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BBC News - World

Who are the Artemis II astronauts heading to the Moon? -- The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

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Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones -- Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard a Royal Air Force Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.

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Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar -- The national flag carrier said it will cut costs as energy prices soar due to the Iran war.

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LIVE - Netanyahu says war 'beyond halfway point' as Trump renews threats on Iran's energy facilities - Meanwhile, attacks continue in Iran, Lebanon, and across the region - with a refinery in Israel set on fire by debris from an intercepted missile.

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Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war -- It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia. -- World

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Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law -- The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. -- Middle East

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Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years -- The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war. -- Middle East

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Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says -- Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.

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Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says -- Merz's government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.

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Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy -- Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.

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Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon -- It is the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours, Unifil says, after Israel expanded its operation against Hezbollah.

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Air Canada CEO to retire after criticism for English-only condolence video -- Michael Rousseau faced calls to resign for his message after the Air Canada crash at LaGuardia airport killed two pilots, including one French-Canadian.

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After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day -- California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.

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Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens -- Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.

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How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island -- Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

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Inside Nasa's moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launch -- The Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios.

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How Australia's seven-month-long manhunt came to an end -- Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.

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Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike -- BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.

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Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour -- France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.

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Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade -- The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.

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King Charles should meet Epstein victims, US lawmaker says -- While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.

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'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national archive -- The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".

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Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion -- The country rock artist posted footage on Saturday of himself saluting the aircraft from his outdoor pool.

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Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show -- BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea.

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Behind the scenes: Astronaut training for Nasa's moon mission -- Training for the Artemis II flight took place at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, and began soon after the crew was named in 2023.

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