The U.S. space agency launched a lunar flyby Wednesday, but Beijing is pursuing its own space program with formidable focus. Here’s what we know about it, in photos and videos.
Final day as BBC director-general for Tim Davie
Mr Davie will be replaced by interim director-general, Rhodri Talfan Davies, on April 2nd, before former Google boss Matt Brittin steps in on May 18th.
Lockheed Martin-built Orion Spacecraft Sends Astronauts Moonward for the First Time in 53 Years
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., April 1, 2026. NASA’s Orion spacecraft – built by Lockheed Martin – launched on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida at 6:35 p.m. ET today, marking the start of NASA’s historic …
Successful blast-off for NASA’s Artemis lunar mission
Four astronauts blasted off Wednesday in the first crewed voyage around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II mission marks a big step for the United States’ returning humans to the Moon this decade, in a race with China.
“Movie Snuggles, Sugar”: Prince Harry’s Flirty Texts With Reporter Surface
Harry has accused Associated Newspapers Limited of using illegal methods like phone hacking and wiretapping to gather information about him between 1993 and 2011.
Trump’s threat to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ jolts global stocks, bonds and oil
Investor sentiment quickly soured as Trump’s speech went on, sending assets across the board lower in international markets.
Ofcom: the share of adult UK social media users actively posting, sharing, or commenting falls to 49%, down from 61% in 2024, as users become more selective (Dan Milmo/The Guardian)
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Ofcom: the share of adult UK social media users actively posting, sharing, or commenting falls to 49%, down from 61% in 2024, as users become more selective — Ofcom research shows people also concerned old …
Moon mission: Artemis II crew report issue with Orion spacecraft toilet; NASA troubleshoots
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How long will Artemis II take to reach the moon, and what happens next?
The capsule is expected to reach the moon on about April 6, the sixth day of the mission.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump threatens to put Iran in ‘stone ages,’ dampening ceasefire hopes
Asia-Pacific markets reacted negatively to Trump’s speech, while oil prices jumped