SpaceX postpones test flight of Starship, world’s biggest rocket
April 17, 2023 9:50 PM Lift-off of the giant rocket was called off just minutes ahead of the scheduled launch time because of a pressurisation issue in the booster stage.…
Fighting rages in Sudan as death toll passes 100
April 17, 2023 9:24 PM Fighting between the forces of two rival Sudanese generals have gone on for a third day, with the death toll exceeding 100 Read More
2 tonnes of cocaine found floating off Sicily in one of Italy’s largest drug hauls
April 17, 2023 7:06 PM The Italian police intercepted 70 packages, which were tied together, off Sicily’s eastern coast. Read More
Insect farming start-up raises $234 million for food expansion
April 17, 2023 6:41 PM Ynsect SAS has raised €569 million in funding so far. Read More
Asia and Australia target greenwashing as companies risk penalties
April 17, 2023 1:14 PM Pressure is growing in the region for companies to be more honest in their climate and ESG claims. Read More
US woman campaigns to get airlines to offer free seats, bigger restrooms for plus-size travellers
April 17, 2023 12:16 PM The petition, with the hashtag #BodyEqualityinTravel, has been signed by over 5,600 people. Read More
SpaceX Starship, world’s biggest rocket, set for first test flight
April 17, 2023 12:03 PM The giant rocket is scheduled to blast off from Starbase on April 17, back-up dates have been scheduled for later in the week if Monday’s…
Ukraine says it is finding more Chinese components in Russian weapons
April 17, 2023 9:05 AM Intelligence gathered by Ukrainian experts found that Chinese-made components were present in aerial drones and tanks. Read More
As US tries to isolate China, German companies move closer
April 17, 2023 7:00 AM German lawmakers and business leaders have made clear that their relationship with China is more nuanced. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 17
April 17, 2023 6:34 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, April 17, 2023. Read More