Artemis II is about to fly past the moon and is set to break records
NASA says the estimated maximum distance from Earth during today's flyby by the Orion spacecraft will exceed 406,000 kilometres, beating the 400,171 kilometres set by Apollo 13.
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Iran rejects new ceasefire proposal as Trump’s ultimatum approaches
The rejection came as Israel struck a key petrochemical plant in the massive South Pars natural gas field and killed two paramilitary Revolutionary Guard commanders.
Iran, U.S. receive new ceasefire proposal, Israel strikes energy facility
U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz looms while mediators scramble to get the U.S. and Iran to agree to a new ceasefire proposal.
Trump says U.S. fighter jet officer rescued, renews Iran power plant threats
Efforts continue by Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt to bring the U.S. and Iran to the negotiating table, according to two regional officials.
From ‘bird leg syndrome’ to solar storms: Roberta Bondar breaks down Artemis II mission
Canada’s first female astronaut Roberta Bondar shares insight on the Artemis II mission as astronauts prepare for a historic lunar flyby.
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Iran calls on the public to find the ‘enemy pilot’ as the US continues a frantic search
The U.S. is searching for a missing pilot after a jet was shot down in Iran, as Donald Trump warns Tehran it has 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Why the Iran war has renewed calls for a sovereign medical supply chain
A nationwide recall has been issued for cheese, salads and meal kits over possible listeria contamination, with dozens of products affected across Canada.
Canadian Space Agency’s first space to Earth video call with Colonel Jeremy Hansen
Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen connected with Earth from deep space today in a historic first for the Canadian Space Agency during the Artemis II mission.
Mount Everest guides accused of targeting climbers in alleged $20M fake rescue scheme
Rescues and medical emergencies are commonplace on Mount Everest. In October of last year, more than 350 climbers were rescued after becoming trapped in a freak storm.
Mount Everest guides accused of targeting climbers in $20M fake rescue scheme
Rescues and medical emergencies are commonplace on Mount Everest. In October of last year, more than 350 climbers were rescued after becoming trapped in a freak storm.
2 US aircraft shot down in Iran. At least 1 crew member is missing
One fighter jet was shot down in Iran. A U.S. crew member from that plane was rescued, but a second was missing, and a U.S. military search-and-rescue operation was underway.
U.S. fighter jet goes down in Iran, one crew member rescued, officials say
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that President Donald Trump had been briefed but did not offer any additional information.
Iran shot down U.S. fighter jet over its territory, officials say
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it was combing an area near where the plane came down in southwestern Iran. A U.S. military official confirmed that a jet had been shot down.
Iran hits Gulf targets, U.S.-Israel strike Tehran as war enters 5th week
Tehran has kept the pressure on Israel and its Gulf Arab neighbors, despite U.S. and Israeli insistence that Iran’s military capabilities have been all but destroyed.
Canadian faces terrorism charge after machete attack on mosque in Kenya
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations says the 32-year-old appeared in court Thursday on nine terrorism charges, such as assault causing actual bodily harm.
Artemis II on course for the moon after day in Earth orbit
The translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans and one Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week.
Soaring gas prices prompt renewed calls for government fuel tax relief
Another jump in the price of gasoline has heightened the debate over whether the provincial and federal governments should provide some tax relief for drivers.
Drive less and work from home as Iran energy shock bites, EU official urges
The EU is asking its member states to implement the International Energy Agency’s 10-point plan to reduce global demand for oil, Dan Jørgensen, the EU’s energy commissioner said.
Iranian facing deportation for sanctions evasion tries to sponsor mother to immigrate
Convicted of violating sanctions on Iran and awaiting a decision on his deportation, Amin Yousefijam has taken the government to court over the matter.
‘We’re there to help our allies’: Trump once again shifts reasoning for Iran war
Trump earlier Wednesday claimed Iran’s president wanted a ceasefire ahead of his speech to the American people.
Trump addresses the nation on the U.S. war effort in Iran
Trump earlier Wednesday claimed Iran’s president wanted a ceasefire ahead of his speech to the American people.
Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran
Trump earlier Wednesday claimed Iran’s president wanted a ceasefire ahead of his speech to the American people.
WATCH LIVE: Trump to address nation on Iran war in first prime-time speech since launching strikes
The speech will offer Trump a wide audience to articulate clear objectives for the war.
U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president after Maduro capture
The newly announced sanctions relief is a strong signal that the U.S. recognizes Delcy Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military operation.
Lost dog reunited with owner, rescued by helicopter after week in New Zealand forest
An emergency rescue helicopter airlifted Jessica Johnson after a fall at a remote rocky waterfall, and she was forced to leave without her dog, Molly.
American journalist kidnapped in Iraq was warned of threats: officials
U.S. and Iraqi officials said Shelly Renee Kittleson had also been warned of threats against her in the days before her abduction.
Anand to join U.K.-led talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz without U.S.
Anand says Canada will not hesitate to help secure the strait once there is a ceasefire, but the Liberal government has not decided yet on specific measures.
Iran and Trump trade threats, dispute ceasefire talks as war drags on
Trump struck a belligerent tone Wednesday, demanding that Iran stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. would bomb the Islamic Republic 'back to the Stone Ages.'
NASA’s Artemis II lunar space mission takes off in historic launch
Four astronauts — including a Canadian — aboard the Orion spacecraft lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:35 p.m. eastern time.
WATCH LIVE: NASA’s Artemis II space mission takes off in historic launch
Four crew members will take off on the Orion spacecraft no earlier than 6:24 p.m. EDT Wednesday on a 10-day mission expected to take humans the farthest they've ever gone in space.