Houston-based private company Intuitive Machines has successfully landed its uncrewed robot lander, Odysseus, on the lunar south pole, marking a historic moment for both the United States and the private space industry. This milestone, achieved on February 22, represents the first U.S. moon landing in over 50 years and the first-ever conducted entirely by a…
FC Porto secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash at Estadio Do Dragao. Galeno emerged as the hero with a sublime last-minute goal, leaving Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya helpless. The match, which remained uneventful until stoppage time, saw Arsenal’s prolific attack strangely subdued, failing to…
Premier League leaders Liverpool overcame an early scare from Luton Town, sealing a commanding 4-1 victory to maintain their four-point lead at the top of the table. The match featured a stirring second-half comeback after Chiedozie Ogbene’s early header gave the visitors an unexpected lead. Liverpool, without key players Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota, found…
In a startling turn of events surrounding the investigation into the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, a Haitian judge has issued indictments against several prominent figures, including the late president’s widow, Martine Moïse, former Prime Minister Claude Joseph, and ex-chief of Haiti’s National Police, Léon Charles. The 122-page leaked document, published by local…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has commenced a six-session court procedure to examine the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. The hearings, initiated by South Africa’s request on December 29, 2023, focus on whether Israel’s actions breach its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. The court proceedings, held at The Hague, involve…
The recent death of prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny within the confines of a Russian prison has ignited a wave of global outrage and condemnation. Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin’s regime, has been a central figure in Russia’s opposition for the past decade. His passing, announced on Friday, has raised numerous…
Guinea’s military junta, which seized power in September 2021, has dissolved the government without providing clear reasons for the decision. The announcement was made through a presidential decree read on state TV by Brig Gen Amara Camara, the presidency’s Secretary General. The West African nation has been under military rule since the coup led by…
Manchester United secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Luton Town, with Rasmus Hojlund stealing the spotlight with his early brace. The Danish striker’s goals, scored within the first seven minutes, marked his sixth consecutive Premier League game finding the net, making him the youngest player ever to achieve this feat. United’s summer signing from Atalanta…
Prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died at the age of 47 in a penal colony near the Arctic Circle. Navalny, known for his anti-corruption activism and opposition to President Vladimir Putin, had been serving a 19-year sentence under a “special regime.” The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, but it follows years of…
Japan’s space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), celebrated the successful launch of its next-generation H3 flagship rocket on Saturday. The launch comes after two previous failed attempts and aims to position Japan as a strong contender in the global space race. The H3, developed in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is designed to…
