Beijing’s rush for antisatellite arms began 15 years ago. Now, it can threaten the orbital fleets that give the United States military its technological edge. Advanced weapons at China’s military bases can fire warheads that
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Boris Johnson calls for action against ‘devastating’ climate change with new coalition
Boris Johnson will call for countries to do more to tackle the “devastating” effects of climate change, as he launches a new partnership with five other countries and the United Nations. The prime minister is
Read moreFive Takeaways From the Developing Space War Between China and the U.S.
The stars of the new space age include not only famous entrepreneurs but a rising generation of dreamers and doers. Small companies, developing states and even high schools now loft spacecraft into orbit. But Beijing
Read moreDemocrats rule Washington. 5 reasons they may not be able to hang on.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and the new Democratic Congress were just sworn in, but the clock has already started on the 2022 midterm elections, when voters will decide if the president gets more than
Read moreDefense chief orders review of military sex assault programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, in his first directive since taking office, has given his senior leaders two weeks to send him reports on sexual assault prevention programs in the military, and an
Read more‘Something wrong with her!’ Britons furious as Sturgeon hatches ‘illegal’ referendum plot
Boris Johnson is ‘scared’ of democracy says Nicola Sturgeon Despite the Scottish public voting to remain part of the UK back in 2014, Ms Sturgeon has continued to call for a second vote on independence
Read moreStill ‘a long, long way’ until lockdown restrictions can be lifted, Matt Hancock tells Sophy Ridge On Sunday
It is still a “long, long, long way” before coronavirus cases are low enough for lockdown to be lifted, the health secretary has told Sky News. Matt Hancock said “early evidence” shows tough restrictions around
Read moreIn first days, Biden flashes action as deep problems loom – The Denver Post
WASHINGTON — Inside the White House, President Joe Biden presided over a focused launch of his administration, using his first days in office to break sharply with his predecessor while signing executive orders meant as
Read moreThe Trump Presidency Is Now History. So How Will It Rank?
In the race to the bottom for the title of worst American president, the same few sorry names appear at the end of almost every list, jockeying for last place. There’s Andrew Johnson, whose abysmal
Read moreEurostar crisis: Boris told to ‘take control’ from Macron and rename rail giant ‘Britstar’
Brexit: Channel Tunnel miner explains why he voted to leave EU The ailing franchise has been battered by the pandemic, with Tory MP Huw Merriman, who chairs Parliament’s Transport Committee, this week warning traffic had
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