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Key FactsArtemis II Sets New Milestones on Lunar Journey
8 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Four astronauts traveled farther from Earth than any humans before, reaching 252,756 miles during the mission.
- The journey included two orbits around Earth and a close lunar flyby at approximately 4,000 miles distance.
- The capsule’s heat shield endured extreme re-entry conditions at 32 times the speed of sound, validating its design.
- A flawless splashdown in the Pacific Ocean enabled quick recovery of the crew, who remain in good health.
the entire trip was spectacular, the landing was perfect and, as President of the United States, I could not be more proud!— President Donald Trump, in a message posted to Truth Social congratulating the Artemis II crew
Space capsule lands in the Pacific: | "Artemis 2" crew returns to Earth after flight around the moon
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livescience 3h
'I'm at a loss for words': Artemis II mission comes home to joy and cheers after historic 10-day mission
livescience.com/space/space-exploration/im-at-a-loss-for-words-artemis-ii-mission-comes-home-to-joy-and-cheers-after-historic-10-day-mission
NASA Moon Mission: “Artemis 2” Crew Back on Earth: The four astronauts of the “Artemis 2” mission are back on Earth after their historic lunar orbit ...
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Epstein survivors accuse Melania Trump of 'shifting the burden,' push back on call for congressional hearings: 'We've done our part'
wionews.com/world/epstein-survivors-accuse-melania-trump-of-shifting-the-burden-push-back-on-call-for-congressional-hearings-we-ve-done-our-part-1775873457843
Key FactsMelania Trump Firmly Denies Epstein Ties, Calls for Hearings
22 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Melania Trump stated she had no relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and was not one of his victims.
- She rejected claims that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump, noting she met Trump years earlier at a separate event.
- The first lady called on Congress to conduct public hearings to allow Epstein’s victims to testify under oath.
- Her rare statement from the White House spotlighted the Epstein case amid efforts to move past it.
The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today.— Melania Trump, reading a statement and declining to take questions from reporters at the White House Grand Foyer.
Artemis II live: Crew splash down in Pacific Ocean after history-making Moon mission
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How do the Artemis II astronauts land back on Earth?
After orbiting the Moon, the four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are set to splash down in the ... Show more
The United States’ new missile gap: In 1958 Senator John F. Kennedy, getting ready for his upcoming presidential campaign, said the United States faced a ...
asiatimes.com/2026/04/the-united-states-new-missile-gap/
Artemis astronauts face the most dangerous part of their mission, ‘riding a fireball through the atmosphere’ on re-entry
english.elpais.com/science-tech/2026-04-10/artemis-astronauts-face-the-most-dangerous-part-of-their-mission-riding-a-fireball-through-the-atmosphere-on-re-entry.html
UK to procure Skyhammer anti-drone weapons from start-up: The UK is set to procure a new interceptor designed to counter drone threats, with a British start-up ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-procure-skyhammer-anti-drone-weapons-from-start-up/
France: Father allegedly kept son locked in a delivery van for months: In Alsace, a 43-year-old man is alleged to have kept his nine-year-old son locked in a ...
faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/kriminalitaet/frankreich-vater-soll-sohn-monatelang-im-lieferwagen-eingesperrt-haben-200719842.html
Images from a plane carrying Iran’s delegation to US-Iran talks in Islamabad show seats filled with photos and belongings of victims of the Minab school strike ... Show more
Ukrainian experts in the Middle East: Zelenskyy: Iranian Shahed drones destroyed in Gulf states
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Key FactsUkraine Shields Gulf States from Iranian Drone Threats
16 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- President Zelensky confirmed Ukraine's use of electronic warfare and interceptor drones to neutralize Iranian Shahed drones in multiple Gulf countries.
- Ukraine aids Gulf states by enhancing their air defense systems with its advanced drone interception and electronic warfare capabilities.
- Agreements were reached with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE for joint efforts to safeguard critical infrastructure.
- Ukrainian interceptor drones offer a cost-effective alternative to expensive Patriot missiles extensively fired during the Iran conflict.
Did we destroy them? Yes, we did.— Said by President Wolodymyr Selenskyj to journalists about the work of Ukrainian military teams deployed in the Middle East
OpinionThe Iran War’s Real Lessons for China: U.S. Tactical Successes Should Give Beijing Pause
foreignaffairs.com/iran/iran-wars-real-lessons-china
R1.1m car cap for ministers sparks backlash: Critics slam ‘tone-deaf’ move as households face tax pressure and austerity
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The #ArtemisII crew returns to Earth safely after a nearly 10-day journey to the moon and back. #NASA #splashdown
The War Zone 11h
Operation Epic Fury U.S. Aircraft Losses Visualized: Here are all the known American aircraft losses during the nearly six week-long war with Iran.
twz.com/air/operation-epic-fury-u-s-aircraft-losses-visualized
Pakistan navy evacuates 18 merchant ship crew after distress call: Pakistan said its navy had rescued and evacuated 18 crew members of a merchant vessel ...
reuters.com/world/china/pakistan-navy-evacuates-18-merchant-ship-crew-after-distress-call-2026-04-10/
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Key FactsUkraine Enhances Middle East Air Defense Support
20 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Ukrainian military personnel actively engaged in operations across several Middle Eastern nations to intercept Shahed drones deployed by Russia.
- These missions employed battle-tested interceptor drones produced within Ukraine, emphasizing more than training exercises.
- In exchange, Ukraine receives weapons, fuel supplies, and financial aid to strengthen its energy sector security.
- Western allies continue providing air defense missiles despite shifting focus due to the Middle East conflict.
We are helping strengthen their security in exchange for contributions to our country’s resilience. This is far more than simply receiving money.— Zelenskyy, remarks about Ukraine's international partnerships and defense export role
NASA shares close-up footage of the Artemis II launch, showcasing the raw power of its four core RS-25 engines and two solid rocket boosters ... Show more
The War Zone 6h
Mystery Launcher Appears On U.S. Navy Destroyer: The Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Carl M. Levin has received an interesting new addition to its aft upper ...
twz.com/news-features/mystery-launcher-appears-on-u-s-navy-destroyer
Kia Announces Body-on-Frame Midsize Pickup Truck Coming to the U.S. to Fight Tacoma and Ranger.
Kia is following Hyundai's lead ... Show more
Kia Announces Body-on-Frame Midsize Pickup Truck Coming to the U.S. to Fight Tacoma and Ranger
Kia Announces Body-on-Frame Midsize Pickup Truck Coming to the U.S. to Fight Tacoma and Ranger
'Moon joy' takes off as NASA embraces a new space-age catchphrase: "Copy, moon joy."
mashable.com/article/nasa-moon-joy
Key FactsNASA Coins New Term for Moon Mission Excitement
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mashable.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mashable.com
- NASA introduced 'moon joy' in April 2026 to express the excitement surrounding the Artemis II lunar mission.
- The official definition describes it as a profound happiness exclusive to moon expeditions.
- The phrase was used multiple times during the mission, including when astronauts witnessed a rare solar eclipse only visible from their vantage point.
- The feeling even spread to the ISS crew as Orion set a new record for the farthest humans traveled from Earth.
We can tell that you guys are definitely experiencing moon joy, and I feel like even we are experiencing moon joy right now.— Jessica Meir, commander of the ISS Crew-12 mission, addressing the Artemis II crew.
For the last two years, a stray dog named Jon has been greeting motorists along with traffic cops manning the streams of vehicles at the bustling stretch of ... Show more
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Splashdown! The Artemis II astronauts are home.
The crew's Orion capsule safely splashed down at 8:07 p.m. ET, ending the record-breaking 10-day mission ... Show more
defence-blog.com 20h
U.S. firm develops interceptor drone with AI sound targeting: Talon Avionics, a defense technology company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, has developed a new ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-firm-develops-interceptor-drone-with-ai-sound-targeting/
Lexus GX Hybrid May Finally Be Happening After 20 Years.
Of all the Lexus crossovers and SUVs, only the GX doesn't come with a hybrid option ... Show more
Lexus GX Hybrid May Finally Be Happening After 20 Years
Lexus GX Hybrid May Finally Be Happening After 20 Years
2026 Triumph National Demo Days: Registration Open Now: The Triumph National Demo Days invites riders to dealerships across the U.S. to test ride models from ...
ridermagazine.com/2026/04/08/2026-triumph-national-demo-days-registration-open-now/
defence-blog.com 17h
Russia pairs North Korean rocket artillery with ground drone: Russian forces have mounted a North Korean-supplied Type 75 107mm multiple launch rocket system ...
defence-blog.com/russia-pairs-north-korean-rocket-artillery-with-ground-drone/
Check out these featured auction listings from Just a moment... ! These auctions and many more end 4/13-4/17. Interested? Just create an account to start bidding on Just a moment... ... Show more
All occupants injured: Tourist bus crashes on Canary Island - | one dead: A serious accident occurs on the Canary Island of La Gomera: The driver of a tourist ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Touristenbus-auf-Kanareninsel-verunglueckt-ein-Toter-id30701772.html
Watch the arrival of the luxury Belmond British Pullman train in Stamford today
defence-blog.com 17h
Ukraine strikes 30 percent drone advantage over Russia: Ukraine's Defense Forces are now deploying 30 percent more strike drones per day than Russian troops ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-strikes-30-percent-drone-advantage-over-russia/
Taiwan's Strong Bow missile range up to 1,500 km | Taiwan News | Apr. 10, 2026 18:05
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defence-blog.com 16h
China delivers Yitian-L air defense systems to Mali: Mali’s army has received a new shipment of military equipment from China, with newly surfaced convoy footage ...
defence-blog.com/china-delivers-yitian-l-air-defense-systems-to-mali/
As the Turkish deep-sea drilling ship Çağrı Bey is set to start Somalia's first-ever oil drilling after arriving in the Horn of Africa country on Thursday ... Show more
‘If it takes to close the country down, we’ll close the country down’
John Dallon, a spokesman for the fuel protesters, again put the onus on the Government ... Show more
defence-blog.com 16h
France buys more S-100 drones for FREMM frigate integration: The French Navy has ordered five additional CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned aerial systems under its naval ...
defence-blog.com/france-buys-more-s-100-drones-for-fremm-frigate-integration/
Hamburg: Plane turns back due to engine problem: After takeoff from Hamburg Airport, the pilots of a Eurowings aircraft noticed an error message on one of the ...
faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/ungluecke/hamburg-flugzeug-dreht-wegen-triebwerksproblem-wieder-um-200719766.html
livescience.com 12h
Where are the Artemis II crew landing?
If you live near San Diego, California, you could consider waving at Orion as it hurtles toward the Pacific Ocean at ... Show more
World’s first ammonia-powered ship runs without oil, targets zero-carbon shipping
interestingengineering.com/innovation/ammonia-powered-ship-hd-hyundai
defence-blog.com 16h
U.S. Army awards PAC-3 MSE contract worth $4.76 billion to Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin has secured a $4.761 billion U.S. Army contract to produce Patriot ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-army-awards-pac-3-mse-contract-worth-4-76-billion-to-lockheed-martin/
Multiple British naval ships track Russian vessels around UK: HMS Somerset, HMS St Albans, HMS Mersey and RFA Tideforce were involved in operations to shadow ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/multiple-british-naval-ships-track-russian-vessels-around-uk/
All about MQ-4C Triton, the US surveillance drone that has gone missing: The US surveillance drone immediately sent code 7700 (for general emergency) and started ...
wionews.com/world/all-about-mq-4c-triton-the-us-surveillance-drone-that-has-gone-missing-1775839953895
Taiwan unveils upgraded version of M60A3 tank | Taiwan News | Apr. 10, 2026 16:03
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Sports car icon from Stuttgart - | Shortly before the premiere - | much speculation surrounding the new Porsche 911
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Four people die attempting to cross English Channel in small boat: Dozens of others had to be rescued in the incident off Boulogne on Thursday morning.
expressandstar.com/uk-news/four-people-die-attempting-to-cross-english-channel-in-small-boat-6568596
defence-blog.com 22h
Chinese laser counter-drone system launches for overseas sales: As militaries step up efforts to counter the growing threat of mass drone attacks ...
defence-blog.com/chinese-laser-counter-drone-system-launches-for-overseas-sales/
Absurd: Man steals more than 300 shopping carts and sells them to scrap dealers: Large-scale shopping cart theft: A man from Ludwigshafen is alleged to have ...
swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/ludwigshafen/mann-aus-ludwigshafen-stielt-einkaufswagen-mannheim-100.html
OpinionTrump has thrown the people of Iran under the bus: “Never interrupt your enemy whilst he is making a mistake,” Napoleon said. It is just one of the many ...
euobserver.com/210627/trump-has-thrown-the-people-of-iran-under-the-bus/
When everything you have left fits into one car.
A 70-year-old refugee from Donbas was left stranded in central Kyiv after his vehicle broke down ... Show more
Bus plunges down embankment on Canary Island - | one dead: La Gomera is very popular with tourists. The Canary Island has now been affected by a serious bus ...
ga.de/news/panorama/bus-stuerzt-auf-kanareninsel-boeschung-hinab-ein-toter_aid-146621485
The flight deck operates in what experts describe as “controlled chaos” and even “a million accidents waiting to happen,” highlighting the constant risk and ... Show more
USS Abraham Lincoln: How carrier crews keep fighter jets mission-ready for months at sea
USS Abraham Lincoln: How carrier crews keep fighter jets mission-ready for months at sea
The Drive 15h
Porsche’s Awful 2025 Has Continued Well Into 2026: TDS: Porsche sales hit a wall last year, and the first quarter of 2026 hasn't indicated a turnaround ...
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