NASA's Artemis II mission takes four people around the Moon.

A second straight year near record lows – shortfall twice the size of Texas.

A major study shows the vaccine is measurably saving children's lives in Africa.

New telescope data rule out a lunar impact in 2032.

Spain win the 2026 World Cup: 1-0 after extra time against Argentina.

After a week of massive protests, India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned. The demonstrations had been sparked by education policy.

Through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Greek firefighting aircraft are deployed in Spain to fight the wildfires west of Madrid.

The media group Paramount Skydance has postponed its planned merger with Warner Bros. The combination would create one of Hollywood's biggest players.

The International Criminal Court has removed its chief prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan had denied the allegations.

To slow the dying of the reefs, scientists are turning to corals that tolerate higher water temperatures – a glimmer of hope for the threatened ecosystems of the seas.

On 12 August the sky darkens: a total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and northern Spain – the first over continental Europe in years.

Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar has won the Tour de France for the fifth time, drawing level with the greatest names in cycling history.

Symbolic image: stock market · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) Hamburg, 4.9.2024 After the Labour Day holiday in the US, global markets started the month of September on a negative note yesterday, with significant losses in the technology sector in particular. Historically, September brings increased volatility, influenced by seasonal effects and major economic decisions. European markets are also off to a weak start today. The focus is on monetary policy decisions

Symbolic image: stock market · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) New Zealand's central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates to 5.25%, leading to a sharp rise in the NZX 50 share index. Meanwhile, the New Zealand dollar fell and two-year government bonds hit their lowest level since February 2023. However, experts warn that the tailwind for the stock market may not last.

Symbolic image: press conference · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) You have the opportunity to follow the press conference 'Clan Crime Situation 2023' live at 10:00 today at the following link https://youtube.com/live/Q5fFf7a0HZA?feature=share

Symbolic image: nature · Photo: Unsplash via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) This quote is attributed to Hippocrates, a famous Greek physician often referred to as the 'father of medicine'.

Symbolic image: historic auditorium · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Following the death of Alain Delon, Arte has changed its programming to pay tribute to the legendary actor. The channel is showing the documentaries 'Alain Delon, in person' and 'Romy and Alain: Eternal Fiancées' and the feature film 'Like cats of prey'. On Monday evening, the crime thriller 'Silent as the Night' starring Delon and Jean Gabin. https://www.arte.tv/en/

Der Goldpreis überschritt am Freitagnachmittag (16.8.24) erstmals die Marke von 2.500 US-Dollar pro Feinunze