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Artemis II astronauts break Apollo 13 distance record from Earth
Four crew members surpassed the 248,655-mile mark set by Apollo 13 in 1970, reaching 252,757 miles during lunar flyby.
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Trump threatens Iran, demands journalist reveal leak source
Trump threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure and jail journalists over reporting on a rescued US airman shot down by Iran.
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Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in Istanbul amid peace efforts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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April 3, 2026
NATO weapons purchases for Ukraine already arriving, official says
NATO's head of representation to Ukraine said the PURL initiative will continue supplying American weapons as part of broader defense support.
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April 2, 2026
Artemis II spacecraft leaves Earth orbit, heads toward Moon
NASA's crewed Orion capsule completed a translunar injection burn Thursday, becoming the first crewed mission to leave Earth orbit since 1972.
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April 2, 2026
Federal government sues three states over prediction market regulation
The CFTC filed lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois, asserting exclusive federal authority to regulate prediction markets under the Commodity Exchange Act.
France
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April 2, 2026
Macron criticises Trump over mocking comments about his marriage
French president said Trump's remarks were "neither elegant nor up to standard" after the US leader mocked him during a Washington lunch.
Entertainment
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April 2, 2026
Super Mario Galaxy film opens worldwide with strong box office projections
The Nintendo and Illumination sequel arrives in cinemas Wednesday with early reviews praising visuals but questioning narrative depth.
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April 2, 2026
Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI charge after Florida car crash
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World
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April 2, 2026
Melania Trump brokers return of six Ukrainian children in fourth mediation
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump facilitated an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to reunite six Ukrainian children with their families, with another child to follow later this month.
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April 2, 2026
Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, elevates Todd Blanche
President Trump announced Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving the Justice Department. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general.
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April 2, 2026
Italy's football federation faces pressure after third World Cup miss
FIGC president Gravina considers resignation following Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, as government officials demand leadership change.
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April 1, 2026
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Indonesia's Molucca Sea, kills one
A powerful quake off Indonesia triggered tsunami waves up to 75 centimeters high across the region Thursday, with one fatality reported.
Middle East
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April 1, 2026
Trump declares Iran war objectives "nearing completion" in televised address
President says military has achieved major success and estimates conflict will end within three weeks as Israel intercepts Iranian missiles.
Space
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April 1, 2026
NASA launches Artemis II with four astronauts toward the Moon
The Space Launch System rocket lifted off Wednesday from Florida carrying astronauts on a 10-day orbital mission, the first crewed lunar journey since 1972.