Our galaxy's black hole not as sleepy as thought: astronomers
The supermassive black hole lurking at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy is not as dormant as had been thought, a new study shows.
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Palestinian killed in West Bank village attacked by Israelis
A Palestinian man was killed Wednesday in an occupied West Bank village, as Israelis attacked residents and property in escalating violence.
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Father and son on Titanic tourist sub from influential Pakistan dynasty
The father and son aboard the missing Titanic tourist submersible hail from one of Pakistan's most prominent and wealthiest families, who are known for their philanthropic contributions to the country.
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Austrian regions allow controversial wolf hunting
Several regions of Austria have allowed the controversial killing of wolves after reporting an increase in livestock attacks, sparking debate in the Alpine EU member.
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US agency sues Amazon for tricking customers into subscription service
Amazon tricked consumers into subscribing to its "Prime" service and intentionally complicated the cancelation process, according to a US lawsuit against the retail giant filed Tuesday.
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Honduras women's prison violence: death toll rises to 46
The death toll from a fire and clashes between rival gangs at a women's prison in Honduras has risen to 46, the prosecutor's office said Wednesday, as the first bodies were handed over to mourning families for burial.
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Fed Chair: may make sense to raise rates but at 'more moderate pace'
The US Federal Reserve expects to continue raising interest rates but to slow down the pace of hikes, Fed chair Jerome Powell told a Congressional hearing Wednesday.
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Rescuers 'target' underwater noises in hunt for lost Titanic sub
Rescue workers raced to beat a rapidly closing oxygen window Wednesday as they hunt for a missing submersible near the wreck of the Titanic, after noises detected by sonar raised hopes the five people onboard are still alive.
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US school test scores haven't recovered since pandemic
American 13-year-olds continue to struggle academically in the wake of the pandemic, especially in mathematics, according to official data out Wednesday.
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England to stick with 'Bazball' despite agonising Australia loss
Is it possible to play reduced-risk 'Bazball', or is that missing the point of England's pioneering, aggressive approach to Test cricket?
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