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Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland

Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly pushing ahead of Elon Musk's rival Starlink to win business in Africa's most advanced economy.

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Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn warns Iran war delaying critical U.S. pivot to Asia

The war with Iran is delaying an already overdue U.S. foreign policy and national security pivot to Asia, warns retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn.

Horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer's birth in Salzburg

Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown can see the composer — and his dog — in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth

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Venezuela’s interim government and opposition to begin formal talks

Nobel laureate María Corina Machado will not lead negotiations over new elections, contrary to expectationsThe interim government of Venezuela has announced it will begin formal talks with the opposition aimed at “strengthening democracy” in the country.The move is backed by the US, which says it is seeking a “democratic transition” in a country still recovering from the twin earthquakes that killed more than 4,700 people. Continue reading...

Taiwan intelligence: Chinese sub fired missile from surface

China's recent test of a long-range ballistic missile did not launch from a submerged submarine but was fired from the ocean's surface near the coast, according to a senior Taiwanese defense intelligence official.