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LIVE -- Artemis II crew 'happy and healthy' after completing historic mission to the Moon -- Nasa hails a "textbook" splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after the four astronauts travelled further from Earth than any humans before.

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In pictures: Artemis II's spectacular Moon mission, from launch to dramatic splashdown

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LIVE -- Iran delegation arrives in Pakistan for US talks, as Lebanon and Israel to discuss ceasefire -- Israel and Lebanon are due to talk on Tuesday in Washington, with discussions mediated by the US, according to the Lebanese president's office.

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EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed -- The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

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Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran talks must bridge deep distrust -- Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. -- World

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California governor candidate Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations

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Irish government prepares fuel support deal after blockade pressure

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Palestinian shot dead during Israeli settler attack on occupied West Bank village

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Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers

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Gunmen kill at least four people at Afghanistan picnic spot

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The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks -- Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.

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Lebanon and Israel officials to meet in US on Tuesday -- A senior Lebanese official earlier told the BBC that Lebanon would only take part in talks if a ceasefire was in place.

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The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks -- Critical minerals, cryptocurrency, and CIA co-operation - how Asim Munir, Trump's "favourite field marshal", may have pulled off the diplomatic coup of the century.

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Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait -- Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens -- Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.

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This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst -- For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach.

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Your guide to the UK's music festival season for summer 2026 -- Glastonbury is having a fallow year but there are huge line-ups at many other festivals this year - and something different if you fancy that too.

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'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers -- A controversial law to remove protections for the country's glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

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He lives on through his work - 16 incredible photos from late Planet Earth cameraman -- Allan working alongside Sir David Attenborough on BBC documentaries including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and frozen Planet.

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What is Trump doing with the US Forest Service? -- The Trump administration has announced it will move the service's headquarters to Utah and restructure the agency.

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Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply -- A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.

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Peter Mandelson faces £300 fine for urinating in street -- Lord Peter Mandelson is set to be fined for public urination but the council cannot find an address.

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Man accused of coercing wife into sex with 120 men goes on trial in Sweden -- The 61-year-old denies threatening physical violence and plying his wife with drugs to force her into having sex with strangers.

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EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force -- The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

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South Korea deploys thermal imaging cameras in search for escaped zoo wolf -- The male wolf, named Neukgu, escaped a zoo in the central city of Daejeon on Wednesday, officials said.

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British man, 77, dies after tourist bus crashes in Canary Islands -- The vehicle fell from a height of 10m near the San Sebastián de La Gomera, according to Spanish news outlet El Mundo.

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Watch the Artemis II re-entry: Separation, blackout, then splashdown

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How the Artemis crew will splash down on Earth

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Why is Melania Trump speaking out about Epstein now?

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Charges filed after fire destroys Kimberly-Clark toilet paper warehouse

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Emotional crew names Moon crater after commander's late wife

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Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

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Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part

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Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán scents victory

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Trump's blunt attack on former allies exposes splintered MAGA coalition

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Trump administration unveils 250-foot 'Triumphal Arch' design

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UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition

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Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet

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An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he's back with more humour

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Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?

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Magical 90 minutes tightens McIlroy's grip on Masters -- Rory McIlroy opens up a six-shot lead at the Masters - a record after 36 holes - as he sharpens his focus on securing a rare back-to-back win.

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West Ham have fresh hope - but Spurs now in uncharted territory -- West Ham's thumping win over Wolves not only boosts their own Premier League survival hopes, but plunges Tottenham into the drop zone - and to new depths.

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MacIntyre could face more Masters wrath after gnome picture -- Robert MacIntyre fails to deliver on the course at the Masters - but provides one of the best known moments from this year's tournament. Or rather, one of its best gnome moments.

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'Light and lean' Fury shows intent with weigh-in -- Tyson Fury says he took his undefeated record "for granted" as he appeared lean and sharp at the weigh-in for Saturday's bout with Arslanbek Makhmudov.

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Struggling Real suffer title blow with Girona draw - Real Madrid suffer La Liga title blow as they are held to a home draw by Girona.

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Teenager Suryavanshi smashes 15-ball fifty in IPL -- Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, continues his astonishing run of form in the IPL as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets.

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De Zerbi 'not surprised' by reaction to Greenwood comments -- Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he was "not surprised" by the reaction from supporters over comments he made about Mason Greenwood.

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