Venus Aerospace says it has successfully tested a rocket engine that could make hypersonic jet travel a reality.

'Fortunately it still takes a very long time.'

It is set to contribute to millions of deaths each year.

'Risks are somewhat similar to that of a meteorite impact.'

As the US imposed hefty tariffs on China, American consumers who rely on “Made in China” products have felt the adverse effect of the tariffs – some have dragged empty suitcases across the Pacific Ocean to go on shopping sprees in China; others have found that certain daily products in the US have become “luxury” items they cannot afford.

India has targeted Pakistani-controlled territory, killing at least 26 people including a child, in what Pakistan called an act of war.