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‘I’d rather be writing your favourite show.’

The five astronauts from the 2022 intake of the European Space Agency (ESA) have always dreamed of going to space. They have now completed their first weeks of “basic” training. Extra courses in geology mean they are likely to plan missions to the Moon and perhaps even Mars. But the ESA’s most basic yet ambitious goal is to keep a foot in space and remain a key player. The aim is to ensure that Europe does not depend on other powers for telecommunications, defence and the monitoring of the Earth to manage various hazards, including climate change. FRANCE 24’s Science reporter Shirli Sitbon tells us more.

The package would enable the EU to introduce entry bans and asset freezes for individuals and entities from third countries if they have committed serious corruption offenses.

Social media is convinced the Kardashian-Jenner empire is falling and their grip on pop culture is weakening. Online, fans and critics believe the empire is losing its relevance – as they are struggling to keep up with a changing world, that no longer idolises excess wealth and privilege. 

Putin’s spies are supposed to be on high alert for Ukrainian special ops on Russian soil ahead of the country’s Victory Day celebrations.

‘We are mentally ready to legally fight this.’

Sudan conflict: UK announces final evacuation flights The UK government has announced that the final rescue flights from Sudan will…

Messi suspended by PSG for two weeks over Saudi Arabia trip Paris St-Germain has suspended football legend Lionel Messi for…

India’s Go First cancels flights after bankruptcy Go First, the Indian budget airline, has suspended all flights for the next…

Missing Australian fisherman’s body found in crocodile The remains of Kevin Darmody, a 65-year-old Australian fisherman who went missing while…