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Watch the moment Artemis II launches historic mission around the moon

NASA successfully launched four astronauts into space on Wednesday evening, for a 10-day flight to the moon.

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Magnitude 7.4 quake hits off Indonesia’s Ternate, tsunami warning triggered https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/magnitude-7-4-quake-hits-off-indonesias-ternate-tsunami-warning-triggered?traffic_source=rss

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits off Indonesia’s Ternate, tsunami warning triggered

The epicentre of the ⁠earthquake was about ⁠120km (75 miles) from Ternate, in Indonesia’s North Maluku ‌province.

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First troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/first-troops-from-un-backed-gang-suppression-force-arrive-in-haiti?traffic_source=rss

First troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti

The force has an initial mandate of 12 months to address widespread gang violence in Haiti ahead of its elections.

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Iran war live: Trump to address nation; Tehran denies seeking ceasefire https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/2/iran-war-live-trump-to-address-nation-tehran-denies-seeking-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss

Iran war live: Trump claims goals nearing completion, vows to ‘finish job’

Iran denies seeking a truce and keeps up counterattacks, as US-Israeli raids cause deaths and damage across the country.

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FBI agents from US arrive in Cuba to probe lethal speedboat shooting https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/fbi-agents-from-us-arrive-in-cuba-to-probe-lethal-speedboat-shooting?traffic_source=rss

FBI agents from US arrive in Cuba to probe lethal speedboat shooting

Trump administration has denied involvement after Cuban government says a boat of armed men tried to infiltrate island.

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SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/spacex-files-to-go-public-paving-way-to-make-elon-musk-first-trillionaire?traffic_source=rss

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire

Company has captured public attention through vast network of satellites and focus on space exploration.

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NASA moon mission a ‘contrast’ to US war on Iran, says US senator https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/4/1/nasa-moon-mission-a-contrast-to-us-war-on-iran-says-us-senator?traffic_source=rss

NASA moon mission a ‘contrast’ to US war on Iran, says US senator

Astronauts have boarded NASA’s Orion capsule as they prepare for the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.

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US removes sanctions on Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/us-removes-sanctions-on-venezuelas-interim-president-delcy-rodriguez?traffic_source=rss

US removes sanctions on Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez

US has exerted growing influence over the Venezuelan government after abducting former President Nicolas Maduro.

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NASA’s Artemis II lifts off to the moon https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1/nasas-artemis-ii-lifts-off-to-the-moon?traffic_source=rss