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If you are working on a space station orbiting hundreds of kilometres above Earth, the woman set to become Hong Kong’s first astronaut when the mission launches this weekend is…
May 23, 2026
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Lai Ka-ying is Hong Kong’s first astronaut. Her mentor saw her talent years ago South China Morning PostChina set for latest space launch, with Hong Kong astronaut aboard CNAHKSAR chief executive congratulates…
May 23, 2026
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Why cruise ships are sailing to a phantom destination that doesn't appear on any map RNZ
May 23, 2026
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A four-week United Nations conference reviewing the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons ended on Friday without agreement as the United States and Iran sparred over Iran’s nuclear…
May 23, 2026
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Person dies in Hauraki District crash StuffSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
May 23, 2026
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Many younger Australians say that their social media usage has hardly changed.
May 23, 2026
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A total of 247 workers were underground at the time of the blast.
May 23, 2026
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China coal mine blast kills 90, sparks safety probe The Straits TimesChina’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 82 CNNChina coal mine explosion leaves 82 people dead BBCAt least 90…
May 23, 2026
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May 23, 2026
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Scientists in Shanghai have used stem cells to create the world’s first laboratory-grown sinoatrial node – the tiny structure that acts as the heart’s natural pacemaker. Capable of beating autonomously,…
May 23, 2026
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Fix logistics to unlock markets for smallholder farmers, urge experts the-star.co.keFrom commitment to momentum: Africa's agrifood policy is finally delivering Daily NationAfrica Looks to China’s Playbook to Fix its Farm-to-Market Crisis Africa.comCatastrophic Logistics…
May 23, 2026
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After Sam Altman and OpenAI's recent victory in a drawn-out legal battle with billionaire Elon Musk, the bitter rivalry between the former friends is now set to move from the…
May 23, 2026
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