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Pregnant women's cannabis usage in legalized U.S. states raises calls for screening

Pregnant women living in U.S. states where cannabis is legal must be screened for the drug, for the health of both mother and baby, claim scientists who in a new national study have found that they are far more likely to use the substance. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/qBtWPol

Mauna Loa: World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

Mauna Loa, in the US state of Hawaii, lights up the sky as it erupts for the first time since 1984. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C4lIGyF

Alzheimer's drug lecanemab hailed as momentous breakthrough

Lecanemab is the first drug to remove damage, but there are questions around its impact, side effects and use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IyOfCTu

Peru bird flu: Thousands of pelicans found dead

An avian influenza outbreak is to blame for the deaths of more than 13,000 birds, many of them pelicans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ypFwMtB

Students killed as bomb blast hits Afghan school

At least 10 students are killed after an explosion at a religious school in northern Aghanistan, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P0GHl6s

Janusz Walus stabbed in South African prison

Janusz Walus is stabbed and wounded days before he was due to be released on parole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tQB16Kh

Missing daughter reunited with family after 51 years

A DNA test and an ancestry website have helped end a family's agonising search for answers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G3MPtRv

Malawi rolls out world's first malaria vaccine

RTS,S jab will be given to five to 17-month-olds across the southern African nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fR53xUG

South Africa hero Chris Hani's monument vandalised

The incident occurred days after a court ordered the release of the far-right killer of Chris Hani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qC4zOEZ

Mexico's planned GM corn ban 'deep concern' for US

The US has warned it will take legal action if Mexico presses ahead with an import ban on GM corn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yJim1Rk

Three Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces in West Bank

The men were reportedly shot by Israeli troops in two incidents, amid an upsurge in violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/caOMIm3

Japan death row prisoners sue government to stop hangings

The prisoners are also seeking financial compensation for the 'mental agony' of living in fear of death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zPjnGkw

Mauna Loa: World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

An ashfall advisory is in effect for nearby areas and residents have been told to remain vigilant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q5xQinh

Cotopaxi: Plume of gas rises from Ecuador volcano

A huge plume of gas is rising from the stratovolcano located near Ecuador's capital, Quito. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1cifP92

Toomaj Salehi: Iranian rapper could face death penalty

Toomaj Salehi, who backed the anti-government protests, has been charged with "corruption on Earth". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kHQazBu

Plane crashes into Maryland high-voltage power lines

The crash caused a mass power outage in the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o4ri03Q

Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UJI8se4

Ecuador gangs: Gunmen storm hospital in attempt to kill teen

Gang members took staff hostage and exchanged fire with police before they were arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jbW5M9O

New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RJzoeL4

Russian attacks on energy grid amount to genocide, says Ukraine

The prosecutor-general tells the BBC Russian attacks aimed at "the full Ukrainian nation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3T8lM1F

World Cup 2022: Belgium 0-2 Morocco - Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal seal late win

Morocco cause the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium with late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pzGxNth

Italy landslide: Rescuers search for missing people on Ischia island

Several people are unaccounted for after mud swept away homes and cars on the island of Ischia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CJR8j0n

World Cup 2022: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica - Keysher Fuller earns shock win

Japan fail to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller's late goal earns Costa Rica a smash-and-grab Group E victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UopyWmj

At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

The BBC's Mark Lowen surveys the damage to homes and cars after a mudslide on the Italian island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u5FkHaO

Ex-'street general' Charles Blé Goudé returns to Ivory Coast

Charles Blé Goudé, once seen as a divisive figure, flies back after being acquitted by the ICC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37ns6tm

World Cup 2022: Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia - Robert Lewandowski scores first World Cup goal in crucial victory

Robert Lewandowski scores his first World Cup goal as Poland earn a crucial victory over Saudi Arabia that leaves Group C wide open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6ECUI4W

Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63

The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L7E5hwX

Imran Khan: First rally by former Pakistan PM since being shot at

The former Pakistani prime minister was shot at during a similar gathering three weeks ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sdYVuQH

World Cup 2022: Tunisia 0-1 Australia - Mitchell Duke gives Australians crucial win

Australia hold on to a narrow first-half lead to pick up a crucial victory over Tunisia that keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G4Skxtc

Naked volunteers pose for Bondi Beach artwork

The installation was designed by artist Spencer Tunick, to raise awareness of skin cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i2tmv3M

China Xinjiang: Ten dead in Urumqi residential block fire

The blaze in Urumqi - under Covid restrictions since August - has caused anger online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pfCHtgD

Kiburi the gorilla finds new home at London Zoo

The 18-year-old silverback was moved from Tenerife as part of an international breeding programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lbF2Gcs

Iran players sing national anthem before game

Jeers could be heard from Iran fans in the stadium, while some showed their support for protests back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SzMlC0r

Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima arrested for corruption

Saulos Chilima has appeared in court after being detained for accepting money in exchange for contracts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39yePfh

Iran scores in injury times to beat Wales

Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after they suffer a heartbreaking - but deserved - last-ditch defeat against Iran in Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kZ1oTAl

Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes

Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sO96BwG

Ukraine war: How Ukraine restores power after Russian attacks

Engineers are starting to rebuild infrastructure destroyed during Russia's occupation of Kherson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XTckyxD

Russia passes 'Answer to Blinken' gay propaganda law

Extending its controversial law, any mention of LGBT people in books, films and online will be banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JN6MGby

Slovakia central bank governor Kazimir faces renewed bribery charges

Prosecutors had previously dropped charges against Peter Kazimir when he was a finance minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SHzGQqk

Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl

The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3SbXwWt

Asim Munir: Pakistan's former spy chief named as army head

It ends months of speculation over who would land what is arguably the country's most powerful job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mgRArkK

Ukraine war: Most of Kyiv spends night without power after missiles

Russian attacks on infrastructure are depriving Ukrainians of heat and water as winter sets in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OU8Q2r1

First evidence drug resistant bacteria can travel from gut to lung, increasing infection risks

Antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas bacteria were found to translocate from the gut to the lungs, where more life threatening infections could arise. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QUDJ1Nw

Changing feelings can boost creativity for conventional thinkers

Even people who tend to think conventionally, such as accountants or insurance adjusters, can be creative, a recent study suggests, if they can look at emotional situations in a different light. In a set of experiments, researchers found that conventional thinkers, those who rank low on openness to new ideas and experiences, came up with more creative ideas than peers after they practiced 'emotional reappraisal.' This means viewing a situation through another emotional lens, such as trying to see an anger-inducing event as one that is neutral or hopeful. The study indicates that creativity can be trained. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PTMHDWK

Unexpected cognitive deteriorations in epilepsy

In severe epilepsies, surgical intervention is often the only remedy -- usually with great success. While neuropsychological performance can recover in the long term after successful surgery, on rare occasions, unexpected declines in cognitive performance occur. Researchers have now been able to show which patients are at particularly high risk for this. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wd7E5tO

Silicone sponge captures unknown bacteria

From human intestines to the bottom of the sea: Microorganisms populate nearly any habitat, no matter how hostile it is. Their great variety of survival strategies is of huge potential in biotechnology. Most of these organisms, however, are unknown, because they cannot be cultivated. To make better use of this 'microbial dark matter', a team of researchers has now developed a 'sponge' made of porous, formable silicone. Embedded in a chip, the material sucks up microorganisms in the surroundings, which can then be applied for further research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rLOXhTd

Researchers reveal a new ALS hallmark, shedding light on a likely trigger of neurodegeneration

New research has identified a new hallmark of the neurodegenerative disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), revealing a likely molecular trigger of the disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ajDYuL9

Ukraine war: Fresh strikes reported in capital Kyiv

The city's mayor Vitali Klitschko said an infrastructure facility was hit, without giving details. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/txV1OGF

Indonesia earthquake: Children killed after Cianjur school collapses

Twenty pupils were killed when one school in Cianjur collapsed during Monday's earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qHux2pv

Zaporizhzhia strike kills newborn baby at Ukraine hospital

Missiles hit a maternity unit in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, killing a two-day-old baby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iXAu1cL

Netherlands captain hits back over armband row

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk hits back at criticism of European teams for deciding not to wear the OneLove armband at the World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/em685MQ

Nigeria: Teens upcycle rubbish in modern fashion show

A "trashion" show in Lagos raises awareness about the widespread plastic pollution issue in Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mw07y5A

Kenya bans 'biopiracy' export of lucrative baobabs

Farmers in the coastal county of Kilifi reportedly sold eight trees to a company based in Georgia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/05LJ2Dg

New study shows repeated stress accelerates aging of the eye

New research suggests aging is an important component of retinal ganglion cell death in glaucoma, and that novel pathways can be targeted when designing new treatments for glaucoma patients. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/GciNfXb

Formula 1: Chinese GP to be cancelled because of the country's Covid policies

Formula 1 is set to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix because of the country's Covid policies, BBC Sport has learned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Q5woA1

Lab grown 'mini eyes' unlock understanding of blindness in rare genetic condition

Researchers have grown 'mini eyes', which make it possible to study and better understand the development of blindness in a rare genetic disease called Usher syndrome for the first time. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/KFqwCA0

T. rex auction cancelled after skeleton doubts raised

Christie's auction house says the seller has decided to loan it to a museum instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MgTyLDV

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the main Indonesian island of Java

An earthquake has struck the main Indonesian island of Java, leaving scores dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rSN5c68

Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?

Two days after the vote, the country's king has had to extend a deadline to form a government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b2j84PV

Indonesia: Java quake kills 40 and injures hundreds

The tremor could also be felt in the capital Jakarta where offices were evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FzgiyGZ

Turkey Kurdish strikes: A population living in fear

After the recent bombing in Istanbul, Turkish retaliatory air strikes on Kurdish targets have left a population on edge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z9rjuTn

FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pgubViM

World Cup 2022: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia double gives South Americans win

Hosts Qatar open the 2022 Fifa World Cup in calamitous fashion, easily beaten by Ecuador in a humbling defeat at Al Bayt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PImB03L

Malaysia elects first ever hung parliament

The country is left in political limbo after no coalition gains enough seats to form a government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EtK84NT

Zaporizhzhia shelling: UN demands stop to fighting at Ukraine nuclear site

The head of the nuclear watchdog issues an urgent plea after new blasts near the Zaporizhzhia plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PVl3WFr

Ukraine war: We will rebuild, vows mayor of flattened Mariupol

The key city is occupied by Russia - but the exiled Ukrainian mayor is still making plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ASo6mE0

Club Q Colorado shooting: Five dead after attack at nightclub

The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs thanked customers who subdued the gunman on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yTZujDm

Talking therapy: How ice cream is helping people discuss difficult topics

Artist Annie Nicholson's work has centred around grief since she lost family members in a tragic accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5O7jQVr

COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m1eU0hD

Artemis: Nasa expects humans to live on Moon this decade

A senior official tells the BBC the Artemis missions will lead to astronauts living on the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lWNByKw

Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

The British prime minister has reiterated the UK's support for Ukraine on a visit to the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bIjUlMK

UK PM Rishi Sunak visits President Zelensky in Kyiv

The British prime minister is making his first visit to Ukraine since taking office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bVyE41w

Tears as first Kyiv train arrives in freed Kherson

Crowds gather on a bridge to welcome the train as families reunite after months apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cGtP51n

Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KXcmR9Y

Finding equity in climate mitigation finance

A new study helps inform the current negotiations at COP27 while keeping fairness at the forefront. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/EzKx15Q

Black holes in eccentric orbit

A research team has reconstructed the origin of an unusual gravitational wave signal. The signal GW190521 may result from the merger of two massive black holes that captured each other in their gravitational field and then collided while spinning around each other in a rapid, eccentric motion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QvCSEpy

Theranos: Silicon Valley holds breath for Elizabeth Holmes sentencing

The case is seen as a test. Does corporate fraud in tech end with a slap on the wrist, or prison time? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DUNaSuv

Priscilla Sitienei: Primary school pupil aged 99 dies in Kenya

Priscilla Sitienei was set to sit her final exams next week, along with her 12-year-old classmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yea26Vf

MH17: Australia asks Russia to hand over three who downed airliner

Australia's demand comes after the men are found guilty of shooting down MH17 over eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1DLldzR

Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ynLSwEe

Ukraine war: Dashcam footage shows near-miss blast in Dnipro

Video shared on social media shows a driver narrowly avoiding being hit by an explosion in Dnipro. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jMUJXSs

Charlize Theron condemned for saying Afrikaans is dying language

The Hollywood star grew up speaking Afrikaans - many fellow South Africans are outraged by her comments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/swGVzrq

More U.S. adults carrying loaded handguns daily, study finds

New research finds that the number of U.S. adult handgun owners carrying a loaded handgun on their person doubled from 2015 to 2019, and that a larger proportion of handgun owners carried handguns in states with less restrictive carrying regulations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5dSTDoR

Neighbours: Amazon to revive TV soap, four months after finale

Residents will move back into Ramsay Street for a new series that will start filming next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bn2d13V

Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson

The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, amid reports of atrocities in the liberated city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tKwQhfH

How missiles in Europe dominated a Bali summit

The best efforts of the G20 organisers were no match for news from a war half a world away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4KBdLnY

WALLABY builds an intergalactic map in the outback

A radio telescope in remote Western Australia is helping to build a 3-dimensional map of the night sky, mapping nearby galaxies up to a billion light years away. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ca4zkpx

Enzymes could be key to understanding how DNA mutates, quantum biologists find

Enzymes, which are crucial to controlling how cells replicate in the human body, could be the very ingredient that encourages DNA to spontaneously mutate -- causing potentially permanent genetic errors, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/IaUtljT

Children with severe form of epilepsy should receive flu vaccine due to high seizure risk after influenza infection, study finds

Children with a severe form of epilepsy should be vaccinated against the flu due to the high risk of seizures being triggered by an influenza infection, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/zgFi2qO

Nasa Artemis I rocket blasts off in historic launch

Artemis I is Nasa's most powerful rocket ever and is part of a plan to return humans to the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xYtf74M

Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ECcewu8

Three Israelis killed by Palestinian in West Bank knife and car attack

A Palestinian stabbed then rammed the victims with a stolen car in one of the deadliest recent attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aqrt3jO

Nigeria's President Buhari vows to punish killers of local chief in Imo state

President Muhammadu Buhari says the gunmen in Imo state will face the "full wrath of the law". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JXWzn2T

Zero-Covid curbs spark unrest in Guangzhou, China

Protesters overturn a police car and tear down Covid control barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XDLgKEy

Kyiv attacked as world leaders meet at G20

Attacks are also reported in other cities, including Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qar2jgf

Mondrian painting sells for record $51m at auction

A 1930s painting by the Dutch artist has sold for $51m (£43m) in New York - a record for his work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ylUsX0

Ancient fish teeth reveal earliest sign of cooking

Tests on fish remains found in Israel suggest man first cooked far earlier than previously thought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hgjDPKp

China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain

Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oxKD5v9

Healthy plant-based diets better for the environment than less healthy plant-based diets

Healthier plant-based dietary patterns were associated with better environmental health, while less healthy plant-based dietary patterns, which are higher in foods like refined grains and sugar-sweetened beverages, required more cropland and fertilizer, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/OlTJG5m

Can the UK-France crackdown on Channel smugglers work?

There is no silver bullet, the UK says - but resources on the French coastline are having some effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y7GTzXd

Ukraine war: Wagner chief Prigozhin defends brutal killing video

Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin says a defector to Ukraine died "a dog's death for a dog". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SVvAP0W

COP27: Fears of compromise on key 1.5C global temperature issue

There are fears the commitment to a key warming limit may soften as nations seek agreement in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wWLilIj

EK Janaki Ammal: The 'nomad' flower scientist India forgot

EK Janaki Ammal studied a wide range of flowering plants in a career spanning almost 60 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1eKg2MN

Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gI1Net8

US midterms: Republicans blame Trump and McConnell for poor showing

Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell get heat from colleagues after the Democrats keep control of the Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rcNkfSe

Ukraine war: Kherson curfew and river ban in security crackdown

Ukraine moves quickly to maintain order in Kherson, facing Russian troops across the Dnipro river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c52dV6y

Remembrance Sunday: The King leads Cenotaph ceremony

A two-minute silence across the UK at 11:00 GMT honoured servicemen and women lost in past conflicts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pD0hOvu

People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain

Firefighters helped people who were trapped after heavy rain in Valencia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CkeKVtO

Dallas air show crash: Two World War Two planes collide in mid-air

Footage shows the two planes colliding at a commemorative air show near Dallas in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JGCHyh5

Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7IAztsx

Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nlfLDtH

Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'

Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q0da7Wo

Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J1cmqOB

Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia

The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5ZJIWrG

Putin can’t escape fallout from Russian retreat in Ukraine

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the mood in Russia following its army's withdrawal from Kherson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XDpBZmQ

Crypto firm FTX collapses into bankruptcy

Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CmMW2Or

Construction halted at Obama Center after noose found

The Obama Foundation called the incident a "shameless act of cowardice and hate". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kosJLQa

Space shuttle Challenger: Debris found by divers

The spacecraft broke up shortly after take off in 1986, killing all seven people on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f2SPs4q

Itaewon crush: Officer under investigation found dead at home

An officer accused of covering up Seoul's police failings was found in his home, in a suspected suicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MjaZgu

Using SNAP benefits can help your memory, study finds

Eligible older adults who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the United States may have slower memory decline than eligible people who do not participate, according to a new study. Researchers found that those who used SNAP had about two fewer years of cognitive aging over a 10-year period compared with those who didn't use SNAP. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PmV1qEf

Salto de Castro: Spanish village on sale for €260,000

With 44 homes, a hotel and a church, an uninhabited town on the Portuguese border is on the market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3O1Qn9C

KFC apologises after German Kristallnacht promotion

The fast-food chain urged German customers to commemorate the Nazi pogrom with cheesy chicken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BWGwXxh

Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Florida

Nicole has been downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting Florida on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9pqdRwV

Hurricane Nicole: Rare November tropical storm hits land in Florida

Evacuation orders in place as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall before weakening to a tropical storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Ih3GZ5

Paul Allen: Record-breaking $1.5bn art sale for late Microsoft co-founder's collection

Art belonging to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is sold at the largest art auction in history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZUNBic

Russia to withdraw troops from key city of Kherson

Russia orders its military out of the Ukrainian city Kherson, the only regional capital captured in the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M9cOfo2

Surprisingly, these microRNAs boost -- rather than dampen -- protein expression

microRNAs can play a role in cancer development and are thought to exclusively suppress protein expression in dividing cells, such as tumor cells. But new research shows that some of these tiny molecules can elevate the expression of a particular gene in dividing human cells and in cancer cells, challenging conventional wisdom. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/NvD3yTg

Brittney Griner: Jailed US basketball star moved to Russian penal colony

While the use of cannabis is illegal in Russia, Moscow has been accused of using the WNBA star "as a political pawn". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bqDEmxC

Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family demand proof of life

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have not heard from him since Sunday, when he started refusing water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ru72B1c

2023 Rugby World Cup: French prosecutors search headquarters

Financial prosecutors search the headquarters of France's 2023 Rugby World Cup organisers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DPh2G1r

US midterms: Misleading election claims fact-checked

Several false and unsubstantiated rumours have circulated online during the US midterm elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MsRUVhJ

Danushka Gunathilaka: Cricketer choked, raped woman, police allege

Danushka Gunathilaka was in Australia for the T20 World Cup when he was arrested on four counts of rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vqysx0E

Smell words differ primarily in terms of pleasantness and edibility

Most languages lack a specialized vocabulary to describe smell experiences. People instead use words from other domains, such as 'heavy', 'good' or 'fruity', when talking about smells. But which words are really used and how do they relate to each other? This has been answered for English by researchers by using a fully automatic method that is based on texts from the Internet. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/8fle4K0

Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king appeals in row with former lover

Juan Carlos's lawyers say he should be granted legal immunity, as his former mistress seeks damages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/79NyPTI

Girl hidden in Germany for years by family prompts inquiry

Prosecutors say the eight-year-old girl was locked away for seven years in her grandparents' house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O8aGTyh

Mexico prosecutors accused of covering up woman's murder

An investigation is under way into how a 27-year-old woman died after conflicting evidence emerged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7sP5xyY

COP27: Barbados PM Mia Mottley's plea to rich nations

Prime Minister Mia Mottley calls for more funding to help poorer nations fight climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X65BPza

Our brains 'time-stamp' sounds to process the words we hear

Our brains 'time-stamp' the order of incoming sounds, allowing us to correctly process the words that we hear, shows a new study by a team of psychology and linguistics researchers. Its findings offer new insights into the intricacies of neurological function. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mpJacbX

Powerball: Lotto rises to $1.9bn world record prize with no jackpot winner

The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292.2 million, with no winner in more than three months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EwM1Du7

COP27 shines spotlight on Egypt's political prisoners

Human rights activists are highlighting the plight of Alaa Abdel Fattah and thousands of others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7GxMVPn

Oldest planetary debris in our galaxy found from new study

Astronomers have identified the oldest star in our galaxy that is accreting debris from orbiting planetesimals, making it one of the oldest rocky and icy planetary systems discovered in the Milky Way. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/W3614PS

Boca Juniors 1-2 Racing Club: Ten sent off as Champions Trophy final ends early

Ten players are sent off as Racing Club win a Champions Trophy final that ends early because Boca Juniors have only six players on the pitch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4nJEYuO

Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Bio0Jb

US midterms: How BBC's voter profiles were shown hate and disinformation online

The BBC's Marianna Spring investigates what voters are being recommended online at a turbulent time for US politics from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qnNMXDB

Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c3eARUy

Light-driven molecular motors light up

Combining two light-mediated functions in a single molecule is quite challenging. Scientists have now succeeded in doing just that, in two different ways. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0YjgqUh

COP27: Jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah begins 'water strike'

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have urged Rishi Sunak to secure his release at the COP27 climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IjadQCr

Ukraine war: Kyiv Mayor Klitschko warns of evacuations if power lost

Millions of Ukrainians have intermittently lost electricity and water after Russian air strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QgSADzH

Tanzania Precision Air crash: Rescuers search Lake Victoria site

The passenger plane is almost completely submerged after it landed in Lake Victoria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DhP7Ufe

Climate change: Expert says just saying no to fossil fuel doesn't work

Prof Myles Allen uses a lump of coal to explain how burning fossil fuels results in global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ipKqAwn

Spain cannabis: Police claim largest ever seizure

The weight of the seized plants is roughly equivalent to more than five adult African elephants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kfGPDvQ

Afghan female student injured in suicide attack passes university entrance exams

Fatemeh Amiri lost an eye and suffered severe injuries when a bomber struck a tuition centre in Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N1ahQMn

Itaewon crush: South Korea demands justice for young as thousands protest

Tens of thousands attend vigils across Seoul protesting at the government’s handling of the tragedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mSDTaWv

Could this be the world's smallest pony?

Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8lgezf0

DR Congo conflict: Why Kenyan troops are joining the battle

One thousand troops from Kenya join the battle against M23 in Congo as tensions continue to increase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XDocSCq

Peru: Tourists detained on river boat in oil protests

Around 70 tourists, including some from the UK, were on a boat stopped by an indigenous group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lFjUDbg

Berlin climate protesters condemned after death of cyclist

Berlin's fire service says a protest delayed a rescue vehicle sent to treat a 44-year-old woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BpincmF

Tigray: Rare view inside a hidden war

There has been a communications blackout in Ethiopa's Tigray region since the start of the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZRpkiSQ

Imran Khan attack: How ex-Pakistan PM's comeback ended in shooting

Mr Khan's fall and his political comeback have roiled Pakistani politics - here's how we got here. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BnCESdz

Intensified meat production in response to climate change would bring short-term rewards, long-term risks

As climate change threatens global food supplies, countries will need to increase the efficiency of food production, bringing about short-term gains, such as decreased deforestation, but long-term risks, including future pandemics stemming from animal-borne diseases, finds a new analysis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/SmNVZgF

A stone age child buried with bird feathers, plant fibers and fur

Archaeological researchers have identified human remains as a child, who may have been laid on a bed of down in a Stone Age burial site discovered in Eastern Finland. There may also have been a canid at the child's feet. It reveals interesting details of how Stone Age humans buried their dead about 8000 years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/1VleU7y

Itaewon crush: 'It could have been me'

Jessica says her dream two-week holiday with friends turned into a scary experience in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bQq1AzO

Trump sues NY Attorney General Letitia James for 'intimidation'

New York Attorney General Letitia James started a fraud case against the former president in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aHApB6h

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan carried to car after shooting

Pakistan's former prime minister was wounded in the leg during a march in Wazirabad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LbPp4Ty

Lena Horne first black actress to have Broadway theatre named in her honour

Civil rights campaigner Lena Horne battled racial segregation to win a major Hollywood film contract . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oIjzTwS

Hadis Najafi: Iran police clash with mourners of female protester

Thousands tried to reach the grave of Hadis Najafi, who became a symbol of anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FQ9R5si

A new tool for estimating people's total exposure to potentially harmful chemicals

A novel metric that estimates our 'burden,' or cumulative exposure, to a family of thousands of synthetic chemicals that we encounter in everyday life with potentially adverse health impacts, has been created. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/tHcs9mE

DNA 'Nanotransporters' to treat cancer

Chemists specializing in nanotechnology draw inspiration from nature to create molecular transporters that optimize the release of therapeutic drugs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/UqdYPt4

Day of the Dead: Celebrations return in full to Mexico after Covid restrictions

Annual celebrations of lives of the departed are held in full for the first time since 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ntw68H0

The 'superheroes' catching drug dealers in Peru

Peruvian police arrest four suspects in Lima, with officers masquerading as Marvel characters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FdlMXZk

Migos rapper Takeoff killed by 'stray bullet', record label claims

The star, who was 28, died on Tuesday night after an altercation at a bowling alley in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y7QL8tl

Ecuador gang violence: Crackdown in two states after police killings

A state of emergency and curfew are introduced in two provinces after drug gangs target police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XAMaZWf

Violent supershear earthquakes are more common than previously thought

About 14% of magnitude 6.7 or greater strike-slip earthquakes since 2000 have been supershear. That's 50% more than previously thought. Supershear earthquakes occur when a fault ruptures faster than seismic shear waves can travel through rock. The events were thought to be rare because scientists had mostly looked for them on land. The findings suggest that disaster planning assessments should include whether a fault is able to produce supershear quakes, which are potentially more destructive than other types. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0AzJRCr

'A silent killer' -- COVID-19 shown to trigger inflammation in the brain

Researchers have found that COVID-19 activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson's disease. The discovery identified a potential future risk for neurodegenerative conditions in people who've had COVID-19, but also a possible treatment. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Dz5xoFw

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist escalates hunger strike

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family fear for his life after he starts consuming only water in prison in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XvGkHgD

Man to appear in court charged with attempted murder of Nancy Pelosi husband

He is charged with attempted murder and assault after an attack on US politician Nancy Pelosi's husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jLNW0yR

Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DoHXgxA