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Drifting SpaceX rocket heading for accidental collision with moon

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T13:05:10+00:00

Scientists and sky gazers will watch intently as rocket’s upper stage slams into lunar surface on WednesdayA drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago.The rocket’s upper stage will unintentionally slam into the moon on Wednesday, carving out a crater and sending up a plume of dust and rubble that scientists – and sky gazers – are eager to observe. Continue reading...

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Spain’s Sánchez blames trafficking gangs as estimated 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T13:04:56+00:00

PM says criminals have misled people over a recent court ruling about those arriving in Spain via the seaSpanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez is now in Ceuta, accompanied by interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska.He first visited the Tarajal border crossing, and is now talking to officials from local authorities, border and police services. Continue reading...

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Pakistan, alpinisti scomparsi sul Broad Peak: tra i dispersi c’è Nirmal Purja

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-31T13:04:23+00:00

Una valanga ha travolto una spedizione di dieci scalatori: quattro le vittime accertate finora, sei ancora irraggiungibili. Tra loro il nepalese noto per aver conquistato in soli sei mesi le quattordici cime più alte del pianeta

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At least 41 people die as thousands cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T13:01:58+00:00

Pedro Sánchez decries ‘violation of territorial integrity’ as other EU countries criticise Madrid over incidentEurope live – latest updatesAt least 41 people have died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after as many as 50,000 migrants entered the tiny territory from Morocco in a matter of hours, triggering a political crisis for the Madrid government and unleashing a barrage of criticism from other EU countries.The large influx of people arriving in Ceuta by swimming across from neighbouring Morocco or scaling the border fence has caught the city of 85,000 off guard and resulted in

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Bajaj Finance’s surge sends Nifty 50 soaring, D-street shines

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-31T13:00:03+00:00

Nifty 50 closes at 24,383, up 0.27% or 66 points, extending its winning streak to a third consecutive session, Sensex settles at 78,094, up 0.21%

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Palestinians in Gaza react to latest ceasefire deal

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:59:48+00:00

‘Enough is enough’, Palestinians in Gaza express little hope that the latest ceasefire deal will end the war.

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Dixon Technologies posts Q1 net profit of ₹663 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-31T12:55:54+00:00

The company had posted a profit of ₹224.97 crore attributable to the owners of the firm in the same period a year ago

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State department to offer Trump-branded US passports to Americans outside Washington DC

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:52:19+00:00

Passports with the president’s portrait, previously only available in DC, will be offered at 27 agencies nationwideUS politics live – latest updatesAmericans outside the nation’s capital will soon be able to get limited-edition passports that feature a picture of Donald Trump and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the state department announced.The department’s 27 passport agencies nationwide will start offering the special travel documents next month. They previously had only been available at the Washington DC passport office for in-person applicants. Conti

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State department to offer Trump-branded US passports nationwide

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:52:19+00:00

Passports with the president’s portrait, previously only available in DC, will be offered at 27 agencies nationwideUS politics live – latest updatesAmericans outside the nation’s capital will soon be able to get limited-edition passports that feature a picture of Donald Trump and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the state department announced.The department’s 27 passport agencies nationwide will start offering the special travel documents next month. They previously had only been available at the Washington DC passport office for in-person applicants. Conti

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Andy Burnham signals he will scrap plans to curb jury trials

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:52:03+00:00

Prime minister says he has ‘concerns’ about one of most significant overhauls of Keir Starmer’s governmentUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has indicated he will scrap plans to curtail jury trials in England and Wales, abandoning one of the most significant overhauls from Keir Starmer’s government.The prime minister said he had concerns about the proposals and that his instinct was to keep juries at the heart of the justice system. Continue reading...

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423 ОБ БПС "Скіфські Грифони" стає полком і заперечує фейки російської пропаганди

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-31T12:52:00+00:00

фото facebook.com/GeneralStaff.uaЗ 1 серпня 2026 року 423 окремий батальйон безпілотних систем "Скіфські Грифони" реорганізується і масштабується до рівня окремого полку безпілотних систем. Командиром...

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Сработает ли «историческое» соглашение по разоружению «Хамаса» в Газе

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-31T12:41:35+00:00

Президент США Дональд Трамп заявил о достижении в рамках организованного им Совета мира «исторического соглашения» о «полном разоружении» радикальной палестинской группировки «Хамас» и других группировок в секторе Газа. Об этом американский лидер написал в ночь на 31 июля в своей соцсети Truth Social.

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Россияне стали больше покупать книги о биохакинге

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-31T12:28:04+00:00

Выручка книжного сервиса «Литрес» (входит в одноименную группу компаний) от литературы о биохакинге в период с 1 января по 27 июля 2026 г. выросла на 30% в сравнении с тем же периодом 2025 г. и составила более 2 млн руб. Об этом «Ведомостям» рассказал представитель ГК «Литрес» (учитывались доходы от всех моделей монетизации текстовых и аудиоверсий – поштучных продаж, абонемента и подписки).

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Россияне стали больше покупать книг о биохакинге

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-31T12:28:04+00:00

Выручка книжного сервиса «Литрес» (входит в одноименную группу компаний) от литературы о биохакинге в период с 1 января по 27 июля 2026 г. выросла на 30% в сравнении с тем же периодом 2025 г. и составила более 2 млн руб. Об этом «Ведомостям» рассказал представитель ГК «Литрес» (учитывались доходы от всех моделей монетизации текстовых и аудиоверсий – поштучных продаж, абонемента и подписки).

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Kiev affirme avoir mené une frappe contre la raffinerie de Loukoïl dans la région de Volgograd

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-31T12:26:29+00:00

Les services de sécurité ukrainiens ont revendiqué vendredi un bombardement sur l’installation pétrolière de Loukoïl, dans l’oblast de Volgograd, sans préciser l’ampleur des dégâts. Le gouverneur de la région de Volgograd a fait état d’un incendie sur un site du complexe énergétique régional à la suite d’une attaque massive de drones, sans identifier l’installation concernée.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Kiev affirme avoir mené une frappe contre la raffinerie de Loukoïl dans l’oblast de Volgograd

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-31T12:26:26+00:00

Les services de sécurité ukrainiens ont revendiqué vendredi un bombardement sur cette installation pétrolière, sans préciser l’ampleur des dégâts. Le gouverneur régional a fait état d’un incendie sur un site du complexe énergétique à la suite d’une attaque massive de drones, sans identifier l’installation concernée.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Kiev affirme avoir mené une frappe contre la raffinerie de Loukoïl à Volgograd

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-31T12:26:26+00:00

Les services de sécurité ukrainiens ont revendiqué vendredi un bombardement sur cette installation pétrolière, sans préciser l’ampleur des dégâts. Le gouverneur régional a fait état d’un incendie sur un site du complexe énergétique à la suite d’une attaque massive de drones, sans identifier l’installation concernée.

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UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:25:40+00:00

Average pump price reaches 160p a litre, while diesel is up 14.5p to 179p and forecast to go to 185p soonBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of petrol has hit a new Iran War high at UK forecourts, adding to the financial pressure on millions of households about to embark on their annual holiday.The RAC said that in “very unwelcome news for drivers” the average pump price had reached 160p a litre, reversing the drop down to 151p in early July that followed the announcement of a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Continue reading...

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