, stepping into direct competition with Elon Musk's Starlink.
Smart driving new front in China car wars despite fatal crash
Intelligent driving features are the new battleground in China's merciless car market, with competition spurring brands to world-leading advances -- but a recent fatal crash has seen the government intervene to put the brakes on runaway enthusiasm.
Germany marks liberation of Bergen-Belsen Nazi camp
Holocaust survivors on Sunday urged the world to keep their memories alive as Germany marked 80 years since the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen Nazi concentration camp.
Doves, deaths and rations: Papal elections over time
Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan conditions and were even locked up so long that some of them died.
Australia's PM condemns heckling at Anzac Day services
Australia's prime minister condemned heckling and booing Friday at two solemn Anzac Day commemorations as "low cowardice", warning that those responsible would "face the full force of the law".
Intel chief vows to thin ranks at US chip maker
New Intel chief executive Lip-Bu Tan on Thursday announced upcoming layoffs at the struggling US chip maker as White House tariffs and export restrictions muddy the market.
Three Chinese astronauts blast off for Tiangong space station
A Chinese rocket carrying three astronauts to the country's space station blasted off from its remote launch site Thursday, the latest milestone in Beijing's race to become a leading celestial power.
Chinese astronauts set to blast off for space station
China will send a new team of astronauts to its space station on Thursday, as the country marches towards its ambition of becoming a space power to rival the dominance of the United States.
French president announces economic deals with Madagascar
France and Madagascar announced Wednesday they would strengthen economic cooperation through several ambitious projects, including a major hydroelectric dam, as President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a two-day state visit to the Indian Ocean island.
Veteran Chinese astronaut to lead fresh crew to space station
China on Wednesday announced that a veteran astronaut will this week lead two crew members on their first flight to the country's Tiangong space station.
Climate watchers fret over Trump's cut to sciences
In his California laboratory, Ralph Keeling examines a graph created from data his father began collecting that keeps a record of the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.