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SpaceX Dragon Endeavour splashes down in Gulf of Mexico with two NASA astronauts on board | ABC News

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Two US astronauts who flew to the International Space Station (ISS) in SpaceX’s space ship have splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico following a two-month voyage. Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley landed safely after what was NASA’s first crewed mission from the US in nine years. The pair undocked from the ISS on Saturday … Read more SpaceX Dragon Endeavour splashes down in Gulf of Mexico with two NASA astronauts on board | ABC News

Splashdown: SpaceX capsule carrying Nasa astronauts lands safely

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US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon, splashed down in the capsule in the Gulf of Mexico after a two-month voyage. The successful splashdown, the first of its kind by Nasa in 45 years, was a final key test of whether Elon Musk’s spacecraft can transport astronauts … Read more Splashdown: SpaceX capsule carrying Nasa astronauts lands safely

18-meter-long electric buses put into operation in S China

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The first batch of 36 extra-large pure electric buses was put into the service of public transportation in Guangzhou City, south China’s Guangdong Province, on Thursday. Compared to the old gas-powered buses, the new models are more environment-friendly and have adopted more humanized designs. With the operation of the new buses, the old models using … Read more 18-meter-long electric buses put into operation in S China

Moesha, Sister, Sister & More Classic Black Comedies Are Headed To Netflix | Entertainment Weekly

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Netflix is ready to transport its audience to an era that was COVID-19 free and laughs were much easier to find. Subscribe to ►► http://po.st/SubscribeEW EW News Flash brings you breaking news and exclusive stories from the world of entertainment. We’re always on the pulse with the latest updates in music, TV, movie and celebrity … Read more Moesha, Sister, Sister & More Classic Black Comedies Are Headed To Netflix | Entertainment Weekly

‘Can’t rule out more quarantines’: Grant Shapps warns of disruption due to coronavirus | ITV News

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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has warned he “cannot rule out” more countries being added to the UK’s quarantine list, as concerns are raised about coronavirus case rises across Europe. The government is expected to discuss the “growing concern” around coronavirus in Belgium and Luxembourg while it closely monitors the situation in Croatia after imposing quarantines … Read more ‘Can’t rule out more quarantines’: Grant Shapps warns of disruption due to coronavirus | ITV News

Grant Shapps apologises for frustration caused by Covid-19 restrictions on Spain

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Grant Shapps returned to the UK on Wednesday after curtailing his holiday in Spain to deal with the fallout from the government’s decision to impose quarantine restrictions on travellers arriving from the country. The transport secretary said he was sorry for people whose holidays had been affected but defended the government’s decision, saying Spain’s rate … Read more Grant Shapps apologises for frustration caused by Covid-19 restrictions on Spain

(VIDEO) Grant Shapps to quarantine after early return from holiday in Spain

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Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport, arrived home early from his holiday in Spain to deal with the quarantine crisis. The Transport Secretary came home to deal with the quarantine crisis, leaving his family in Spain, saying he “cannot rule out” that other countries could be included under the UK’s quarantine measures. He told … Read more (VIDEO) Grant Shapps to quarantine after early return from holiday in Spain

Ghost in the Shell: 25th Anniversary Edition – Official Trailer

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Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of one of the most critically acclaimed anime films of all time when Ghost in the Shell arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital 4K Ultra HD) and Digital 4K Ultra HD on September 8th from Lionsgate. Based on the beloved manga from Japanese writer and illustrator … Read more Ghost in the Shell: 25th Anniversary Edition – Official Trailer

Coronavirus Pandemic Strands Hundreds in Manila Stadium

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Hundreds of workers from around the Philippines are stranded at a baseball stadium in the capital Manila, awaiting government help to get them home. Most are people who lost their jobs in Manila due to the coronavirus pandemic. Around 1,200 people who sought the government’s transport assistance registered to get free rides to their provinces … Read more Coronavirus Pandemic Strands Hundreds in Manila Stadium

Second wave of pandemic may be underway in Europe warns Boris Johnson – BBC News

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There are signs of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in parts of Europe according to Boris Johnson, who’s been defending his government’s handling of the crisis and the sudden imposition of quarantine on travellers from every part of Spain. The Spanish prime minister is among those criticising the decision. Pedro Sánchez said tourists … Read more Second wave of pandemic may be underway in Europe warns Boris Johnson – BBC News

Xi Jinping to address AIIB annual meeting of board of governors

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#Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a speech Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the annual board meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (#AIIB). The meeting, the fifth for the #Beijing-based bank, will be held via video link. The meeting will bring together AIIB’s governors and senior management along with other stakeholders and experts. … Read more Xi Jinping to address AIIB annual meeting of board of governors

More confusion for thousands of British holidaymakers over Spain quarantine – BBC News

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Thousands of British holiday makers are facing uncertainty, following the government’s decision to impose a two-week quarantine on people travelling to the UK from Spain, including its hugely popular island destinations. Travel companies say they’re deeply disappointed that the Balearic and Canary Islands have been included, because they have not had the recent surge in … Read more More confusion for thousands of British holidaymakers over Spain quarantine – BBC News

Coronavirus: UK ministers caught out by new quarantine measures

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Transport secretary Grant Shapps MP is now facing the prospect of self-isolating when he returns from holiday after the reintroduction of coronavirus quarantine measures for Britons returning from Spain. A second government minister has been affected, minister for small business Paul Scully MP is currently on holiday in Lanzarote. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for … Read more Coronavirus: UK ministers caught out by new quarantine measures

Thousands of Britons in Spain will have to quarantine after shock rule change

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Britons arriving back from Spain will have to quarantine for 14 days – after the government added it to the list of at-risk countries with just a few hours’ notice. It means people arriving back from Spain, the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands and those who have booked a summer holiday there – face the … Read more Thousands of Britons in Spain will have to quarantine after shock rule change

Coronavirus: Arrivals to the UK from Spain must quarantine for two weeks | ITV News

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The UK’s ITV News reported on a hasty imposed quarantine in Britain on those who are returning from holidays in Spain. Anyone returning to the UK from Spain must quarantine for 14 days, it has been announced, after the government reacted to a spike in the country’s cases of coronavirus. From midnight on Saturday, Spain … Read more Coronavirus: Arrivals to the UK from Spain must quarantine for two weeks | ITV News