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NASA’s Artemis II mission has ended as a clear success, with four astronauts safely returning to Earth after a historic 10 day journey around the moon. The Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific on April 10, concluding the first crewed lunar flyby since the Apollo era and a mission that carried humans farther from Earth than ever before. The flight proved that key systems worked under real deep space conditions. Reuters reported that Orion’s heat shield performed successfully during high speed reentry, while recovery teams completed what NASA described as a near perfect splashdown and retrieval. That gives the…

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she is considering another run for the White House in 2028, signaling that she remains open to returning to the top of the Democratic ticket after her loss to Donald Trump in 2024. Speaking at the National Action Network convention in New York, Harris said she was “thinking about it” when asked directly about another presidential campaign. Harris framed her thinking around experience and public service, telling the audience that she understands what the presidency demands. Associated Press reported that she emphasized her knowledge of the office and presented the question as one of…

Prince Harry is being sued for libel by Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded in 2006 in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana. The case was filed in London’s High Court and also names Mark Dyer, Harry’s close friend and a former trustee of the organization. Sentebale, which supports young people living with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana, alleges that Harry and Dyer were involved in an adverse media campaign that began in March 2025 and harmed the charity’s operations, reputation, and leadership. The lawsuit follows a long and bitter leadership dispute inside the organization. Harry, Prince…

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially become an honorary citizen of Albania, adding a new chapter to his long running image as a global traveler and self described international figure. The citizenship was granted by Albanian President Bajram Begaj through a special decree issued at Adams’s request. According to Associated Press reporting, the move reflects Adams’s longstanding relationship with the Albanian American community and his broader interest in international ties. A spokesperson for Adams said the symbolic honor further strengthens the connection between New York and Albania. Adams had visited Albania in 2025, where he promoted stronger…

Fresh tensions have emerged ahead of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan, highlighting how fragile the path to peace remains after six weeks of war. Reuters reported that major gaps still separate the two sides, with Washington and Tehran entering the talks with low expectations. One of the main sticking points is sanctions relief. Iran is demanding meaningful economic concessions, while the United States remains skeptical about how much ground it should give before broader security issues are resolved. Another major dispute centers on whether any deal should also include a ceasefire linked to Lebanon, an…

DUBAI, April 8 (Reuters) – An oil refinery on ‌Iran’s Lavan Island was targeted in an “enemy attack” ​on Wednesday, which caused ​no casualties, the National ⁠Iranian Oil Refining and ​Distribution Company said, according ​to the Oil Ministry’s news outlet, Shana. The company said the ​facility was hit ​at around 10 a.m. (0630 GMT), adding ‌that ⁠safety and firefighting teams were working to contain the blaze and secure ​the ​site.

Australian health experts are warning that Meta is removing social media posts designed to educate the public about dangerous illicit drugs, raising concern that vital health information is being blocked at the very moment it is needed most. ABC reported on April 7 that public health workers say lives could be put at risk when educational alerts about harmful substances are taken down by automated moderation systems. The concern centers on harm reduction groups that use platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to warn people about especially potent or contaminated drugs circulating in the community. According to ABC and the…

The World Bank has approved a six-year urban development program worth 540 million US dollars (approximately 2.1 trillion shillings) to boost urban development in cities, municipalities, and refugee-hosting districts across the country. The funding will support improvements in road networks, drainage systems, waste management, and local economic infrastructure, such as markets and bus parks, among other initiatives, with more municipalities being included. A total of 49 areas, including cities, municipalities, and districts, are set to benefit

A man in the United States who intentionally allowed venomous snakes to bite him more than 200 times over nearly two decades may now help scientists develop a broad antivenom that could save lives around the world. Tim Friede, 58, carried out the painful and dangerous experiment to build immunity against some of the deadliest snakes on Earth. Friede, who had no formal scientific training, began injecting himself with small doses of venom before later allowing snakes to bite him directly, often on the fingers or forearm. His effort nearly killed him several times, including an early incident in 2001…

A British warship and aircraft tracked and monitored Russian submarines trying to survey vital undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic, ensuring they fled the area, the defence secretary, john healey , has said. Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Healey said the UK operation lasted more than a month and saw a royal navy warship and P8 marine patrol aircraft “track and deter any malign activity” by three Russian submarines. Declining to reveal precisely where the operation took place, Healey said it did not happen in UK territorial waters but in the exclusive economic zone that extends up to…