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The core stage rocket for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The delivery marks a step toward the crewed lunar mission, and news outlets are reporting the arrival as preparations for the Moon landing continue.

A judge has ordered Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, prompting the former president to say he has 'no interest' in overhauling the venue. The ruling escalates the dispute over Trump's role at the Washington institution, which has been the subject of political controversy since he became involved in its leadership. Attention is now on whether further legal action will follow.

The Kennedy Center failed to meet a deadline for removing President Trump's name from the institution, prompting the government to request a 12-hour extension. The dispute centers on the renaming of the Washington arts venue, which has drawn criticism from opponents of the move. Details about the legal basis for the deadline and what happens next remain limited.

The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang in California for acting as an unregistered agent of the People's Republic of China, according to a statement from the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California. Prosecutors say Zhang came to the United States last year to conduct activities on behalf of Beijing. The case adds to a series of recent U.S. prosecutions involving alleged undisclosed foreign agents, and observers are watching for further details about her alleged assignments.

Elon Musk's large exposure to Nvidia is drawing attention following SpaceX earnings, with Nvidia shares rising while SpaceX-linked ticker SPCX declined. Investors are weighing how Musk's ties to the chipmaker affect sentiment around his space venture, as the two stocks moved in opposite directions after the results.

A British air base that has become the focus of a terrorism investigation in the UK was also used by the US Air Force during the war involving Iran, according to reporting by AP and ABC News. The disclosure links a domestic UK security case to American military operations, drawing attention to the base's dual role.

Dutch motorists are crossing into Germany to fill up their tanks, saving around 17 cents per litre on fuel. A regional Dutch outlet spoke to drivers who said they deliberately waited until now to make the trip, taking advantage of the price gap between the two countries. Fuel taxes and excise duties differ across the border, making a refuelling stop in Germany noticeably cheaper for many people living near it.

A dozen hawker centres in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy are closing this month for cleaning, according to a VnExpress International report. The closures are aimed at hygiene improvements, though it is not specified which stalls or vendors are affected or how long the shutdowns will last.

French actor Vincent Lindon is trending after news that he will take on the role of Jean Valjean, the iconic hero of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. The casting has drawn attention in France, where the part has been played by legends such as Gérard Depardieu and Hugh Jackman on screen. Coverage has also spilled over into interest in Lindon's family life, including his children Suzanne Lindon and Marcel Gitard.

French actor Vincent Lindon is in the news after revealing details of the Parisian apartment where he has lived for 20 years. Speaking to Yahoo Actualités, he described the Paris neighbourhood and its long-standing artistic community, offering a rare glimpse into his private life.

The Justice Department has filed an appeal of a court ruling concerning the Kennedy Center, acting ahead of a deadline related to removing President Trump's name from the institution. The case centers on whether Trump's name must be taken off the venue, and the appeal keeps the legal fight alive past that deadline. Details of the lower court's ruling have not been disclosed in the reporting so far.

Russia is holding its Centre-2026 military training exercise in the Chelyabinsk region, with troops from China, Belarus, Pakistan and CSTO member states taking part in modern warfare drills. More than 45 nations reportedly attended as observers, underscoring Moscow's effort to showcase its military partnerships amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

According to analysis carried by Sveriges Radio, Sweden's Centre Party is stepping away from the idea of a centre-based government coalition. Political scientists cited in the report say the party no longer pursues a government formed around the middle of Swedish politics. The report comes amid ongoing debate over how Swedish parties position themselves ahead of possible government formations.

A record dengue outbreak in Florida is drawing renewed attention to warnings made a quarter century ago in the first US National Climate Assessment, which projected that warming temperatures would expand mosquito habitat and raise dengue risk in the United States. Climate scientist Peter Gleick and others are pointing out that coverage of the outbreak omits any mention of climate change, calling out a gap between the evidence and the public narrative.

Singapore-based BDx AI says it remains committed to opening its Indonesian data centre by 2027, even though work on the project has been halted by Indonesian authorities. The company is holding to its timeline despite the setback, and the suspension is drawing attention given the region's booming demand for data centre capacity and Indonesia's role as a key hub.

Meta AI chief and Turing Award winner Yann LeCun says he has 'zero concerns' that artificial intelligence will wipe out humanity, dismissing recent 'rogue' AI incidents as overstated. He also called Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei deluded, according to Fortune, sharpening the split between AI researchers who see existential risk and those who consider such fears exaggerated.

The European Central Bank has raised its key interest rate for the second time since the war between the United States and Iran began in late February, according to reports circulating online. The move follows data showing eurozone inflation climbing, which officials link to the conflict's impact on energy and economic conditions.

An artist known as alipunk has shared a recent drawing, saying they are practising a style that uses black outlines. The piece is being shared under general art and federation art hashtags, drawing modest attention from other users engaging with artwork posted by independent artists.

A poorly redacted public document has revealed details of the water and electricity consumed by Google's data center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The disclosure has prompted complaints from residents and local officials who say the city's agreements with Google keep utility usage secret, leaving more questions than answers about the project's environmental impact.

Air quality in central Singapore has improved back into the moderate range of the Pollutant Standards Index, according to the Straits Times. The reading had been worse in recent days, and residents have been closely monitoring conditions. Authorities continue to publish regular updates on haze and pollution levels across the island.

A commentary making the rounds argues that hierarchies have become central to modern life and that the conditioning starts very early. Children are already sorted as rich or poor, Black or white, male or female, and are placed in environments where they are compared, graded, ranked and separated according to performance. The author suggests this early ranking of one child against another shapes how social inequality is reproduced throughout life.

Nicaragua's government, led by President Daniel Ortega, has announced it will withdraw from the Central American Parliament (Parlacen), the regional legislative body based in Guatemala City that includes several Central American states. The announcement marks another step in Nicaragua's retreat from regional institutions amid its international isolation over human rights concerns and criticism from Western governments.

Speculation is growing that Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez could call a snap election in 2026. Odds of an early vote have surged to around 60 percent on the prediction market Polymarket, driven by Sánchez's declining popularity. Critics point to his handling of the Ceuta migration crisis and his programme of mass legalisations of undocumented migrants as key sources of discontent.

Turkey's Grand National Assembly convened to discuss a new bill, with central bank governor addressed lawmakers during the session. The bill's details have not been specified beyond its banking-related classification. The combination of legislation and the central bank chair's address is drawing attention to Turkey's ongoing economic and financial policy agenda.