Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next? BBC News 2 April 2026 at 20:20 What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?
Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing BBC News 2 April 2026 at 15:05 The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan school BBC News 2 April 2026 at 20:14 The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.
Utah teen identified as victim of serial killer Ted Bundy BBC News 2 April 2026 at 06:35 New DNA testing has solved the 51-year-old case of murdered teenager Laura Ann Aime, according to investigators.
'Oh my goodness, that is spectacular!': See BBC science editor react to launch BBC News 2 April 2026 at 16:40 Nasa's Artemis II has blasted off and is now orbiting Earth, before continuing on to circle the Moon.
Man dies in storm as Saharan dust shrouds Crete BBC News 2 April 2026 at 15:54 A man dies in flooding near Athens as rain lashes several regions in Greece, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped Crete.
Brazil grants joint custody over pets in new law for separated couples BBC News 2 April 2026 at 17:38 Lawmakers in the Brazilian Congress on Tuesday viewed the law change as a reflection on the importance people place on their pets.
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one BBC News 2 April 2026 at 12:00 The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.
Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing BBC News 2 April 2026 at 15:05 The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Palantir UK boss says it's up to militaries to decide how AI targeting is used in war BBC News 2 April 2026 at 00:03 The company's AI platform Maven has reportedly been used by the US to identify targets in Iran.
Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says BBC News 2 April 2026 at 18:41 Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.
Australia to crack down on gambling ads after years of criticism BBC News 2 April 2026 at 13:43 Australians lose more money to gambling, per capita, than anywhere else in the world.
Alleged Bondi gunman loses court bid to suppress names of his family BBC News 2 April 2026 at 09:08 Lawyers for Naveed Akram had argued his mother, brother and sister live in "constant fear".
The delicate question of where responsibility lies for safety on UK mountains BBC News 2 April 2026 at 07:08 Mountain rescue callouts have been steadily rising for decades.
We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish BBC News 2 April 2026 at 07:08 Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.
Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission BBC News 2 April 2026 at 07:00 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.
'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off BBC News 2 April 2026 at 11:09 There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one BBC News 2 April 2026 at 12:00 The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.
Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war BBC News 2 April 2026 at 11:22 There were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.
Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to nation BBC News 2 April 2026 at 10:49 Trump's first televised address of the conflict with Iran did little to quell uneasy markets.
Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space BBC News 2 April 2026 at 07:00 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.
Utah teen identified as victim of serial killer Ted Bundy BBC News 2 April 2026 at 06:35 New DNA testing has solved the 51-year-old case of murdered teenager Laura Ann Aime, according to investigators.
US Supreme Court appears sceptical of Trump plan to limit birthright citizenship BBC News 2 April 2026 at 06:00 Trump attended the arguments in person, a rare move by a sitting president.
Families cram into Greek court for trial into deadliest train crash BBC News 2 April 2026 at 00:30 Fifty-seven people were killed when two trains collided in 2023 in the worst rail accident in Greek history, with 36 accused in a trial expected to last years.
Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure BBC News 1 April 2026 at 20:05 Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.
What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance? BBC News 2 April 2026 at 00:31 Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.
Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary BBC News 1 April 2026 at 21:43 Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.
World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193 BBC News 2 April 2026 at 06:20 The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".
What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance? BBC News 2 April 2026 at 00:31 Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.