Elon Musk’s SpaceX achieve first satellite deployment on Starship’s 10th flight

SpaceX achieved a successful tenth Starship flight on August 26, 2025, from Starbase, Texas, marking progress in reusable launch vehicle development. The flight met major objectives, including mock satellite deployment to test future Starlink missions. Though neither stage was recovered, SpaceX gathered valuable data, and Elon Musk congratulated the team on the successful launch.

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Rampage Jackson goes live and addresses his son Raja Jackson’s assault on wrestler

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson addressed the controversy surrounding his son, Raja, and an alleged assault involving professional wrestler Syko Stu, during a recent livestream. While expressing sympathy for Stu and his family, Jackson emphasized his role as a father, and said that he must support his son during this difficult time.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on August 26 via a joint Instagram post, sparking widespread celebration. The news, accompanied by photos of the proposal, drew congratulations from celebrities, athletes, and political figures, including Donald Trump. Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany also shared their excitement.

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New Zealand rugby is mourning the sudden death of Shane Christie, 39, a former Highlanders flanker and Māori All Black. His career was cut short by repeated concussions, leading to struggles with headaches and memory loss. Christie became an advocate for concussion awareness, joining the Billy Guyton Foundation and pledging his brain for research.

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New Zealand rugby is mourning the sudden death of Shane Christie, 39, a former Highlanders flanker and Māori All Black. His career was cut short by repeated concussions, leading to struggles with headaches and memory loss. Christie became an advocate for concussion awareness, joining the Billy Guyton Foundation and pledging his brain for research.

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The Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to rapper Hirandas Murali, known as Vedan, in a rape case. The court acknowledged the seriousness of the charges but determined that custodial interrogation was unnecessary. A woman doctor accused Vedan of sexual harassment and engaging in a sexual relationship under the false promise of marriage between 2021 and 2023.

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The Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to rapper Hirandas Murali, known as Vedan, in a rape case. The court acknowledged the seriousness of the charges but determined that custodial interrogation was unnecessary. A woman doctor accused Vedan of sexual harassment and engaging in a sexual relationship under the false promise of marriage between 2021 and 2023.

Torrential rains have devastated Jammu and Kashmir, causing widespread landslides and flash floods that have claimed at least 31 lives. The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage has been suspended following a deadly landslide, and transportation networks are severely disrupted with train cancellations and highway closures.

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Torrential rains have devastated Jammu and Kashmir, causing widespread landslides and flash floods that have claimed at least 31 lives. The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage has been suspended following a deadly landslide, and transportation networks are severely disrupted with train cancellations and highway closures.

In a tragic incident in Delhi, a 32-year-old factory worker died after being hit and dragged by a car driven by a 16-year-old. CCTV footage helped police identify and detain the minor, who claimed he panicked after the accident. The victim was dragged nearly 600 meters, and a case of culpable homicide has been registered.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the soldiers involved in Operation Mahadev, which neutralized three terrorists linked to the Pahalgam attack. Shah emphasized that Operations Sindoor and Mahadev delivered a strong message to terror masterminds about the repercussions of harming Indian citizens.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the soldiers involved in Operation Mahadev, which neutralized three terrorists linked to the Pahalgam attack. Shah emphasized that Operations Sindoor and Mahadev delivered a strong message to terror masterminds about the repercussions of harming Indian citizens.

Mitch Brown, former West Coast Eagles player, revealed he is bisexual. He is the first male AFL player to do so. Brown cited homophobia as a reason for early retirement. He hopes his announcement will help other players. Izak Rankine was suspended for a homophobic slur. Brown urges AFL to promote inclusivity.

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Despite US tariffs, Indian refineries are maintaining Russian oil imports, prioritizing national interests in ongoing trade discussions. Government officials and industry executives suggest India is firm in its stance, believing that conceding on oil could invite further demands.

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Despite US tariffs, Indian refineries are maintaining Russian oil imports, prioritizing national interests in ongoing trade discussions. Government officials and industry executives suggest India is firm in its stance, believing that conceding on oil could invite further demands.