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System glitch delays Australian-made rocket launch
System glitch delays Australian-made rocket launch
by  AFP

An Australian aerospace firm said Thursday it has delayed a historic first attempt to launch a locally developed rocket into orbit, citing a ground system glitch. If successful, it would be the first Australian-made rocket to make an orbital launch from Australian soil.

Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity
Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity
by  AFP

The start of President Donald Trump's term earned rave reviews at the world's leading crypto conference Wednesday, but top industry lawyers said digital platforms wanted regulatory clarity while the Republicans control Congress. Cohen was speaking at Consensus, the world's longest-running crypto conference, hosted this year in Canada's largest city, Toronto.

Spain probes ticket fees for Bad Bunny concerts
Spain probes ticket fees for Bad Bunny concerts
by  AFP

Spain's consumer affairs ministry said Wednesday it has opened a probe into the service fees charged during the sale of tickets for reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 concerts in the country. The investigation focuses on "potential irregularities in the sale of tickets for concerts in Spain by a well-known international artist", the ministry said in a statement.

'Assassin's Creed' no saviour for struggling Ubisoft
'Assassin's Creed' no saviour for struggling Ubisoft
by  AFP

A bumper release for the latest "Assassin's Creed" instalment did not save French video games giant Ubisoft from falling back into the red in its 2024-25 financial year, the company said on Wednesday.

China, US slash sweeping tariffs in trade war climbdown
China, US slash sweeping tariffs in trade war climbdown
by  AFP

The United States and China slashed sweeping tariffs on each others' goods for 90 days on Wednesday, marking a temporary de-escalation in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains. China said Wednesday it was suspending certain non-tariff countermeasures too for 90 days, according to a commerce ministry spokesperson.