Russia starts getting data from moon lander hoping to make history.

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Russia starts getting data from moon lander hoping to make history. The Russian space agency Roscosmos said on Monday that it has started receiving data from its Luna-25 moon lander, which successfully touched down on the lunar surface on July 30. The lander is carrying a number of scientific instruments, including a drill that will be used to collect samples of lunar soil. Roscosmos hopes that Luna-25 will pave the way for future crewed missions to the moon.
'Behaviour below humanity': Friend of dying K2 porter criticises record-breaking mountaineers. A friend of a porter who died on K2 has criticised record-breaking mountaineers who passed him on their way to the summit without offering help. The porter, named only as Ali, was suffering from altitude sickness and had collapsed on the mountain. However, a group of mountaineers who were attempting to break the record for the fastest ascent of K2 simply passed him by. Ali later died from his injuries.
Taylor Swift inspires university course. A new university course in the UK will be inspired by the work of Taylor Swift. The course, which will be offered at the University of East Anglia, will explore the themes of gender, sexuality, and identity in Swift's music. The course will also examine the role of social media in Swift's career.
Mark Zuckerberg says 'time to move on' from Elon Musk cage fight. Mark Zuckerberg has said that it is time to "move on" from the idea of a cage fight between himself and Elon Musk. The two billionaires had been trading barbs on Twitter, with Musk suggesting that he would be willing to fight Zuckerberg in a cage for charity. However, Zuckerberg has now said that he is not interested in fighting Musk, and that he believes it is time to focus on more important things.
Miss Universe pageant cuts ties with Indonesian organisers over sex abuse claims. The Miss Universe pageant has cut ties with its Indonesian organisers following allegations of sex abuse against a former employee. The employee, who has not been named, has alleged that she was raped and sexually harassed by the pageant's director. The Miss Universe Organization has said that it is "deeply troubled" by the allegations, and that it has terminated its contract with the Indonesian organisers.
Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at cargo ship in Black Sea. A Russian warship fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the Black Sea on Monday. The ship, which was flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, was reportedly in international waters when it was approached by the Russian warship. The Russian warship demanded that the cargo ship change course, but the ship refused. The Russian warship then fired warning shots, which prompted the cargo ship to change course.
China mudslide kills 21 as rescue workers search for missing people. A mudslide in China has killed at least 21 people and left dozens more missing. The mudslide occurred in the southwestern province of Sichuan on Sunday. Rescue workers are still searching for survivors, but the chances of finding anyone alive are slim.
'I've got nothing left': Hawaii residents told they can return; at least 67 killed | Maui fires latest. Residents of Hawaii who were forced to evacuate due to wildfires are now being allowed to return home. However, many residents are finding that their homes have been destroyed. At least 67 people have been killed in the wildfires, which have also caused widespread damage to infrastructure.
Poland to ask voters if they want 'thousands of illegal immigrants' in referendum. Poland is planning to hold a referendum on whether to accept "thousands of illegal immigrants" into the country. The referendum is being proposed by the country's right-wing government, which has been criticized for its anti-immigrant policies. The government says that the referendum is necessary to gauge public opinion on the issue of immigration.
'It was fun, super fun': NFL star plays first game since suffering cardiac arrest on pitch. American football player Chrisitan Eriksen has made his first appearance for his club, Brentford, since suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch in June. Eriksen collapsed during a Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland, and had to be resuscitated with a defibrillator. He was fitted with an implantable cardioverterLatest news: Get the latest news headlines from all over the globe.
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