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The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion spacecraft spoke to the press from space for the first time since completing a lunar flyby that took them a record distance from earth. After becoming the first humans to directly observe the far-side of the moon, emotions are running high as the crew prepares to reenter the

Skip next section 1st quarter insolvencies at highest in 20 years April 9, 2026 1st quarter insolvencies at highest in 20 years 'Everything must go' signs are being seen more often in Germany than in recent years [FILE: November 2025]Image: Ardan Fuessmann/IMAGO Insolvencies in Germany during the first quarter were at their highest in more

At the end of March, residents discovered a lifeless body in a remote, swampy area about 30 kilometers (19 miles) outside Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau. It was "covered in blood," "wounded all over with a bladed weapon" and there were "two bullet holes in the head," a witness told the AFP news agency. The victim was Vigario

Amid the rhetoric and rabble rousing of JD Vance's promotional tour of Budapest in support of the "fantastic" Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the significance of one of the venues may have been lost on many. The US vice president addressed a pre-election rally on Tuesday at the MTK Sportpark in Hungary's capital, Budapest. The venue, opened in 2025

Skip next section India grants waivers to vessels carrying Iranian cargo — report April 9, 2026 India grants waivers to vessels carrying Iranian cargo — report The unnamed officials told Reuters the waivers were being given on a case-to-case basisImage: Francis Mascarenhas/REUTERS India recently granted waivers to allow vessels, carrying Iranian cargo, to enter its

A woman who sold the drugs that caused the 2023 death of Canadian-American actor Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Jasveen Sangha, a 42-year-old dual British-American citizen dubbed the "Ketamine Queen," had pleaded guilty to five felony drug charges in September. She has been in custody since her arrest in August

Skip next section READ: Facts vs. influencers: Is the 'Dubai dream' really over? April 9, 2026 READ: Facts vs. influencers: Is the 'Dubai dream' really over? Despite the conflict in the Middle East, authorities and some residents in Dubai insist life is going on as normal in the eternally-sunny, low-tax emirate. Others proclaim the "Dubai

US President Donald Trump was "absolutely disappointed" during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday. The two leaders met at the White House to discuss the US-Israeli war against Iran, in which NATO allies did not actively participate. "NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN,"

The announcement of a two‑week ceasefire between Iran, Israel and the United States has put the war on hold, after 40 days of intense attack and retaliation.  As always, civilians have borne the brunt of the war. Thousands have been killed or injured, and many more displaced. Homes, infrastructure and livelihoods have been destroyed —

Skip next section WATCH: Germany abandons rescue of stranded whale April 8, 2026 WATCH: Germany abandons rescue of stranded whale Three attempts have been made to free the humpback, nicknamed Timmy. But experts say the whale is now in critical condition, and that lifting it would be too stressful.  Germany abandons rescue of stranded whale