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What the Artemis II crew shared in first remarks after return to Earth
Science
April 12, 2026
What the Artemis II crew shared in first remarks after return to Earth
Houston — It was a hero’s welcome for the four-person Artemis II crew following a textbook splashdown in the Pacific Ocean…
China’s Xi touts peace – and points to global conflicts – in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader
World
April 12, 2026
China’s Xi touts peace – and points to global conflicts – in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader
Chinese leader Xi Jinping invoked ongoing global conflicts and the need for peace during a landmark meeting with the leader…
Failure of US-Iran talks is a blow to hopes of finding an off-ramp to crisis
Features/Interviews
April 12, 2026
Failure of US-Iran talks is a blow to hopes of finding an off-ramp to crisis
We watched the sun go down in Islamabad and then come up again as these marathon talks went on. To…
US failed to win Iranian trust at talks, says leader of Tehran team
Middle East
April 12, 2026
US failed to win Iranian trust at talks, says leader of Tehran team
The United States failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation at the talks in Islamabad, according to the…
The hottest Apple product right now isn’t what you think
Technology
April 11, 2026
The hottest Apple product right now isn’t what you think
Matt Shumer’s home computer setup is a little weirder than most. He and his roommate each have a mini Apple…
What is Israel’s war in Lebanon, and why could it shatter the Iran ceasefire?
Middle East
April 11, 2026
What is Israel’s war in Lebanon, and why could it shatter the Iran ceasefire?
Israel’s massive attacks in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon this week are threatening to derail a fragile ceasefire with…
A shadowy, pro-Iranian group claimed a spate of attacks in Europe. But it might be a facade
World
April 11, 2026
A shadowy, pro-Iranian group claimed a spate of attacks in Europe. But it might be a facade
London — A shadowy, pro-Iran group has claimed responsibility for a spate of recent attacks on Jewish communities and American interests…
Grim new economic numbers highlight how Trump is losing leverage against Iran
Features/Interviews
April 11, 2026
Grim new economic numbers highlight how Trump is losing leverage against Iran
The week began with President Donald Trump saber-rattling like we’ve never seen before. He threatened apparent war crimes and to…
Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
World
April 11, 2026
Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
The US has negotiated a fragile ceasefire that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Asian allies that depend on…
Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
World
April 11, 2026
Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a 32-hour ceasefire with Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holiday, following an earlier offer…
World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
Features/Interviews
April 11, 2026
World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
The lives of millions of people across the Middle East – and the fate of the global economy – will…
First days of Iran ceasefire were the deadliest for Lebanon since 2024
Middle East
April 11, 2026
First days of Iran ceasefire were the deadliest for Lebanon since 2024
The first days of the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran have turned out to be extremely deadly for…
Meta just provided its clearest look yet at its AI plan. It’s about time
Technology
April 9, 2026
Meta just provided its clearest look yet at its AI plan. It’s about time
New York — Meta’s most important launch in years may not be its latest Ray-Ban glasses or its AI app. Instead,…
UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic
World
April 9, 2026
UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic
AP — British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of “malign activity” in the…
Iran is holding the world economy hostage. Trump’s truce proves its leverage
Features/Interviews
April 9, 2026
Iran is holding the world economy hostage. Trump’s truce proves its leverage
London — President Donald Trump has cast a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran as a “total and…
Iran’s top officials stress Lebanon’s inclusion in ceasefire deal despite US and Israeli denials
Middle East
April 9, 2026
Iran’s top officials stress Lebanon’s inclusion in ceasefire deal despite US and Israeli denials
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf reiterated that they see Lebanon as part of the ceasefire agreement…
WHO driver killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza, relatives say
Middle East
April 9, 2026
WHO driver killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza, relatives say
A Palestinian man working for the World Health Organization was killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza on Monday, according to…
North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads
World
April 9, 2026
North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads
Seoul, South Korea AP — North Korea on Thursday said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including…
How Pakistan became an unlikely bridge between the United States and Iran
Features/Interviews
April 9, 2026
How Pakistan became an unlikely bridge between the United States and Iran
Islamabad — The streets of Islamabad have been emptied by a sudden two-day public holiday, declared to enforce a strict security…
Trump could soon lose his best friend in Europe
World
April 9, 2026
Trump could soon lose his best friend in Europe
Budapest, Hungary — When Vice President JD Vance held his phone to the mic, it seemed for a moment as though…