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A mix of technological triumph, pragmatic diplomacy and cultural reflection marked today’s headlines: NASA’s Artemis II made history with a “perfect bullseye” splashdown off the California coast, returning astronauts safely and underscoring progress toward future crewed lunar missions even as planners map the next technical steps; in diplomacy, Australia’s Anthony Albanese secured assurances from Singapore on refined-fuel supplies — a practical boost given Singapore already provides a large share of Australia’s petrol and aviation fuel and could help ease diesel concerns — highlighting cooperative solutions to energy resilience; and a look back at Berlin’s vibrant 1920s queer scene recalled one of the earliest gay-rights movements, with research institutes and a flourishing nightlife that offer important context for contemporary debates about rights and culture.