Using lasers and 'tow-trucks', Japanese firms target space debris
From laser beams and wooden satellites to galactic tow-truck services, start-ups in Japan are trying to imagine ways to deal with a growing environmental problem: space debris.
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Kyrgios 'finally appreciating where he is': mother
Nick Kyrgios' mother says she has seen a big difference in her son this year, who is "finally appreciating where he is" and enjoying life.
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Asian stocks extend global rally as recession fears ease for now
Asian markets rose Friday on easing recession fears, while there were growing hopes that Joe Biden will remove some Trump-era tariffs from Chinese goods.
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Australia seeks end to trade rows in China meeting
Australia will press China to end trade "blockages" Friday as the two nations seek to defrost icy relations with their first foreign ministers' meeting since 2019.
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UN Security Council extends talks on cross-border aid to Syria
The United Nations Security Council will continue negotiating Friday on extending authorization of aid transfers across Syria's border, one day after a scheduled vote was scrapped following disagreement between Russia and the West.
Read moreG20 ministers meet in Bali with Ukraine top of agenda
The Group of 20 foreign ministers met in Indonesia on Friday with the top envoys from the United States and Russia attending, their first gathering since the outbreak of war in Ukraine.
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Springboks defend 19 changes as Wales legend Edwards cries foul
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has defended making 19 changes to his squad for a potential series-clinching Test against Wales on Saturday after legend Gareth Edwards called the decision "disrespectful".
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Cheika hoping for Salta sparkle repeat against Scotland
Argentina coach Michael Cheika is hoping to sprinkle more magic on the Salta rugby stadium when he returns there for Saturday's clash with Scotland for the first time since orchestrating a remarkable comeback for the Wallabies.
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Liverpool, Man Utd spearhead top clubs' post-pandemic Asia tours
Manchester United and Liverpool will next week kick off a packed pre-season as European clubs return to the Asia-Pacific region for the first time since the pandemic, keen to tap back into lucrative markets.
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World Rugby clarifies concussion process after Sexton selection
World Rugby released a statement Friday clarifying its concussion safety measures after Ireland's selection of captain Johnny Sexton for the second Test against New Zealand drew criticism from a lobby group of rugby's "failing" protocols.
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