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'I can feel the difference' - Americans react to soaring gas prices

Americans are feeling the impact of the Iran war at the gas pump, with prices soaring beyond $4 per gallon in some areas. The surge is being driven largely by supply disruptions and instability in the Middle East.

When asked about the prices over the weekend, US President Donald Trump said that oil and gas prices "could be the same or maybe a little bit higher" before the midterm elections later this year.

BBC spoke to drivers in Silver Spring, Maryland, about soaring prices at the pump.

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Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman wave to the crowd the day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas, U.S. April 11, 2026.

'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.

Three red and white parachutes bring the Orion capsule gently into the Pacific Ocean with a splash.

Watch the Artemis II re-entry: Separation, blackout, then splashdown

The four crew members of the Artemis II are back on Earth after their 10-day mission to the Moon.

The Artemis astronauts show off the Canadian flag patch.

Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II

Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.

Artemis II crew in Orion capsule

Watch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in space

The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the Artemis II crew ahead of their likely splashdown on Saturday.

Splitscreen. Left, the alligator in the pool, circled. Right, the gator in the back of a truck.

Watch: Cold-blooded trespasser found lurking in Florida pool

Police were called when a homeowner found a nine-foot alligator in the pool area of his Tampa residence. A specialist later removed the animal.

A solar eclipse seen from the dark side of the moon

Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds

The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.

View of Earth from the Orion Capsule

Watch: Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes

Once contact was regained, astronaut Christina Koch said: "It is so great to hear from Earth again."

Four astronauts are seen in their spaceship.

Moment Artemis II sets record for distance humans have travelled from Earth

The crew broke a previous record of 248,655 miles (400,171km) set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970, and they are still heading further away from Earth.

The Moon is seen.

Emotional crew names Moon crater after commander's late wife

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman's wife died from cancer in 2020 at age 46.

A composite image of the Artemis II crew and a photo of the moon they took

'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

Children run across a grassy field covered in marshmallows

Marshmallows fall from the sky at annual Michigan Easter event

At the annual 'Great Marshmallow Drop', more than 15,000 fluffy treats fell from a helicopter as kids raced to collect them.

A rocket blasting off in a cloud of smoke

Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth orbit... in 85 seconds

The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.

Astronauts in the Artemis rocket

'Trust us, you look amazing': Artemis II astronauts speak from space

The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.

Todd Blance wears a blue suit and red tie as he speaks at a podium in the Oval Office with Donald Trump and Pam Bondi behind him.

What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.

Splitscreen. Left, the Artemis II rocket blasts off. Right, BBC correspondent Arunday Mukharji speaks.

Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?

Two astronauts sitting in a dark spacecraft are visible among control systems.

First live view of Artemis II crew since arriving in space

Nasa astronauts conducted a number of different tests on board the Orion spacecraft - including practising manoeuvring the capsule.

The view from a commercial flight of the Artemis II mission spacecraft in the sky during blast off.

Passengers watch Artemis II blast off from commercial plane

People on a commercial flight were treated to a rare view of the launch of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in half a century.

Becky Morelle watches the launch.

'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launch

Science editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida.

Spectators with their back to the camera as the rocket leaves a trail of smoke in the background against a blue sky

Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

Split screen. A man being interviewed by the BBC is on the left and Ione Wells is on the right.

'A historic moment' - Americans react to birthright citizenship case

The BBC’s Ione Wells spoke with protesters and attendees outside the Supreme Court hearing on President Donald Trump’s executive order.