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NASA's Artemis II mission is carrying astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than five decades, the first crewed lunar flight since Apollo 17 in 1972. Coverage is focusing on why it took the United States so long to return, pointing to shifting political priorities, huge costs, and repeated delays to the Space Launch System and Orion programs.

Italy's parliament has approved a move toward restarting nuclear power, reversing a stance the country has held since abandoning nuclear energy after referendums following the Chernobyl disaster. The vote opens the way for new nuclear technology, including small modular reactors, as Italy seeks stable low-carbon energy supplies. Supporters frame it as energy security and climate policy; critics recall Italy's long-standing public opposition to nuclear power.

A federal judge has temporarily paused the Trump administration's media ban, allowing CNN journalists back into the White House press areas. The ruling interrupts the administration's effort to restrict certain outlets' access, and the network returned to cover events in the building. The case is being closely watched as part of broader legal fights over press access to the administration.

NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flight of the Artemis program, is drawing wide attention ahead of launch. Coverage explains how to watch the launch, which astronauts will fly around the Moon, and what the mission means for future lunar landings. Interest centers on the four-person crew and the mission's role in returning humans to deep space for the first time since Apollo.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for renewed negotiations among nuclear-armed states as the country marks 35 years since the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site. He warned that global arms-control safeguards are weakening, framing Kazakhstan's experience with Soviet nuclear testing as a reason for world powers to return to disarmament talks.

The Dodgers faced the Padres on September 24 with Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound and Shohei Ohtani back in the starting lineup after a spell out of it. Japanese baseball fans are following the game closely, sharing radio-style play-by-play commentary of the matchup between the two NL West rivals.

Italy has approved a law allowing the country to produce nuclear energy again, reversing a ban in place for nearly four decades. The move ends a prohibition dating back to referendums after the 1987 vote, and opens the way for new reactors as Italy seeks reliable, low-carbon power and reduced dependence on imported energy.

Donald Trump has floated a plan to pay every American a $5,000 dividend, prompting debate over where the money would come from and whether such a payout is realistic. Critics question the fiscal math, while supporters see it as a direct return to taxpayers.

Nvidia has authorized an additional $150 billion for its stock buyback program, which the New York Times describes as the largest ever. The move underscores the chipmaker's enormous cash generation from the artificial intelligence boom and its decision to return capital to shareholders. Market watchers are weighing what the unprecedented repurchase signals about Nvidia's confidence in future earnings and its valuation.

SpaceX's Starship has splashed back down to Earth after its latest test flight, according to NBC News. The splashdown marks another step in the company's efforts to develop the giant reusable rocket for future missions. Reactions focus on how the vehicle performed during its return, with observers weighing the result against the goals SpaceX set for the flight.

The White House says President Trump is pressing Congress to cut short its recess and return to Washington to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security as the government shutdown continues. Lawmakers remain away from the Capitol while the funding standoff drags on, and the administration is framing the recess as an obstacle to ending the shutdown.

The state murder trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, has been adjourned. The delay pushes back proceedings in a case that has drawn intense public attention since his arrest. Prosecutors and defense lawyers are expected to return to court at a later date, with parallel federal proceedings also hanging over the defendant.

Health authorities in the United Kingdom are reporting a sharp rise in cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite, with many cases linked to recent travel to Mexico. Symptoms can include prolonged diarrhoea, fatigue and stomach cramps. Travellers are being advised to take food and water precautions, and health officials are monitoring the outbreak as more cases emerge among returning holidaymakers.

A murder suspect wanted in Dallas has been arrested in Mexico. Details about the suspect, the victim, or the circumstances of the arrest have not yet been made public, but the cross-border capture suggests coordination between US and Mexican authorities. It remains unclear when the suspect will be returned to Texas to face charges.

Premier League clubs are assessing which players returned injured from the international break, with ESPN compiling a rundown of the casualties. Every pause for international fixtures brings the same anxiety for clubs: stars picking up knocks in matches that don't involve their employers, and managers now facing selections affected by the latest round of call-ups.

SpaceX has launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time, successfully delivering the newest and most advanced Starlink satellites yet. However, flight controllers brought the spacecraft back to Earth early on Monday rather than completing six full laps around the planet as planned. The milestone flight is being closely watched as a major step for the rocket programme.

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has declared that the era of low interest rates is gone, warning Australians not to expect a return to the cheap borrowing conditions of recent years. Her remarks signal the central bank expects rates to stay higher for longer, drawing wide attention from homeowners and borrowers weighing the impact on mortgages and the wider economy.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates, with the effects reaching well beyond mortgage repayments. An analysis by Hanan Dervisevic explains how the decision flows through to savings returns, credit cards, personal loans and business borrowing costs. It underlines how one central bank move reshapes household budgets and spending across the whole economy.

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, and financial commentators, including Forbes, are breaking down what the increase means for women's personal finances. Analysts point to higher borrowing costs on credit cards, student loans and mortgages, alongside better returns on savings, and note that women, who on average carry more student debt and hold less in savings, may feel the effects differently from men.

Australia's central bank faces a fresh challenge to its battle against inflation as war in the Middle East sends shockwaves through global energy and financial markets. The Reserve Bank's task of returning inflation to target is now complicated by risks it cannot control, with higher oil prices threatening to push up costs just as domestic pressures ease.

Searches are rising in India for the cricket schedule at the 2026 Asian Games, to be held in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan. Interest comes as Indian fans follow the country's performance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, where women athletes have won 26 of India's 59 medals, even as contingents like the kurash team had a disappointing day. Cricket returns to the Games program, with India among the favourites, prompting fans to look up fixtures and dates.

A Wall Street Journal reporter returned to Miami to gauge how Hispanic voters there feel about President Trump and his immigration policies. The piece explores whether loyalty to Trump among Cuban-American and other Latino communities is shifting as enforcement measures touch more people, in a city long seen as a bellwether for Hispanic political attitudes.

South Africa and Australia are meeting in a one-day international series drawing attention worldwide. Australia posted 322 after Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh hit fifties, with Pat Cummins returning to the side. Earlier, David Miller and Temba Bavuma struck centuries as South Africa won a match and the series, while Corbin Bosch led a bid for a record chase. Fans are also recalling the famous 2006 ODI between the two teams.

Air travel across the US Northeast is returning to normal after an equipment outage disrupted flights, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Officials say operations are resuming, though travelers faced delays and cancellations during the disruption. Passengers are being advised to check with airlines for the latest flight status.

EU-backed reconstruction in Ukraine is drawing private investment mainly to profitable sectors and areas, rather than to the most heavily damaged regions, EUobserver reports. The report raises questions about whether recovery funding is reaching the places destroyed by war or simply following commercial returns.

SpaceX's Starship completed a full-duration test flight of roughly three hours, returning through the atmosphere and splashing down in the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii. The flight marks another step in the rocket's development campaign, with observers tracking how the vehicle handled reentry and recovery. SpaceX has not detailed the outcome of every test objective, but the splashdown confirms the ship survived to its planned end point.

Sir Alex Ferguson, 84, has given a rare health update, revealing he was left 'terrified' after suffering a brain haemorrhage. The former Manchester United manager spoke candidly about the health scare as attention turns to his return to Old Trafford, prompting an outpouring of goodwill from fans for the club's most decorated boss.

New analysis argues that capital spending by major technology companies accounts for roughly half of Wall Street's overall profit growth, highlighting how dependent market earnings have become on the AI-driven infrastructure buildout. Commentators note this raises questions about earnings quality and the risks if tech firms scale back investment or returns on the spending disappoint investors.