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World Politics & Diplomacy 17 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Hamburg Court Hears Heiress Trial That Exposed a German Family Feud and Spy Scandal

A high-security court in Hamburg has spent 15 months hearing the trial of Christina Block, the German steakhouse heiress accused of ordering the abduction of her children in a case that has gripped the country and spilled into a wider espionage scandal. The proceedings have combined family law, criminal allegations and claims of covert operations, turning a private custody battle into an extraordinary public drama.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 12:56 AM IST

NASA Moves Christina Koch Into Senior Engineering Role, Ending Active Flight Status

NASA astronaut Christina Koch is leaving active spaceflight duty to take on a senior engineering leadership role at the agency, marking a transition from exploration to institutional stewardship. The move underscores NASA’s effort to retain elite flight experience as it advances Artemis, deep-space systems, and the broader infrastructure needed for the next phase of human spaceflight.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 03:20 PM IST

NASA Elevates Christina Koch to Acting Deputy Chief Engineer as Artemis Veteran Leaves Active Flight Status

NASA has named astronaut Christina Koch as acting deputy chief engineer, marking a significant transition from frontline spaceflight to a senior technical leadership role. The move ends her active astronaut flight status and underscores how the agency is redeploying experienced mission personnel into the management and engineering ranks needed to sustain Artemis and broader exploration goals.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition14 Oct 2026, 04:51 PM IST

NASA Reassigns Astronaut Christina Koch to Engineering Leadership, Ending Future Flight Status

NASA astronaut Christina Koch, one of the agency’s most accomplished and longest-serving female spacefarers, is moving into a senior engineering leadership role that will end her eligibility for future flight assignments. The transition marks a significant career shift for Koch and underscores NASA’s effort to retain elite astronaut expertise inside the agency as it advances Artemis and other deep-space programs.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 01:14 PM IST

All Four Artemis II Astronauts Have Left Active Flight Status as NASA Repositions Key Talent

All four astronauts assigned to NASA’s Artemis II mission are now out of active spaceflight status, marking a notable personnel shift as the agency advances its lunar return program. The most recent change is Christina Koch’s move into a senior engineering role, underscoring how NASA is increasingly deploying experienced astronauts into leadership positions that support both exploration and the broader space-industrial transition.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 05:22 AM IST

All Four Artemis II Astronauts Have Left Active Flight Duty as NASA Repositions Talent for the Moon Era

All four astronauts assigned to NASA’s Artemis II mission are now out of active spaceflight roles, underscoring a broader agency shift as the United States prepares for sustained lunar operations. Christina Koch’s move into a senior engineering post at NASA highlights how the agency is redeploying experienced astronauts into leadership positions that can shape the next phase of exploration and technology development.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 07:48 PM IST

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump-Era Sanctions on Groups Assisting the I.C.C.

A federal judge in Washington has blocked the Trump administration’s sanctions against two rights organizations that support the International Criminal Court, delivering a significant legal setback to a policy aimed at punishing cooperation with the tribunal. The ruling underscores the continuing clash between U.S. executive power and international accountability efforts tied to alleged war crimes in Gaza and beyond.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 05:23 PM IST

Madras High Court Blocks Unauthorised Exhibition of Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ and Shivarajkumar’s ‘Bail’

The Madras High Court has granted interim injunctions restraining the unauthorised exhibition of two upcoming films, Rajinikanth-starrer 'Jailer 2' and Shivarajkumar's 'Bail', in separate copyright infringement suits filed by Sun TV Network Limited and KVN Productions LLP. Justice P.B. Balaji issued the orders as part of a wider effort to curb piracy and protect the commercial and creative rights of film producers ahead of release.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM IST

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump-Era Sanctions on Groups Assisting the I.C.C.

A federal judge in the United States has blocked sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on two human rights groups that support the International Criminal Court, delivering a significant legal setback to a policy aimed at pressuring the tribunal and its network of civil society partners. The ruling underscores the continuing clash between Washington’s sanctions powers and the independence of organizations documenting alleged war crimes and abuses abroad.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 10:53 AM IST

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump-Era Sanctions on Groups Assisting the ICC

A federal judge in the United States has blocked sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on two organizations that support the International Criminal Court, dealing a significant legal setback to Washington’s effort to punish ICC-related advocacy. The ruling underscores the continuing clash between U.S. political pressure and international accountability efforts tied to alleged war crimes in Gaza and beyond.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 03:21 AM IST

Russian Overnight Strikes Destroy Kyiv Apartment Block, Killing at Least Three

A Russian overnight strike destroyed part of a residential apartment block in Kyiv, killing at least three people and underscoring the continuing vulnerability of Ukraine’s capital to long-range attacks. BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson, reporting from the city, described the aftermath as emergency crews searched the wreckage and residents confronted the scale of the destruction.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM IST

Russian strikes destroy Kyiv apartment block, killing at least three

A Russian overnight strike on Kyiv destroyed a block of flats and killed at least three people, according to reporting from BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson on the ground in the Ukrainian capital. The attack underscores the continuing vulnerability of civilian areas as Russia intensifies pressure on Ukraine’s cities and infrastructure.

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