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ESA Director General calls for increased investment in space to ensure Europe's independence from the United States. This is due to the unstable geopolitical situation and potential changes in US policy.

A miniature dachshund named Valerie, who disappeared on Kangaroo Island in Australia 529 days ago, has been found alive. Volunteers spent over 1,000 hours searching for her.

Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Epstein's sex crimes, has died at the age of 41 in Australia. She accused Prince Andrew of rape and was key in the case against Epstein's accomplice.

The Philippines and the US have begun joint "Balikatan" exercises involving 17,000 troops amid tensions with China. For three weeks, they will practice a battle scenario near the South China Sea to deter Beijing.

Airbnb will now show customers the total cost of accommodation by default, including cleaning and service fees. The change is being implemented due to a new US Federal Trade Commission rule that takes effect on May 12.

Seven people drowned in Australia over the Easter weekend, including a child. Strong waves caused most deaths, two remain missing.

Netflix is developing a new AI-powered search engine to make content discovery easier. The company is testing a new homepage design in the TV app.

Since 2019, sea surface temperature has been rising 4. 5 times faster than in the 1980s. An ESA study shows an acceleration of ocean warming, requiring constant monitoring.

Carbonaceous asteroids, rich in organic molecules, rarely reach Earth due to their destruction by the Sun and the atmosphere. The study sheds light on the origin of life.

Extreme weather events complicate the collection, testing and transportation of blood. Climate change may increase the need for donated blood and spread blood-borne diseases.

The Australian labor market showed recovery in March, with the unemployment rate at 4. 1%. The RBA may cut rates as early as May amid global uncertainty.

Extreme heat in Australia due to climate change is causing not only physical but also psychological harm to the population. By 2050, the burden from mental disorders could increase to 49%.

Sony Group Corp. has increased the price of the PlayStation 5 console by 25% in Europe and the UK. The company explains this by inflation and a difficult economic environment.

The threat of radicalization of children is growing in Europe due to online content. Extremists use porn, scenes of violence and social networks to influence teenagers, which leads to attempted terrorist attacks.

Infections resistant to antibiotics led to more than three million child deaths in 2022, especially in Africa and Southeast Asia. Since 2019, the use of "reserve antibiotics" has increased.

Prime Minister Albanese is betting on solving the housing problem, offering support programs and investments. The opposition offers tax breaks for first-time home buyers.

The Sentinel-2 space mission captured a part of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia. The reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is under threat due to climate change.

Britain and France will present Trump with a force plan for Ukraine, hoping to convince the United States to provide security guarantees to Kyiv. Military leaders are working out the details of the European coalition.

Lucy Markovic, star of Next Top Model, has died in Australia due to complications from a congenital disease. The model suffered from arteriovenous malformation of the brain.

An error occurred at the Monash IVF clinic in Australia: a woman was transferred someone else's embryo. The clinic paid compensation in the amount of $35 million.

Singapore Changi Airport has once again topped the Skytrax ranking. It features a shopping mall, gardens, waterfall, resorts, hotels, exhibitions, a museum, cinema and theme park.

France will strengthen the ban on mobile phones in secondary schools. Students will have to hide devices in lockers all day to promote well-being and academic success.

April 10 - World Homeopathy Day. The doctor spoke about the features of homeopathy, its popularity, the principle of action and the placebo effect, as well as criticism of this method of treatment.

Adani Group raised $750 million through a private placement of bonds with BlackRock's participation to finance the acquisition of ITD Cementation India Ltd. BlackRock invested approximately $250 million.

According to Smilyanskyi, previously "Ukrposhta" bought chicken legs to protect against dogs. There were also 2,000 computers for 11,000 branches, where the post office opened for 15 minutes.

Meta is introducing "teen accounts" with enhanced security features on Facebook and Messenger. This is a response to criticism about insufficient protection of young people on social networks.

Trump's customs program may confuse global supply chains, which will complicate the production of weapons and international efforts to counter China. This will hit the arms industry and relations with allies.

Mark Rutte stated that NATO aims to strengthen cooperation with partners in the defense sector and exchange of experience. The Alliance takes into account the experience of the war in Ukraine and analyzes it.

The Trump administration is planning an executive order that would ease military equipment exports by raising the minimum amounts for Congressional review. This could increase arms sales for major defense contractors.

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth was seen surrounded by police in a parking lot at Broken Head Nature Reserve. He was talking to five officers, answering their questions.