Melania Trump: ‘I never had a relationship with Epstein’

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The first lady went on to say, “I am not Epstein’s victim. Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump. I met my husband by chance at a New York City party in 1998.”

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Canada’s Mark Carney ‘so proud’ of astronauts in call to Artemis II

Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada’s first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.

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Watch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in space

The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the Artemis II crew ahead of their likely splashdown on Saturday.

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Watch: Artemis II’s historic lunar flyby… in 90 seconds

The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.

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‘Absolutely spectacular’: Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

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‘Trust us, you look amazing’: Artemis II astronauts speak from space

The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.

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Why isn’t Artemis II landing on the Moon?

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 – so what’s this mission for?

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‘Spectacular!’ – BBC journalist’s emotional reaction to Artemis II launch

Science editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida.

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Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth’s orbit.

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‘A historic moment’ – Americans react to birthright citizenship case

The BBC’s Ione Wells spoke with protesters and attendees outside the Supreme Court hearing on President Donald Trump’s executive order.

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Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew’s journey to launch

From spacesuit fitting to final communications checks in the rocket, the crew prepared for liftoff to begin their 10-day mission.

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‘It’s phenomenal!’: Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch

BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.

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‘Something needs to be done’ – Americans struggle as petrol prices surge

The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.

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As Iran war continues, US farmers absorb rising costs

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue spoke to one farmer in Alabama who, despite facing intense financial pressures, continues to support President Trump.

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‘Art is a very powerful tool’ – Golden toilet throne appears in DC

The installation, titled “A throne fit for a king”, was placed at the National Mall as a critique of President Trump’s White House renovations.

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How will the Artemis astronauts go to the toilet in space?

For the 10-day mission, Nasa scientists have developed a new “universal waste management system” – or space loo.

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Behind the scenes: Astronaut training for Nasa’s moon mission

Training for the Artemis II flight took place at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, and began soon after the crew was named in 2023.

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Inside Nasa’s moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launch

The Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios.

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‘No Kings’ protesters gather across the US as Bruce Springsteen joins rally

Large protests against the Trump administration took place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies.

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BBC journalist caught in travel chaos at Houston Airport

The airport is experiencing some of the longest delays in the US as TSA agents work without pay in a partial shutdown.

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‘Affordability is the biggest thing’ – Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump

Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

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