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Volume 2 • Issue No. 101 • Updated Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 04:40 AM UTC

Artemis II astronauts complete historic moon mission with Pacific splashdown

The first astronauts to visit the moon in more than a half-century are home. Artemis II’s crew of four emerged from their lunar capsule after a splashdown in the Pacific on Friday evening and were flown by helicopter to the Navy’s recovery ship.

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Israeli strike kills Lebanese security forces amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah

Tensions have escalated between Israel and Hezbollah, with intensified attacks on Friday. At least 13 Lebanese security personnel were killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon.

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US and Iran hold talks in Pakistan as ceasefire strains amid ongoing conflict

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US inflation spikes as war pushes gas prices higher

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Allies withdraw support from Eric Swalwell's California governor bid after sexual assault allegations

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Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking questions about timing

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Rory McIlroy sets Masters record with 6-shot lead at halfway mark

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Climate change smashes heat records across continental US in March

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Tens of thousands rally in Hungary to vote out Prime Minister Orbán

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Pope criticizes Iran war, stating 'God does not bless any conflict'

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