Four astronauts have launched into orbit in a rocket and capsule provided by Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX.
Nagorno-Karabakh: One family’s tragedy – BBC News
A deal to end six weeks of war between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the breakaway territory of Nagorno-Karabakh came into effect this week – but families on both sides are still counting the cost of the fighting.
India’s wrestling pits turn into gyms in pandemic – BBC News
Fitness buffs are turning to India’s open-air wrestling pits for safe workout options during the pandemic.
Brexit: Can a trade deal be struck this week?
Ireland is warning that no post-Brexit trade deal will be struck if the UK pushes on with a plan to break international law.
COVID-19: Russia’s vaccine approach echoes its spirit in the Cold War
The “Sputnik V” vaccine carries echoes of Russia’s cold war spirit, as it aims to edge the US in the race for a coronavirus cure.
SpaceX, NASA successfully launch first ‘operational’ private space mission
Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX launched four astronauts on a flight to the International Space Station on Sunday, NASA’s first full-fledged mission sending a crew into orbit aboard a privately owned spacecraft.
Peru’s interim president resigns after massive protests
Peru’s interim president, Manuel Merino, resigned on Sunday, less than a week into his new administration, after protests calling for his removal left two dead and dozens injured, plunging the country into yet...