China has become the first country to land a probe on the far side of the Moon and bring samples back to Earth. What does this new milestone mean for science, and how are geopolitics affecting human space exploration? FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Martin Barstow, professor of astrophysics and space science at the University of Leicester.
Also this week, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wrapped up their eight-day trip to the UK, which included a pomp-filled state visit hosted by King Charles III. FRANCE 24's Aurore Dupuis gives us some tidbits about the elaborate event, and takes a closer look at the royal soft power diplomacy between the two nations.
