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Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago

Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago

MOSCOW — Crushed into the pilot's seat by heavy G-forces, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin saw flames outside his spacecraft and prepared to die. His voice broke the tense silence at ground control: “I’m burning. Goodbye, comrades.
Cyclone damages Australian towns and cuts power to 31,500

Cyclone damages Australian towns and cuts power to 31,500

PERTH, Australia — A destructive cyclone has damaged several towns on Australia's western coast, shattering windows, snapping trees and knocking out power. There have been no reports of serious injuries.
Danes vaccinate 100,000 people in a day to test system

Danes vaccinate 100,000 people in a day to test system

COPENHAGEN — Denmark’s Health Minister declared Monday “the big vaccine day," with 100,000 people to be vaccinated in one day as officials test the system ahead of a June rollout where four times as many people as that will be vaccinated each day.
Greece pins hopes on mandatory home testing, opens schools

Greece pins hopes on mandatory home testing, opens schools

ATHENS, Greece — High schools have reopened in Greece to students in the final three grades with the mandatory use of test kits for COVID-19 being rolled out across the country to help with mass screening for infections, with an eye to further reopen
Thailand sees record new infections ahead of major festival

Thailand sees record new infections ahead of major festival

BANGKOK — Thailand reported 985 new coronavirus cases on Monday, its highest daily increase since the start of the pandemic, and health officials said they were worried the number of new infections could be far higher after this week's traditional Th
Top Chinese official admits vaccines have low effectiveness

Top Chinese official admits vaccines have low effectiveness

BEIJING — China’s top disease control official, in a rare acknowledgement, said current vaccines offer low protection against the coronavirus and mixing them is among strategies being considered to boost their effectiveness.
Reports: Man kills self after standoff at Honolulu hotel

Reports: Man kills self after standoff at Honolulu hotel

HONOLULU — A standoff between Honolulu police and an armed man who fired shots through the door of his room at a luxury resort ended when the man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, local media reported Sunday.
Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life

Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life

LONDON — The death of Prince Philip has left a “huge void” in Queen Elizabeth II’s life, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday, as Princess Anne paid tribute to her father as “my teacher, my supporter and my critic.
Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards

Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards

LONDON — Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards, presented Sunday: Film — “Nomadland” British Film — “Promising Young Woman” Director — Chloe Zhao, “Nomadland” Actor — Anthony Hopkins, “The Father” Actress — Frances McDormand, “Nomadland” Su
'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director

'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director

LONDON — Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent.
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