Japan launches historic mission to bring back Mars moon samples
Japan has launched a five-year uncrewed mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons.

Japan has launched a five-year uncrewed mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons.









Growing anger after US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39.
Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
Novac Djokovic won 102nd match of his career, while ATP 500 tournament victory was Carlos Alcaraz’s third of the year.

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The murder of 39-year-old Anna Yagi is the latest in a string of crimes involving US personnel on Okinawa.
The 20-year-old soldier denies the charge as protests held on Okinawa and in Tokyo.
China’s Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, finished with seven gold medals while compatriot Yu Zidi won three record-breaking golds.
Ambassador promises cooperation after woman killed on island where bases used by US forces have been long contentious.
The continental competition hosted 17,000 athletes over two weeks in Aichi-Nagoya.