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Policy experts: Europe stuck between “rock and a hard place” on launch
It turns out that the economics of rocket reuse are pretty, pretty good.
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4 Songs From 1960 Every 60s Kid Heard While Riding in the Family Car to School Each Morning
The article nostalgically highlights four chart hits from 1960 that it says many children of the era would have heard on family car radios on the way to school. – “Wild One” by Bobby Rydell: spent 16 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number two. – “Cathy’s Clown” by The Everly Brothers:…
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France’s top court strikes down social media ban for children under 15
France’s Constitutional Council has struck down a law that would have banned children under 15 from using social media, preventing France from becoming the first European country to introduce such a restriction. The court said the measure lacked sufficient legal safeguards because it would require all users, including adults, to prove their age without clearly…
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Ramsay-Peaty confused by early exit at Europeans
Adam Ramsay-Peaty’s difficult European Aquatics Championships continued as he failed to reach the 50m breaststroke semi-finals in Paris, saying he was confused and frustrated by his performances. The former Olympic and world champion’s early exit follows disappointing results in the 100m breaststroke and mixed medley relay, marking a sharp contrast with his previously dominant record…
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Europe burns: Killer wildfire spreads through Croatia and across the continent, with tourists evacuated from Greek resort and French village
Wildfires were spreading across parts of Europe, including Croatia, Greece and France, prompting evacuations from a Greek resort and a French village. The fires underline the danger posed by hot, dry conditions to residents, tourists and emergency services during the summer season. The article reports that a fatal wildfire was affecting Croatia, while separate blazes…
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Eurovision Eyes Voting Changes & Blocks Countries In “Armed Conflict” Zones From Hosting Competition
Eurovision is preparing rule changes for 2027 aimed at reducing tactical and politically motivated voting, amid growing controversy over the contest’s role in international disputes. The European Broadcasting Union also says winners from countries affected by armed conflict or serious regional instability will not be able to host, prioritising safety and operational stability. Under the…
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Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum
Police have recovered three paintings stolen from the Magnani Rocca Museum near Parma, Italy, in a theft authorities described as among the country’s most significant recent art crimes. CCTV footage showed two masked thieves breaking into the museum on 22 March, and the recovery is important because the works were collectively valued at about €9m.…
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Owner of £3.8million superyacht prepares to recover their vessel – as it emerges broker who sold it wished the new owner ‘many unforgettable moments onboard’
The owner of a £3.8million superyacht, the Angiola II, is preparing to salvage the vessel from the Mediterranean seabed off Porto Cervo, Sardinia, after it capsized and sank just four days after being delivered following a major refurbishment. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, has drawn attention partly because the brokerage that sold the…
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Killer whale is spotted with shotgun pellet wounds off Spain – following spate of orca attacks on yachts
A killer whale nicknamed Toñi, or “La Abuela” (the grandmother), has been found off Cadiz in southern Spain with wounds consistent with shotgun pellets, prompting an investigation by Spanish authorities with support from Portugal. At around 60 years old, Toñi is the oldest known member of the critically endangered Iberian orca population, and the incident…
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O’Connor in heptathlon contention after two events
Ireland’s Kate O’Connor is second in the women’s heptathlon after the opening two events at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Her strong start keeps her in contention for a medal, with only one point separating her from the leader. O’Connor set personal bests of 13.30 seconds in the 100m hurdles and 1.86m in the…