World Service

Nasa's Artemis II mission finally blasted off from earth on its mission to circle the moon, with the first crewed flight there in more than 50 years. It took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying four astronauts, The group are aiming to make a ten day flight, circling around the far side of the Moon and returning to earth. We hear from our science editor who was at the launch.

In an address from the White House, President Trump has declared the US is "nearing completion" of its various military objectives and vows to "finish the job" in the near future. We bring you reaction to that speech.

And we speak to the brother of the Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, who is reportedly in a critical condition in prison after a suspected heart attack.

Presenters: James Copnall and Catherine Byaruhanga.

(Photo: NASA's Artemis II mision to fly by the moon, lifts off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. Credit: Joe Skipper/Reuters).