Officials at Nasa say the sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle, known as “solar maximum”, which could lead to more severe geomagnetic storms.
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From bicycles to cash: The rising cost of India’s poll promises
Cash transfers, often directed towards women, have become a popular election-winning strategy for politicians.
Australian murderer sues for right to eat Vegemite behind bars
Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria’s jails denies him the right to “enjoy his culture”.
Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row
Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said.
KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character’s journey
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.
Tom Cruise on his first Oscar: Making films ‘is who I am’
The Mission: Impossible star received the honorary prize after being nominated four times for an Academy Award.
Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein email release
The former US treasury secretary says he is “ashamed” of his emails to Jeffrey Epstein.
US judge says government ‘missteps’ may have tainted Comey case
The former FBI director is facing federal charges after Donald Trump called for his prosecution.
A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents – part of Beijing’s trillion dollar spending spree
When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.
British Columbia v Alberta – how oil sparked a feud between neighbours
The rift between two provinces at odds over a proposed pipeline is straining Canada’s unity as it seeks to become an energy superpower.