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SpaceX Starship rockets suffered a major failure during its latest test flight, exploding in midair just minutes after launching from Texas. The Starship was expected to debut a key satellite deployment demonstration, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Several flights in the area have been diverted due to falling rocket debris. Watch in for more details!

Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift in how we solve problems, offering capabilities far beyond traditional computers. With the power to process immense amounts of data simultaneously, quantum systems could revolutionize industries from medicine to logistics.

The Mumbai Police has formed 20 teams to track the assailant who intruded into Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's home in the early hours of Thursday morning and attacked him with a knife.

Startups are in the spotlight as the Union Budget 2025 draws closer. From Ease of Doing Business to focus on advanced tech, here's what Indian startups expect from the Modi 3.0 administration. Take a look...

Sports, cricket: The document - ‘Policy Document for Team India’ was shared with all Indian players and was prepared by the BCCI in the wake of India’s horror show in Tests lately.

Pakistan on Thursday said that a boat carrying 80 migrants attempting to reach Spain capsized near Morocco, with over 40 Pakistanis reportedly among the dead. Watch this report for more details!

Business & Economy: Official data are expected to reveal that deflation continued for the second consecutive year in 2024, as predicted by the majority of experts.

Round-up of top and latest news from the world of technology: - Google Tests AI To Minimise Chrome Pop-Ups: Report - German Start-up offers Cryonics For $200K - India's internet users to exceed 900 million in 2025, led by Indic content

The outgoing US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has expressed confidence on growing India US ties, & that American side is committed to GE deal. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibbal, on extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman involved in 26/11 terror attack, Garcetti said, "we will see justice serviced". He spoke on India importing Russian energy, Bangladesh, his legacy. On his legacy he said,'I have been working hard to the very end' pointing, visa wait time has reduced. Watch in for more insights!

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced on Thursday that his far-right Otzma Yehudit party will withdraw from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition if the cabinet approves the hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Watch this report for more details!

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday again refused investigators' efforts to question him over his failed martial law bid, as the deadline for his detention neared. Watch this report for more details!

Business & Economy: The Hong Kong government is once again considering tax increases on the city's wealthiest residents to address budget deficits.

The lawsuit from Baldoni comes about two weeks after Lively sued Baldoni and several others tied to the film, alleging sexual harassment and a coordinated smear campaign against her reputation for coming forward about Baldoni's behaviour on set. 

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In 1969, two months after the Apollo 11 Moon landing, a meteorite entered Earth's atmosphere, shattered, and scattered across 35 square kilometres near Murchison, Australia. It is now known as the Murchison meteorite.

Sports, Tennis: Sabalenka is chasing a rare hat-trick of consecutive Australian Open wins, a feat last achieved 26 years ago by Martina Hingis.

Sports, Football: The win lifts United to 12th position in the Premier League table, leaving Southampton ten points from safety. United will host Brighton in the next league match.

World news | South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol skips questioning amid martial law probe, remaining in custody after a historic arrest on Wednesday.

Several Nigerian military personnel are missing after a Boko Haram ambush in Baga, near Lake Chad. Troops were attacked while trying to recover the bodies of 40 civilians killed in a previous raid.