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Over the moon: Artemis astronauts make emotional homecoming after record trip
The travellers were back in Texas on the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 13 launch that made the phrase ‘Houston, we have a problem’ famous.
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Sex assault claims against California governor hopeful under investigation
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Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home leads to arrest
11 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM
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Artemis II astronauts return home from record-breaking moon mission
Their 13-minute fiery plunge through the atmosphere concluded a historic mission that went deeper into space than anyone had flown before.
11 Apr 2026 - 2:39PM
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In this image from video provided by Nasa, the Artemis II Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday. Photo: Nasa/AP
United States
Trump tariff refund tool will go live on April 20, US Customs says
The Supreme Court threw out the president’s duties in February, prompting what could be the largest US government repayment in history.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:59AM
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Trump unveils plan for his giant triumphal arch: eagles, lions, lots of gold
The president has said that major cities around the world have such monuments, and the US capital is the only one without one.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:44AM
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France
Macron woos Trump to G7 summit with French palace dinner. Will he bite?
An official said the French leader was ‘begging’ the US president to attend the June meeting.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:35PM
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US President Donald Trump with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in 2019. Photo: AP
China energy security
Why China’s green energy strategy may shield it from the Iran war oil shock
As war in the Persian Gulf triggers volatility in global oil markets, Beijing sees its energy system as a stabilising force.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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‘I’m scared of war starting again’: fear grips Iranians ahead of US talks
Residents of Tehran face Pakistan-hosted talks with scepticism and anger, caught between a repressive regime and Trump’s threats.
10 Apr 2026 - 6:15PM
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United States
Pentagon plays down rift with Vatican despite Pope Leo’s criticism
The first American pope’s criticism of US actions in conflict creates a rare public fracture between Washington and the Holy See.
10 Apr 2026 - 1:15PM
United States
Chinese business ‘hired lobbying firm with ties to Donald Trump Jnr’
Lobbying firm Checkmate helped China’s Grand Pharmaceutical Group beat a US national security challenge, public filings show.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:16AM
Donald Trump Jnr. Photo: AP
United States
US judge orders Pentagon to restore press access to credentialled reporters
Judge said the Defence Department must comply with his order that sided with news organisations challenging restrictions imposed last year.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:40AM
United States
Russian special envoy in US to meet Trump administration officials: sources
Kirill Dmitriev’s reported trip comes before a US decision on whether to extend sanctions relief on Russian oil, which expires on Saturday.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:57AM
United States
‘Never been friends’: Melania Trump criticises Epstein ‘lies’ in address
In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.
10 Apr 2026 - 1:16PM
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Trump’s tariff threat on European cars escalates global trade tensions
The US president said he will impose a 20 per cent tariff on all EU car imports, which could broaden a trade war already sparked with China.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:41AM
US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP
United States
Greenland hits back at Trump, says ‘we’re not some piece of ice’
Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen defended his nation against Trump’s remarks, emphasising global unity and Nato’s importance.
10 Apr 2026 - 12:06AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why US-Iran truce may not end high airfares and flight disruptions
According to airline bosses, it will still take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:53PM
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Bondi won’t appear before US lawmakers over Epstein files: Justice Department
The subpoena is no longer valid after Trump fired her as US attorney general, according to an official.
9 Apr 2026 - 5:39AM
US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington in October 2025. Photo: TNS
Canada
Canada’s Carney on verge of majority after another Conservative MP jumps ship
Marilyn Gladu’s defection means the PM is just one seat short of the majority he says he needs to deal with Trump.
9 Apr 2026 - 4:11AM
Fame and celebrity
‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in jail for selling Matthew Perry deadly drugs
Jasveen Sangha allegedly ran an elaborate operation catering to high-end clients like the 54-year-old Friends star.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:06AM
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US man pleads guilty to murdering 7 women, admits he killed another
He strangled the women, many of them sex workers, over a 17-year span and buried their remains in remote locations.
9 Apr 2026 - 2:32AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Madness or bluster? Trump’s apocalyptic language raises key questions
A last-minute ceasefire halts threat to wipe out Iranian civilisation, but fuels questions about Trump’s negotiating style and mental state.
8 Apr 2026 - 2:47PM
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US President Donald Trump participates in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, maintaining a public schedule even as his war with Iran raged. Photo: Reuters
United States
Artemis crew snap historic Earthset photo and call ISS on way home
Earth-bound Nasa astronauts share striking photo and conduct the first moonship-to-spaceship radio link-up ever.
8 Apr 2026 - 3:05PM
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Gun violence in the US
Video sheds light on Minnesota ICE shooting after charges against men collapsed
Authorities initially accused 2 Venezuelan men of beating an ICE officer during a chase and scuffle in Minneapolis in January.
7 Apr 2026 - 5:53AM
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US Supreme Court clears path to overturn conviction of ex-Trump aide Bannon
Decision is expected to lead to the dismissal of Bannon’s criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.
7 Apr 2026 - 12:16PM
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