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Women's Euro 2022: England and Germany fans arrive in Wembley

England are one win away from their first major trophy, while Germany are eight-time champions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ofUjQkt

Thousands flock to ultra-Orthodox rabbi's funeral in Jerusalem

Israel sees a huge procession of black-clad mourners at the Jerusalem funeral of Rabbi Tuvia Weiss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l9Q8UxI

Commonwealth Games: India thrash Pakistan in cricket

India cruise to an eight-wicket win over fierce rivals Pakistan in their Commonwealth Games Group A cricket match at Edgbaston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/smtjy6f

Beach body ad edited out my prosthetic leg - model

Sian Green-Lord said the Spanish government campaign also used her photos without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QTZDXGo

Arizona: Trapped woman pulled to safety from flooded car

Flash floodwaters in Arizona surround a woman's car after its tyres got stuck in mud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qPnk5vH

Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, with no mention of Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi will visit four East Asian countries - and China has warned her not to include Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nbr6vMf

New DNA repair-kit successfully fixes hereditary disease in patient-derived cells

Genetic mutations which cause a debilitating hereditary kidney disease affecting children and young adults have been fixed in patient-derived kidney cells using a potentially game-changing DNA repair-kit. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2vyhUw4

Iraq: Dozens injured as Iraqi parliament stormed again

At least 125 people are injured as protesters storm Iraq's parliament for the second time in a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HfWIer1

New breath-driven concept set to transform access to hand prosthetics

The new air-powered hand provides a lightweight, low-maintenance and easy-to-use body-powered prosthetic option particularly well suited for children and those in low and middle-income countries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Mhbfyr

Mega Millions: Winning ticket for $1.3bn jackpot sold in Illinois

Odds of one in 300 million did not deter wishful Americans from snapping up tickets by the stack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7bLOBh0

Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament again

At least 60 people are injured as demonstrators again break into Iraq's parliament building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JzXvYn1

Gazprom stops Latvia's gas in latest Russian cut to EU

The EU rejects Russia's demand that member states pay for Gazprom gas in roubles, not euros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ACnIs8O

China rocket: Uncontrolled return to Earth raises concern

It's very unlikely to hit a populated area but raises questions about countries' handling of space junk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QkN79Zd

South African politician warns of 'guaranteed' uprising

Opposition figure Julius Malema told the BBC white people and elite black people could be targets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UKeY9WE

Spanish beach body campaign used my image without asking - model

British model Nyome says she had "no idea" a Spanish body positivity campaign had used her photo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QWvL5X3

Ukraine's shadow army resisting the Russians

Sarah Rainsford meets the underground partisans resisting Russian occupation in southern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dnGYlj6

Kenya elections: Why farmers like William Ruto's big ambitions

The BBC visits the heartland of Deputy President William Ruto as he vies for the presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A6V5NMr

Nigeria abductions: Two abducted Boko Haram victims found eight years on

The Nigerian army says it has found two hostages, who appear to have given birth during captivity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ysK8ANw

Demystifying DNA hybridization kinetics

Researchers identify physical factors that determine how quickly two DNA strands can come together, resolving a decades-old conundrum. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MJPKwWo

Lulo Rose: Angola pink diamond believed to be largest found in 300 years

The 170 carat "Lulo Rose" is the fifth largest diamond ever discovered in Angola's Lulo mine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/71oeQSM

Human lung proteins can advance or thwart SARS-CoV-2 infections

In a new study, researchers used CRISPR technology to test the impact of every human gene on SARS-CoV-2 infections in human lung cells. Their findings revealed new pathways that the virus relies on to infect cells, as well as the antiviral pathways that protect against viral infection. Notably, they showed that mucins -- the main component of mucus found in the lungs -- seem to help block the SARS-CoV-2 virus from entering cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CYiKpNq

Ukraine war: Officials say work at grain ports resumes after deal

Ukraine's navy will try to establish "green corridors" for ships to pass through, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MfLcqUu

'No pain, no gain' approach improves walking ability with peripheral artery disease

People with peripheral artery disease, or PAD, who walked for exercise at a pace that induced pain or discomfort increased their walking speed and leg function more than those who walked at a comfortable pace. The findings come from a study examining the effects of home-based walking for exercise among 264 people with PAD. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2fbwykH

Gas prices soar as Russia cuts German supply

The Nord Stream 1 pipeline is now operating at just a fifth of its usual capacity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JBpqPvd

Brazilian footballer Neymar faces fraud trial in Barcelona

Nine years after he moved from Brazil, he faces trial for alleged irregularities over the transfer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n8ELBmT

Monkeypox: CDC says US leads globally in most known cases

The rise in cases comes amid expanded testing in addition to the growing outbreak of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tFYwkSR

EU agrees to cut gas use over Russia supply fears

EU members agree to voluntarily reduce gas use by 15%, but some members can seek exemptions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ad6spwV

Myanmar executions: US urges China to condemn Myanmar

However China's foreign ministry says it does not interfere in other nations' internal affairs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0SfdArJ

Czech forest fire smoke drifts across country

People have been told to keep windows closed as the smell of smoke spreads to many areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z56OtUi

Freya the 600kg walrus causes a stir in Norway

The young female marine mammal has been spotted clambering onto boats to doze in the summer sun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x18FKwi

Wildfire tears through homes in Texas

At least 20 properties have been destroyed by the fire in Balch Springs, as the US battles extreme heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HCyLTNd

Karnataka: India family pay $1,000 for missing parrot

The African grey parrot, which escaped through an open door, was returned to his family after five days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I3C6avV

Czech police add Ferrari taken from criminals to fleet

It will be used for cracking down on illegal road races and chasing stolen cars among other things. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fhKz9qA

Tunisia referendum: Voters decide whether to increase president's powers

President Saied says the reforms will strengthen the country but opponents see them as a betrayal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w2lJQ9W

Japan's police to take measures after wild monkey rampages

What started as attacks on women and children, now include the elderly and adult men, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/joYMuBr

Eurovision: UK to host next year's Song Contest

The UK will host Eurovision next year after organisers said the event could not take place in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MHa7G1h

Myanmar's executed activists: Phyo Zeya Thaw and Ko Jimmy

Weeks before Myanmar executed four democracy activists, the BBC spoke to their family and friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xe5pzWG

In pictures: From Tenerife to Greece, wildfires rage in Europe

Blazes have broke out across the country, leaving charred ruins and forcing thousands to evacuate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C9ojlTx

China launches second module for its space station Heavenly Palace

Tiangong or Heavenly Palace is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZWQMhvq

Philippines shooting: Ex-mayor among three dead

A gunman was arrested after an apparent targeted shooting during a graduation ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fodhzNu

Ukraine war: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov seeks Arab world's support

Sergei Lavrov is in Egypt as Moscow counters international anger over the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QBiJLpT

Ukraine war: Kyiv's forces moving towards occupied Kherson - Zelensky

Kherson has been in the hands of Russian troops since the early days of the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GyRrZde

Teresa Xu: Chinese woman loses court case over bid to freeze eggs

Teresa Xu took legal action after a Beijing hospital refused to freeze her eggs as she is not married. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jPtT2LN

Ukraine war: Key Ukrainian port hit by explosions after grain deal

The explosions happened a day after a landmark deal was agreed to allow the resumption of grain exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RMUwa7Y

Huge jellyfish swarm surrounds boat in Israel

Aerial footage shows the swam of jellyfish in the waters of Haifa Bay during the annual migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DndZTvb

The Rings of Power: Lord of the Rings prequel wows fans at Comic-Con

The Rings of Power, Amazon Prime's Lord of the Rings spin-off, is the costliest TV show to date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JTjyMqg

China women: Killer of popular vlogger Lamu executed

The woman was set on fire by her former husband while she was livestreaming from her kitchen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U5txzOc

Not only are bird species going extinct, but they might also lose the features that make each species unique

Climate change is causing a mass extinction the likes of which has not been seen in recorded history. For birds, this biodiversity loss has implications beyond just species loss. Researchers use statistical modelling to predict that extinction will decrease morphological diversity among remaining birds at a rate greater than species loss alone. The team's results reveal which birds we are at risk of losing and which regions are most susceptible to homogenization. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lj6dKV

Capitol riot hearings: Eight key moments

Throughout the eight hearings, members have sought a window into Donald Trump's state of mind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EPsR40y

Lisa Smith: Ex-soldier turned IS member gets 15 month sentence

Lisa Smith was found to have been a member of Islamic State between October 2015 and December 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iPY89RG

Man killed as sink hole opens under swimming pool in Israel

The 32-year-old was sucked to his death when the ground opened under the pool at a party in Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LEaKUwR

Czechs demolish pig farm on Nazi concentration camp for Roma

More than 300 Roma died at the camp and the farm's demolition ends years of bitter dispute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tiGdfwO

Cyber-attacks on Port of Los Angeles have doubled since pandemic

The threats to the Port of Los Angeles are believed to come mainly from Europe and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qjmZfkJ

Mexican woman who had reported threats dies after being set on fire

Luz Raquel Padilla, who had reported threats against her, was doused with alcohol and set alight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZXrWGmp

Engineered mattress tricks your body to fall asleep faster

Bioengineers have developed a unique mattress and pillow system that uses heating and cooling to tell the body it is time to go to sleep. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/B1ZjzyG

Lynne O'Donnell: Taliban detained, abused and threatened me

Australian Lynne O'Donnell says she was forced to post tweets that publicly retracted her articles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fqpR5Lr

Putting the brakes on 'budding' viruses

Paramyxoviruses have the potential to trigger a devastating pandemic. This family of viruses includes measles, Nipah virus, mumps, Newcastle disease and canine distemper. An international team has examined key stage in the life cycles of measles and Nipah viruses. It reveals how future therapies might stop these viruses in their tracks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/7w9nLxh

Droupadi Murmu: The woman who is India's first tribal president

Droupadi Murmu registered a comfortable win against her rival candidate Yashwant Sinha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5hcb1CN

A new method to detect exoplanets

In recent years, a large number of exoplanets have been found around single 'normal' stars. New research shows that there may be exceptions to this trend. Researchers suggest a new way of detecting dim bodies, including planets, orbiting exotic binary stars known as Cataclysmic Variables (CVs). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/eLqkV5I

Higher voice pitch lets female faces appear younger

Psychologists and biologists have investigated whether voice pitch can influence how female faces are evaluated. Their conclusion: a higher voice does indeed influence how the corresponding face is evaluated. However, this does not apply to all ratings. Faces with a higher voice were rated as younger, but other assumptions that the faces are also rated as more attractive, more feminine or healthier do not apply. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/K9z84Lr

Protesters and people on Sri Lanka's new president and the country's issues

As Ranil Wickremesinghe officially takes over, the BBC's Secunder Kermani looks at the challenges ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bYC4Frv

Wildfires rage in Greece, Spain and Italy as heatwave moves across Europe

Though temperatures in the south-west have cooled, fires continue to burn in Greece, Spain and Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kNmzG1r

EU told to prepare for Russian gas shut-off

Countries urged to cut use by 15% until March, with the target becoming mandatory if Russia halts supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZntPg4i

El Salvador gangs: State of emergency extended again

The controversial measures introduced to combat gangs have led to more than 46,000 arrests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wACbQI6

Ranil Wickremesinghe: Can Sri Lanka's new president unity?

Ranil Wickremesinghe has the top job he's dreamed of all his life - the challenges he faces are huge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/khBxyO4

Netflix expands plans to charge for shared accounts

The streaming service is looking for new ways to make money as growth slows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k8b3FlV

Scientists reveal new evidence of key mechanism in Alzheimer's

Rutgers scientists have found more clear-cut evidence of how the destructive proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease attack human brain cells and destroy surrounding tissue. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/e8F2Nva

Air pollution caused 2,780 deaths, illnesses, and IQ loss in children in Massachusetts in 2019

Air pollution, climate change, and public health are closely linked, as a new study shows. The report details on a town-by-town basis the deaths and illnesses caused by air pollution in Massachusetts, and also outlines steps to curb fine particulate pollutants. Nationally, the study offers a model that can be followed by other states using public data and open-source software, according to a public health expert and practitioner. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/crOPLTH

Heatwave: Living at 40C in Abuja, Delhi, Madrid and Sydney

Places where temperatures are usually higher have adapted their infrastructure and lifestyle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bjChPLi

Sri Lanka's tea farmers struggle to survive

Tea is the island's biggest export, but the industry is being hard hit by the economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HYMtRGK

Ecuador jail violence: Fight at Bellavista kills 13

The deadly confrontation is the latest in a string of prison fights which have killed hundreds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zS4veHt

Ukraine war: Six die in shelling as new assault looms

The attack on Toretsk comes as Russia eyes the symbolically important eastern city of Sloviansk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zpfVxAb

Bennifer: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez marry in Las Vegas

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez marry in Las Vegas, just over 18 years after ending first engagement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wq9cJfh

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan stuns rivals with Punjab by-election upset

The ousted former PM calls for early elections after his party wins a stunning victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/st7vdk0

Mexico mourns marines who crashed after drug lord's capture

Fourteen marines died in a helicopter crash after a mission to capture drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nSaeDTx

Sushmita Sen: Why 'gold digger' jibe caused outrage

One of India's most-loved beauty queens has been in the eye of a social media storm recently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rm0ZDdz

Texas shooting: Uvalde report finds 'systemic failures' by authorities

Authorities have been heavily criticised for how they handled the attack that killed 19 children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AIvnuBN

British rugby player found dead in Italy hotel

The former rugby league player is named in Italian media as the Briton found dead in Florence on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IUziorJ

Several arrests at protest over dying Iranian lake

Once the world's second largest salt lake, farming and drought have reduced Lake Urmia to a trickle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oChiAgM

Captured Briton John Harding appears in video in Ukraine

John Harding, in his fifties and from Sunderland, says he was told he could face the death penalty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vgoCZN5

BBC Africa Eye expose: Chinese man extradited to Malawi over racist videos

He was filmed using Malawian children to make videos, some of which included racist content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8azCsLg

Heatwave: More evacuations as Mediterranean wildfires spread

Wildfires force France to evacuate some 14,000 people, as Spain, Croatia and Greece are also hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7gUC68u

Whole blood exchange could offer disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease

A novel, disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease may involve the whole exchange of blood, which effectively decreased the formation of amyloid plaque in the brains of mice, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/R7JyTI4

National study offers new bike count models: Combining traditional counters and emerging GPS data

To ensure bicyclists' needs are considered when improving a transportation system, planners and engineers need to know how many people are biking, and where. Traditional bike counters provide data for limited sections of the bike network, often these counters are installed at important locations like trails or bridges. While limited in location, they count everyone who bikes through. Meanwhile, GPS & mobile data cover the entire transportation network, but that data only represents those travelers who are using smartphones or GPS. Combining the traditional location-based data sources with this new, crowdsourced data offer better accuracy than any could provide alone. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/si2LRDF

Sri Lanka: 'I've spent 10 days in line for petrol'

Drivers in the crisis-hit nation tell of their mammoth waits amid a worsening fuel emergency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PZFkf7b

Researchers develop better model to study brain-attacking viruses

A new mouse model might revolutionize development of therapies targeting brain inflammation caused by Rift Valley Fever virus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/JiPNSKm

Sentences have their own timing in the brain

Our brain links incoming speech sounds to knowledge of grammar, which is abstract in nature. But how does the brain encode abstract sentence structure? In a neuroimaging study, researchers report that the brain encodes the structure of sentences ('the vase is red') and phrases ('the red vase') into different neural firing patterns. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/KGeWltx

The striking photo that will define a visit

A photograph of Joe Biden and Mohammed bin Salman fist-bumping has gone viral - will their meeting be remembered for more? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jCQwl3n

Missile strike on Ukraine space plant in Dnipro kills three

Russian cruise missiles hit a space rocket plant in Dnipro and the city of Nikopol is also hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J1PbogH

Biden offers Palestinians warm words but deep rift remains

The US president brings words of support to the West Bank, but scant sign of political progress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B5ivQ26

French Bastille Day firework blast kills boy and sister

A seven-year-old boy and his elder sister were hit by a firework that blew up in a crowd in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r2J6ZXd

Palestinian people deserve a state of their own - Biden

The US president reiterates the United States' commitment to a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aYOXKR7

Heatwave: Met Office issues red extreme heat warning

It is the first time this highest warning has been issued and comes as temperatures could hit 40C (104F). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vNGPeu2

Constance Wu says she tried to kill herself after tweets backlash

The US actress says she attempted suicide due to "internet shaming" following her "careless tweets". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TkP4BOa

Emirates refuses Heathrow's demand to cut flights

The airline accuses the airport of "incompetence" and of having a "blatant disregard" for customers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qmPcECS

Ukraine war: Russian rocket attack kills 20 in Vinnytsia

Ukrainian officials say three children were among those killed in the central city of Vinnytsia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VXBibq3

Wildfires rage as Europe battles heatwave

Around 3,500 firefighters in Portugal are battling blazes as temperatures continue to rise in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZbDyt0d

Haiti violence: Scores killed as gangs fight for control

People are running out of food, water and fuel after parts of Port-au-Prince became a battlefield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eYZHi4m

Bill Gates vows to drop off world's rich list

The Microsoft co-founder says he will move a further $20bn into his philanthropic foundation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lHv3Nfw

Biden: US prepared to use force to stop Iran getting nuclear arms

The US president makes the declaration in Israel, with both countries taking a firm stance on Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TzSoyWI

Italy's PM Draghi on brink as crisis vote looms

His government nears collapse after a populist coalition party plans to pull out of a confidence vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ACwgRvT

Netflix and Microsoft team up for cheaper plan with adverts

In April, the firm said subscriber numbers had fallen for the first time in more than a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lBSsQgd

Uefa Liverpool final: String of errors in French handling, says report

A French Senate inquiry finds Liverpool fans were unfairly blamed for the failings at the stadium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5OP3cqi

Biden arrives in Israel ahead of thorny Saudi Arabia trip

The US president will talk to Israeli and Palestinians leaders before flying to the Gulf kingdom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/03A5sMQ

Mexico to spend $1.5bn on modernising US border

A "bold programme" is needed to deal with the migrants crossing the border, Mexico's president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hUzKRWl

Hong Kong's 'Grandma Wong' jailed over 2019 protests

The prominent campaigner receives a 32-week prison sentence for unlawful assembly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RpT0Oy2

Battle of Waterloo skeletons uncovered in Belgium

The remains of humans and horses from the crucial 1815 battle are found in Belgium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A2DseWc

The Eagles: Three men charged with plot to sell stolen Hotel California lyrics

The stolen manuscripts contained the lyrics to the US rock band's hit album Hotel California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zbw34NQ

Lego pulls out of Russia 'indefinitely'

The Danish toymaker says it will end its partnership with a company which runs its 81 shops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W5NHyfF

Uttar Pradesh auto: India tuk-tuk crammed with 27 passengers seized

An autorickshaw in Uttar Pradesh was stopped for speeding - police found 27 passengers inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kuzyXJa

Ukraine to consider legalising same-sex marriage amid war

A petition calling for marriage equality has enough signatures to be considered by the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vMeCBjY

What did Shinzo Abe mean to Japan?

The former PM is known for his signature "Abenomics" economic policy, but his legacy lies in national security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1cJBzup

Heathrow limits passenger numbers over summer

The UK's biggest airport has been struggling to cope with the rebound in demand for air travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lLyxnXo

Timed Teaser: Why did Elon Musk drop his Twitter buyout?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SUfhaYQ

India: Police rumble fake 'IPL' cricket league

Police say a gang set up a fake version of the Indian Premier League and fooled Russian gamblers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vryhz1O

Henan: Violent clashes after hundreds show up for China bank protest

Clashes break out after depositors angry at banks freezing nearly $6bn in funds hold a rare protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yg7Vh8y

Game creator threatens action over Abe shooting hoax

Pictures falsely linking the Metal Gear creator to the killing in Japan were spread online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tYBPr85

Iván Mordisco: Colombian dissident rebel camp bombed killing 10

Security forces were targeting the leader of a breakaway faction of the Farc known as Iván Mordisco. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vOmoL3y

Faroe Islands to limit dolphin hunt after outcry

The practice has been under scrutiny after more than 1,400 dolphins were killed in one day last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5S34z9A

Austrian Grand Prix: Formula 1 to investigate claims of abuse

Formula 1 will investigate claims that some spectators at the Austrian Grand Prix suffered discriminatory abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q5ekiYI

Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios to win Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic underlines his recent dominance at Wimbledon with a composed fightback against Nick Kyrgios to win a fourth straight title. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vc3d8S6

Sri Lanka: 'The protests have changed thinking for the better'

Sri Lankan women tell the BBC of their hopes that the protests will have a positive impact on people's lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/076YROg

Sri Lanka: Protesters 'will occupy palace until leaders go'

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa promised to resign in a few days, but protesters are sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/moGUX3y

Russian rockets kill 15 in Chasiv Yar housing block, Ukraine says

Many are also feared to be trapped in the rubble of the apartment block in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Fxlyow

Sri Lanka: President Rajapaksa to resign after palace stormed

Thousands of protesters have been demanding the PM and president quit over the country's economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fjmw3dD

Politician Tajzadeh and two film directors arrested in Iran

Iranian authorities arrest reformist Mostafa Tajzadeh and two film directors over protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CzE5j1H

Ukraine reports heavy Russian missile strikes in east and south

Civilian areas are hit again in several cities and police say Russia is setting crops ablaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xtcpgh9

Paul Kagame to seek fourth term as president of Rwanda

He says he will consider "running for another 20 years" after 22 years in office already. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0qfs4rI

Shinzo Abe killing: Security was flawed, Japan police say

Japan is in shock after former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n9PpbVH

Sri Lanka crisis: Demonstrators take over presidential residence

Thousands of demonstrators have taken over President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's home in Colombo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PJk1C9m

Shinzo Abe: How the former Japan PM's assassination unfolded

How a gunman attacked and fatally shot the former Japanese PM during a campaign rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oL1IJzs

The key is in the coating: Multilayered coating to improve the corrosion resistance of steel

Steel is one of the strongest materials found on earth and is widely used for construction. But on its own, the durability of steel is poor. Galvanizing steel increases its corrosion resistance, making it more sustainable. Recently, a group of scientists proposed a novel method of multilayer coating to increase the longevity of steel. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ex0D5l6

Shinzo Abe: The moment a gunshot is heard

Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe has been shot at an event in Japan's western city of Nara. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qjZ3yTk

The legacy of Japan's longest serving PM

A contentious nationalist, he is known for his signature economic reforms and an assertive foreign policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1gC4Q5X

James Caan: Hollywood pays tribute to late Godfather actor

Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and Robert De Niro lead the tributes to the late Godfather actor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P57Rs6o

Pakistan goat: Long-eared kid becomes star

Simba's ears measure 54cm (21in) each, a length his owner claims breaks global records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ep0Js5R

Egypt arrests organisers of joke 'Helwan Real Batman Battle' event

Four people who set up a Facebook event to find "the real Batman" are charged with "planning a riot". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eYiZuTU

Nicki Minaj's husband Kenneth Petty sentenced to one-year house arrest

Kenneth Petty, who failed to update his sex offender status when the couple moved, was also fined. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fm47Ikj

Syria: Russian UN veto could threaten aid deliveries to 3m people

Russia threatens to block a Security Council resolution keeping open a key cross-border aid route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y9VJm2n

Genoa bridge: Hopes for new Italy as disaster trial opens

Families of the 43 people killed look for justice four years after a Genoa highway bridge collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c7403Ly

How to find marker genes in cell clusters

A new method facilitates identification of cell-type specific genes in single-cell data. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/nPBwkFr

Differentiation of rickets and classic metaphyseal lesions on radiographs

Rickets and classic metaphyseal lesions (CMLs) exhibit distinct radiographic signs, and radiologists can reliably differentiate these two entities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QrWLVC7

Ukraine-Russia war: Civilians flee frontline city as Russians advance

Residents are told to leave the big Ukrainian city of Slovyansk after a deadly Russian attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RADHhkz

South Africa tavern deaths: Tears for teenagers at mass funeral in East London

Thousands attend a service in South Africa for 21 children who died mysteriously at a nightclub. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GImXBUQ

Rocco Morabito: Fugitive mobster handed over to Italy

Rocco Morabito, one of Italy's most wanted men, will serve 30 years after being arrested in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sdFfSBK

Friends creator says show used wrong pronouns for Chandler's trans parent

Marta Kauffman says it was a mistake not to use female pronouns for Chandler's transgender parent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o4xSGXJ

Nicaragua police force five mayors to stand down

The mayors were replaced by allies of the governing party in the latest crackdown on the opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ulLTJzC

Sierra Leone FA to investigate 95-0 and 91-1 wins in second-tier matches

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is investigating the outcome of two league matches that produced a staggering total of 187 goals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N94hUEQ

England v India: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow complete record chase at Edgbaston

England nonchalantly complete a record chase of 378 to beat India in rapid time on the final morning of the fifth Test at Edgbaston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eHGoxvt

Shireen Abu Aqla: US report on journalist's death unacceptable, family says

The US has concluded the journalist was likely to have been hit by unintentional Israeli gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sJkMfvx

UK economic outlook has deteriorated, Bank of England warns

But banks are well-placed to weather even a severe economic downturn, the Bank of England says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tD9HqGf

Who are 'terrorists' Turkey wants from Sweden and Finland?

The BBC speaks to three people sought in return for support of Swedish and Finnish Nato membership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4kL8xrA

Kellogg's loses court case over sugary cereal supermarket offers

It means products such as Crunchy Nut Cornflakes will not be allowed in end of aisle promotions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rKcSE3m

Russian scientist Kolker held in spy probe dies of cancer

FSB officers had flown terminally ill Dmitry Kolker, a top quantum physicist, to a Moscow jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A0RKEm

Several hurt in Copenhagen shopping mall shooting

One suspect is arrested following gunshots at the Field's mall in the south of the Danish capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FH4NBkm

Ukraine war: Russia claims capture of eastern city Lysychansk

Russia's military says it controls all of Luhansk region - but Ukraine does not confirm the claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zgMF3G5

At least five killed in Italian Marmolada glacier collapse

Emergency officials said another eight people have been injured, with two suffering serious injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L5ewcn0

Egypt: Red Sea beaches close after deadly shark attack

Two women tourists died after being attacked while swimming near the Egyptian city of Hurghada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cpw9Ix1

Wimbledon: Roger Federer and former champions celebrate 100 years of Centre Court

Wimbledon marks 100 years of its Centre Court with a musical celebration and guest appearances from a host of former champions, including Roger Federer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UJT4xm1

Sydney floods: Tens of thousands told to evacuate

Tens of thousands of residents have been told to evacuate their homes in Australia's biggest city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f9kR1wb

Russia dredges up landing ship hit by Ukraine missile fire

The Russian troop ship Saratov sank in a Black Sea port after a Ukrainian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DeM9jWx

Crew member of sinking ship airlifted to safety

Over two dozen crew are still missing after an engineering vessel split in two in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iAtHdhj

Lysychansk: Heavy fighting rages in Ukraine-held eastern city

Ukrainian forces say they are being pounded by Russian heavy artillery as they battle to keep the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aJDK6Qy

Durban July: South Africa's most fashionable horse race returns

Tens of thousands of South Africans head for the Durban July after a two-year break for Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wA0oy1W

War in Ukraine: Can we say how many people have died?

Russia and Ukraine have different claims of how many people have died in the conflict. The BBC explores the data. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s2EdmJo

Hormozgan: Quake near southern Iran coast kills five

A strong earthquake rocks Hormozgan province, killing five and wrecking a village near the coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gc27NtC

Adolescents more vulnerable to cannabis addiction but not other mental health risks, study finds

Adolescents are over three times more vulnerable to developing a cannabis addiction than adults, but may not be at increased risk of other mental health problems related to the drug, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lYzr5GM

New York overhauls gun laws after Supreme Court ruling

The restrictions adopted in New York are likely to end up in another legal challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k20NiYp

Julian Assange submits High Court appeal to fight extradition

The Wikileaks founder seeks to appeal against a decision to extradite him over leaked files. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5WK0vXL

Plug-and-play test for keeping track of immunity to Sars-CoV-2 variants

Many antibody tests have been developed since the pandemic started, but very few are designed to specifically detect the Sars-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies which prevent infection. Based on protein complementation, the modular method described here is the first of its kind to measure neutralizing antibodies against variants, from a drop of blood, in under one hour and at low cost. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/s4LtdBm

Watch: The moment a whale is cut free from ropes in Norwegian Sea

The Norwegian Coastguard came to the rescue after the whale got tangled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PCiFJ1E

Algorithm predicts crime a week in advance, but reveals bias in police response

A new computer model uses publicly available data to predict crime accurately in eight U.S. cities, while revealing increased police response in wealthy neighborhoods at the expense of less advantaged areas. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Kmdo4ez

Brittney Griner: Detained US basketball star appears in Russian court on drug charges

If convicted on drugs charges Brittney Griner faces up to 10 years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UG9Cqkt

Watch: The moment a Landslide descends on town in Peru

No deaths or serious injures are reported, but authorities are searching for people who may be missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/euM8NgT

Bison attacks woman at Yellowstone National Park

It is the second such incident in three days in the US park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3VGmQoa