Vienna to beam Strauss’ iconic Blue Danube waltz into space to mark his 200th birthday
To mark Johann Strauss II’s 200th birthday, Vienna is sending his iconic waltz The Blue Danube into space – decades after it was left off the Voyager Golden Record. Read…
Seven dead as migrant boat capsizes off Canary Islands
Seven people have died after a migrant boat capsized while arriving at the port of El Hierro in Spain’s Canary Islands. Read More
Four billion people endured extra month of extreme heat last year due to climate change, experts say
Human-induced climate change at least doubled extreme heat days in 195 countries last year.Read More
Luís Montenegro reappointed as Portugal’s prime minister, rules out immediate reforms
Montenegro has rejected far-right Chega’s call for constitutional reform and said his minority government would prioritise reforms to the economy, public services, and health system. Read More
Destruction across Kharkiv region after wave of Russian attacks, Ukraine says
At least 11 people were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and the nearby region overnight. Kyiv says it repelled a total of 173 assaults across…
French court to rule on suspects in Pierre Noizat crypto kidnapping attempts
Twenty-five suspects in two kidnapping attempts linked to the cryptocurrency world, including the family of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat, face a Paris court on Friday. Read More
Italy and Kazakhstan sign €4bn set of deals during Meloni visit
The Italian prime minister travelled to Astana after first visiting Uzbekistan. Read More
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court
The British comedian and actor denied two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. Read More
New France-Singapore deal is a ‘tangible roadmap’ for defence and tech partnership, Macron says
Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation. Read More
France to implement smoking ban in public spaces with children from 1 July
A breach of the ban — which is part of France’s wider National Tobacco Control Programme, announced in November 2023 — could be punishable with a €135 fine. Read More