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Palestinian Flag Raised at London Diplomatic Mission

A historic moment unfolded in central London as the Palestinian flag was officially hoisted above the country's diplomatic mission, marking a significant development in international relations.

Northrop Grumman Cygnus Spacecraft Docks with ISS

A Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo ship has completed a flawless rendezvous and docking with the International Space Station, delivering over 3,700kg of vital scientific equipment and supplies for astronauts.

UK-US Trade Deal Hopes Fade Before Trump Visit

Downing Street downplays prospects of a major UK-US trade agreement during Donald Trump's upcoming state visit, as political hurdles and protectionist policies cast doubt on a swift deal.

NASA's Nuclear Rocket Could Halve Mars Travel Time

NASA is reigniting its nuclear thermal propulsion programme, a revolutionary technology that could slash the journey to Mars to just four months, opening a new era of deep space exploration.

UK woman to live in Mars simulator for a year

A British woman is embarking on an extraordinary year-long mission to simulate life on Mars without ever leaving Earth. Discover how a specialised bunker in Bristol will become her Red Planet home.

Brit Begins NASA's Year-Long Mock Mars Mission

Laura Marie, a UK scientist, has embarked on a gruelling year-long NASA simulation to test the human limits of a future mission to the Red Planet, living in isolation with three others.

Inside Tom Cruise's World: Rare Hollywood Auction

An extraordinary auction has pulled back the curtain on Tom Cruise's illustrious career, offering fans a chance to own a piece of Hollywood history. From 'Top Gun' flight suits to 'Mission: Impossible' props, discover the iconic items that defined a legen

NASA Rover Finds Evidence of Powerful Ancient River on Mars

New findings from NASA's Perseverance rover reveal compelling evidence that Mars' Jezero Crater once hosted a powerful, deep river system, dramatically altering our understanding of the Red Planet's watery past and boosting the search for ancient life.

UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle Set for Beijing Visit

In a significant diplomatic move, Britain's Business Secretary Peter Kyle is set to travel to Beijing for crucial talks aimed at mending strained UK-China trade ties and fostering economic cooperation on tech and green energy.

NASA engineer quits to become a baker in London

A former NASA propulsion engineer who worked on Mars missions has made an out-of-this-world career switch, leaving her high-flying job to launch a boutique cake business in London.

Kim Jong Un's Armoured Train Spotted Near China Border

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's heavily guarded private train, the 'Taeyangho', has been identified at a station near the Chinese border, sparking intense speculation about a potential clandestine diplomatic trip to Beijing amid rising tensions in the r

Trump's Tariff Plan: Threat to UK Economy Revealed

Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed aggressive tariff regime could trigger a transatlantic trade war, spike consumer prices, and hit British businesses hard if he wins the 2024 election.

Final photo of climbers before Nanga Parbat tragedy

A chilling photograph captures mountaineer Anna Pietraszek smiling just hours before a catastrophic fall on Nanga Parbat led to a desperate rescue attempt that claimed both her and her Italian climbing partner's lives in one of mountaineering's most tragi

Russian climber presumed dead on Pakistani peak

A Russian mountaineer stranded at 24,000ft on Pakistan's Latok Peak is now presumed dead after a final thermal imaging survey found no signs of life, ending a gruelling two-week rescue mission. The tragic update comes just a day after his son made a despe

SpaceX Starship launches on critical test flight

SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket has launched on its fourth test flight from Texas, marking a pivotal step towards lunar missions and Mars colonisation. The world's most powerful rocket successfully demonstrated key manoeuvres despite previous setbacks.

SpaceX Starship explodes after launch in test failure

SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket, designed for future Mars missions, experienced a dramatic mid-flight failure and explosion over the Gulf of Mexico just minutes after its historic launch from Texas.

Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti to Combat Gang Violence

The first contingent of a UN-backed Kenyan police force has landed in Haiti, marking a pivotal moment in the international mission to wrest control from powerful gangs that have plunged the capital into chaos.

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