Hubble Space Telescope: From a potential failure to one of NASA's most vital research tools

On April 24, 1990 the Hubble Space Telescope was launched and became one of NASA's most vital research tools but an early focusing issue almost spelled disaster for the mission. Video: Enda O'Dowd

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EU and US reach deal on tariffs

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and US president Donald Trump at Turnberry in Scotland on Sunday. Video: Reuters. Illustration: Paul Scott


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