Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal

Watch: Principal Disarms Active Shooter at Oklahoma High School

CCTV footage captures a dramatic moment at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma, where a principal takes decisive action against an active shooter. Victor Hawkins, the assailant, entered the school on 7 April and began firing shots. Principal Kirk Moore charges toward him, successfully tackling the former student before another staff member intervenes to seize the weapon. Moore sustained a leg injury during the incident but has since recovered and been discharged from the hospital. Hawkins was apprehended on-site and is now facing multiple charges, including two counts of pointing a firearm, one of attempted murder, and two of unlawful possession.

Astronauts Break Distance Record During Artemis II Mission

The four crew members of the Artemis II mission recently completed a 10-day journey around the Moon, setting a new benchmark for distance from Earth. Their nine-day voyage surpassed the previous record of 248,655 miles (400,171km) established by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970, and they are still pushing further into space. Astronaut Jeremy Hansen became the first Canadian to venture into deep space as part of this mission, receiving a call from the prime minister. Meanwhile, Commander Reid Wiseman’s wife passed away from cancer in 2020 at the age of 46.

“It is so great to hear from Earth again,” said astronaut Christina Koch after reestablishing communication. The crew shared updates via video link, offering glimpses into their experiences and expressing gratitude to their loved ones.

The US aims to achieve a historic lunar landing by 2028, making this mission a critical step toward that goal. NASA astronauts conducted various tests on the Orion spacecraft, including simulating capsule maneuvers, during their journey. A rare spectacle unfolded for passengers on a commercial flight, who witnessed the launch of the agency’s first crewed Moon mission in half a century from Florida. The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle observed the event from just three miles away, as the most powerful rocket ever built ignited its engines.

In a separate incident, a Tampa homeowner alerted authorities after spotting a nine-foot alligator in his pool area. A specialist later removed the reptile. The Canadian prime minister and Finnish president also participated in a bilateral meeting during the leader’s first formal visit to Ottawa, highlighting international collaboration in space exploration.