NASA loses contact with mars missions as Red Planet goes dark.

Space agencies in the U.S., Europe and China have temprarily lost contact with a vast fleet of spacecraft at Mars. That includes three rovers, one helicopter and seven orbiters. The cause is what astronomers call the solar conjunction of Mars, where the red planet is on the …

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Apple will make a big change to iPhone messages next year

The long-standing battle over the iOS’ blue and Android’s green text bubbles will soon take a more friendly turn. Apple announced on Thursday plans to adopt a messaging standard that will finally bring iMessage features to Android users, eroding what some considered an eleme…

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World Children's Day - 20 November.

World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. November 20th is an important date a…

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International Men’s Day - 19 November.

On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.  International Men’s Day serves as a global platform to recognize and celebrate the positive contributions of men to society. Originating f…

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SpaceX’s Starship Lost Shortly After Launch of Second Test Flight.

SpaceX’s Starship failed its test flight this morning when the automated flight termination system triggered, and engineers lost contact with the craft about 10 minutes into its journey. This marks the company’s second attempt at sending a Starship on a near-orbital trip, a…

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World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence - 18 November.

The United Nations has designated November 18 as the “World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence.” This day serves as a global initiative to address the pervasive issue of child sexual exploitation, abuse, and violence th…

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International Students Day - 17 November.

International Students’ Day 2023, observed worldwide on Friday, November 17, is a special occasion that acknowledges the resilience and contributions of students globally. This celebration is particularly significant for those studying abroad, facing the challenges of navig…

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Pedro Sanchez re-elected as Spanish Prime Minister.

In a closely contested parliamentary election, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has secured a second term, navigating the political landscape with a razor-thin majority. The focal point of this victory is an amnesty deal for Catalonian separatists, a move that has polar…

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World Prematurity Day - 17 November.

World Prematurity Day on 17 November is one of the most important days in the year to raise awareness of the challenges and burden of preterm birth globally.  The day was initiated by EFCNI and partnering European parent organisations in 2008. The international co-founders L…

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International Day for Tolerance - 16 November.

International Day for Tolerance is observed on November 16 every year with an aim to build tolerance among diverse cultures and spread the message that tolerance is an integral part of society. The day is specifically recognized to educate people about the harmful consequen…

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Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI record.

Kohli reached the milestone on 106 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes in the first knockout match of the tournament. India were 71-1 when he arrived in the middle after captain Rohit Sharma’s dismissal. Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday by scoring his 49th century, whi…

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David Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary.

David Cameron has returned to government as UK foreign secretary, in a stunning comeback for the former prime minister which highlights Rishi Sunak’s willingness to take risks as he looks to revive his political fortunes. Downing Street announced on Monday that Cameron would…

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Aravinda de Silva among three inductees announced for ICC Hall of Fame.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently announced the induction of three cricketing maestros into the coveted ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The latest additions to this prestigious list include the explosive opener Virender Sehwag, Indian trailblazer Diana Edulji, and …

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