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Astronaut, and that isjohn mcfall. John mcfall has been selected using exactly the same criteria as all european astronauts. But unlike any of the others, he has a physical disability. Now he's taking part in a groundbreaking project. Being an amputee, being an astronaut was never really on my radar because like the military, you wouldn't pass the medical selection process. I thought i would have the skills, a mix of skills and scientific background that i could really help them answer this very aspirational question of can we get someone with a physical disability into space, to work in space...

Chosen from 22,000 applicants after an incredibly tough selection process, these are the european space agency's new astronauts, the brightest and the best. Among them is a candidate who's a first. So, i think it's wise that we now announce our para astronaut, and that isjohn mcfall. John mcfall has been selected using exactly the same criteria as all european astronauts. But unlike any of the others, he has a physical disability. Now he's taking part in a groundbreaking project. Being an amputee, being an astronaut was never really on my radar because like the military, you wouldn't pass the ...

That we now announce our para astronaut, and that isjohn mcfall. John mcfall has been selected using exactly the same criteria as all european astronauts. But unlike any of the others, he has a physical disability. Now he's taking part in a groundbreaking project. Being an amputee, being an astronaut was never really on my radar because like the military, you wouldn't pass the medical selection process. I thought i would have the skills, a mix of skills and scientific background that i could really help them answer this very aspirational question of can we get someone with a physical disabilit...

severe thunderstorms threaten holiday traditions and travel, delaying thousands of flights. >> there will be some storms firing up later on today. the question is will they be gone by fireworks time? >> not to philadelphia or police say a gunman is in custody accused of killing at least five people last night and wounding two children. >> gun violence also turned deadly in fort worth, texas, three people were killed and eight others wounded to. >> jericka: a shark spotted in florida swimming alongside beachgoers. and in new york a fourth person is bit in just two days. ♪ ♪ passpo...

the army and the rival militia group, the rsf — or rapid support forces — are blaming each other. airstrikes and gunfire were reported in khartoum and nearby cities — you can see some of the destruction here. at least 512 people have been killed and more than 4000 injured in the conflict. the united nations said the actual casualty figures are likely much higher. in an exclusive interview, our presenter zeinab badawi spoke with rsf leader general mohamed hamdan dagalo, also known as hemed'ti. here's what he has to say. i wanted to put it to you that the people of sudan are livi...