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Germans say goodbye to summer of €9 travel tickets

The tickets, aimed at helping the public with increasing prices, have been hailed a major success. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IqD6F0

Munich Olympics massacre compensation deal struck

Nearly 50 years after 11 Israeli athletes were killed, the German government agrees to pay relatives €28m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lfiDW23

Pakistan floods: Dog shelter staff rescue 250 canines

Animal shelter staff in north-west Pakistan race to save their 250 dogs from severe flood water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ua8bxRy

Russia: Mikhail Gorbachev changed history, but was wrong about ties to West

The former president opened up the Soviet Union but failed to prevent its collapse in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pXIq6Rn

Nourah al-Qahtani: Saudi woman jailed for 45 years for social media posts

Nourah al-Qahtani was convicted of "violating public order using social media", activists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LkSfd13

Giant hailstone: Toddler killed in violent Spanish storm - report

Around 50 people are injured by hailstones that measured up to 10cm in diameter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9B31Xem

SARS-CoV-2 antigen levels linked to patient outcomes

The amount of SARS-CoV-2 antigen measured in the blood of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is associated with illness severity and other clinical outcomes, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/nRL8cFb

World's loneliest man: Rare footage of him in the Amazon

Footage of a tribesman, who was the last survivor of an indigenous group in Brazil, shows him cutting down trees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6veIshX

Jharkhand: Murdered India teen's dreams snuffed out by stalker

The teenager was set on fire by an alleged stalker who is now in police custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gtkGyvw

Ukraine grain deal: Where are the ships going?

More than 50 ships have braved the risks to take food from Ukraine to destinations around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LqU4wXA

Timed Teaser: Blast! What scuppered lift-off?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L2eQfFi

Guinness World Record: Man rides 38 miles in giant pumpkin

Duane Hansen grew the 846lb (384kg) pumpkin in his garden with the aim to beat the 25.5 mile record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aFx5dNe

'Man of the Hole': Last of his tribe dies in Brazil

The last member of an uncontacted indigenous group in Brazil had lived in total isolation for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TtKq0Il

Moqtada al-Sadr, dominant Iraqi political leader, retires from politics

The step by Moqtada al-Sadr, whose supporters recently stormed parliament, is seen as a major move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GENyvMz

Man killed by lions after climbing into zoo enclosure

The authorities are trying to find out why he climbed into the lion enclosure in Accra's zoo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1FW7PDa

Charli XCX: I was always up for getting down and dirty

Looking back at her career from illegal raves to stadium tours, the star wonders what will come next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H4uf9J1

In pictures: Floods and fear in Pakistan

Floods have killed more than 1,000 people across Pakistan since June and millions more have been affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RjTNrug

Pakistan floods: Bed frames used to pull victims over rushing water

Several people are brought to safety by volunteer helpers in Swat, northern Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nZxXDfB

José Eduardo dos Santos: State funeral for Angola ex-president

Angolans mourn 38-year ruler José Eduardo dos Santos, despite a family row over where he should be buried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/16lvGNZ

Ukraine war: Russian recruitment drive unlikely to have impact - UK

Vladimir Putin recently pledged to increase Russia's armed forces personnel by 137,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HpAl0gD

Noida twin towers demolition: The moment Supertech skyscrapers imploded

The blast, which took months of careful planning, lasted just about 12 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d74ZUuf

Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists

Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EdDjILn

Serbia-Kosovo ID document row settled, says EU

Tensions have been rising over disagreements including the movement of citizens across the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S3j09Fb

Shaquille O'Neal backs Australian Indigenous vote

The former basketball star backs Australia's bid to increase Indigenous voices in parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0C3LhWm

Therapeutic viruses help turbocharge the immune system against cancer

Researchers propose a new line of attack that shows promise for treatment-resistant cancers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/pn0geO1

Pakistan floods: Thousands told to evacuate as rivers rise

Monsoon-induced floods continue to cause destruction in what is said to be one of the country's worst disasters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9uUZhpJ

EuroPride 2022: Serbia will not host event, says president

President Alexandar Vucic cancels the parade - but organisers insist they will go ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9wKpFmd

United States to appoint first Arctic Ambassador

On Friday, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg warned of the Russian threat in northern polar regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mClo7xp

Huge dinosaur skeleton unearthed in Portuguese garden

The massive discovery was made during building work on a house in Pombal in central Portugal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZUaNovM

Hungarians warning education becoming 'too feminine'- report

A rise in female graduates disadvantages men and leads to fewer births, says a Hungarian watchdog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k3tRmX5

Moderna suing Pfizer over Covid vaccine technology

Moderna said it is suing Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech for patent infringement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/paFCtTJ

Zuckerberg tells Rogan FBI warning prompted Biden laptop story censorship

In an interview with Joe Rogan, Mark Zuckerberg says the story was flagged after an FBI warning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WXhijRO

Pakistan floods: 33 million affected by historic rains, says minister

Historic downpours and major floods have battered the nation since June, killing hundreds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VUnthD9

Women attend first league match in Iran for 40 years

The rare move for Iran to allow women into stadiums where men are playing followed appeals by Fifa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sZlfrI1

Novel blood test helps evaluate severity in pulmonary arterial hypertension, a rare lung disease

Researchers have found that a novel blood test can be used to easily evaluate disease severity in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and predict survivability. PAH is a rare, life-threatening condition that causes unexplained high blood pressure in the lungs. In early clinical studies, the researchers showed the test to significantly improve upon conventional tests, some of which use invasive tools. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/RuF2PL5

French oil firm TotalEnergies denies link to Russian jet supplies

Transport Minister Clément Beaune calls for light to be shed on allegations surrounding TotalEnergies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fylVeTJ

Bali: Transgender student dies in police custody

Peruvian transgender rights activist Rodrigo Ventocilla, died after being arrested at the airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hbvE5iu

Scientists develop new technique to reveal the hidden genome

Thousands of short RNA sequences that code for microproteins and peptides have been identified, opening new avenues for disease research and drug development. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Nr78uJ5

Breaking stereotype: Brain models are not one-size-fits-all

Machine learning has helped scientists understand how the brain gives rise to complex human characteristics, uncovering patterns of brain activity that are related to behaviors like working memory, traits like impulsivity, and disorders like depression. And with these tools, scientists can create models of these relationships that can then be used, in theory, to make predictions about the behavior and health of individuals. But that only works if models represent everyone, and previous research has shown that they don't. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0WJoFCQ

NIH experts review monkeypox challenges

Lessons learned from the public health responses to the HIV and COVID-19 pandemics should help guide the response to the current outbreak of monkeypox, National Institutes of Health experts write in a new editorial. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/kSlgi52

Social media experiment reveals potential to 'inoculate' millions of users against misinformation

Briefly exposing social media users to the tricks behind misinformation boosts awareness of harmful online falsehoods -- even amid intense 'noise' of the world's second-most visited website. Google is set to deploy an anti-disinformation campaign based on the findings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/JBdxvQ9

Shinzo Abe: Japan police chief resigns over ex-PM assassination

Local police have previously said there were "undeniable" flaws in security for the former PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YHvyb1p

Fighting climate change is wildly popular but most Americans don't know that

Just after the U.S. Congress passed the nation's most substantial legislation aimed at battling climate change, a new study shows that the average American badly underestimates how much their fellow citizens support substantive climate policy. While 66-80% of Americans support climate action, the average American believes that number is 37-43%, the study found. The study found that conservatives underestimated national support for climate policies to the greatest degree but, liberals also believed that a minority of Americans support climate action. The misperception was the norm in every state, across policies, and among every demographic tested, including political affiliation, race, media consumption habits, and rural vs. suburban. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vkaZgoB

No fuel imports to UK from Russia for first time

Imports of goods from Russia fell to £33m in June, the lowest level since 1997, official figures show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7VhnmuJ

Go-karting for French prisoners a mistake, admits Fresnes governor

It was meant as a day of fun and games at France's second largest prison, but it prompted an outcry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MvrU4ix

Peru to sue Repsol for $4.5bn over oil spill

The spill has been described by Peru as the worst ecological disaster around Lima in recent memory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YdUxWcy

Japan should consider building new nuclear plants: Kishida

Most of the country's nuclear plants were suspended after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ARb1MUV

'Rhythm' or 'drift' -- new tools can help better understand human attention

Accepted theories of how people's visual attention behaves in situations with lots of stimuli, such as crossing a busy street, may need to be rethought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ynCxp4u

China textbooks revised after 'ugly' cartoons spark outcry

Anger over the "ugly, racist and spooky" images leads to illustrators and publishers being sacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KJThvId

Najib Razak: Malaysia's ex-PM starts jail term after final appeal fails

Najib Razak denies charges of appropriating millions of dollars from a state-owned wealth fund. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hVXLz5N

Colombian police officers held over killing of youths

Colombia has a history of "false positives" - civilians murdered by the military and passed off as rebels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iPh7kRT

Ben & Jerry’s loses bid to block Unilever's sale of Israel business

A US judge denies a request to stop a deal that will allow sales in Israeli settlements to continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0e5LGZ4

Darya Dugina's father speaks at her Moscow memorial service

The father of the late journalist speaks at her memorial in Moscow after she was killed by a car bomb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J05G7bH

Dogs can cry when owners come home, study suggests

Ecstatic canines can well up when they are reunited with their human companions, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XO6DFJ8

Pedro I: Emperor's embalmed heart arrives in Brazil

The heart of Pedro I, Brazil's first emperor, will be exhibited to mark 200 years of independence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hjT7Ynq

Farmer moves two-storey house - an inch at a time

Sukhwinder Singh is moving his house 152.4m (500 ft) away because it's in the way of an expressway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JInmpy3

'Robin Hood' of Delhi arrested amid claims of 160 crimes

Unlike the Disney version, Wasim Akram is alleged to have kept much of his gains for himself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xYGwUgt

Sanna Marin: Dancing women show support for Finland's PM

Women have uploaded videos of themselves dancing after party videos of Sanna Marin were leaked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Yzy6Gq

Kenya elections 2022: Win or lose, why Raila Odinga's election challenge matters

Raila Odinga has been mocked for challenging election results but each case improves Kenya's democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/chB3un4

377A: The moment Singaporeans learn gay sex ban will end

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed the ban of the colonial-era law in a televised speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Kg6UEb

Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have documented their first season

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the real-life stars of Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary series about their first season as football club owners from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kRlqQs1

Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a1oSkq3

Iraq collapse: Bodies pulled from rubble after landslide hits shrine

Bodies are found after the Qattarat al-Imam Ali shrine was hit by a landslide in the Karbala region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LQTse3G

In pictures: Drought in Europe exposes sunken ships, lost villages and ominous 'hunger stones'

Nazi warships, lost villages and "hunger stones" are revealed as water levels drop across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iybQp2R

377A: Singapore to end ban on gay sex

The repeal of a colonial-era law will effectively legalise homosexuality in the conservative state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/irI5dwT

Portugal wildfires: State of alert begins amid third heatwave

The country is bracing for its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures of up to 38C predicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NubKclF

Al-Shabab: Somali forces claim end to deadly 30-hour hotel siege

At least 12 people were killed after al-Shabab militants took hostages in the popular Mogadishu hotel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8T10Rx2

New Zulu king crowned in South Africa

Thousands gather for the traditional Zulu coronation, which saw Misuzulu ka Zwelithini become king. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SJgUWDf

Ukraine war: Drone attack targets Russian Black Sea fleet in Crimea

The attack on the Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol is the latest in a string of strikes against Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H58djq3

Ukraine displays destroyed Russian tanks in Kyiv

Destroyed Russian military vehicles are on display in Kyiv, ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xTzHm5p

Turkey crash: Bus ploughs into crash scene, killing rescuers

The bus hit emergency crews and journalists at the site of an earlier road accident, killing 16. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s9uMLS0

Seized £63m Russian superyacht Axioma to be sold at Gibraltar auction

The monster boat can sleep 12 guests and boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa and 3D cinema. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ieFYKfn

Jonah Hill to stop promoting films to protect his mental health

A psychologist says the Superbad actor "should be applauded" for opening up about anxiety attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NKUvahX

Climate threat to food supply chains creates 'domino effect'

New research has modeled the wide-ranging impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on Australia's food systems and supply chains, identifying potential cascading repercussions including job and income loss as well as a loss in nutrient availability and diet quality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/qW5FTfw

Xi and Putin to attend G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia's Jokowi says

All eyes will be on the November summit, with US President Joe Biden also expected to attend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v6fldFS

Should parents take their babies to a comedy show?

Comedian Matt Forde says a crying infant "derailed" his performance at the Edinburgh Fringe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O7pQIPw

Escaped bull wrecks shop in Peru

The animal had escaped from a truck transporting it to an abattoir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G4TjpwC

Rohingya and CAA: What is India's refugee policy?

India is not a signatory to international laws for refugee protection and follows an ad-hoc policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HFkg7Zr

France's deadly 'urban rodeo' bikers prompt crackdown

A summer scourge in the suburbs leaves young people dead and injured and prompts promises of action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kiruFVP

Ukraine war: Drone pilots mark targets for new offensive

Small units play a key role in targeting Russian armour as Ukraine attempts to retake Kherson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pimn7Jx

Covid in China: Fish tested amid Xiamen outbreak

Footage has gone viral showing live fish and crabs being tested in China for the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QF5dBMS

Battery power problem cuts short Russian spacewalk, Nasa says

A cosmonaut was rushed back to the International Space Station on Wednesday, the US space agency says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dFaJS1N

Sanna Marin: Finland PM partying video causes backlash

Sanna Marin denies taking drugs after video emerged showing her partying with friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S96hGmd

Patrick Reed: American golfer suing The Golf Channel for defamation in $750m lawsuit

US golfer Patrick Reed files a $750m defamation lawsuit against American television network The Golf Channel and commentator Brandel Chamblee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UOwfrPH

Haruyuki Takahashi: Tokyo 2020 Olympic official accused of taking bribes

Haruyuki Takahashi is arrested on suspicion of taking bribes from a high street clothing retailer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tR2pJqs

Outrage as India rapists leave jail to hero's welcome

Eleven Hindu men convicted for her gang-rape and the murder of her family members have been freed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BNsDJq7

Water levels on Italy's Lake Garda at 15-year low

Parts of northern Italy are experiencing their worst drought in 70 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/InvCom5

Liz Cheney: Trump critic blasts Republican 'personality cult' after defeat

Liz Cheney criticises the former president after losing to a Trump-backed candidate in Wyoming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K0fXlNd

Spanish fires: Passengers injured fleeing train in Bejís

Ten people are injured, three seriously, as a train is caught up in a wildfire in eastern Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AW0xwmn

Israel and Germany condemn Palestinian leader's '50 Holocausts' claim

Israeli and German leaders express outrage after Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of "50 Holocausts". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IxG4lv

Elon Musk sends social media into frenzy with joke on Twitter about buying Man Utd

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, sends social media into a frenzy with a joke on Twitter that he is buying Manchester United. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FZz40i

High school students describe two new species of scorpions with California Academy of Sciences

Bay Area high school students formally describe two new scorpions with a researcher, after finding the unknown species on a community science platform. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/TuclZND

US 'must contest' Chinese missiles over Taiwan, says admiral

Firing missiles over Taiwan is a "gorilla in the room" that must be challenged, a top US commander says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S6LPN2Q

Estonia begins removing Soviet-era war monuments

The government says it wants to remove a source of tension after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j8otKWp

New Zealand: Human remains found in suitcase bought at auction

A family in New Zealand made the grisly discovery upon unpacking their haul at their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hJy7QeY

Liz Cheney: Trump’s nemesis faces Republican day of reckoning

Wyoming Republicans decide on Tuesday if Liz Cheney is a defender of the constitution or a "swamp rat". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jZWsHiC

Vitamin D supplementation seems to alleviate depressive symptoms in adults

An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the meta-analysis includes dozens of studies from around the world. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/TtJqHDx

A new connection between topology and quantum entanglement

Theoretical work reveals an unexpected link between two major principles in physics that may inform future experimentation and an understanding of how to harness quantum information. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/P2SlA1D

Leaving small kidney stones behind causes problems later

When surgeons remove patients' kidney stones, they typically leave behind small stones that appear not to be causing problems. However, a new randomized controlled study has shown that leaving these asymptomatic stones behind significantly increases the risk of a patient's relapse in the following five years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/k4gF1xJ

A new method boosts wind farms' energy output, without new equipment

Engineers have developed a method to increase wind farms' energy output. Whereas individual turbines are typically controlled separately, the new approach models the wind flow of the entire collection of turbines and optimizes the control of individual units. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/R6Xx305

Study uncovers what happens inside artery plaque to trigger strokes

Researchers have genetically sequenced carotid plaque tissue collected from patients within days after a stroke. When compared to stable plaque, researchers discovered the tissues from recent stroke victims contained messenger RNA that can cause inflammation and processes that degrade a key portion of the plaque that protects against rupture. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/H1Z8bs5

All the better to better eat you with -- dinosaurs evolved different eye socket shapes to allow stronger bites

Large dinosaur predators, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, evolved different shapes of eye sockets to better deal with high bite forces, new research has shown. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rGhwdRX

Trapped Mexico miners: Setback as water levels rise

Rescue attempts have been delayed again after the water level in the flooded shafts suddenly rose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T6Cbjnf

Shanghai Covid: Ikea shoppers flee attempt to lock down store

Video shows people running out of the store in Xuhui district as guards tried to shut them in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SKcEBgl

US Taiwan: Congress team follows Pelosi with second high-level visit in a month

The trip comes just 12 days after a controversial tour by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kmb9ryl

A new shortcut for quantum simulations could unlock new doors for technology

A new study creates a method to efficiently calculate quantum phase transitions and could unlock the door to new technological breakthroughs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/znWJDdc

Egypt fire: Dozens dead in Giza Coptic church

The blaze broke out at a Coptic Christian church in the city of Giza causing a stampede. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zYE1Ltm

Walrus Freya who became attraction in Norway's Oslo Fjord put down

Freya had to be euthanised because the public went too close to her, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eG56iJo

Saudi Aramco: Oil giant tops own record with $48.4bn quarterly profit

The staggering profit comes amid soaring oil prices in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bD4APBq

'We are waiting for rain, for winter, for God' - Fighting a megafire in France

On the frontline of the wildfires in France is a tactical team trying to stay ahead of the flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yeNGp9s

Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie

The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jykML5p

Britney Spears' ex-husband Jason Alexander convicted over crashing wedding

Jason Alexander is convicted of trespassing and battery after disrupting the private ceremony in June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XxdoQDz

Taliban break up rare protest by Afghan women in Kabul

The militants fire into the air as women call for "work and freedom" after a year of Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BaYfs8Z

Medusa festival: One killed as strong winds cause stage collapse in Spain

At least 40 others were injured in bad weather at a popular electronic music festival near Valencia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/teN0DWu

Kenya elections 2022: Live result updates

The latest results from the presidential and parliamentary races. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BuEt6kT

Southern Baptist abuse claims under DoJ investigation

A report this year accused the largest US Protestant denomination of covering up abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hGRAqOw

Medusa festival: High speeds winds cut Spanish festival short

A local news outlet reports wind speeds of up to 65km/h tore off part of the festival's main stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iwR7LSt

Author Salman Rushdie attacked on stage in New York

Witnesses say they saw a man run on stage and either punch or stab the Booker Prize winner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ALrvSC1

Drought hits Germany's Rhine River: 'We have 30cm of water left'

The Rhine is a key shipping route for Germany and Europe - so what happens if it's too shallow to use? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YPDgKJS

Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers

The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zTpuW5f

Suspected bank robber rescued from tunnel near Vatican

Police believe the alleged gang member could have been burrowing into a bank near the Vatican. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KjDMels

Freya the walrus could be put down unless public back off, Norway warns

Freya the walrus, a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord, is in danger from too much attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pqn61dD

German ex-leader Gerhard Schroeder sues parliament over lost perks

The former chancellor has faced criticism over his links to Russian energy companies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PAXgfn7

Megafire rips through swathes of land near Bordeaux

Firefighters continue to try to extinguish the wildfire raging through the Gironde region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vK6sSwB

Dementia risk may be higher if an upper heart chamber is abnormal

A large, diverse study of over 5,000 older adults in the U.S. found that abnormal size or functioning in the left atrium (one of the two upper heart chambers), even before symptoms are present, may play a role in the development of dementia. The abnormalities, called atrial cardiopathy, appeared to increase participants' risk of developing dementia by 35%. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/zODtVPv

Afghanistan: Cleric killed by bomb hidden in artificial leg - reports

Sheikh Rahimullah Haqqani, who had close ties with the Taliban, was a prominent supporter of girls' education. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QTXgYz0

New giant deep-sea isopod discovered in the Gulf of Mexico

Researchers have identified a new species of Bathonymus, the famed genera of deep-sea isopods whose viral internet fame has made them the most famous aquatic crustaceans since Sebastian of 'The Little Mermaid'. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/tc8OA9h

Kenya Election 2022: Why the count is taking so long

The electoral commission tells people not to panic as media houses broadcast different tallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q9tyLCY

France firefighters battle 'monster' wildfire near Bordeaux

The blaze in France's south-west has gutted a number of homes and forced some 10,000 people to flee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dqs2Lzg

Australia Covid: Contact tracing app branded expensive 'failure'

The health minister urges people to delete the contact-tracing app, which identified just two infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ySCpRtA

Stars determine their own masses

Using new simulations, astrophysicists discovered that star formation is a self-regulatory process. In other words, stars themselves set their own masses. This helps explain why stars formed in disparate environments still have similar masses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/JVwbGSk

Thousands of beagles saved from drug trials in US

A rescue operation is under way to rehome the dogs from a breeding facility in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G1hMQ2a

China says Taiwan military drills are over after Pelosi visit

The sea and air exercises were in response to US politician Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y8cI5y9

Mexico's indigenous groups celebrate their heritage

Mexico marked the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples with an exuberant parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZoEm3ID

Langya: New virus infects 35 people in eastern China

The patients are thought to have caught the virus from animals such as shrews, and not from humans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mux9RZE

Ukraine conflict: Ban Russian visitors, Zelensky urges West

Ukraine's call for a widespread ban has also been supported by Estonia, Latvia and Finland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NZ8qmGj

US officials concerned as Russia launches Iranian satellite

The US has warned Russia plans to maintain use of the satellite to spy on Ukrainian troop movements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Es2DmM1

Serena Williams suggests retirement from tennis after US Open

Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and one of tennis' greatest players, says she is "evolving away" from the sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3leN7bT

Lamont Dozier: Motown hitmaker dies aged 81

As part of the Holland, Dozier, Holland team he wrote hits for The Supremes, The Four Tops and more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fA6LTYh

Leandro Lo: Funeral held for killed Jiu-Jitsu champion

World champion Leandro Lo, 33, was shot in the head while attending a concert at a club in São Paulo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LniIOvm

West Bank: Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades commander Ibrahim al-Nabulsi killed in Nablus

Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, commander of al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades in Nablus, had escaped arrest before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/af41gQc

Amanda Todd: Dutch man convicted of sexually extorting teenager

Amanda Todd took her own life weeks after posting a video in which she detailed her harassment online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b6ijnK2

Common weed may be 'super plant' that holds key to drought-resistant crops

A common weed harbors important clues about how to create drought resistant crops in a world beset by climate change. Scientists describe how Portulaca oleracea, commonly known as purslane, integrates two distinct metabolic pathways to create a novel type of photosynthesis that enables the weed to endure drought while remaining highly productive. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/eZYyl47

Tighter export controls on electronics could hamper Russia's war effort - report

Russian weapons could be permanently degraded by tougher export controls in the West, a think tank says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZKNy03

Roger E. Mosley: Magnum P.I. actor dies aged 83 after car crash

Roger E. Mosley starred opposite Tom Selleck in all eight seasons of the original Magnum P.I. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VG2Mhca

China resort lockdown: Escaping to Sanya only to face fresh curbs

Many in Sanya had arrived hoping for relief from strict Covid-control measures in bigger cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fTPeOAJ

Ukraine: Any attack on a nuclear plant is 'suicidal', says UN

António Guterres says inspectors must be given access to the site, after it was shelled at the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y8FM4ws

US President Biden leaves White House for first time since Covid

The US president is leaving for his home state of Delaware after testing negative for the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/evxpaXW

Horniman Museum to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria

The chair of the Horniman Museum said it was "moral" to return items taken by "force" years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wNQSHTG

Mexican mining rescue: Ten miners trapped underground

The 10 workers are stuck underground in Coahuila after a tunnel wall collapsed in a mine shaft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d1bLS2K

Sanya: Covid lockdown strands tourists on 'China's Hawaii'

Over 80,000 tourists in the resort known as "China's Hawaii" face new restrictions and cancelled flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34w6YD9

Commonwealth Games: How climate change is changing life around the world

Climate change is here. But it is also everywhere. Three Commonwealth athletes explain how it is changing their sport and homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HzLCD86

Island trip lays bare US-China tussle in the Pacific

A speech by senior US officials to commemorate a WWII Pacific battle comes amid tensions with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ApdhwPr

John Legend on abortion rights: 'Government should not be involved'

The singer has spoken out on the issue after his partner suffered a miscarriage two years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M2197HP

Zaporizhzhia: Russian strikes forced nuclear reactor closure, operator says

The firm that operates Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant says there is also a risk of radioactive leaks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nzsweQS

New recommendations aim to ease patient access to lung cancer clinical trials

A clinical trial is only as powerful as its participants. For years, researchers have struggled to fill clinical trials and enroll sufficiently diverse groups of patients for results to reflect the broader population, in part because of stringent guidelines on who can participate. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/XayDi6c

The many ways nature nurtures human well-being

A systematic review of 301 academic articles on 'cultural ecosystem services' has enabled researchers to identify how these nonmaterial contributions from nature are linked to and significantly affect human well-being. They identified 227 unique pathways through which human interaction with nature positively or negatively affects well-being. These were then used to isolate 16 distinct underlying mechanisms, or types of connection, through which people experience these effects. This comprehensive review brings together observations from a fragmented field of research, which could be of great use to policymakers looking to benefit society through the careful use and protection of the intangible benefits of nature. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/enpx3Ud

Croatia bus crash: Twelve Polish pilgrims killed and 31 injured

All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gVUBHMe

Judith Durham: Former Seekers lead singer dies aged 79

The Australian musician found fame in The Seekers, a folk music group, before going solo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DrpRoCS

Insight into how the intestine repairs damaged tissue

Investigators have identified a component in the intestine that plays a critical role in repairing damaged tissue. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qCiekF

Putting a new spin on the football spiral

Only a handful of researchers have studied why an American football flies in such a unique trajectory, rifling through the air with remarkable precision, but also swerving, wobbling, and even tumbling as it barrels downfield. Now, ballistics experts have, for the first time, applied their understanding of artillery shells to explain this unique movement, creating the most precise model to date of the flight of a spiraling football. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/WhuBwL6

Researchers discover major roadblock in alleviating network congestion

Researchers discovered that congestion control algorithms designed to ensure multiple users sending data over a network do so fairly are actually unable to avoid situations where some users are hogging all the bandwidth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/zCsMgUi

Covid-19: North Korea claims to have recovered from outbreak

There is widespread scepticism over North Korea's claim to have the world's lowest Covid death rate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PG3nLlQ

How microglia contribute to Alzheimer's disease

A new study shows how a type of cells called microglia contribute to the slowdown of neuron activity seen in Alzheimer's disease. The study found that microglia that express the APOE4 gene, one of the strongest genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, cannot metabolize lipids normally, leading to a buildup of excess lipids that interferes with nearby neurons' ability to communicate with each other. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wlEtSqn

Metabolically engineered bacterium produces lutein?

A research group has engineered a bacterial strain capable of producing lutein. The research team applied systems metabolic engineering strategies, including substrate channeling and electron channeling, to enhance the production of lutein in an engineered Escherichia coli strain. The strategies will be also useful for the efficient production of other industrially important natural products used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/tn9jQfN

China-Taiwan: Joseph Wu defends US Speaker Pelosi's visit

Joseph Wu tells the BBC he will continue inviting leaders to Taipei, as China sanctions Nancy Pelosi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EgqLrGc

Brittney Griner: Russian prosecutors seek nine-and-a-half year sentence

The US basketball star pleaded guilty to drugs charges but denies deliberately breaking the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/70dQw6L

Queensland shooting: Three killed on remote Australian property

Police have locked down a rural area in Queensland while they conduct a manhunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zUi9jc4

Men convicted over Brazil fire that killed 242 go free

The men had been found guilty of causing the deadly blaze at the Kiss nightclub in Brazil in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K6HXFlk

Taiwan tensions: China condemns 'manic' visit as Pelosi continues tour

"Manic, irresponsible and irrational": China's foreign minister reacts to Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6rIBp7J

'We've been living with China's threats for 70 years'

"They're a bunch of gangsters," says one man fishing on the dockside, as Chinese missiles fly nearby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WjzsE3x

Smart lighting system based on quantum dots more accurately reproduces daylight

Researchers have designed smart, color-controllable white light devices from quantum dots -- tiny semiconductors just a few billionths of a meter in size -- which are more efficient and have better color saturation than standard LEDs, and can dynamically reproduce daylight conditions in a single light. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/q9GErBm

Taiwan: Pelosi leaves Taipei to sound of Chinese fury

"Those who play with fire will not come to a good end," warns China's foreign minister after the visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sAz5gda

Suspended sediment reduced by rapid revegetation after Fukushima decontamination

Researchers have found that soil decontamination efforts following the Fukushima nuclear accident resulted in constant, high levels of suspended river sediment downstream, but a rapid decrease in the amount of particulate radiocesium. Additionally, the rapid recovery of vegetation reduced the duration of unsustainable sediment effects. Future remediation projects should assess the natural restoration ability of local landscapes, and include appropriate revegetation measures to reduce the effects on downstream environments. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Q6DOUWj

China-Taiwan: As China broods, Taiwan is in a 'Pelosi lovefest'

The US Speaker's visit is celebrated in Taipei, but could it spark a major US-China crisis? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C0HTOrV

Dev Patel: Actor breaks up knife fight in Australia

The Slumdog Millionaire star successfully broke up an altercation in Adelaide on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GTgSj9D

Arizona Primary: Rusty Bowers, who defied Trump, loses re-election bid

Rusty Bowers, who testified against Donald Trump in June, loses to an ally of the ex-president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4cyIZOB

Watch: Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid China tensions

The US Democrat landed in Taiwan's capital Taipei, despite sharp warnings from China over the visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MilQ5y9

China-Taiwan: Why young people in Taiwan are learning to fight

As the island's politicians prepare to meet the US house speaker, others learn warfare survival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iBv3eVA

Maya rulers' ashes turned into pelota balls - expert

Remains may have been turned into pelota balls to help rulers be immortal, an archaeologist says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4rVT8Ey

Authorities investigate after mysterious sinkhole appears in Chile

Authorities are investigating the sinkhole which is about 25m (82 ft) wide and 200m (650ft) deep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fKQlpNz

Ukraine war: Russia accuses US of direct role in Ukraine war

Moscow accuses the US of directly approving targets for US-made artillery used by Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G05AzRo

BTS could perform while doing military service

The oldest member of the K-pop band turns 30 next year so the issue has come into focus in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U8YQfDq

People are being airlifted to safety to escape Kentucky floods

Dozens of people have died and hundreds remain missing in the US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bf5RJvL

Pat Carroll: Actress who voiced Little Mermaid's Ursula dies aged 95

The Emmy-winning comic actress also worked with stars including Mickey Rooney and Mary Tyler Moore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jmcyCeh

Ukraine war: 'We hope nothing will happen' - Grain ship crew

The first ship carrying grain, after the deal was struck with Russia, leaves the Ukrainian port of Odesa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dV1xFHC

Iran's atomic energy chief says country could build a bomb but has no plan to

The rare claim is likely to intensify concerns over Iran's controversial nuclear programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dFGsgi8

Ukraine war: The last remaining families in Bakhmut

Olena and her family are one of the last remaining in the Donetsk region where an evacuation order is in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f5oklZw

Monkeybox: Kerala confirms India's first death and isolates 20 contacts

The 22-year-old man from Kerala had tested positive for monkeypox before his arrival in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5uDPEXn