Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition politician and one of President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critics, has described the psychological torture he endured during 11 months in solitary confinement, saying he thought he would die in a Siberian cell. The British-Russian national was freed at the same time as Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and…
The pilot killed when a helicopter crashed into the roof of a luxury hotel in Cairns, Australia, on Monday was an employee of the charter company that owned the aircraft, but wasn’t authorized to fly, the group confirmed in a statement. Nautilus Aviation said Tuesday that the pilot had been…
Elon Musk is set to interview Donald Trump on the social media platform X. Mr Musk teased the “live conversation” with Mr Trump, saying it would be “unscripted” and therefore “highly entertaining”. The former US president – whose account on X (when it was known as Twitter) was suspended in…
Scientists say there could be water on Mars underground, and more than enough to fill the planet’s oceans. Scientists from California universities San Diego and Berkeley say evidence suggests there is a large reservoir of liquid water under the planet’s surface. Using data from NASA’s InSight lander – which carried…
A vaccine rollout against a common lung disease could prevent 5,000 babies a year being admitted to hospital, according to public health experts. Population modelling led by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) suggests that the jab against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection could also avoid 200 infants needing intensive…
UK stargazers hoping to see the Perseids meteor shower last night were treated to an extra show when the northern lights appeared. The Perseids meteor shower, which NASA describes as the “best meteor shower of the year”, peaked overnight on Monday. That meant stargazers could expect to see up to…
Speaking ahead of the global market turmoil seen on August 5, Will Rhind, CEO of GraniteShares, weighed in on the health of the US economy, saying that ‘jittery data’ has started to spark fear for investors. Coupled with rising tensions in the Middle East, that’s creating a positive environment for…
Wide Open Agriculture Limited (ASX: WOA, ‘Wide Open Agriculture’ or the ‘Company’) advises of various changes to the Company’s Board and Management as set out in this announcement. Highlights WOA appoints Yaxi Zhan as Independent Non-Executive Chairperson, replacing Anthony MaslinAnthony Maslin to transition into Non-Executive Director roleNon-Executive Director Ben Cole…
True North Copper Limited (ASX:TNC) (True North, TNC or the Company) is pleased to announce it has successfully progressed mining activities at the Wallace North deposit, part of its Cloncurry Copper Project (CCP) in Queensland1, and commenced first ore block mining from the 180 bench yesterday. HIGHLIGHTS Mining activities at…
GTI Energy Limited (ASX: GTR) (the Company) advises that it has appointed Vested Equities as the primary point of communication for the current retail rights entitlement offer. Vested Equities will be reaching out to GTR shareholders on behalf of the Company to ensure that they are aware of both the…