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Highlights On Tuesday, SpaceX launched its giant Starship rocket from Texas, making progress in its spaceflight capabilities but failing to land its booster as planned. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump watched the launch from the company’s facilities. The rocket system, towering at about 400 feet (122 meters), is designed to carry astronauts to the moon and Mars. It lifted off at 4 p.m. CT (2200 GMT) from SpaceX’s Boca Chica site in Texas. The first-stage booster, Super Heavy, which is 233 feet (71 meters) tall, separated from the second-stage Starship rocket at around 40 miles (62 km) in altitude, sending the…

LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) – The funeral of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who died last month in a fall from a balcony in Buenos Aires, is set to take place on Wednesday, according to British media. Payne, who rose to global fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, died at the age of 31. His passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans worldwide and sparked questions about the circumstances of his fall. Authorities have charged three individuals in connection with his death. Investigations continue as the details surrounding the tragic incident remain under scrutiny.…

A Romanian court ruled on Tuesday to exclude part of the evidence collected against internet personality Andrew Tate in a human trafficking case. The court gave prosecutors five days to decide whether to proceed with the trial or return the case for further investigation. Authorities indicted Tate, his brother Tristan, and two Romanian female suspects in mid-2023. They face charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. All four defendants have denied the allegations. The court’s decision to remove certain evidence follows a lengthy pre-trial process during which Tate and his co-defendants challenged the…

Residents in India’s northern states faced another day of poor air quality on Tuesday as dense fog blanketed much of the region, while pollution levels in the capital, Delhi, remained severe. Every winter, India contends with worsening air pollution as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from illegal farm fires in neighboring Punjab and Haryana. Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) peaked at 491 on Monday, prompting the government to impose restrictions on vehicle movement and construction activities. Schools shifted to online classes to protect students from the hazardous conditions. Thick fog enveloped the region, further reducing visibility and…

Severe weather will impact opposite ends of the country this week as a powerful low-pressure system and an atmospheric river unleash damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow in the Pacific Northwest, while storms and potential flooding target the Gulf Coast. The National Weather Service reported in a 3 a.m. ET update that a “rapidly strengthening and extremely powerful” weather system could bring 70 mph winds to northern California, Washington, and Oregon starting Tuesday. “These winds will likely cause numerous power outages and tree damage in the most impacted regions,” the weather service warned. Authorities issued flood watches for the northern…

LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) – The worldwide premiere tour for Wicked reached London on Monday for its final stop before the musical film’s release. Director Jon M. Chu expressed his hope that the spectacle would move audiences. Organizers named the London leg of the tour “Emerald City” and designed it with a green carpet surrounded by decorations inspired by the Land of Oz’s capital city. The tour previously stopped in Sydney, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and New York. Under a persistent drizzle, lead actors Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, along with co-stars Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and Ethan…

Highlights RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies issued a joint statement on Monday, emphasizing the suffering caused by conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. They also urged cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction, and tax policy. Meeting at Rio de Janeiro’s Modern Art Museum for a two-day summit, G20 leaders addressed an agenda reflecting the evolving global order. They worked to strengthen multilateral consensus before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump assumes office in January. Discussions on trade, climate change, and international security faced looming U.S. policy shifts, including Trump’s pledges on tariffs and…

Rafa Nadal, speaking in Malaga ahead of the Davis Cup Finals, emphasized his focus on helping Spain win the trophy rather than dwelling on his impending retirement. The 38-year-old, who plans to conclude his illustrious career at the team competition, stated on Monday that he is ready to step onto the court if called upon, even if only for doubles, to improve Spain’s chances of securing a seventh title. “If I’m on the court, I’ll control my emotions,” Nadal said. “I’m not here to retire; I’m here to help the team win. This is my last week in a team…

Highlights KYIV, Nov 18 (Reuters) – When Yuriy Shelmuk co-founded a company last year to produce drone signal jammers, he struggled to find buyers. Today, his company, Unwave, produces 2,500 units monthly and maintains a six-week waiting list. Demand surged after Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the summer of 2023 faltered. Kyiv attributed the failure to Russia’s widespread use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for reconnaissance and strikes, alongside extensive landmines and troop deployments. “Concentrated, cheap aerial drones stopped all our assaults,” Shelmuk explained. “It became clear that a new game changer had emerged.” Since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion, over 800 companies…

Highlights WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – ‘WAY TOO LATE’ The U.S. estimates that over 10,000 North Korean soldiers have joined combat operations in eastern Russia, with most deployed to the Kursk region. Russia has advanced at its fastest pace since 2022, despite heavy losses, and Ukraine reported clashes with North Korean troops in Kursk. Facing personnel shortages, Ukrainian forces have lost parts of the territory they seized during their August incursion, which President Zelenskiy called a potential bargaining chip. Alex Plitsas, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, argued that lifting targeting restrictions allows Ukraine to fight more effectively but…