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A Soviet spacecraft is about to crash into Earth 53 years after it was launched. Here's what to know.
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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Lloyd praises World ODI Team captain Dhoni
A specially appointed selection panel chaired by West Indies batting legend and former captain Clive Lloyd selected the World ...
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When Miss World called out the numbers at a South Shields bingo hall
Eva, who was later seen in the James Bond films The Spy Who Loved Me, For Your Eyes Only and Octopussy, was also lending a ...
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Ralph McTell: 'The first time I played Cork was a bit of a disaster'
As Ralph McTell gets ready to tour Ireland, he recalls times hanging out with the Dubliners, and the encounter that inspired ...
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‘We won’t let Reform UK take us backwards’
Anti-racists remember their struggles growing up—and how they organised to beat back racism in working class towns and cities ...
Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus set to plunge to earth half-century after failed launch
Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482 expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere in early May, posing minimal risk of impact.
Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year
Other notable death in April include basketball Hall of Famer Dick Barnett, “Dennis the Menace” star Jay North, former ...
Spacecraft to plunge back to Earth a half-century after failed Venus launch
A defunct Soviet -era spacecraft meant to land on Venus in the 1970s is poised for an uncontrolled descent back to Earth.
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Bank holiday cook-off gets set to support Brixton Soup Kitchen
The fundraising event, organised by Brixton Soup Kitchen, will host a range of fun activities from the Brixton Immortals ...
North Korea's diplomacy of 'survival'
Despite severe United Nations sanctions and deep isolation, Pyongyang remains a significant player on the international ...
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Nine south Essex runners taking on the London Marathon
Runners will be setting off to raise money for various charities and organisations at tomorrow's London Marathon, and we have compiled a list of twelve south Essex runners taking part. From ...