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Starlink satellite internet launches across UK

SpaceX's revolutionary satellite internet service Starlink has officially launched across the United Kingdom, promising to bridge the digital divide with high-speed connectivity from space.

Porsche left dangling on cliff after GPS shortcut disaster

A German tourist's luxury holiday took a terrifying turn when his satellite navigation system led his Porsche up a treacherous mountain path, leaving the vehicle teetering dangerously on a cliff edge in southern Italy.

European Giants Form Alliance to Challenge SpaceX

A powerful European consortium led by Airbus, Leonardo and Thales is mounting a serious challenge to Elon Musk's SpaceX dominance in the satellite launch market, backed by significant EU investment.

Sydney beach crisis: Among Australia's most polluted

New research reveals a beloved Sydney beach has been ranked among Australia's most polluted swimming locations, raising serious health concerns for swimmers and prompting urgent environmental action.

Delhi chokes under toxic smog after Diwali

The morning after Diwali celebrations, India's capital awoke to a thick layer of hazardous smog, with air quality plummeting to severe levels and visibility dramatically reduced across the city.

United Airlines jet nearly hit by space debris

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Paris had a terrifying near-miss with space junk, highlighting the growing danger of orbital debris to commercial aviation.

Forever Chemicals Found in Lancashire's River Wyre

Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous 'forever chemicals' have infiltrated Lancashire's water supply, with Environment Agency testing confirming PFAS contamination in the River Wyre, raising serious health concerns for local communities.

EU space shield plan amid Russia satellite attack fears

European officials unveil ambitious space defence strategy as concerns mount that Russian attacks on Western satellites could invoke NATO's collective defence clause, potentially sparking full-scale conflict.

Iran's Mount Damavand volcano shows eruption signs

Satellite imagery reveals alarming thermal anomalies and gas emissions from Iran's highest peak, Mount Damavand, suggesting the dormant volcano may be stirring to life after 7,000 years of silence.

Plug-in hybrids emit 12x more CO₂ than claims

New research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are producing dramatically higher pollution levels than advertised, raising serious questions about their environmental credentials.

Plug-in hybrids pollute nearly as much as petrol cars

Groundbreaking research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are failing to deliver promised environmental benefits, emitting up to 89% more CO₂ than official tests suggest in real-world driving conditions.

Solar Storm Hits Earth - Northern Lights Expected in UK

A massive solar storm is racing toward Earth at 1.7 million mph, threatening power grids and satellite systems while promising spectacular aurora displays visible as far south as Scotland and Northern England.

Earth's magnetic field develops growing weak spot

Scientists discover a rapidly expanding weak spot in Earth's protective magnetic shield over South America and the South Atlantic, raising concerns about satellite failures and radiation exposure.

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