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Artemis II’s moon-bound astronauts share first images of Earth’s blue beauty
The three Americans and one Canadian are on course for a lunar fly-by in their Orion capsule before heading home.
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United States
US adds 178,000 jobs in March but Middle East war ‘likely not incorporated’
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US, Israel war on Iran
US can take Strait of Hormuz ‘with more time’, says Trump
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Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ threats against Iran spark war crimes alarm
Over 100 US experts warn that strikes on civilian infrastructure in Iran may violate international law.
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A US B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft during Operation Epic Fury. Photo: US Air Force via AFP
Crime
After car crash, Tiger Woods told officer he was ‘talking to the president’
It wasn’t clear if the golfer, who is dating Vanessa Trump, was talking about US President Donald Trump.
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Nasa’s Artemis astronauts zoom towards moon after fixing toilet malfunction
After troubleshooting minor technical glitches, the four-person crew leave Earth’s orbit for a journey further into deep space than ever before.
3 Apr 2026 - 1:07PM
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Hegseth ousts army’s top uniformed officer, even as US wages war on Iran
Chief of Staff Randy George has been asked to take early retirement, in the latest of over a dozen firings of top generals and admirals.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:55AM
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US Army Chief of Staff General Randy George speaks to American soldiers in southern Germany in February. Photo: AFP
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Trump fires Pam Bondi as US president’s frustration with bad news grows
Attorney general’s removal follows the ouster of Trump’s homeland security and border patrol chiefs amid a wave of negative headlines.
3 Apr 2026 - 3:40PM
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US crude tops US$110, Wall Street falls after Trump vows more Iran attacks
Crude prices had been inching back towards US$100 per barrel before Trump’s Wednesday address in which he promised more strikes on Iran.
3 Apr 2026 - 12:56AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president, who praises Trump
The US continues to gradually ease measures on Caracas after its military captured leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3.
2 Apr 2026 - 1:13PM
United States
Nasa embarks on world’s first crewed moon mission in decades amid race with China
After repeated setbacks, Nasa is sending four Artemis II astronauts around the moon and further from Earth than ever before.
2 Apr 2026 - 2:51PM
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Nasa’s Artemis II mission lifts off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photo: Reuters
Crime
DNA links serial killer Ted Bundy to unsolved murder of teen girl
Laura Ann Aime, the victim in the five-decade-old case, was one of the over 100 women that Bundy boasted of killing before he was executed.
2 Apr 2026 - 11:35AM
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How US’ ‘stupid war’ with Iran torched fuel price stability in America
US drivers face soaring petrol costs and budget strain, with a customer saying ‘we are paying the price’ of the war.
1 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Cuba
Fidel Castro’s grandson backs capitalism and Trump deal, slams Cuba leader
Sandro Castro said most ‘Cubans want to be capitalist, not communist’ amid worsening power outages and an economic crisis.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:34PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says US may exit Iran war in 2 to 3 weeks, threatens to quit Nato
The declaration was the US president’s clearest so far that he intends to soon end a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets.
1 Apr 2026 - 8:58PM
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US President Donald Trump dances following his remarks to farmers and ranchers during an event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Friday. Photo: EPA
United States
New York Mayor Mamdani puts city’s government back on TikTok
The city’s top official, himself a social media star, has reversed a ban on the app that was sparked by concerns over its Chinese links.
1 Apr 2026 - 5:57AM
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Trump fumes as judge halts his White House ballroom project
The US$400 million ballroom is part of the US president’s broader push to reshape Washington’s core.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:36AM
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Iran says will target Apple, Google and Meta if more of its leaders are killed
A list of 18 US tech firms released by the Revolutionary Guards also included Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, Oracle and Palantir.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:10AM
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A member of the Iranian security forces stands guard next to a banner showing former and current Iranian supreme leaders in Tehran on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
United States
US top court rules against ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ youth
The justices agreed the law raises free speech concerns and sent it back to a lower court to decide if it meets a legal standard.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:14PM
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King Charles to visit US in late April amid Iran war concerns
The decision comes despite calls for the trip to be cancelled or delayed in light of the Iran war.
31 Mar 2026 - 10:45PM
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After early anger, Gulf allies press Trump for final blow to Iran
The UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain are pushing hard for Trump to order a ground invasion of Tehran, according to a diplomat.
31 Mar 2026 - 2:16PM
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‘Without US, there’s no Nato’: Rubio says ties may be reviewed amid Trump snub
‘An alliance has to be mutually beneficial. It cannot be a one-way street. Let’s hope we can fix it,’ America’s top diplomat says.
31 Mar 2026 - 12:33PM
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Plane spotters watch a US Air Force B-1 Lancer bomber taking off from a British airbase in Fairford on March 15. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over Life of a Showgirl album title
Las Vegas performer Maren Wade said the album threatened to eclipse her long-running Confessions of a Showgirl stage show.
31 Mar 2026 - 7:02AM
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Iran’s Islamic republic will ‘collapse internally’, says Netanyahu
Gulf allies of the US, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are meanwhile urging Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:36AM
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United States
Nasa begins countdown for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years
The Space Launch System rocket is set to blast-off on Wednesday with 4 astronauts, with the 10-day flight featuring a U-turn around the moon.
31 Mar 2026 - 5:52AM
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