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Apr 1, 2026 - World

This live blog is now closed.Full report – Nasa’s Artemis II rocket lifts off for historic moon missionThere’s potentially alarming news from AccuWeather about a solar flare, which the forecasting service says could affect the Artemis mission.While not an official Nasa source for weather and climate information or predictions, AccuWeather has been monitoring launch day conditions, and is reporting them on its own blog.An X1.5 solar flare that occurred early on March 30 produced an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection that is now entering into the Earth’s atmosphere. As the day progresses, moderate to strong geomagnetic storm conditions are possible as a result of the coronal mass ejection impacting Earth’s atmosphere.Communication between ground control and members aboard the rocket, and precise GPS tracking, can be at risk during strong geomagnetic storming. Continue reading...

Apr 1, 2026 - World

Talks, convened by the UK, will examine ‘all viable diplomatic and political measures’ to get critical waterway openFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will join talks with 35 nations, convened by the United Kingdom, to explore ways to reopen the strait of Hormuz, the government confirmed on Thursday.The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, announced the meeting on Wednesday, which will exclude the United States, to discuss “all viable diplomatic and political measures” to secure the waterway and restore freedom of navigation. The meeting is expected to take place at about 10pm AEDT on Thursday. Continue reading...

Apr 1, 2026 - World

Chuck Schumer notes that ‘Senate Democrats never wavered’ on negotiations to fund Department of Homeland Security without funding ICERepublican leaders agree to advance funding deal to end DHS shutdownSign up for the Breaking News US emailWe’re starting to get pictures from outside the US supreme court ahead of oral arguments in Trump v Barbara, which will decide if the administration’s attempts to restrict birthright citizenship are unconstitutional.Donald Trump has just arrived, and plans to listen to arguments at the court – the first time a sitting president has attended arguments. Continue reading...

Apr 1, 2026 - World

US To Be Out Of Iran "Pretty Quickly", Could Return For "Spot Hits": Trump

Apr 1, 2026 - World

Mass of spectators cheers dazzling Florida launch as astronauts head to moon for first time in almost 54 yearsNasa’s moon rocket Artemis II launched on Wednesday evening, carrying astronauts to the moon for the first time in almost 54 years.The rocket is now orbiting Earth and will continue to do so until Thursday, when the translunar injection burn will take place and send it on the rest of its 240,000-mile journey to the moon. Inside the Orion capsule, the four astronauts onboard immediately began tasks to assess how the spacecraft handled the 17,500mph ascent to orbit. Continue reading...