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- 1Russian state media announces new 'special military operation'●Russia announces a new “special military operation” through its controlled propagandists The state-run RIA Novosti news
Russia's state-run RIA Novosti news agency has published an article declaring that Russia faces another 'special military operation', writing that it 'will be very short'. The piece was authored by Alexander Nosovich, a commentator known for pro-Kremlin rhetoric. The announcement, delivered through propagandists rather than official military channels, is drawing attention as observers try to determine what operation Moscow is signaling and whether an escalation is imminent.
- 2Costa Rica to invest $300 million in electrical grid modernisation●Costa Rica “invertirá 300 millones de dólares de financiamiento de la Unión Europea (UE) y Francia para modernizar su si
Costa Rica will invest 300 million dollars in funding from the European Union and France to modernise its electricity system and advance its transition toward greater renewable energy generation. The announcement, reported by Swissinfo in Spanish, highlights continued European support for clean energy projects in Central America and has drawn attention among energy and climate policy observers.
- 3Earth's atmosphere has gotten less dusty in unexplained reversal●In a mysterious reversal, Earth’s atmosphere has gotten less dusty
Scientists have observed that the amount of dust in Earth's atmosphere has declined, reversing a previous trend. NBC News reports the shift is described as mysterious, with the cause of the reversal not yet explained. Dust in the atmosphere affects climate, air quality and weather patterns, so researchers are paying close attention to what is driving the change.
- 4SpaceX clears final FAA approval for Starship Flight 14 launch●SpaceX completes Starship Flight 14 launch rehearsal, gets final FAA approval for launch on Monday, more
SpaceX has completed a full launch rehearsal for Starship Flight 14 and received the final regulatory approval it needed from the Federal Aviation Administration, clearing the way for liftoff on Monday. The upcoming flight is the next test of the company's massive reusable rocket at its Texas launch site, with observers watching for progress toward the programme's key milestones.
- 5Matt Mullenweg returns as Automattic CEO after board dispute●WordPress Drama: Is It Worth It? Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board By Sa
Automattic has confirmed that Matt Mullenweg is back as CEO of the company behind WordPress, after an attempted ouster by its board. The news revives attention on the long-running conflict surrounding WordPress's governance and Mullenweg's leadership, with observers debating whether the drama hurts or helps the open-source publishing platform's future.
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Pope Leo has travelled to France, drawing attention from observers across social media and news outlets. Details about the purpose of the visit, the cities on his itinerary, and his planned meetings remain limited, but the trip marks a notable papal engagement with France and has prompted discussion about the Catholic Church's relationship with the country.