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‘Stormy & Steamy’: Glimpse at Alien Planet’s Atmosphere Offered in Study
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 6:14am EDTLocated 40 light-years away from the planet we live on, GJ 1214 b is an exoplanet bigger than our Earth, but smaller than Neptune. It was first discovered in 2009, and scientists have been eager to study it, but a thick layer of haze prevented the Hubble Space Telescope from doing so.
Erdogan Says Turkish Elections Running Smoothly, Hopes Outcome to Be Good to People, State
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 5:39am EDTISTANBUL (Sputnik) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that the presidential and parliamentary elections are running smoothly so far and expressed hope that their outcome will be good for the Turkish people and the state.
UK to Send Over 1,500 Troops to Estonia for NATO Drills – Reports
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 5:34am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Over 1,500 UK troops will take part in a large-scale NATO exercise in Estonia later this month, UK media reported on Sunday, citing the defense ministry.
Kiev Avoids Confirming Use of UK-Made Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Against Russian Forces
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 5:27am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Spokesman for the Ukrainian air force command Yuriy Ignat on Sunday avoided confirming the use of UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles against the Russian forces.
Watch: Russia’s Akatsiya Artillery System Performs Combat Work During Special Op
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 4:48am EDTThe Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system is known for its ability to provide reliable and accurate fire support in all weathers, thanks to its powerful 152mm howitzer that can fire a range of shells. The Akatsiya is also highly mobile, with a top speed of 50km/h, and can operate over a variety of different terrains.
Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Mexico as Biden Flounders to Fix Border Crisis
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 4:41am EDTThe US-Mexico border has seen record numbers of illegal entries since President Joe Biden took office, with his administration under fire for failing to tackle the crisis. One of Biden’s new policies, such as discarding public health emergency order known as Title 42, was perceived fraught with a potentially massive surge of migrants.
Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu Vote in General Election
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 4:29am EDTPresidential and parliamentary elections are taking place in Turkiye on Sunday.
Video: Russian Kamikaze Drone Destroys Ukrainian Missile System
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 4:21am EDTRussia’s kamikaze drone Lancet is an unmanned aerial vehicle that has been developed for military and surveillance purposes. It is designed to be a highly maneuverable and agile drone capable of carrying out precision strikes on enemy targets while minimizing the risk of collateral damage.
SpaceX’s Rocket Delivers Another 56 Starlink Satellites Into Orbit
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 4:20am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A Falcon 9 carrier-rocket delivered another 56 Starlink internet-satellites into orbit on Sunday, the SpaceX corporation has announced.
G7, EU Planning to Ban Potential Resumption of Russian Gas Flows to Europe – Reports
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 4:19am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – G7 countries and the European Union intend to ban resumption of Russian gas exports to Europe previously halted by Moscow during the G7 leaders summit in Hiroshima from May 19-21, media reported on Sunday, citing sources.
Watch: Russian Forces Test-Fire Mini-Version of MLRS Grad
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 3:29am EDTThe mini-version of the MLRS “Grad” is a portable missile launching system designed for quick deployment and high-speed mobility. It can launch a variety of rockets and missiles with different ranges and payloads, making it suitable for tactical operations and small-scale engagements.
Turkish Voters Banned From Entering Voting Booths With Phones – Reports
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 3:09am EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – People who came to vote in Turkiye’s general election on Sunday are banned from entering polling booths with mobile phones and cameras, Turkish media has reported.
‘US Pressure’ on Kiev to Deliver Battlefield Success Could ‘Botch’ Counteroffensive
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 2:13am EDTPrevious Western reports claimed that some high-ranking officials in Kiev had adopted a “very realistic and very pragmatic” tone regarding the much-hyped counteroffensive, conceding that Ukraine would be unlikely to achieve much progress, ‘at least this year’.
2023 Turkish Presidential Election in Numbers
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 12:30am EDTTurkiye’s presidential and parliamentary elections are taking place on May 14. If no candidate gains 50% of the vote in the presidential election’s first round, then a second one is scheduled for May 28.
Ukraine’s SBU Seeking More Employees for Call Centers Extorting Money From Russians -Source
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 12:25am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is expanding the recruitment of new employees to “call centers” used to extort money from citizens of Russia and the CIS countries to finance the Ukrainian army, a Russian law enforcement source told Sputnik.
Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Reconnaissance Group Near Marinka
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 12:21am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian forces have destroyed a Ukrainian reconnaissance group in the Marinka district of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Trump Says Rally in Iowa Canceled Due to Tornado Warning in Des Moines
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 11:32pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump has canceled his rally scheduled to take place this weekend in Iowa due to a tornado threat.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Announces His Arrival in Berlin
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 11:12pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has arrived in the German capital of Berlin.
Spring Heat Wave Slams US Pacific Northwest
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 10:38pm EDTA brutal heat wave has slammed the northwest coast of the United States, even as the historic record indicates the current climate has no business reaching such temperatures.
Sweden’s Loreen Wins Eurovision Song Contest
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 10:03pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Swedish singer and songwriter Loreen won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with her song “Tattoo,” according to the final voting results.
Israeli Forces, Gaza Exchange Strikes After Ceasefire Comes Into Force
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 9:34pm EDTTEL AVIV (Sputnik) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have struck targets in the Gaza Strip after the Egypt-mediated ceasefire came into force, in response to rocket fire from the Palestinian side, the IDF said.
Israel Thanks Egypt for Facilitating Ceasefire With Gaza
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 9:04pm EDTTEL AVIV (Sputnik) – Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi has thanked Egypt for mediating the ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
Deadly Tornado Kills At Least One Person in Southern Texas
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 8:21pm EDTAround a dozen people were injured after a freak tornado touched down in Texas, eviscerating a number of mobile homes.
Turkiye to Hold Crucial Presidential and Legislative Polls on Sunday
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 6:47pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Turks will go to the polls on Sunday to cast their votes in the presidential and parliamentary elections that are expected to have a divisive and lasting impact on the society.
Azeri Leader, EU Senior Official Discuss Gas, Renewables
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 6:23pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Azeri President Ilham Aliyev met with European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic in Brussels on Saturday to discuss Azeri gas exports to the European Union and their cooperation on renewables.