Japan: Moon lander Slim comes back to life and resumes mission
The lander has begun sending photos, including that of a nearby rock shaped like a “toy poodle”. Read More
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Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life – study
Playing an instrument is especially good for brain health and should be encouraged, researchers say. Read More
Evergrande: Hong Kong judge orders property giant’s liquidation
A liquidation order may have little impact in mainland China where most of Evergrande’s assets are held. Read More
China’s Xi tightens stock market rules after sell-off
Nearly $6tn has been wiped off Chinese and Hong Kong stocks since their most recent peak three years ago. Read More
X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral
Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral. Read More
Disposable vapes to be banned for children’s health, government says
Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying “we must act” to tackle a rise in vaping among children. Read More
Car insurance: Young drivers risk fraud to save on costs
Insurance industry says young drivers could be tempted to break the law as insurance gets more expensive. Read More
Afcon 2023: Egypt 1-1 DR Congo (aet, 7-8 on pens) – Mpasi the last-16 hero for Leopards
DR Congo beat Egypt 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to set up a quarter-final against Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations. Read More
Military-led West African states leave regional bloc
The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule. Read More
Three US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan
President Biden said the attack was carried out by “radical Iran-backed militant groups”. Read More