What to know about the Artemis 2 mission's Moon flyby

11 Sept 01:00 Key points summarised by AI

Artemis 2 will conduct the first human lunar flyby in over half a century, making history with the first woman, Black person, and non-American astronaut to reach the Moon.
The mission will break human distance records from Earth, providing astronauts with a unique, complete view of the Moon's surface, including its far side.
NASA will broadcast the approximately seven-hour flyby live, but a 40-minute period of radio silence will occur as the spacecraft passes behind the Moon.
Astronauts will experience a rare solar eclipse from space and have the opportunity to recreate the iconic 'Earthrise' photograph.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.