Highlights of the day from 6 to 12 April 2026

 
12.04.2026
65 years ago, to this day, the first human was sent to space and two years later the first human set foot on the Moon. This year, 4 astronauts have travelled further into space than any other human. Happy International Day of Human Space Flight!

11.04.2026
Artemis II is making the headlines everywhere. And now, there are pictures! Check the official website, where you can get all the information about this mission and the future ones.

10.04.2026
Is it possible for a whole community to be completely self-sustained? Yes. “Gaivotas” was born in the 1960s and its inventions are now being replicated in other communities.

09.04.2026
One of the greatest obstacles to Disaster Risk Reduction is money. Knowing this, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has now a training module on how to finance it.

08.04.2026
Paris is setting an example on how it is possible and very much beneficial to ban cars from the city (at least in some parts). The city has completely changed… for the better!

07.04.2026
Tsunamis are a real threat to the southern coast of Spain. Instead of ignoring it, municipalities are preparing for it. See how life is in a city prepared for a tsunami.

06.04.2026
There are currently about 32,000 satellites orbiting Earth. See an impressive visualisation of them and their evolution throughout the years.

Everyday we publish the highlight of the day on our website. You can also take a look at the previous ones.

There are so many places to travel to, where to start? Let’s follow the tips of journalists around the word. Here are the tips for this month:

• The best countries for women travelling solo in 2026, by Lindsey Galloway (BBC Travel)

Read the tips of the previous months here.