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Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'

Recent news focuses on the Artemis II mission, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years, which launched from Florida after delays. The four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are currently traveling around the far side of the Moon, setting a new distance record from Earth.

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Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'
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Recent news focuses on the Artemis II mission, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years, which launched from Florida after delays. The four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are currently traveling around the far side of the Moon, setting a new distance record from Earth. The mission aims to fly by the Moon, not land, as the US plans to land humans on the lunar surface by 2028. Other news includes rising petrol prices in the US due to the Iran war, impacting farmers and consumers.

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The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

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The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022.

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The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028.

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The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.

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Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space.

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Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis IIJeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.US & CanadaWatch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in spaceThe BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the Artemis II crew ahead of their likely splashdown on Saturday.US & CanadaWatch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 secondsThe four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.US & Canada'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of MoonAstronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.US & Canada'Trust us, you look amazing': Artemis II astronauts speak from spaceThe crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.US & CanadaWhy 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?US & Canada'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launchScience editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida.US & CanadaWatch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic missionAfter delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.US & Canada'A historic moment' - Americans react to birthright citizenship caseThe BBC’s Ione Wells spoke with protesters and attendees outside the Supreme Court hearing on President Donald Trump’s executive order.US & CanadaSuited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launchFrom spacesuit fitting to final communications checks in the rocket, the crew prepared for liftoff to begin their 10-day mission.US & Canada'It's phenomenal!': Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launchBBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.US & Canada'Something needs to be done' - Americans struggle as petrol prices surgeThe average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices. US & CanadaAs Iran war continues, US farmers absorb rising costsThe BBC’s Gary O'Donoghue spoke to one farmer in Alabama who, despite facing intense financial pressures, continues to support President Trump.US & Canada'Art is a very powerful tool' - Golden toilet throne appears in DCThe installation, titled "A throne fit for a king", was placed at the National Mall as a critique of President Trump's White House renovations.US & CanadaHow will the Artemis astronauts go to the toilet in space?For the 10-day mission, Nasa scientists have developed a new "universal waste management system" - or space loo.US & CanadaBehind the scenes: Astronaut training for Nasa’s Moon missionTraining for the Artemis II flight took place at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, and began soon after the crew was named in 2023.US & CanadaInside Nasa's Moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launchThe Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios.US & Canada'No Kings' protesters gather across the US as Bruce Springsteen joins rallyLarge protests against the Trump administration took place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies.US & CanadaBBC journalist caught in travel chaos at Houston AirportThe airport is experiencing some of the longest delays in the US as TSA agents work without pay in a partial shutdown.US & Canada'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under TrumpConservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.US & Canada
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