NASA’s Artemis II Orion capsule has returned to Kennedy Space Center after a record-breaking crewed lunar flyby. Engineers will now inspect the spacecraft ahead of Artemis III, which aims to test docking systems for future moon landing missions

US forces have turned back 38 ships as part of an ongoing maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports, escalating pressure amid stalled negotiations. The move comes as Iran ramps up diplomatic efforts with Russia, even as back-channel communications with Washington continue over the Strait of Hormuz crisis