Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:19
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
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What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:19
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:00
César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.
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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 20:00
César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.
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Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 18:22
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.
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Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 17:29
Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.
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Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 17:29
Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.
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Afghan boxer arrives at Greek court in connection with death of Scottish woman

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 16:59
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.
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Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 16:04
People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.
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Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 16:04
People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.
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Knife-Wielding Man Dies After Police Shooting

Japan Society News - August 5, 2026 - 15:12
A knife-wielding man died after a police sergeant shot him in the chest on a street in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture, after he continued advancing toward five officers despite repeated warnings and a warning shot fired into the air. (News On Japan)
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Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 12:44
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
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Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills one and injures others

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 10:35
The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential buildings.
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Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 09:19
The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.
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Japan Defense White Paper Sparks Debate Over Military Buildup

Japan Politics News - August 5, 2026 - 09:11
Japan’s latest defense white paper has sparked controversy by presenting the country’s expanding military buildup not only as a national security necessity but also as a potential engine of economic growth, drawing criticism from China and raising fresh domestic questions over how far Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government is prepared to link defense, industry and fiscal policy. (News On Japan)
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Takaichi Tax Cut Clears LDP As BOJ Pressure Deepens Market Test

Japan Politics News - August 5, 2026 - 09:07
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s food-tax cut plan cleared a major ruling party hurdle on August 5, intensifying debate over whether her government can deliver household relief without weakening fiscal credibility or drawing the Bank of Japan deeper into the administration’s economic agenda. (News On Japan)
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Nikkei Rebounds as Oil Slide Eases Inflation Fears

Japan Business News - August 5, 2026 - 09:02
Tokyo stocks rebounded strongly on August 5, with the Nikkei 225 rising to about 66,300 in late-session trading as investors bought back artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related shares, while lower oil prices and a steadier yen helped ease concern over imported inflation. (News On Japan)
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Armed man with armour-piercing bullets arrested near Trump's California golf course

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 08:36
The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the golf course.
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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 08:13
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
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'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'

BBC World News - August 5, 2026 - 08:13
In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.
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