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Greece’s Asylum Freeze Sparks Global Outcry Amid Crete Migrant Surge

In a move that has ignited fierce backlash from human rights organizations and the United Nations, Greece has passed legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. The three-month suspension, approved by parliament with 177 votes in favor and 74 against, allows for expedited repatriation without prior identification. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended the measure as a “difficult but necessary decision” in response to a sharp rise in irregular arrivals, particularly from Libya to the island of Crete. Over 7,000 migrants have reached Crete and nearby Gavdos this year, straining local resources and prompting concerns from the tourism industry. Rights groups, including the International Rescue Committee, have condemned the ban as illegal and inhumane, warning it violates international and European law. The UNHCR echoed these concerns, emphasizing that the right to seek asylum is a fundamental human right regardless of how or wh...

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Starship 36 Erupts in Fireball During Routine Test at SpaceX Starbase

In a dramatic turn of events, SpaceX's Starship 36 exploded into a massive fireball during a routine static fire test late Wednesday night at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. local time as the rocket was being prepared for its 10th test flight.

According to SpaceX, the vehicle experienced a “major anomaly” while on the test stand. Fortunately, all personnel were safe and accounted for, and no hazards were reported in surrounding communities. The explosion, captured on livestream, showed a brilliant flash followed by a towering blaze that lit up the night sky and scattered debris across the site.

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, downplayed the incident on social media, posting “Just a scratch” and later sharing a meme captioned “RIP Ship 36,” reflecting the company’s characteristic “fail fast, learn fast” approach to innovation.

Despite the setback, SpaceX remains committed to its long-term goal of making Starship the cornerstone of interplanetary travel. The 122-meter-tall rocket is designed to be fully reusable and capable of carrying up to 150 metric tons of cargo—key to Musk’s vision of colonizing Mars.

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