Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after a nine-month space mission, originally planned for a week but extended due to technical issues. President Donald Trump confirmed they would visit the White House after recovering, celebrating their return while applauding their safe homecoming on social media.
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Japan's Emperor Naruhito renewed his wish for world peace on his birthday, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Imperial Household Agency said on Sunday. "I hope that this year, the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, will be an occasion... to remember the preciousness of peace in our hearts, and to renew our commitment to peace," Naruhito said in a speech to the IHA ahead of his 65th birthday.
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The UK government is backing the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport to boost long-term economic growth. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves emphasized the project's potential despite opposition from environmental campaigners and some Labour party members, including London mayor Sadiq Khan. The expansion aims to address capacity issues at Heathrow, though concerns about noise, pollution, and climate goals persist. The project would take up to a decade to complete and involve significant... Expand
The death toll from Myanmar's earthquake has risen to 2,719, with thousands injured and missing. Rescue efforts are hindered by ongoing civil war. The hardest-hit areas struggle with shortages of essentials. Rebel groups accuse the military of obstructing aid operations. In Thailand, search teams continue to look for survivors at a collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok, with hopes fading as the days pass.
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