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NASA has announced updates concerning its Starliner spacecraft missions, covering repairs and the vehicle's return. The news, reported by La Presse, is being shared in French- and English-language space discussions, with hashtags about the repair and return of the spacecraft circulating widely. Details of the specific mission changes remain limited, but the announcement has drawn attention from space enthusiasts following Boeing's troubled Starliner program.

Javier Bardem is drawing attention in Spain, where coverage links the actor and his wife Penélope Cruz to a fortified luxury enclave in Madrid, reporting that the couple own two upscale apartments and a mansion with a protected fortune exceeding 100 million euros. He is also mentioned in connection with 'La bola negra', a project noted for its unexpected cameos, including Cruz's son.

A journalist's criticism of Jean-Luc Mélenchon's self-congratulatory response to La France Insoumise winning two Senate seats drew a sharp rebuttal from an LFI elected official. The party member argued the far-right RN is exploiting its electoral momentum to build toward 2027, and that LFI must similarly press its advantage rather than downplay modest gains.

CAIR-LA announced that the University of Southern California has ended a programme in which human cadavers were sold to the Israeli military for training purposes. The civil rights group called the practice 'disturbing' and says it will keep pressing for full accountability over how the arrangement was allowed. The US chapter is based in Los Angeles, and USC has faced growing criticism over the revelation.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and councilwoman-turned-challenger Nithya Raman faced pointed questions from Jewish voters on Gaza and antisemitism during a mayoral forum held at the Skirball Cultural Center. The exchange reflects growing pressure on local candidates to take clear positions on the Israel-Hamas war and rising antisemitic incidents in the city.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city councilwoman Nithya Raman faced pointed questions from Jewish voters at a mayoral forum, covering the Gaza war, rising antisemitism, and city protections for Jewish residents. The exchange underscored how Middle East politics and local antisemitism concerns have become pressing issues in Los Angeles city politics.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and rival Austin Raman faced questions about the Gaza war and rising antisemitism at a mayoral forum. The candidates were pressed on their positions on the Israel-Hamas conflict and on how they would address antisemitic incidents in the city, an issue dividing many local voters.

Candidates running for mayor of Los Angeles are set to meet in a forum as the city confronts two pressing problems: a persistent homelessness crisis and significant job losses in the Hollywood entertainment industry. The debate gives voters a chance to hear how contenders would tackle housing and economic challenges, issues likely to dominate the race and shape public debate ahead of the election.

The French free-software advocacy group April has published its press review for week 39 of 2026, compiled on LinuxFr. The roundup gathers recent coverage on digital topics including artificial intelligence, the major tech platforms, China, and internet resilience. The weekly reviews are a regular feature of the organisation's work to keep the French-speaking free-software community informed about digital-policy and technology news.

New titles from Spanish creators Los Javis ('La Mesias') and Rodrigo Sorogoyen ('Riot Police') are heading international sales for Movistar Plus+, according to Variety. The projects, from two of Spain's most prominent filmmaking teams, are being positioned for wider distribution, drawing attention to the continued global reach of Spanish television and film production.