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UK startup Spacebit is looking to democratize space with its Walking Rover mission, which will be the UK's first lunar mission and the first rover to rely on legs to get around!

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Source: Robotic Spiders to Explore the Moon? Yes, Please!

No tropical cyclones as of Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:24:39 GMT

Source: There are no tropical cyclones at this time.

President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani will not cooperate with a U.S. House of Representatives impeachment inquiry that is scrutinizing his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate a Trump political rival, Giuliani's lawyer said on Tuesday.

Source: Trump lawyer Giuliani will not cooperate in U.S. House impeachment inquiry

No tropical cyclones as of Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:24:39 GMT

Source: There are no tropical cyclones at this time.

Volcano earthquake report for Tuesday, 15 Oct 2019
Akyarlar volcano (Turkey): magnitude 2.2 earthquakeA magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 20 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 7.9 km depth at 7 km distance S from the volcano. Earthquake details: M 2.2 quake: Kos Adasi (mediterranean Sea) (Greece) on Tue, 15 Oct 01h47 (7 km S)writeAge(1571104021) All earthquakes at Akyarlar Clear...
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/89471/Volcano-earthquake-report-for-Tuesday-15-Oct-2019.html

Clashes between protesters and police erupted late on Tuesday in Barcelona, in a second day of rallies against the jailing of nine Catalan separatists by the Supreme Court over their role in a failed bid to break away from Spain in 2017.

Source: Clashes erupt in Barcelona as Catalan separatists protest sentences for leaders

Spain's acting government on Tuesday issued a statement to condemn clashes in pro-independence protests in Barcelona and other Catalan cities, saying, without giving details, that its aim was and will be to guarantee security in the region.

Source: Spanish government condemns violence in Catalan streets, says will guarantee security

Twelve top White House contenders will take part on Tuesday in the first Democratic debate since the launch of an impeachment inquiry into Republican President Donald Trump's efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate leading rival Joe Biden.

Source: Impeachment inquiry, Warren-Biden matchup highlight U.S. Democratic debate

A Texas woman was shot dead by a Fort Worth police officer in her home after she heard noises outside, picked up a handgun and pointed it at a window, the officer's arrest warrant showed on Tuesday.

Source: Texas woman killed by officer picked up gun after hearing noises

Nevada gaming regulators are seeking a ban on former Wynn Resorts Ltd chief Steve Wynn from the state's casino industry, citing allegations of sexual misconduct that emerged a year ago, a regulatory filling showed.

Source: Nevada gaming regulators seek ban on Steve Wynn from state's casino industry

Light mag. 4.0 earthquake - Off West Coast of Northern Sumatra (Indonesia) on Tuesday, 15 October 2019

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/2551454/M4-Tue-15-Oct-Off-West-Coast-of-Northern-Sumatra-Indonesia.html

President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Donald Trump that Turkey will never declare a ceasefire in northeastern Syria, and added that he was not worried about U.S. sanctions over Ankara's offensive, broadcaster NTV reported on Tuesday.

Source: Erdogan says Turkey will never declare ceasefire in northern Syria: NTV

Turkey pressed ahead with its offensive in northern Syria on Tuesday despite U.S. sanctions and growing calls for it to stop, while Syria's Russia-backed army moved on the key city of Manbij that was abandoned by U.S. forces.

Source: Turkey pushes offensive in Syria, despite sanctions and calls to stop

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that an attack from the northern Syrian town of Manbij earlier in the day that killed one Turkish soldier was launched by Syrian government forces in the region.

Source: Erdogan says Syrian army attack killed one Turkish soldier in Manbij

Britain and the EU made headway on Tuesday in last-ditch talks on a Brexit deal ahead of a leaders' summit, but with just hours left to clinch an agreement it was still unclear if London could avoid postponing its scheduled departure on Oct. 31.

Source: Brexit deal within reach in last-ditch talks, but doubts remain

Brexit supporting Conservative lawmaker Owen Paterson said Prime Minister Boris Johnson's emerging European Union divorce deal was "absurd" and "unacceptable", The Sun newspaper reported.

Source: Brexit supporter Paterson says emerging deal is 'unacceptable': The Sun

Earthquake report world-wide for Tuesday, 15 October 2019
Summary: 149 quakes M2+, 67 quakes M3+, 35 quakes M4+, 5 quakes M5+ (256 total) This report is being updated every hour. Magnitude 2+: 149 earthquakes Magnitude 3+: 67 earthquakes Magnitude 4+: 35 earthquakes Magnitude 5+: 5 earthquakes Magnitude 6+: none Magnitude 7+: none Magnitude 8+: none Magnitude 9+: noneTotal seismic energy estimate: 6.6*10^13 J (18.4 GWh / 15865 tons of TNT / 1 atomic...
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquake/news/89481/Earthquake-report-world-wide-for-Tuesday-15-October-2019.html

Maximum Temperature: 15°C (58°F), Minimum Temperature: 8°C (47°F), Wind Direction: Southerly, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1002mb, Humidity: 78%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:39 BST, Sunset: 18:09 BST

Source: Thursday: Sunny Intervals, Minimum Temperature: 8°C (47°F) Maximum Temperature: 15°C (58°F)

Maximum Temperature: 15°C (60°F), Minimum Temperature: 6°C (43°F), Wind Direction: Westerly, Wind Speed: 13mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1000mb, Humidity: 76%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:37 BST, Sunset: 18:11 BST

Source: Wednesday: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 6°C (43°F) Maximum Temperature: 15°C (60°F)

Minimum Temperature: 10°C (49°F), Wind Direction: South Easterly, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1001mb, Humidity: 90%, UV Risk: 0, Pollution: Low, Sunset: 18:13 BST

Source: Tonight: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 10°C (49°F)

Wall Street advanced on Tuesday as third-quarter reporting season hit with a spate of upbeat earnings reports that brought buyers back to the equities market.

Source: Wall Street gains as earnings season begins in earnest

Russia's president Vladimir Putin spoke with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan about Syria by phone and invited him to visit Russia in the next few days, the Kremlin said late on Tuesday.

Source: Putin invites Erdogan to Russia as Turkey advances in Syria

New clashes erupted between Catalan pro-independence demonstrators and riot police in the center of Barcelona late on Tuesday in tense protests over the jailing of nine separatists by the Supreme Court over a 2017 independence bid.

Source: New clashes in Barcelona between separatist protesters and police

Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Tuesday he will introduce a bill on Thursday sanctioning Turkey for its invasion of northern Syria.

Source: U.S. Senator Graham says he will introduce Turkey sanctions bill on Thursday

Temperature: 11°C (51°F), Wind Direction: Northerly, Wind Speed: 3mph, Humidity: 94%, Pressure: 1002mb, Steady, Visibility: --

Source: Tuesday - 22:00 BST: Not available, 11°C (51°F)