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The UK's first attempt to launch a satellite into space from its own territory failed on Tuesday night. Although the Cosmic Girl flying launch vehicle and launcher took off from Newquay Airport as planned, due to a technical problem it didn't reach the necessary altitude. There is mockery but also encouragement from the national press.

In Finland, several cases of employees of private security companies humiliating or physically abusing persons they have detained have come to light in recent weeks. Such services are contracted to improve security at railway stations and in trains, for example. One of the companies has repeatedly been accused of excessive use of force since 2016. What action should be taken?

After the storming of the Brazilian parliament, Supreme Court and presidential palace by supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, security forces have brought the situation under control and around 1,500 suspected rioters have been arrested. President Lula da Silva announced that those responsible would be punished with the full force of the law. Europe's press remains alarmed.

The biography of Prince Harry, who with his wife Meghan has already been at the heart of several scandals involving the British royal family, will be published today. Titled Spare, the book contains intimate details and numerous accusations concerning King Charles III, his wife Camilla and Crown Prince William. Harry has stressed that he is not aiming to settle scores but seeks reconciliation. The royal family has remained silent so far.