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A Yazidi teenager enslaved by Islamic State who sought asylum in Germany has moved back to Iraq after being confronted by her former ISIS captor, who had registered as a refugee in Stuttgart.
- New Roscosmos chief says Russia mulls reusable rockets, slams Elon Musk for ‘killing competitors’
Russia may develop reusable first stages for its rockets, which would likely land horizontally rather than in the style of SpaceX’s Falcons, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin has said. He also had words for SpaceX boss Elon Musk. - Chinese Boeing 737 crash-lands at Manila airport
A XiamenAir plane carrying 157 passengers and eight crew members crash-landed at Manila International Airport in the Philippines after an aborted landing attempt. The plane reportedly had its engine broken off. - Battle-scarred Palmyra will be ready for tourists next summer – Syrian officials
The ancient Syrian city of Palmyra will be expecting tourists next summer, according to local officials. However, much of its historic beauty and significance has been reduced to rubble by Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS). - Banksy lashes out at ‘unauthorized’ Moscow exhibition of his work
Famed street artist Banksy has weighed in on an ‘unauthorized’ art show of his work in Moscow, with the exhibition organizer insisting that the artist’s Instagram commentary is an “ironic” nod at the exhibition’s success.
- Fake bomb threats force several Chilean planes to make emergency landings
At least three planes from two Chilean airlines have been forced to make emergency landings over bomb threats, Chile’s Civil Aviation Authority said. - 'Surprise guest' Putin ruffles feathers with plan to attend Euroskeptic Austrian FM's wedding
From security arrangements to choice of present to geopolitical implications, Western media is fascinated (and alarmed) by Vladimir Putin's decision to call in on the wedding of Karin Kneissl – and some have demanded she resign. - Colombians told to avoid sex to survive heatwave
With temperatures soaring in Colombia, locals in one city may soon need cold showers for more than one reason. They are being told to stay cool by avoiding sex. - Bye bye bikini: Miss Germany follows US to kill ‘swimwear’ category
Contestants in the Miss Germany beauty pageant will no longer strut their stuff in skimpy bikinis, as organizers will remove the ‘swimwear’ category. Organizers say the contest will now focus on “personality.” - New Roscosmos chief says Russia mulls reusable rockets, slams Elon Musk for ‘killing competitors’Russia may develop reusable first stages for its rockets, which would likely land horizontally rather than in the style of SpaceX’s Falcons, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin has said. He also had words for SpaceX boss Elon Musk.
- Sweden needs a vote on EU membership, says nationalist politician
The leader of the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats has pledged his party’s support for a referendum on the Scandinavian country’s membership in the European Union. - Chinese Boeing 737 crash-lands at Manila airportA XiamenAir plane carrying 157 passengers and eight crew members crash-landed at Manila International Airport in the Philippines after an aborted landing attempt. The plane reportedly had its engine broken off.
- ‘Life as we know it’ ends in 2040: Aussie news dig up MIT’s global collapse prediction
A 1973 Australian news report has resurfaced, predicting the end of the world with the help of MIT researchers and a supercomputer. The end of days is apparently due in 2040, with a major global change slated for 2020. - Battle-scarred Palmyra will be ready for tourists next summer – Syrian officialsThe ancient Syrian city of Palmyra will be expecting tourists next summer, according to local officials. However, much of its historic beauty and significance has been reduced to rubble by Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS).
- Drivers stunned as Russian military planes practice landing on busy road (VIDEO)
Videos showing warplanes landing on a road in Russia’s Far East have surfaced on social media. Drivers had to wait for hours as the army blocked the road for a military drill – but at least they got to see a highly unusual show. - Banksy lashes out at ‘unauthorized’ Moscow exhibition of his workFamed street artist Banksy has weighed in on an ‘unauthorized’ art show of his work in Moscow, with the exhibition organizer insisting that the artist’s Instagram commentary is an “ironic” nod at the exhibition’s success.
- Fast, modern & ‘hyper-armed’: Russia rolls out upgraded supersonic strike bomber
The Tu-22M3M, a modification of the Russian supersonic strike bomber, is a new modern plane inside a classic shell, the manufacturer says. Having greater speed and range, it will reportedly be armed with hypersonic missiles.
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