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Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part

The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?

The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet

As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

Trump administration unveils 250-foot 'Triumphal Arch' design

The new arch, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.

EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep distrust

Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán scents victory

As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.

UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition

UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.