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Peace talks end, astronauts and EVs tax breaks | ABC News Top Stories

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US Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have concluded without agreement on a peace deal after delegations from both countries engaged in historic negotiations for over 21 hours.

He says the US delegation in Islamabad, Pakistan, will leave after giving what he described as their "best and final offer" to Iran.

The Vice President says the US still needs to see affirmative confirmation that Iran will not seek to produce nuclear weapons.

NASA's Artemis II astronauts have made their first public appearance in Houston after their historic splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

The crew's lunar 10 day voyage took them to the far side of the moon and farther than any humans in history, setting up NASA's plans for future missions and a moon base within the decade.

In an emotional address, the mission's Commander, Reid Wiseman, says it's a special thing to be back home.

The federal government is weighing up whether to retain tax breaks for electric vehicles ahead of the May budget as more people switch to EVs amid the Middle East war.

Transport Minister Catherine King says a road user charge could hurt electric vehicle uptake.

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