The death count rose drastically on Saturday as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”
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The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.
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A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi killed at least 82 people. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped.
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The mega rocket made its debut two days after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced he's taking the company public. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Starship is now one step closer to the moon.
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Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.
The monarch sat with the audience to watch a performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company's The Tempest.