Odysseus lander to be ‘put to sleep’

Odysseus lander to be ‘put to sleep’

The team behind the Odysseus spacecraft says their mission has 'changed the economics of landing on the moon'. Speaking on Wednesday, representatives of Intuitive Machines said the lander will be "put to sleep" before being powered up again in the next two to three weeks. Last week it became the first privately developed spacecraft to soft land on the lunar surface. Sally Patterson has more.

February 29, 2024 6

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United States blocks Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council

The United States has blocked the ceasefire resolution in the Security Council on Tuesday. Despite overwhelming support, the text was vetoed by Washington which has now tabled its own resolution. Jody Jacobs reports.

February 21, 2024 4

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Texas judge to decide on migrant arrest law

At a court hearing in Texas a judge seemed skeptical of a new law that would give the state power to arrest anyone suspected of entering Texas illegally. Campaigners in Texas are trying to block the bill before it comes into effect next month. Nick Harper reports from Austin.

February 16, 2024 13

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Democrats take back US lawmaker George Santos’ seat

Democrat Tom Suozzi has won a special election to replace disgraced US lawmaker George Santos in New York. The Republican Representative was expelled from Congress in December after being charged with fraud, money laundering, and lying to lawmakers. The race was viewed by many as an early test for November's general election, with immigration, the economy and abortion coming out as key issues for voters. Sally Patterson has more.

February 15, 2024 20

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American Palestinian man stabbed as US hate crimes soar

The stabbing of a Palestinian American man in the US state of Texas was a hate crime, according to police. A 36-year-old man, Bert James Baker was arrested following an alleged attack on a Muslim victim over the weekend. It comes amid a surge in hate crimes targeting Arabs, Muslims and Jews, linked to the war in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports.

February 9, 2024 12

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US Republicans block border and aid deal

US lawmakers have voted down legislation that would bring in new border restrictions and give aid to Ukraine and Israel. Senate Republicans blocked the bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package, by 50 votes to 49.Now, Democrats are trying to pass a revised bill which strips out the immigration measures and only includes aid. Sally Patterson has more.

February 8, 2024 23

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Blinken wraps up day two of Mideast crisis tour

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Israel and the West Bank on Wednesday, as the war in Gaza moves into its fourth month. The trip comes as there's quiet optimism a deal to end the fighting may be achieved, which could also see the release of Israeli captives being held in the strip. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

February 7, 2024 18

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India-US civil nuclear deal “an important piece of unfinished business” – US official

The US Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources has described the status of a civil nuclear partnership between India and the US as "an important piece of unfinished business". This comes as the two countries have been working to boost their energy ties. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

February 6, 2024 25

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US says it will “not stop” defending itself in the Middle East

The UN Security Council held an urgent meeting Monday afternoon, Russia accused the United States of fanning tensions in the Middle East. But the US says it will not back down from defending itself in the region from attacks. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

February 6, 2024 12