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Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one

The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.

https://t.co/OPPNHPvjbX

#Environment

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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to nation

Trump's first televised address of the conflict with Iran did little to quell uneasy markets.

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#Iran #Trump

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Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war

There were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.

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#Iran #Trump

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'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off

There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the successful and spectacular launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.

https://t.co/gBYpbvP0QY

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The Papers: 'Trump goes to war on Nato' and 'Scott breaks silence'

The US president's comments on considering withdrawing the US from Nato dominates Thursday's papers.

https://t.co/kbnEchz9le

#Trump #NATO

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'We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish'

Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.

https://t.co/wmZWVZP0VA

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Carol Kirkwood: Why the time is right for me to retire - and what's next

The weather forecast stalwart tells BBC News she's experienced loss in her life recently, but she's looking forward to what's to come.

https://t.co/i3CNi4Oobw

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'We look at life differently' - the over-70s making their comedy debut

A group of would-be performers have been learning the ropes of stand-up from a professional comedian.

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'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launch

Science editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida.

https://t.co/BycR2wGPFh

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Record monthly rise in petrol and diesel prices, says RAC

March saw the fastest rise in fuel prices on record in pence per litre, according to the motoring organisation.

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Motability drivers 'horrified' by compulsory black-box trackers

The boxes will monitor driving habits, such as speed and braking, and will provide a weekly rating.

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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

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Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead

The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike.

https://t.co/Ohr0q28XJN

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

Who is responsible for safety in our mountains?

https://t.co/LjRlnEJdwQ

#Health

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Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launch

From spacesuit fitting to final communications checks in the rocket, the crew prepared for liftoff to begin their 10-day mission.

https://t.co/9F1yzOXNnr

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World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193

The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".

https://t.co/cGDYoROrmI

#Health

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Families cram into Greek court for trial into deadliest train crash

Fifty-seven people were killed when two trains collided in 2023 in the worst rail accident in Greek history, with 36 accused in a trial expected to last years.

https://t.co/jIPVcwlfLk

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Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP

No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid.

https://t.co/oVn3mzQRz0

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Rachel Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with Iran

The chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan" to exit the conflict.

https://t.co/xQjzz2RHdv

#Iran #Trump