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An attempt to launch the first rocket into orbit from UK soil ended in failure on Tuesday, with scientists reporting an "anomaly" as it neared its goal.

Delyan Peevski in parliament in Sofia in May 2013. Photo: EPA/STR.

During his time as a MP in 2013, Peevski was involved in three offshore companies which he has not declared, according to the massive leak of data to media from companies used by rich clients around the world to hide wealth in tax havens.

One of the most popular businessmen in the world - Richard Branson, will visit Bulgaria to present a business lecture. The event will be held on May, 19 in Hall 1 of NDK, according to bTV.

The tickets for the Branson's lecture are already on sale. The cheapest tickets are on price BGN 180, while the most expensive are BGN 500.

Freed from the constraints of the White House, former President Barack Obama is surfing up a storm — on a kiteboard.
Obama tried out the water sport, which is a cross between surfing and paragliding, while on vacation in the Virgin Islands.

During day eight of their tropical vacation, the Obamas were carefree and upbeat as they enjoyed the afternoon with their billionaire friend and host Richard Branson in the British Virgin Islands.

Alaska Airlines parent company Alaska Air Group said on April 4 it was acquiring Virgin America in a friendly takeover worth around $4 billion including debt to create the U.S.'s fifth-largest airline.

A definitive merger agreement had been unanimously approved by the boards of both companies, it said in a statement.