The European Commission has introduced its landmark EU Space Act, which proposes a unified regulatory framework for the entire bloc, applicable to both EU and non-EU space operators.
Month: June 2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Hungarian authorities to reverse the ban on Saturday’s Budapest Pride.
Reform UK would gain 271 seats if a general election was held today according to new polling.
Cliff Notes North Korea has inaugurated the Wonsan Kalma coastal resort, touted by Kim Jong Un as a significant achievement in the nation’s tourism development…
At the NATO summit in The Hague, Secretary-General Mark Rutte referred to President Donald Trump as “daddy” whilst praising him for intervening in the Iran–Israel ceasefire and driving a historic agreement for members to boost defence spending to 5 % of GDP by 2035.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has threatened legal action against SpaceX following debris, metal, plastic, and rocket fragments falling into Tamaulipas, across the border from SpaceX’s Starbase test site in Texas.
Eastern U.S. suburbs swelter under record-breaking temperatures, with cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, and Washington D.C. experiencing triple-digit heat and oppressive humidity driven by a persistent heat dome.
“New intelligence” says US bombing of Iran did severe damage to Iran’s nuclear sites despite the leaked report from the US intelligence.
Thursday’s newspaper front pages continue their coverage of the Labour MP rebellion as the prime minister appears to be backing down, at least partially, over the highly controversial Bill.
There are several stories focused on Donald Trump dominating the UK front pages with coverage of the Nato summit. The US president is jubilant over the news that Nato members have agreed to spend 5% of GDP on defence and security. He’s also basking in newfound glory: being labelled ‘daddy’ by the NATO chief Mark Rutte. The US government and media are lapping it up.
Cliff Notes – Influencer Tanner Martin, 30, announces own death weeks after welcoming first child Tanner Martin, a cancer-influencer, passed away at 30, sharing his…
Cliff Notes The UK government has decided not to enter formal negotiations with Xlinks for a £25bn renewable energy project aimed at importing solar and…
Thursday’s headlines continue their coverage of the prime minister’s defiance over the upcoming benefits cuts bill. The PM says he’ll push ahead with the vote, expected next Tuesday, despite the mounting rebellion, which could seriously damage his premiership. There have been reports that the prime minister has told Labour MPs that if they vote down the bill, they won’t be considered for promotion. Other reports suggest No. 10 is drafting a watered-down bill to appease the critics.
The UK has seen a surge in Chinese imports as businesses seek to avoid the 55% tariff slapped on them by the United States. Economists say it could help the UK ease inflation, but domestic industries warn of being undercut by cheap goods.
A 37-year-old man, who brutally murdered a boy on his walk to school last year, has been found guilty of murder and three counts of attempted murder. Marcus Monzo went on a rampage in North London last year, killing 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword and injuring three others. The judge says he would face a life term when he returns to court for sentencing on Friday.
In happier news, the UK is set for its second heatwave of the month, with temperatures hitting 30C this weekend, just in time for Glastonbury! If you’re heading out and about this weekend, don’t forget your sunblock and shades!!
The Reform Party is projected to secure the most seats in a hypothetical general election, with support for Conservatives and Labour dropping below half the national vote.
Pep Guardiola warns his players will “suffer” in 90-degree heat during the Club World Cup final against Juventus in Orlando.
Denis Villeneuve, acclaimed for films like Dune and Blade Runner 2049, has been appointed to direct the next James Bond film, marking a significant creative shift for the franchise.
The UK is enduring its second heatwave in June, with temperatures expected to reach 30–34 °C, making it hotter than Ibiza, according to the Met Office.
In May, Chinese exports to the UK surged by 16.1% compared with the previous year, marking the highest monthly level since February 2022.
Over 120 Labour MPs, including select committee chairs and former loyalists, have rebelled against the government’s welfare reform bill, expressing deep concern that proposed cuts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an agreement to establish a special tribunal with the Council of Europe to prosecute Russian leaders for the war in Ukraine, emphasising the importance of holding them accountable.
Jose Adolfo Macias, known as “Fito,” has been recaptured after escaping prison in 2024, with authorities confirming his arrest in Manta, Ecuador.
Hugo Carvajal, former head of Venezuela’s military intelligence, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and narcoterrorism charges, facing a maximum life sentence.
Weight loss and diabetes jabs taken by more than a million people in the UK have been linked to a potential serious side effect, with some deaths, according to data from the UK medicines regulator.
Formula 1 descends on Spielberg, Austria, for the 2025 season’s 11th round this weekend, with the championship battle intensifying as the top four drivers remain in striking distance of each other.
Underwhelming Gameplay: Despite an intriguing glitch mechanic, the combat is repetitive and lacks engagement, leading to a joyless experience.
Richard Gerald Jordan, aged 79, was executed by lethal injection in Mississippi after spending nearly 50 years on death row for the kidnapping and murder of Edwina Marter in 1976.