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NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Christina Koch, mission specialist; Victor Glover, pilot; and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist wave to family and friends as they prepare to depart.

Astronauts facing serious risks during 10-day Moon mission

Rocket failures, oxygen leaks, space debris and scorching heat: These are just a few of the risks that NASA’s Artemis II astronauts face as the first humans to return to the moon in more than half a century.

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The earthquake occurred in eastern Indonesia.

Tsunami warning issued as massive quake rocks Indonesia

The Hawaii-based Tsunami Warning Centre has sent out an urgent alert after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia. 

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Kharg Island is an export terminal for 90 per cent of Iran’s oil.

THE ECONOMIST: How would American ground forces take Kharg?

Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan both considered invading it. Saddam Hussein bombed it. In 1988 Donald Trump said that were he president, he would ‘do a number’ on the island. 

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain?s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham, Britain, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Phil Noble     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Prosecutors called in to former prince Andrew misconduct probe

After his arrest on his 66th birthday, the former Prince Andrew is at the centre of an investigation that now involves UK prosecutors.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked everyone involved with the peace talks.

Zelensky offers Easter ceasefire, Russia responds with airstrikes

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says talks with US negotiators have been ‘positive’ as he urges Russia to consider an Easter ceasefire.

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The Government has warned Australia could face shortages of gas over winter as the Resources Minister says she’s considered using the gas trigger to keep gas on home soil. 

Australia eyes emergency powers as winter energy crisis loom

The Government has warned Australia could face shortages of gas over winter as the Resources Minister says she’s considering using the gas trigger to keep gas on home soil.

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A sheriff's office in Utah has ‘definitive proof’ that Ted Bundy murdered a teenage girl in 1974.

DNA revelation links Ted Bundy to teen girl's murder

After more than five decades, officials in Utah have solved the murder of a 17yo girl by using DNA to link the serial killer to her death.

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US President Donald Trump is preparing for a historic address to the nation.

What we know about Trump’s imminent address to the nation

US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a rare address to the nation within hours, sharing an important update on war in the Middle East. This is what we know.

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Iran says there are only two choices: war of peace.

Two choices: Iran and US outcome to ‘shape generations’

As tensions between the US and Iran continue to worsen, a promise has emerged from the Middle East, claiming two choices will shape the world’s future.

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President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has overcome many aggressors throughout its history.

‘Crossroads’: Iranian President targets US with letter

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a direct message to Americans as tensions over the US-Iran war intensify.

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Artemis ll rockets to Moon for historic mission.

LIFTOFF! Artemis ll rockets to Moon for historic mission

The Artemis II ​mission has sent ‌its crew on a nearly 10-day journey around the moon and back, the farthest distance humans have ever travelled.

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Australia joins allies scrambling to secure vital Strait of Hormuz oil route.

Australia joins UK push to secure Strait of Hormuz route

Penny Wong will join international talks on protecting the critical global oil route amid mounting Middle East tensions.

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The death of a young woman who chose to die after being paralysed has attracted global attention.

Major update after gang-rape victim dies by euthanasia

The death of a young woman who chose to end her life after being paralysed has attracted global attention. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

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‘Many of those who attended described the attack as one of the most traumatising incidents that they have ever dealt with.’

‘Traumatising’: Owner guilty after XL bully killed, ate 84yo

‘Many of those who attended described the attack as one of the most traumatising incidents that they have ever dealt with.’

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