Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow’s satellite industry keep up?
The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.
Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post
Anojan Sivarasa faces execution after he was found guilty of blasphemy over a Facebook comment.
Trump’s approval hits new low among Hispanic voters ahead of midterms
Hispanic voters are twice as likely to favour Democratic Party over Trump's Republican Party in the November elections.
‘Smash the patriarchy’: Activists graffiti Cornell hall over gang rape case
Student groups call for the abolition of Greek life and more punitive action in the wake of fraternity assault allegations.
From Tactical Tool to Strategic Weapon – RealClearDefense
US ‘watching closely’ after plague researcher dies in Russia
Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.
Flydubai payments to Israeli aviation security official exposed as Trump points to Iran – Ynetnews
- Flydubai payments to Israeli aviation security official exposed as Trump points to Iran Ynetnews
- Israel orders security review of incoming flights after co-pilot attack The Washington Post
- Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes worrying gaps in aviation security CNN
- Most Arkia and Israir flights use planes and crews leased from foreign airlines, in arrangement okayed by PM The Times of Israel
- Transportation Ministry official worked for flydubai, add'l airlines he oversaw The Jerusalem Post
France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
Super-subs help France demolish Belgium with late flurry
Michael Olise scores twice and assists as France come from 1-0 with 13 minutes left to beat Belgium 4-1
Ethiopia’s Abiy demands access to Red Sea as tensions with neighbours rise
Neighbouring countries say coastal states must govern Red Sea as fighting escalates in northern Ethiopia.
Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in Siberia
Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.
Australia launches probe into FlyDubai co-pilot’s past, and other Mideast news – AP News
- Australia launches probe into FlyDubai co-pilot’s past, and other Mideast news AP News
- Alleged Flydubai hijacker likely wanted to target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, sources say CNN
- Multiple Security Failures Allowed FlyDubai Pilot Into Cockpit WSJ
- Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "I decided that we are going to survive" CBS News
- FlyDubai Co-Pilot Was Failed Student at Australia University Bloomberg.com
Brazil’s presidential race head for a tough runoff
Brazil is heading into a fiercely contested presidential runoff after the first round revealed major gains for Bolsonaro
What’s next for Bosnia after elections?
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s election strengthened nationalist parties.
Can Yemen retake territory seized by Houthis?
The group has taken control of much of the Red Sea coast.
Israeli forces kill one, injure several in occupied West Bank
Palestinians in West Bank are suffering increasing Israeli violence and repression.
Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen
Government offensive launched under air cover by Saudi military coalition aims to retake all Houthi-held territory
Forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around Bab al-Mandab strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said on Monday.
The officials said forces allied with the internationally recognized government have retaken the crucial town of Dhubab just north of the strait. They also captured the towns of Bab and Hadeid, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to reporters. Witnesses said they saw government tanks and forces entering the towns.
Continue reading...Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election
Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.
CIA report warns of civil conflict and ‘collapse’ in Israel: Report – Middle East Eye
- CIA report warns of civil conflict and 'collapse' in Israel: Report Middle East Eye
- CIA Report Warns Israel Could Head Toward Civil War, Total Collapse Drop Site News
- Secret Intelligence Report: Israel Nearing Internal Explosion and Collapse جريدة القدس
- Daily_Brief: #CIA 'Red Cell' assessment warns of internal fractures in #Israel ahead of October elections Addis Standard
- Israel at risk of civil war or state collapse, warns US | It referred to Israel's Gaza, Iran, Lebanon wars | Inshorts Inshorts
Far right on the march and Lula’s failures: key drivers of Flávio Bolsonaro’s Brazil surge
Experts say strength of evangelical church and perception that Lula is too old also helped propel Jair Bolsonaro’s son to first-round election win
On Sunday night, as the scale of the far-right triumph in Brazil sank in, an adapted football chant rang out in one of Rio’s most leftwing areas.
“Let’s turn this around, Lu-laaaaa! Let’s turn this around, Lu-laaaaa! Let’s turn this around, Lu-laaaaa!” crestfallen progressives bellowed while drowning their sorrows after witnessing an excruciating election setback for their leader, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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