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ARTEMIS II MISSION
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts begin their journey to the Moon this morning.
The mission marks a significant step in returning humans to lunar exploration.

Chef Nick Bril received a 12-month suspended sentence after running over intern Joe Claridge with his SUV, causing severe injuries and a double amputation. The incident occurred outside The Jane, Bril’s Michelin-star restaurant in Belgium, following a staff party. Further action is pending regarding compensation for Mr Claridge.

Four have died after a Piper Malibu crashed into a closed restaurant in Capão da Canoa, Brazil, igniting a fireball. The pilot and three passengers, including a couple, were victims of the incident. Emergency services are responding to the tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul.

The US military has initiated a search operation after a fighter jet was reportedly downed in Iran. An F-15 jet, claimed to have been shot down by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, has sparked significant concern as efforts continue to locate the missing pilot.

US-Israeli strikes have killed eight people and destroyed Iran’s tallest bridge, the B1 bridge. Iranian reports state that the bridge was targeted during a gathering for ‘Nature Day’, leaving 95 injured. For further updates, continue following the ongoing developments.

One person has died following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in the Molucca Sea, Indonesia. The quake caused buildings to collapse in Manado, where a 70-year-old woman was killed. Indonesia’s disaster agency advises vigilance due to potential aftershocks.

Germany’s experimental ‘Bird of Prey’ drone interceptor aims to counter threats from Iran and Russia. Developed by Airbus, it effectively engages kamikaze drones using Frankenburg Technologies’ Mark I missiles. Upcoming tests include live warhead trials throughout 2026.

Alaa Radwan, a Gaza refugee, has successfully raised £40,000 in donations to pursue her master’s at Goldsmiths, University of London. This heartfelt support enables her family to start a new life in the UK, with plans to move by August 2026.

Austria has blocked US warplanes from using its airspace for operations against Iran, citing its neutrality law. This follows similar actions by Spain, as coalition leader Sven Hergovich insists on rejecting further US military flights. Future inquiries will be reviewed by the foreign ministry.

Archaeologists have uncovered a ‘shipwreck graveyard’ off Karpathos, Greece, dating over 2,600 years. Recent dives revealed five shipwrecks, including four ancient ones, alongside numerous amphorae and Byzantine anchors. Further research into this significant site is underway.