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SpaceX flight led by first black female commander sets US speed record

Astronauts on board a SpaceX flight, including the first black woman to lead a crew to orbit, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) after setting a US speed record.
'Devastating year' as Swiss glaciers shed 5% of ice amid record-breaking heatwaves

Glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 after a "devasting year" marked by intense heatwaves and low snowfall, according to a study.
German space company HyImpulse granted licence to launch rockets from UK

A German rocket firm has been granted a launch licence by UK regulators - and it plans to blast off from the Shetland Islands early next year.
Gigantic £16.5bn data centre planned for former nuclear plant site in Scotland

Plans to build a gigantic £16.5bn data centre on the site of the former Chapelcross nuclear plant in Scotland have been submitted.
Hunterston Data Centre would have 'horrendous' impact in North Ayrshire, protesters warn

A planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a "horrendous" impact on heritage and biodiversity, protesters have warned.

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