Artemis II splashdown

The podcast delivers global news updates, covering topics from the Artemis II moon mission's successful return to Earth to high-stakes negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad. Pallab Ghosh, the science correspondent, highlights the flawless nature of the Artemis II mission, while also noting potential delays for a lunar landing, possibly beyond 2028, due to the complexities of refueling the lunar landers in space. The podcast also reports on the U.S. and Iran talks, where Iran demands a ceasefire in Lebanon as a precondition. Additionally, the podcast includes a harrowing account from Beirut, detailing the experiences of a family, including a 13-year-old girl, during Israeli attacks.