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'Feeling pretty good up here': Artemis II makes critical push out of Earth's orbit towards Moon

Nasa hails "flawless" engine burn to propel the spacecraft to the far side of the Moon, taking humans out of Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.


News imagea rocket takes off as birds fly in the foreground

Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?

What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

14 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageBondi speaks at a lectern with Trump standing behind her

Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president

General Min Aung is set to be chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.

4 hrs ago
Asia

Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in harassment lawsuit against Baldoni

The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal

The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.

4 hrs ago
Business

Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down

Gen Randy George was nominated for the role in 2023 by former President Joe Biden.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

Iran war

News imageEmpty beach chairs with tall hotel buildings in background (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

'Brutal' toll of war on Dubai's tourist trade

The US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers to Dubai, and local businesses are suffering.

News imageA woman drinks from a bottle of packaged water on a hot day in India.

Iran war could make beer and bottled water pricier for Indians

Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.

News imageSmoke rises after an airstrike in central Tehran, Iran (1 April 2026)

'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war

Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

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'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.


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News imageAerial view of a tiny tropical sand island surrounded by shallow turquoise water and lined with palm trees (Credit: Getty Images)

What happens when remote travel goes wrong

As off-grid travel surges, travellers are arriving in remote destinations unprepared for the silence, wildlife and discomfort that come with them.

News imageJames Gandolfini as Tony Soprano (Credit: Barry Wetcher/ HBO)

The genius of The Sopranos' most shocking episode

In 2006, The Sopranos' season six opener gave viewers two of the most startling scenes in television history. Twenty years on, here's why it's time to reconsider Members Only.


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Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist

The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

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'We spent three years interviewing 160 Bigfoot hunters'

Two sociologists spoke to 'Bigfooters' to find out what's behind their fascination with the mythical creature.

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Man dies in storm near Athens as Saharan dust shrouds Crete

Several regions are flooded in mainland Greece, while a Saharan dust storm envelopes the island of Crete.

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Marmalade to be re-branded in post-Brexit food deal

The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.

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News imageThe World Cup trophy on display on a white stand prior to the draw in December in Washington with Fifa World Cup 2026 in big gold letters in the background.

Fifa charging up to $10,990 for World Cup final tickets in first open sale

Fifa is charging what is thought to be the most expensive general admission price for a football match.

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Baby shot dead in stroller in New York City, police say

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

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US & Canada
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How a chance meeting shaped Canadian Jeremy Hansen's mission to the Moon

Inspired by a picture of Neil Armstrong, the Ontario-born astronaut has dreamed of space since he was a child.

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News imageMilitary Chief Min Aung Hlaing arrives to deliver a speech during a ceremony to mark Myanmar's Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw on March 27, 2026

Who is the coup leader who will be Myanmar's next president?

Min Aung Hlaing led the catastrophic coup that tipped the country into civil war in 2021.

Asia
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Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

World
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What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.

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Bodycam footage shows moment of Tiger Woods' arrest

Footage shows the moment the golfer is arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash in Florida.

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Passengers watch Artemis II blast off from commercial plane

People on a commercial flight were treated to a rare view of the launch of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in half a century.

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Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?

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The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.

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First live view of Artemis II crew since arriving in space

Nasa astronauts conducted a number of different tests on board the Orion spacecraft - including practising manoeuvring the capsule.

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Artemis II mission

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What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could

The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.
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Health

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Why weight-loss drugs aren't a quick fix

Medication is not the easy solution that many people believe, especially if you hope to keep the pounds off in the long term.
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US & Canada news

News imageArtemis rocket launches off with bright flames, smoke and the silhouettes of birds in the foreground

High above Earth, Artemis II crew prepare to thrust on to the Moon

After a spectacular launch the astronauts are preparing for a high-stakes engine burn out of Earth's orbit.

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Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery school

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Iran's two largest steel plants shut down due to air strikes, companies say

Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says

Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place


Business

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A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy

US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes

Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth $1 trillion with planned public listing

Australia to crack down on gambling ads after years of criticism


Sport

News imageTiger Woods sits in the back of a police car after being arrested in Florida

Woods crash bodycam footage released by police

Body camera footage showing Tiger Woods straight after he clipped a truck and rolled his car in Florida last month is released by police.

De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments

Barca hit Real Madrid for six again to reach semis

Price wins in Manchester after Littler and Van Veen spat


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Technology

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Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.

In harsh environment, this village survives with quirky inventions

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Science

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Inside the nerve centre running a new mission to the Moon

Just like the Apollo missions, Artemis II will be run from a mission control monitoring every instrument from here on Earth. How has it changed since the days of the space race?

The ancient reason there are 60 minutes in an hour

The deep cave bacteria resistant to modern medicine

Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts


Culture

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The Drama's horrifying twist will divide audiences

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new film about a soon-to-be married couple is a romcom with a disturbing difference. The result is 2026's "first great cinematic conversation-starter".

Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'

The centuries-old origins of current fairy fiction

Taylor Swift pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor with surprise music video


Arts

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These artworks are by women - men got the credit

For centuries, The Triumph of Bacchus was misattributed then hidden – now it is at the centre of a major exhibition. Here are five groundbreaking artworks wrongly attributed to men.

The dark side of the US's most divisive painter

Who is Banksy? Unmasking the elusive street artist

The hoax that shook Australian literature


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News imageHow early humans faced a terrifying predator of the Ice Age

How early humans faced a terrifying Ice Age predator

Ella Al‑Shamahi ventures into muddy cave systems to uncover the secrets behind a deadly prehistoric hunt.
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Travel

News imageA woman sits on a remote shore on the Norwegian coastline in front of a campfire, a cabin and a forest while reading a book under a moody grey sky (Credit: Alamy)

An Easter crime fiction wave is sweeping Norway

Visitors to Norway during Easter might find the streets emptier than usual, thanks to the nation's cherished Eastertime obsession: retreating to isolated cabins to binge crime novels.

Slowjamastan: The new 'nation' hiding in the US

This is the year to visit Morocco's quiet capital

The road signs that teach travellers about France


World's Table

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Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'

For centuries, pistachios have defined Gaziantep. Today, they remain the most prized ingredient in Turkey's culinary capital – and the secret behind its legendary baklava.

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

Congee to consommé: Why every culture has a healing broth

How 'Yakult Ladies' became a lifeline in ageing Japan


Earth

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A rogue mushroom is tearing through US forests

The unstoppable golden oyster is ripping through woodland, after escaping from cultivation. As it runs riot, mushroom enthusiasts are rescuing the native fungi in its path.

The delicate question of where responsibility lies for safety on UK mountains

One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking

In photos: A pesticide tragedy that haunts an Indian state


Video

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