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Man 'stopped car in road and punched driver behind'![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Incident happened in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, at around 9am on October 20. Man stopped his car in the middle of the road in front of a Vauxhall Astra. He then allegedly got out of his car and punched the Astra driver several times. Police are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Astra founders offer to take company private at value of about $30 million![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Astra's rocket launching business has been on hiatus since a June 2022 mission failure. The company is running out of cash, with its acquired spacecraft propulsion business yet to drive meaningful quarterly revenue.
Astra secures new debt agreement with assets as collateral![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Astra has closed $13.4 million in initial debt financing with JMCM Holdings LLC and Sherpa Venture Funds II. The new investors also agreed to provide Astra with a $3.05 million loan that will come due on November 17. The company defaulted on that loan last week.
9 bodies of adults and children found in occupied Volnovakha, Russian soldier suspected of murder![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Nine civilians have been shot dead in Russian-occupied Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast. The bodies were found in a private house. The Telegram channel Astra, citing local residents, neighbours and relatives, reports that the murder was committed by a Russian soldier.
Russia punishes rebellious soldiers in prison camps amid rising mutiny threats![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Astra, a Russian news channel, said hundreds of soldiers were refusing to charge Ukrainian trenches in ‘human wave’ attacks ordered by the Kremlin. The mutinous soldiers complain about drunk officers, a lack of ammunition, poor reconnaissance and inedible food.
Russian gold miner Uzhuralzoloto plans Moscow IPO this...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Russian gold mining group Uzhuralzoloto is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) before the end of this year. UGC is almost fully owned by businessman Konstantin Strukov. Technology company Astra last week raised 3.5 billion roubles ($36 million) in an IPO.
Russian tech firm Astra raises $36 mln in Moscow IPO![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Astra dominates Russia's operating system (OS) market with its Astra Linux software. It offers a range of software solutions to Russian government entities and state companies.
Russian tech firm Astra raises $36 million in Moscow IPO![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Russian technology company Astra said it had raised 3.5 billion roubles ($35.9 million) in an initial public offering. Astra dominates Russia's operating system (OS) market with its Astra Linux software.
Russian tech firm Astra eyes $700 mln valuation as it...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Russian tech firm Astra eyes $700 mln valuation as it sets IPO price range. Astra dominates Russia's operating system (OS) market with its Astra Linux software.
Russian tech firm Astra eyes $700 mln valuation as it...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Russian tech firm Astra eyes $700 million valuation as it sets price range for IPO. Listing of 10.5 million shares could breathe some life into Russia's moribund equity capital markets.
Three Reported Dead as Train 'Runs Over' Russian Strela-10 System in the Donbas![img](/img/external-link.svg)
A freight train crashed into part of a Russian Strela-10 short-range anti-aircraft missile system in Ukraine's Donetsk region. The incident happened on Monday night local time, according to independent Russian outlet Astra. Two Russian soldiers were injured in the collision to the east of the Donetsk city of Horlivka, the outlet reported.
Russian tech firm Astra to open IPO books on Oct. 5 -...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Astra plans to open the books for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Moscow Exchange on Thursday. Trading due to start on Oct. 13. Listing could breathe some life into Russia's moribund equity capital markets.
Russian tech firm Astra plans October IPO on Moscow...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Russian technology company Astra plans to list its shares on Moscow Exchange this month. At least 10 companies had been planning 2022 listings prior to Russia's February invasion of Ukraine.
Russian tech firm Astra plans October IPO on Moscow Exchange![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Russian technology company Astra planning to list its shares on Moscow Exchange this month. At least 10 companies had been planning 2022 listings prior to Russia's February invasion of Ukraine.
Russian soldiers blow themselves up after getting drunk on resupply run in latest gaffe![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The servicemen died in a house in the city of Rossosh in Russia's southwestern Voronezh region. This is according to the Telegram channel of independent Russian-language news outlet Astra and VChK-OGPU Telegram channel, which has close links to the country's security forces.
American Airlines sues over trick for cheaper flights![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Elon Musk says X, formerly Twitter, will file a defamation lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League. Astra hailed its acquisition of satellite propulsion startup Apollo Fusion as a strategic move that would round out its launch business.
Suburban residents celebrate Labor Day on water, with festivals![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Two years ago, Astra hailed its acquisition of satellite propulsion startup Apollo Fusion. Amazon and its board, including founder and executive chairman Jeff Bezos, are being sued by an institutional investor. 2022 was a strong year: U.S. broadline distributor sales of plant-based proteins reached $304 million in 2022.
Main Weather, Aug 29-Sept 4, 2023, 5:00 a.m.![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Astra's Apollo Fusion acquisition followed by delays and desertion. Twitter's renaming also saw its weekly active users drop 4% over the following weeks after the rebrand.
Opel and Citroen unleash new plug-ins![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Opel and Citroen have both released new plug-in vehicles to the market. Opel has introduced the Astra GSe PHEV and Grandland SRi PHEV, both using the same powertrain in differing states of tune. Meanwhile, the all-electric e-C4 is based on the same underlying electricals as the Peugeot e-2008.
‘Experimental’ concept car is laboratory of ideas giving glimpse into new wave of Vauxhalls coming over nex...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
This pebble-smooth concept — codenamed Experimental — is a rolling laboratory of ideas that will find their way on to the new wave of Vauxhalls. The first being Frontera, which replaces the naff Crossland next year. Then Grandland is renewed. Then Manta is reborn as a sports crossover in 2025. And an Insignia replacement, followed by the ninth-generation Astra expected late 2028.