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A new arrangement: Using quantum dots to quench the smallest ferrimagnetism

A team of scientists have focused on the Kondo effect on minimal ferrimagnetism and attempted to elucidate it theoretically. As a result, they found that the Kondo effect occurred via multiple 'quantum entangled states' depending on temperature and other factors. They also found that the Kondo effect suppressed electrical conductivity through minimal ferrimagnetism, when usually it is amplified in many other cases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wKJbl1U

Mexico's Maya train project stalls as legal battle drags

A judge delivers a fresh blow to the project which aims to link archaeological sites with beach resorts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5PU4GWC

Ukrainian refugee from Popasna spots looted possessions on Russian tank

The Ukrainian says she recognises items from her house on a Russian tank, including a new boiler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pNXA750

What do Russian papers say about sanctions?

As the EU announces new penalties, Steve Rosenberg looks at what Russian media has to say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M0rf9nO

Iran building collapse: Protesters turn on government over disaster

Nightly protests continue as Iranians seethe, a week after the deadliest building collapse in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/phLSXcQ

Sidhu Moose Wala: The edgy India rapper who died in gun violence

The singer won millions of fans but also upset some with his fascination for guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MvdHCIK

Samuel Kanu: Nigeria's Methodist Church leader kidnapped

Samuel Kanu was taken in the south-east where separatists have been agitating for a breakaway state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uDYOSy1

Ukraine may soon get US long-range MLRS rocket system

The US looks set to send the weaponry, but Russia warns it would be a provocative escalation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xAF34jM

Giro d'Italia: Jai Hindley is first Australian to win Giro d'Italia

Jai Hindley becomes the first Australian to win the Giro d'Italia, easing home on the final-stage time-trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JeSPtij

Ukraine's President Zelensky makes rare visit to Kharkiv frontline

Ukraine's President Zelensky walks around Kharkiv before meeting soldiers and presenting them with medals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PdSvfNE

Jerusalem Flag March: Israeli nationalists stream towards Muslim Quarter

Tens of thousands of Israeli Jewish nationalists join the annual Flag March in Jerusalem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v5fmlOH

Hong Kong's Omicron crisis: ‘It took just 10 days for everyone to be infected’

More than half of those to die in the latest wave to hit Hong Kong were care home residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iCY52cA

US gun laws: Kamala Harris calls for assault weapons ban

The US vice-president was attending the funeral of a woman shot dead in Buffalo, New York state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CrEZadH

Russia scraps army age limit and a bike ride from hell

France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks between President Putin and Ukraine's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eZQzqTJ

Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky

In a lengthy phone call with Russia's leader, France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IqMZ9NA

Severodonetsk: Ukrainian man cycles from besieged city, dodging Russian shells

Evading the Russian forces besieging Severodonetsk, a man cycled to safety amid bombs and shells. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eq0Xxkc

Russia scraps age limit for new troops in Ukraine push

Russia's military says it needs older recruits skilled in hi-tech weapons and other specialisms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c02qLgY

Scientists shine new light on role of Earth's orbit in the fate of ancient ice sheets

Scientists have finally put to bed a long-standing question over the role of Earth's orbit in driving global ice age cycles. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/pYgRr8F

'Switch off the TV': Former Russian-state journalist's plea to Russians

Zhanna Agalakova quit her job in March over the invasion of Ukraine and is now in hiding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f4wE6vJ

Uvalde shooting: Texas police change key details as criticism mounts

Questions remain over why officers took more than an hour to storm the school and stop the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CpAvqjF

Aryan Khan: Drug charges dropped against Shah Rukh Khan's son

The anti-drug agency cleared Aryan Khan in the case, saying "no drugs have been found" on him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e1wEs4Y

Perplexing fish-like fossil finally classified

For the first time since its discovery 130 years ago one of the most mysterious fossil vertebrates has finally been classified, increasing our possible understanding of the first animals to crawl on Earth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/NaCU8BO

Spanish MPs back 'only yes means yes' sexual consent law

The new legislation aims to make it easier for victims of sexual violence to prosecute attackers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m2vdVQE

Wealthiest homeowners most at risk of wildfire hazard

The top ten per cent most valuable homes in the western United States are 70% more likely to be in high wildfire hazard areas than median-value properties, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/kIMTxbB

Laverne Cox honoured as first transgender Barbie

The actress and activist rose to fame in the Netflix prison comedy Orange is the New Black. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RV28Xqs

People must be 'heart' of climate action

Tackling the climate crisis can only be achieved by 'placing people at the heart of climate action', researchers say. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/kTRGqYH

Texas shooting: The teachers who sacrificed their lives to protect children

Eva Mireles and Irma Garcia were seen trying to shelter their students from the gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f7q0TkV

Kate Moss testifies in Depp-Heard trial

Model Kate Moss is asked in court about an incident from their relationship in the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ja2dAk0

Cornea T cells protect eyes from viral infections, researchers discover

The cornea -- the transparent protective outer layer of the eye critical to helping us see -- produces a delicate and limited immune response to fight infections without damaging our vision, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BAtq8wO

Burkina Faso missing miners: Four dead bodies found

Another four miners remain missing more than a month after a Burkina Faso zinc mine was flooded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hts615r

Horses and pigs sense harsh speaking tones

How we speak matters to animals. Horses, pigs and wild horses can distinguish between negative and positive sounds from their fellow species and near relatives, as well as from human speech. The study provides insight into the history of emotional development and opens up interesting perspectives with regards to animal welfare. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Uui9Xhg

Texas shooting victims: 'The sweetest little boy I've ever known'

A boy who loved to dance and a teacher who shielded students from the gunman are among those killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a3XzSqo

The road to success when it comes to mitigating flood disasters

As Australia continues to mop up after one of the wettest years on record, councils might want to consider a new flood mitigation strategy -- permeable pavements to suit specific soil and rainfall conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QyePfhp

Israel says Hamas plot to kill prominent politician in Jerusalem thwarted

Three Palestinians are accused of planning to kill a politician, kidnap soldiers and bomb a railway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P5V4JGl

Population-scale study highlights ongoing risk of COVID-19 in some cancer patients despite vaccination

A study has found that while COVID-19 vaccination is effective in most cancer patients, the level of protection against COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and death offered by the vaccine is less than in the general population and vaccine effectiveness wanes more quickly. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2cHdCa8

Luc Besson: Rape case dismissed for French film director

The director of The Big Blue and Nikita was accused of repeatedly raping actress Sand Van Roy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6inPcT2

Executions spiked in Iran in Saudi Arabia in 2021 - Amnesty

Iran accounted for 314 of the 579 executions recorded worldwide, Amnesty International says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LfhNJ6S

Deepfake of murdered teen created to aid cold case

Sedar Soares was shot dead outside a Dutch metro station in 2003, his killer has not been found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WaDrwy4

Coronavirus: Argentine President Fernández pays 'fine' over lockdown party

Leaked photos of the dinner party held while Covid lockdown measures were in force caused outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NyEDzuY

Ukraine war: Russia's jailed Navalny attacks invasion as judge rejects appeal

Russia's prominent opposition figure condemns a war "built on lies" as he faces many more years in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OdX9myc

Children who play adventurously have better mental health

Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CDrvYEG

What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?

If Russia has carried out war crimes in Ukraine how could Putin or his army generals be prosecuted? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FnTACYP

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells BBC she was forced to sign confession in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she was told she couldn't get on the plane home without signing the papers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YgcFEMQ

French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek beats Lesia Tsurenko, Naomi Osaka loses to Amanda Anisimova

World number one Iga Swiatek underlines why she is the overwhelming favourite by starting her French Open campaign with a quick win over Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zkUWtxf

Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia

Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bDO8zgi

Canada storms: Nearly a million homes lose power in high winds

Five people die due to falling trees and high winds across southern Ontario and Quebec. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WKptsof

Pampered pooches ride Japan's Shinkansen in style

Paws aboard! A pet-friendly service premiers on the iconic train as calls grow for easier pet travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uXb1jso

Nigeria: Four die in Lagos Island building collapse

Four people die after a three-storey building collapsed in an upmarket area of Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ws07VaA

Australia election: A great shock to the system

Politics will now be greener, more feminine, and more emphatically Australian, writes Nick Bryant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/taFEVo1

Professor Brian Cox: Maybe humans are the Martians

The renowned physicist reflects on whether civilisation, like us, exists in other galaxies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xP9maeK

Scientists smash lethal bacteria that acts like a hammer

New research could lead to better treatment options for a rare but very lethal type of bacterial infection. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/xsVMoR9

Roger Angell: Baseball's reluctant poet laureate dies at 101

Although he disliked the accolade, Roger Angell was hailed for his innovative writing about the game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rUMzoe0

'Moth highways' could help resist climate change impact

Real data gathered by volunteers was combined with new computer models for the first time to reveal which UK moth species are struggling to expand into new regions and the landscape barriers restricting their movement. Farmland and suburban moths were found to be struggling most, with hills or regions with variable temperatures acting as barriers. This has implications for British wildlife being forced to move to adapt to climate change, and habitat restoration in challenging areas could help wildlife movement. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/89wxPFf

Spain lifts Covid ban on unvaccinated travellers

UK holidaymakers without a jab will be allowed entry with a negative test or proof of recovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6MNQEu7

Interplay between charge order and superconductivity at nanoscale

Scientists have been relentlessly working on understanding the fundamental mechanisms at the base of high-temperature superconductivity with the ultimate goal to design and engineer new quantum materials superconducting close to room temperature. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/r6GjQM5

Covid in North Korea: No response to US vaccine offer

On a visit to the region, President Joe Biden said the US could provide Covid-19 jabs "immediately". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ILK7YAX

Tornado in Germany injures 43 people, police say

Officials said the tornado cut a path of destruction during violent storms in the west of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H0Mxq64

Snake trade in Indonesia is not sustainable enough -- but it could be

A substantial part of the trade in blood pythons in Indonesia is illegal and underreported, a new study has found. The study found no convincing evidence that the harvest of blood pythons in the area is sustainable. Even though the harvest and trade of the species are regulated by a quota system, misdeclared, underreported and illegal trade remain a serious challenge to its sustainable exploitation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/m82UbDz

Ukraine says giant Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant can't supply Russia

Russia occupies Europe's biggest nuclear plant and now wants to sell power from it back to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g7FOa4u

'Traffic calming' boosts breeding on coral reefs

Coral reef fish breed more successfully if motorboat noise is reduced, new research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/4nVfPsk

MI5 agent's violence and abuse horrific - Deputy PM

An MI5 agent used his secret status to terrorise his partner, a BBC investigation has found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RKa0k5m

Fifty Brazilian couples share a wedding day

A community wedding is held so brides and grooms on low incomes can tie the knot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dfhukmp

Prehistoric feces reveal parasites from feasting at Stonehenge

Study of ancient faeces found at a settlement thought to have housed builders of the famous stone monument suggests that parasites got consumed via badly-cooked cow offal during epic winter feasts. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vsQLRBN

Discovery of 'ghost' fossils reveals plankton resilience to past global warming events

The 'ghost' fossils are imprints of single-celled plankton called coccolithophores and their discovery is changing our understanding of how plankton in the oceans are affected by climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/AoUNhwq

Argentina found guilty of massacre of Qom and Moqoit people

A landmark court case orders historical reparations for the killing of more than 400 people in 1924. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dvyu1xe

Synthesis of two-dimensional holey graphyne

A new type of carbon allotrope, holey graphyne, has semiconductor properties and is applicable in various fields such as photoelectronics, sensors, and water purification. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Vq6ysfZ

Women awarded damages over Japan exam discrimination

Juntendo University in Tokyo set stricter requirements for female medical students in entrance exams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eTSJPEm

Navjot Singh Sidhu: India's cricketer-turned-politician jailed for road rage death

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is jailed for a year for running over an elderly man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cUWnp56

Canada's indigenous leaders ask for royal apology

Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee will end on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iMh2Urc

Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history

The default comes as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DbShHcY

Germany beer bottle shortage: Industry warns of 'tense' situation

Rising energy costs and a shortage of lorry drivers could lead to a beer bottle shortage this summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ADVWgIK

Mariupol's Azovstal fighters: What next for Ukraine's captured soldiers

Ukraine wants to exchange them for Russian prisoners of war, but some in Russia want them put on trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DzVBajd

US military probe finds no wrongdoing in deadly Syria air strike

Dozens of people, including women and children, were killed in the 2019 strike on an IS position. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q9RVygH

Cyclist abandons race after popping cork in eye

Biniam Girmay is forced to abandon the Giro d'Italia one day after making history as the first black African winner of a Grand Tour stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q4zA3Hj

Scott Morrison crashes into a boy during football match

Scott Morrison was playing five-a-side on the campaign trail ahead of Australia's election on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gnq8tDK

Scientists identify characteristics to better define long COVID

Researchers have identified characteristics of people with long COVID and those likely to have it. Scientists used machine learning techniques to analyze an unprecedented collection of electronic health records (EHRs) available for COVID-19 research to better identify who has long COVID. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Z2M7Yno

Buffalo shooting: How far-right killers are radicalised online

A movement of online extremists targets innocent people in shooting rampages that follow a similar blueprint. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7HksgvK

'Guatemalan attorney general involved in corruption' - US

The US accuses Consuelo Porras of obstructing and undermining anticorruption investigations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7DRkstq

Lebanon election: Hezbollah and allies lose parliamentary majority

The Iran-backed group suffers a setback in the first elections since mass anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jOq4CL3

Elisabeth Borne: New French PM urges girls to pursue their dreams

Elisabeth Borne is only the second woman in 30 years to get the job of French prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D4uX08G

Iraq sandstorm: Red skies as Iraq hit by eighth sandstorm in weeks

This is the eighth sandstorm to sweep through the country since mid-April, hospitalising hundreds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/klIQXju

Humans may have evolved to show signs of stress to evoke support from others

Showing signs of stress could make us more likeable and prompt others to act more positively towards us, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Q8EPIko

Robotic surgery is safer and improves patient recovery time

Robot-assisted surgery used to perform bladder cancer removal and reconstruction enables patients to recover far more quickly and spend significantly (20 per cent) less time in hospital, concludes a new clinical trial. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/WTYhzxs

Hormonal changes during menopause are directly related to decline in cardiovascular health

Levels of bad cholesterol rise during menopause, and 10% of this increase is likely due to shifts in sex hormones. Women usually undergo menopause at the age of 48 to 52 years, leading to a decline in estrogen and increase in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Menopause is thought to predispose women to heart disease since it typically develops 10 years later than in men, and risk rises after menopause. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/9IMgn8N

Matriarch accused of leading drug clan captured

US prosecutors accuse Herlinda Bobadilla, 61, of smuggling tonnes of cocaine from Honduras to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qr5Gan8

McDonald's to leave Russia for good after 30 years

The chain opened in Moscow in 1990 as the Soviet Union was opening its economy to Western brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IFMvREX

Afghan resistance attack Taliban, sparking reprisals in Panjshir

The attack reportedly killed a number of Taliban fighters in a resistance stronghold in the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/13sjKk6

EasyJet offers £1,000 bonus as airlines battle to recruit staff

The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0fhypW6

Ukraine war: Russia's invasion not going to plan, Nato says

In a damning assessment of Russian efforts, Nato's secretary general says Ukraine could win the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MlXV7rD

Nigeria's Sokoto student killing sparks spread of fake news

The killing of a Christian woman accused of blasphemy triggers a wave of disinformation on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IuBTWkR

Ukraine war: Finland confirms Nato bid despite Putin warning

President Niinisto called the move - a response to Russia invading Ukraine - a "historic day". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j3XzIwk

Kenya elections 2022: William Ruto picks Rigathi Gachagua as running mate

William Ruto, a frontrunner in this year's presidential election, picks businessman Rigathi Gachagua. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CGK1li2

Buffalo shooting: 'Bodies were everywhere'

Eyewitnesses describe shock and disbelief after a gunman shot 10 people dead in New York state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GZx1IR4

Roe v Wade: Thousands attend rallies in US cities to support abortion rights

Pro-choice supporters are concerned that the Supreme Court could overturn the legal right to abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sa0zS7U

Seven dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in upstate New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5oGpIBU

Nigeria student killing: Round-the-clock curfew in Sokoto after protests

Demonstrators have been demanding the release of two suspects held over the murder of a Christian student. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7ieTL6q

Covid: What will the pandemic look like in North Korea?

North Korea has for the first time admitted it has Covid and is uniquely vulnerable to the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qbDFdcp

Ukraine war: Putin warns Finland joining Nato would be 'mistake'

Finland and Sweden have indicated they want to become Nato members following Russia's war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LhcYjn0

Rome Open: Iga Swiatek beats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Rome Open final

Iga Swiatek extends her winning streak to 27 matches as she reaches the Rome Open finals by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/13qSUc4

Custom-made brace helps heal baby giraffe

Vets in San Diego, California, came up with a creative solution to treat a young calf's limb disorder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hh0dDOi

Eleven migrants drown trying to reach US territory

Almost 40 people, mostly from Haiti, were rescued after their boat capsized near Puerto Rico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nlLN9Ir

Immune cell characteristics mapped across multiple tissues, from early life to adulthood

The Human Cell Atlas sheds new light on the types and traits of immune cells that can be found in the human body, from developmental stages to adulthood. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wLo5PJs

Study finds nanomedicine targeting lymph nodes key to triple negative breast cancer treatment

Research could provide a new approach to treating an aggressive form of breast cancer. A study found that targeting the immune microenvironment in lymph nodes and tumors simultaneously led to long-term tumor remission in mice models of metastatic triple negative breast cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/LyjzR35

Ukraine war: UK adds Putin's former wife to sanctions list

Both Vladimir Putin's former wife and his alleged current girlfriend are sanctioned over the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3icYdAf

Sri Lanka economy crisis to get worse before it gets better, PM says

Sri Lanka's new PM tells the BBC the country's dire economic crisis will get worse before it gets better. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rNYGEAD

Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details

The billionaire tweeted that he wanted to see more information on spam and fake accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7GciEKT

Astronomers reveal first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy

Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our own Milky Way galaxy. This result provides overwhelming evidence that the object is indeed a black hole and yields valuable clues about the workings of such giants, which are thought to reside at the center of most galaxies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/kdZbeXM

We're ready to consider Nato membership - Finland's foreign minister

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto tells the BBC that that he wants Finland to join Nato as soon as possible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W0VvZrp

Dementia: Combination of 'feelings' and measurements suggest Alzheimer's in the early stage

Subjective memory disorders in conjunction with conspicuous levels of beta-amyloid proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid are a strong indication of developing Alzheimer's disease. This is the conclusion of a new study involving about 1,000 older adults. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/w9oQulv

Air traffic controller on helping passenger land plane after pilot fell ill

Robert Morgan talked passenger Darren Harrison through landing a plane after the pilot fell ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jb0TG7c

Hard to see a way back for Putin, says UK PM

Boris Johnson says he cannot see how relations with the Russian leader can be 'renormalised'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XBx9n8T

Joly Germine: Haitian gang leader indicted over missionary abductions

Joly Germine allegedly directed the kidnappings of 17 Christian missionaries from a Haitian prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X3KniL2

Brain searches for the best way to move the body

Research that examines how the body adapts to new movements is shedding new light on how the nervous system learns, and could help to inform a wide range of applications, from customized rehabilitation and athletic training to wearable systems for healthcare. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rvAbBcV

Covid mask rules relaxed for EU air travel

Masks will no longer have to be worn on EU flights and in airports from next Monday, new guidance says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QEgb2Kl

Wildlife: What makes some animals more afraid of change than others?

Humans are undoubtedly altering the natural environment. But how wild animals respond to these changes is complex and unclear. Scientists have now discovered significant differences in how the brain works in two distinct personality types: those who act fearless and those who seem afraid of new things. Being fearless can help wildlife, specifically birds, find new food sources, explore new nesting areas and help them adapt to changes in their environment; but being afraid can also help protect them from dangerous novel things in their environment such as cars. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PXk83Js

Ukraine war: Russia pushed back in north-east - report from front line

Correspondent Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway are with Ukrainian troops as they advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tplFksU

Shipping poses significant threat to the endangered whale shark

New research indicates that lethal collisions of whale sharks with large ships are vastly underestimated, and could be the reason why populations are falling. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/4a0FODG

Israel: Turkish flight aborted as passengers get plane crash pics

The Turkish plane was about to take off from Israel when passengers' phones were sent the images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NL4Eac6

Australia: Diver's body washes up near $14m cocaine haul

The diver was wearing high-end diving equipment when found, say police investigating the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ep1hWd

The tuk-tuk garden beating the heat in India

An Indian tuk-tuk driver's innovative method to beat the heat has gone viral on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9lTUjHE

Shiv Kumar Sharma: The maestro who straddled classical and popular music

Sharma was credited with converting the santoor into a major instrument of Indian classical music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ifplD6s

Dutch 18th Century mass grave: Skeletons in Vianen were British soldiers

Bones found in the Dutch city of Vianen date back to the late 18th Century, archaeologists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oekwobi

Cuba's Saratoga Hotel: Firefighters search rubble after blast

A powerful blast which officials think was caused by a gas tanker tore through the hotel on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0khfo7S

Ukraine war: First ladies meet as US announces new sanctions

The US first lady met her Ukrainian counterpart as Washington sanctions 2,600 individuals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C95ETuD

Sri Lanka: The protests unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep

Unprecedented protests in Colombo are unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fSMjcXr

UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich quizzed and fined at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich says he was questioned by Russian police in Kazakhstan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qob3KDE

Ukraine war: Bono sings with soldier in Kyiv metro station

The U2 frontman was seen singing at a downtown metro station covering the hit track Stand by Me. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iq0TClS

EasyJet to take out seats so it can fly with fewer crew

The airline plans to remove a row of seats so that it can fly with fewer cabin crew on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/swXejn0

War in Ukraine: Zelensky WW2 speech accuses Russia of Nazi atrocities

The Ukrainian leader compares Russia's invasion of his country to wartime Nazi bombings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iq7WRok

Two held in manhunt for axe attackers who killed three Israelis

Israeli police say the Palestinians were found hiding in bush near Elad where the attack took place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4zBMEKF

North Korea in new missile launch, say neighbours

The reported launch comes just days before South Korea's new president takes office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xIfnL2a

Flip-flop genome

Researchers found that inversions in the human genome form more commonly than previously thought, which impacts our understanding of certain genetic diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/VNLOMAI

Social media break improves mental health, study suggests

Results of a new study which asked participants to take a week-long break from TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook find positive effects for wellbeing, depression and anxiety. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/hM9sNIu

Taliban to force Afghan women to wear face veil

Any woman refusing to comply with the new decree could see a male guardian jailed for three days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mDHsYuM

Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes

Prices have risen almost fourfold this year, mainly triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4nEybci

Africa's week in pictures: 29 April-5 May 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/batHwMs

'Digital twins,' an aid to give individual patients the right treatment at the right time

An international team of researchers have developed advanced computer models, or 'digital twins', of diseases, with the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment. They used one such model to identify the most important disease protein in hay fever. The study underlines the complexity of disease and the necessity of using the right treatment at the right time. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PRnfzs0

'Stressed' cells offer clues to eliminating build-up of toxic proteins in dementia

It's often said that a little stress can be good for you. Now scientists have shown that the same may be true for cells, uncovering a newly-discovered mechanism that might help prevent the build-up of tangles of proteins commonly seen in dementia. Scientists have identified a new mechanism that appears to reverse the build-up of aggregates, not by eliminating them completely, but rather by 'refolding' them. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/qCoWfmn

Gucci stores to accept cryptocurrencies in US

Gucci joins a growing number of major companies that have started to accept digital currencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Nl46Gt

Facebook's Australia news ban overblocked on purpose, whistleblowers claim

A whistleblower group says Facebook deliberately overblocked a news ban affecting vital services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ag5yCwP

Dave Chappelle: Stage attacker charged with misdemeanours

The US comedian was attacked on stage on Tuesday evening while performing at the Hollywood Bowl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JP1qbiT

Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student Sofia Sapega jailed for six years

The verdict on Sofia Sapega comes a year after she was forcibly removed from a diverted Ryanair flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bu9eJpy

New tool to create hearing cells lost in aging

Hearing loss due to aging, noise and certain cancer drugs has been irreversible, because scientists have not been able to reprogram existing cells to develop into the outer and inner ear sensory cells -- essential for hearing -- once they die. But scientists now have discovered a single master gene that programs ear hair cells into either outer or inner ones, overcoming a major hurdle that had prevented the development of these cells to restore hearing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/F4osiQp

Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70%

Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XpgTKEh

Dust storm and wildfires seen from space

Satellite images show gusts of up to 60mph blowing dust across Colorado and plumes of smoke in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uWPJXT2

Al-Shabab attack on African Union forces in Somalia: What we know

Islamist militants have carried out what may be their most deadly attacks on the African Union mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DgbTEyM

Squid and octopus genome studies reveal how cephalopods' unique traits evolved

Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish -- even to scientists who study them -- are wonderfully weird creatures. Known as the soft-bodied or coleoid cephalopods, they have the largest nervous system of any invertebrate, complex behaviors such as instantaneous camouflage, arms studded with dexterous suckers, and other evolutionarily unique traits. Now, scientists have dug into the cephalopod genome to understand how these unusual animals came to be. Along the way, they discovered cephalopod genomes are as weird as the animals are. Scientists from the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, the University of Vienna, the University of Chicago, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology and the University of California, Berkeley, reported their findings in two new studies in Nature Communications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rBqKJza

Dolly Parton, Eminem and Duran Duran join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The star had asked not to be included, but will be still inducted alongside Eminem and Duran Duran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SWp0aE

Toddlers & Tiaras and viral star Kailia Posey dies at 16

The Toddlers & Tiaras star was also known after her cheeky grin at the age of five became a meme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8ASq2Zb

Children's products labeled water- or stain-resistant may contain PFAS

Seems like kids are always getting into something, so products marketed toward them often claim to repel liquids. Some items contain potentially harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to accomplish this feat, but companies aren't required to disclose these 'forever chemicals' on labels. Now, researchers show that some children's products advertised as water- or stain-resistant contain PFAS, even items labeled 'green' or 'nontoxic.' from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lLdgSct

Mali nonuplets in perfect health on first birthday - father

"They're all crawling now. Some are sitting up," the father of the world's only nonuplets tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2e8DMIp

Russia-Ukraine war: EU plans Russian oil ban and war crimes sanctions

Oil imports would be phased out and officers suspected of war crimes targeted under the proposals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lVKdHix

Antytila: Ed Sheeran collaboration written on front line

Antytila, one of the biggest acts in Ukraine, are fighting Russian troops following the invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/340UuwM

Óscar Denis: Former Paraguay VP's family marks his 600 days in captivity

Paraguay's ex-Vice President Óscar Denis is being held by EPP rebels who kidnapped him in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XRNOsJS

Ukraine war: A 64-year-old Mariupol resident lost her home, but has nowhere to go

64-year-old Tatyana is one of many Ukrainians who have lost their homes to Russian attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/05kLCcW

Repairing tendons with silk proteins

Researchers have developed a silk composite for significantly improved tendon regeneration and repair. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CSem8dR

Ukraine war: Nurse who lost her legs has first dance with husband in hospital

Oksana lost her legs, and four fingers, in a landmine explosion when returning home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DuKWZqR

Met Gala 2022: Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian and others showcase lavish outfits

One of fashion's biggest events has rolled out the red carpet in New York for some of the world's stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C6KiIEo

Met Gala: 22 of the hottest looks from the 2022 red carpet

Gwen Stefani, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and many more walked the red carpet at the New York event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QZ9zwHu

Weather students die in crash after tornado chase

The three students crashed in wet weather, shortly after posting videos of a tornado in Kansas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cZuIT2Y

Breakthrough in treatment for Dupuytren's disease

Injection of the anti-TNF drug adalimumab into Dupuytren's disease nodules is effective in reducing nodule hardness and nodule size. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/IwJVvoR

Haiti gang holding kidnapped diplomat for ransom

A gang infamous for kidnapping foreigners has seized a diplomat from the Dominican Republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QaLKIlc

Lighting the tunnel of plant evolution: Scientists explore importance of two-pore channels in plants

Two-pore ion channels are present in many eukaryotes -- both animals and plants. While the possible involvement of these channels in environmental stress responses have been discussed in higher plants, their localizations and functional significance remain largely unknown. Now, researchers have found the missing pieces of evolutionary history of two-pore channels in a species of liverwort. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vaIKbSw

Ukraine war: Hundreds trapped in Mariupol steelworks despite evacuations

A commander at the Mariupol steel plant says hundreds are stuck and Russia has resumed shelling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NEXr7IP

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa abandons May Day rally after booing

President Ramaphosa was forced to leave a May Day event after angry workers stormed the stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/as2J76U

Angola's Joice Zau: The performance poet who hates peace

Angolan Joice Zau gained notoriety by criticising her government and she is not staying quiet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FEDrpi1

Regine: Singer, actress and self-proclaimed discotheque inventor dies

Regine, known as the "queen of the night", owned nightclubs across the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kaUmnZ1

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan return to Neighbours

The pair will resume their roles as Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell for the soap's final episode. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJOrAX

Biden mocks Trump at White House press dinner

Joe Biden jokes about former president Donald Trump at the prestigious event hosted by Trevor Noah. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W1CRLEJ