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Immune system drug shows promise in treating alcohol use disorder

Scientists have found that apremilast can reduce alcohol intake by more than half in people with severe alcohol use disorder. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/FohBYXs

Professional cyclist Antonio Tiberi fined for shooting San Marino minister's cat

Antonio Tiberi said he was trying out an air rifle when he aimed at his neighbour's pet and fired. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N0ZuzV4

New hydrogel stem cell treatment repairs injured brain tissue in mice

A new hybrid hydrogel that safely delivers stem cells to brain injury sites in mice has been developed. This solves a major challenge -- keeping stem cells alive for long enough to evolve into the cells required to create new tissue after insertion into a damaged part of the body. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/bcOMYAm

US Marshals Service target of 'major' cyber-attack

The security breach at the federal law enforcement agency was categorised as a "major incident". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z8U0QO

Amritpal Singh: The self-styled preacher raising fears in India's Punjab

Amritpal Singh rose to national attention after his supporters stormed a police station last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4ndmkvQ

Lebanon news agency's photo archive stolen in 'crime of national proportions'

A minister calls the theft of the server containing the archive a "crime of national proportions". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KMIJFXy

Andrew Tate not a Dubai flight risk, lawyer says

The controversial influencer could travel overseas, his lawyer says - but not to evade authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NcruMBt

Turkey earthquake: Erdogan seeks forgiveness over quake rescue delays

The Turkish leader told survivors in one area that tremors and bad weather were to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/98ry3wZ

Cocaine worth $330m found in Ecuador banana shipment

Police in Ecuador found 8.8 tonnes of cocaine destined for Belgium in the port of Guayaquil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AcFWpQr

Settlers rampage in West Bank villages after Israelis killed

Israeli settlers burn Palestinian homes and cars in several villages after two settlers are shot dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0brC6pq

MoBIE enables modern microscopy with massive data sets

High-resolution microscopy techniques, for example electron microscopy or super-resolution microscopy, produce huge amounts of data. The visualization, analysis and dissemination of such large imaging data sets poses significant challenges. Now, these tasks can be carried out using MoBIE, which stands for Multimodal Big Image Data Exploration, a new user-friendly, freely available tool. This means that researchers such as biologists, who rely on high-resolution microscopy techniques, can incorporate multiple data sets to study the processes of life at the very smallest scales. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/fzaUqFi

Unusual atom helps in search for Universe's building blocks

An unusual form of caesium atom is helping a research team unmask unknown particles that make up the Universe. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PZ5QSfe

British and EU leaders to meet over NI Brexit deal

The deputy prime minister earlier said the UK was close to securing a deal with the European Union. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zK2m980

Olivia Newton-John: Australia celebrates 'force of nature' performer

Sir Elton John is among the celebrities who paid tribute to the late actress at a special event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qzPgLDQ

Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak 'giving everything' for Brexit deal

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3YqM5jX

G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Wy1rUl

Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal 'inching towards conclusion'

Irish PM Leo Varadkar says an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached in days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5oSr89I

Rare snow carpets swathes of storm-hit California

Snow has fallen in Phelan and Lake Hughes, north of Los Angeles, as the state faces blizzard warnings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Gxadmo

Mardi Gras: Australia's PM Anthony Albanese first to join march

Anthony Albanese's presence at Mardi Gras has been welcomed by many but he has also faced criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0yp8JYu

Thousands of tattooed inmates pictured in El Salvador mega-prison

Suspected gang members are pictured in a huge new jail, part of El Salvador's "war on crime". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nWI8mo

NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal

A No 10 source describes negotiations as "positive" and talks are set to continue over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bVoZ0hU

TikTok under investigation by Canadian privacy authorities

The investigation into the video-sharing platform will have a particular focus on younger users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wnuf1IX

BBC reporter in Ukraine recalls first air siren this time last year

Clive Myrie looks back at the early morning wake up call instructing him to head to the underground shelter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BpVmrUw

'I am proud of you' - Zelensky tells troops on invasion anniversary

Ukraine's president paid tribute and handed out medals to emotional families in Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k7EpGlQ

New US sanctions for Russia on war anniversary

Joe Biden announces millions of dollars in aid to both Ukraine and its neighbour Moldova. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8QDgwSN

Ukraine war: The real reason for China's charm offensive over Ukraine and Russia

The West may come away unimpressed - but convincing them was never likely the main goal for Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nT0KsYC

Kenyan man freed on appeal over murder-kidnap

A man walks free after 11 years, amid concerns about a Met detective's role in his conviction in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HFfRdBy

Lebanon central bank governor faces corruption charges

Riad Salameh denies accusations of money laundering, embezzlement and illicit enrichment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ja5Aqye

High infant mortality rates and global human population rise

New research showing high infant mortality rates are contributing to an incessant rise of the global human population supports arguments for greater access to contraception and family planning in low- and middle-income nations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tpRW0O

Winter storm updates: Power outages and travel disruption continues across US

More than 800,000 are without power across several US states as a wild winter storm continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yQBdDEV

U.S. study of intravenous mistletoe extract to treat advanced cancer

Researchers completed what is believed to be the first phase I trial of intravenous Helixor M in the U.S. aimed at determining dosing for subsequent clinical trials and to evaluate safety. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/njIHRW6

Swedish police chief Mats Lofving found dead after inquiry

Mats Lofving's death came after an inquiry found a conflict of interest involving a relationship with a top official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ugfeiqs

Russian Wagner chief Prigozhin blames ammunition shortage for high deaths

Notorious mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin accuses Russia's top brass of trying to destroy his group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tbu7Ua2

Winter storm causes disruption across US states

Hundreds of flights are cancelled as blizzard conditions hit the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h0l1aeo

How Ukraine's children are coping, one year on

As the first anniversary of Russia's invasion nears, Newsround reporter Ricky Boleto spent a week in Ukraine to talk to children about the impact the conflict is having on them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uw2ZK4h

Andrew Tate has detention extended for third time

Mr Tate and his brother were arrested in December on suspicion of rape and human trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MH0bvV4

Alligator kills 85-year-old woman in Florida

The woman was walking her dog when the alligator lunged at her and dragged her under water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TL6jlyS

Putin promotes Russian escalation in annual speech

The president says he is taking Russia out of the last nuclear arms control treaty with America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bRFwjCP

Cohesion and connection drop in aging population

Social cohesion and connection decline in an ageing population, according to a new study of one of humanity's closest relatives. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/FNA8MQ0

SoftGrid: The Indian tech firm forcing staff to go home on time

Employees at SoftGrid Computers get a notification to log off, 10 minutes before their shift ends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rvFjoai

Geckos know their own odor

Geckos can use their tongue to differentiate their own odor from that of other members of their species, as researchers have shown in a new experimental study. The findings show that geckos are able to communicate socially, meaning that they are more intelligent than was previously assumed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/1Hu7ojb

New York alligator captured in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

The reptile was spotted by staff in Brooklyn's Prospect Park and later taken to the Bronx Zoo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sUEXzid

Bhiwani: India anger over charred bodies linked to cow vigilantes

The discovery of two bodies in a burnt-out car has led to a spate of allegations and one arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pgw5GNx

Biden visits Kyiv and vows Ukraine war support for 'as long as it takes'

The US president met Ukraine's Zelensky during the surprise trip and reaffirmed his support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0SdZQuw

Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party

Robert Mugabe Junior has not yet commented on the allegations he damaged property worth $12,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V9OxiSU

Leiji Matsumoto, legendary manga creator, dies aged 85

The creator was known for his epic space sagas Galaxy Express 999 and Space Battleship Yamato. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q5Ih9ZU

Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rowT9Qj

Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iKdsTXR

Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification

The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ay8C3VS

Tinder Swindler: Why I stood by my abusive ex

The ex-girlfriend of Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev says he emotionally abused her in their 18-month relationship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hq1nlB3

Turkey earthquake: Red balloons placed on rubble to honour child victims

A group of volunteers tie tributes to metal wires sticking out of destroyed buildings in Hatay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GY514mn

Jeff Koons: Visitor breaks iconic balloon dog sculpture in Miami

The iconic Balloon Dog was knocked to the ground by an art collector in Miami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UlfTBp

North Korean TV airs missile launch footage

State TV aired footage of the Hwasong-15, which landed off Japan's Hokkaido island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4pMcl6q

Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care

The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bMzLPFN

Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now

Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BXdTOrK

Turkey earthquake: Antakya now unrecognisable to tour guide

A 20-year tour guide takes the BBC into the Turkish city, where his usual reference points are in ruins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yXibuHK

A dozen South African cheetahs arrive in India

Twelve cheetahs from South Africa have been flown to India on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cb12S6J

Manchester United sale: Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos confirm bid

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals firm Ineos confirm their bid for Manchester United. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/neIHzoE

N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation

Pyongyang fires a missile into the sea a day after warning the US and Seoul against military drills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/in7Ny9Y

U.S. unprepared for dangers posed by zoonotic diseases, new analysis concludes

The United States, the largest importer of wildlife in the world, is not prepared for future spread of animal-borne, or zoonotic, diseases due to gaps among governmental agencies designed to combat these threats, concludes a new analysis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/oCA5PRf

Michigan derailment: No hazardous material spilled in second rail crash

A train carrying chemicals derailed in Michigan, two weeks after the Ohio crash, but nothing leaked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/he0QG7F

Iran protesters march in several cities in mourning for executed men

Videos showed anti-government rallies in several cities - the most widespread unrest in weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L03HV8l

EDF: French energy giant posts worst-ever results

The €17.9bn (£16bn) loss is being blamed on capped prices as well as repairs to power stations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ncuUWLJ

Germany: Flights cancelled as strikes wipe out air travel

More than 2,300 flights, affecting 300,000 passengers, have been cancelled across Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kvkndga

Turkey earthquake: The warnings at the luxury apartments that turned to dust

Concerns were raised at the flats in Gaziantep, where 136 people died last week - the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/40mhaWK

Upsurge in rocket launches could impact the ozone layer

Researchers have summarized the threats that future rocket launches would pose to Earth's protective ozone layer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/apGA47v

Raquel Welch: A life in pictures

The US actress and model appeared in more than 30 movies and 50 television shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/143c0pW

Florida plant nursery engulfed in huge fire

A local fire official says at least two acres (8,000 sq metres) of pallets holding plastic plant pots were ablaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x1FpXs2

Olaplex products cause hair loss, lawsuit claims

Twenty-eight women are suing the haircare company, saying its products ruined their hair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aCJVvso

MC Stan wins Bigg Boss: Indian rap royalty finds new home on reality TV

MC Stan, who grew up in a slum, now has millions of fans after winning reality show Bigg Boss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S83ltkx

Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes

One of the three old banknotes will be reintroduced following angry protests around the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bJHok73

Lufthansa tech failure leaves planes grounded

Thousands of passengers have had flights cancelled after broken cables caused IT problems for the airline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NZfXsJL

On-demand male contraceptive shows promise in preclinical study

An experimental contraceptive drug temporarily stops sperm in their tracks and prevents pregnancies in preclinical models. The study demonstrates that an on-demand male contraceptive is possible. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/F0RUD1K

Libya shipwreck: At least 73 migrants presumed dead

Only seven people are known to have survived after a boat sank on its way to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DyEkahO

Chagos Islands: UK should pay reparations, says Human Rights Watch

A rights group criticises the UK after people were evicted from the British territory in the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bYjEMZS

Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko jailed for highlighting Mariupol killings

Maria Ponomarenko faces six years for detailing Russia's deadly attack on a theatre in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jFVtEfv

Michigan State University attacker lied about gun in room, dad says

The troubled suspect was banned from carrying a weapon, but used to fire a gun in their backyard, his father says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8vOGBqt

Air India in record order for new planes

The airline orders a total of 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing as it targets a major expansion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ohHGY97

South African rapper AKA was assassinated - police

Police say the rapper was shot dead at close range in an apparent contract killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DZMeOQR

Republican Nikki Haley enters 2024 presidential race

The former UN ambassador is the first to join Donald Trump in the Republican field. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7rTiHxb

Cyclone Gabrielle: Pictures show huge devastation across New Zealand

Cyclone Gabrielle leaves behind widespread flooding and devastating landslides in the North Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NSm9nAV

How has China reacted to the balloon saga?

From complaints to fevered speculation, responses from Chinese officials and netizens have shifted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OjIn0Ql

Children use the same brain network as adults for tough problems

Children as young as 4 years old show evidence of a network in the brain found in adults that tackles difficult cognitive problems, a new study found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/GVKES3m

Viral TikTok boosts father's thriller book to bestseller

Lloyd Devereux Richards' crime thriller is a bestseller after 11 years of almost no sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y1xOTrt

Turkey earthquake: Young girl rescued after 178 hours under rubble

Video shows Miray being rescued from under a Turkish building a week after a huge earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/USjBL2v

Turkey: Huge cracks appear on highway after earthquake

Damage and destruction follows in the wake of last week's earthquake, which has left more than 33,000 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TJVjBv2

More than 4,800 victims of sexual abuse uncovered in Portugal's Catholic Church

An independent commission today paid tribute to the victims who have come forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4qac0e6

Israel judicial reform plans draw mass protests outside parliament

Critics say the government will have too much power, as a constitutional crisis divides the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JZTdvmE

China says US balloons breached airspace at least 10 times

US balloons have "illegally" entered China's airspace on many occasions in the past year, Beijing says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cPqLYXb

Islamic State blamed for Syria attack killing 11

Militants shot at 75 people picking mushrooms in central Syria, away from where Monday's quake hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QnLVYac

Nigeria election 2023: Nigeria military denies coup plot claim ahead of poll

An official of the ruling party claims that generals met a major opposition candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WwnFkXg

Turkey quake rescue effort saves man's life after five days under rubble

Extraordinary footage shows Dr Malcolm Russell find the man, after 20 hours of digging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hwMB1LZ

Tiny creature unlocks life before the ice age

A cave in Canada has been declared a globally significant location to preserve a rare amphipod. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SgKjN6e

Ukraine war: Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war

Ukrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are "likely accurate". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nV3vPCI

US aircraft shoots down new airborne object over Canada

It comes after the US shot down an aerial object off the coast of Alaska on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5fUkaLA

Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble

The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apartment block in Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J2Hzx5c

Thousands of pregnant Russian women fly to Argentina

The women are trying to ensure their children obtain Argentinian passports, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gMwp1x4

Laura Kuenssberg: Jets to Ukraine decision 'not easy' says Poland

Poland's president tells Laura Kuenssberg sending F-16 aircraft would be a "very serious decision". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J86wF34

Alex Murdaugh: The US murder trial obsessing true crime tourists

A wealthy lawyer from a prominent South Carolina family is accused of killing his wife and son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p6V3fnd

AKA shot dead: Top South African rapper killed with friend

Police say Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane were killed at close range in the city of Durban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6bEVQYX

Ethiopia Orthodox Church split: Social media restricted

A fallout between the Orthodox Church and a splinter group of clerics is inflaming tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JBdX4e1

Eskom crisis: What does South Africa’s state of disaster mean?

Will the state of disaster help the government deal with the unprecedented power-cuts? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CZI8eYX

Fossil discovery reveals complex ecosystems existed on Earth much earlier than previously thought

About 250 million years ago, the Permian-Triassic mass extinction killed over 80 per cent of the planet's species. In the aftermath, scientists believe that life on earth was dominated by simple species for up to 10 million years before more complex ecosystems could evolve. Now this longstanding theory is being challenged by a team of international researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bZAQau

Brazilian authorities carry out raids against illegal miners

Brazil's government has seized weapons, blocked roads and destroyed vehicles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9K3pgWC

Viktoria Nasyrova: Woman guilty of lookalike cheesecake poisoning plot

The Russian-born New Yorker planned to murder her victim and steal her identity, jury finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oy856l2

China seeks 'bold' steps to lift birth rate

China's birth rate is at a record low, with officials identifying the cost of childcare as a major issue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EKSLInp

Phthalate exposure may increase diabetes risk in women

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics may contribute to diabetes risk in women, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5lazw7S

Chinese balloon capable of gathering intelligence - US official

The airship carried equipment able to collect communications signals, a state department official said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JkE65h8

Turkey and Syria earthquake rescues offer hope

Over 15,000 people are known to have died after Monday's earthquakes, with that number expected to rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dHfJei2

Turkey port blaze: Video shows aid plane gliding through smoke

Aerial footage shows thick, dark smoke billowing from a port in southern Turkey which reignited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7vJDQR5

Roger Waters: Pink Floyd star's UN speech criticised by Ukraine

Roger Waters tells the United Nations Security Council that Russia's invasion was "not unprovoked". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PphFTe5

Succession talk arises after Kim Jong-Un's daughter makes appearance

Kim Jong-Un's daughter's latest appearance has sparked questions about her future in North Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VRlfADH

Two children dead after bus rams into Quebec nursery

The 51-year-old bus driver has been arrested and charged with homicide, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GK56lZg

Tyre Nichols: Policeman took and shared photos of injured man

A new report details the brutality the 29-year-old suffered at the hands of five Memphis officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8zKaWjd

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Fire at Turkey port adds to quake disruption

Despite claims the fire had been extinguished, the BBC witnessed it still smouldering on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jE2rz5u

Notorious Russian nationalist Igor Mangushev shot dead in Ukraine

Igor Mangushev was shot in the head and his killing sparks speculation about who was to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EszTACL

Mary Queen of Scots: Deposed ruler's secret prison letters found and decoded

The letters, written during her English captivity, were found during a trawl of French archives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oNvi2Aw

Turkey earthquake: 'This building is just a snapshot of the devastation'

The BBC's Anna Foster has spent two days travelling alone towards the earthquake epicentre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5K2JfID

How species partnerships evolve

Biologists explored how symbiotic relationships between species evolve to become specific or general, cooperative or antagonistic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5yM7NiL

Pervez Musharraf: Thousands attend funeral of ex-Pakistan military leader

Funeral prayers took place at a military compound in Karachi, but were not attended by army leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D2KvUFV

Ukraine war: Russians seen reinforcing east ahead of offensive

Tens of thousands of Russians are being sent to eastern Ukraine, the Luhansk governor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VMbxrcF

Wild bumblebee queens lured and killed in commercial hives

While testing how well commercial bumblebees pollinate early spring crops, researchers made a surprising discovery: dead wild bumblebee queens in the hives, an average of 10 per nest box. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/AW2fn6h

Ecuador polls: Murdered candidate elected as mayor

Omar Menéndez was shot dead the evening before the election during a brutal attack on his headquarters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S8ONyhs

Turkey and Syria earthquake: ‘It was like a doomsday scenario'

Ismael had just left his son in hospital when the building started to collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/anrWHde

Disney removes Simpsons 'forced labour' episode in Hong Kong

Disney cuts the episode from its streaming platform amid concerns over the Chinese territory's laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2hNTvuU

Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules

A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DyTV9MZ

BBC on the scene of earthquake devastation in Turkey

Anna Foster is in Adana, one of the cities hit by the earthquakes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XhpYRN1

Turkey earthquake: TV crew flee live broadcast as second quake hits

A building collapses causing a reporter and his team to run in panic in Malatya, Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nldKpcF

Building collapses in Turkey after deadly earthquake

Footage from Sanliurfa province shows people running for cover as the multi-storey building comes down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Qv7XVc

Turkey and Syria earthquake: Aerial footage shows Syria aftermath

Drone footage shows the earthquake aftermath and the search and rescue operation in Idlib, Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sae0ZMh

Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J1bMD5B

China balloon: US searches in Atlantic for wreckage

The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ecRS40D

Weekend avalanches kill 10 in Austria and Switzerland

Officials in western Austria warned winter sports enthusiasts of dangerous conditions in the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i5E9KfB

Iran protests: Thousands of prisoners pardoned by ayatollah

Iranians involved in anti-government protests are among those set to be released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1o7Ayz6

Situation in east Ukraine getting tougher, says Zelensky

Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk region are facing very difficult conditions, the country's president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sAOycub

Balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations

Concerns about the balloon have derailed a vital visit to China this week by the US's top diplomat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rpqRJIM

Pope Mass in South Sudan: Pontiff urges people to reject 'venom of hatred'

On the last day of his visit, throngs of South Sudanese filled John Garang Mausoleum to greet him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HFn6w7c

China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden

The US president faces pressure to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying across the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M7Blnrz

Ohio train: Huge fire breaks out after derailment

Flames light the sky over a village near Pittsburgh after about 50 carriages reportedly derail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cK5VqMW

Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for 'blasphemous content'

The country's internet regulator says the ban will remain in place until all material is removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m2i6ZSR

Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's bodies recovered in prisoner swap - Ukraine

Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw were killed while volunteering in the east of the country last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Td2vrha

Perth shark attack: Teenage girl dies in Swan River

The girl was thought to have been swimming in the Swan River, Western Australia Police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HyCpur1

Chile wildfires: State of emergency declared in two regions

Several people are killed in Chile as wildfires sweep through 14,000 hectares. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jX0xs1G

Entangled atoms cross quantum network from one lab to another

Trapped ions have previously only been entangled in one and the same laboratory. Now, teams have entangled two ions over a distance of 230 meters. The nodes of this network were housed in two labs at the Campus Technik to the west of Innsbruck, Austria. The experiment shows that trapped ions are a promising platform for future quantum networks that span cities and eventually continents. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/tAc3T4P

US halts Blinken China visit after spy balloon row

The US secretary of state's trip to China is postponed after a spy balloon is tracked across the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yCBwNVj

Jobs growth surges in US despite slowdown fears

The jobless rate fell to its lowest in more than 50 years last month, as employers added 517,000 jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p9CWHs6

Designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Paco Rabanne, best known for his perfumes and fashion designs, dies aged 88 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rX07TE2

Ismail Mashal: Taliban arrests Afghan professor who backed girls' education

Prof Ismail Mashal is an outspoken critic of the Taliban's restrictions on women's education. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qYoMpI7

Willie Kimani: Kenya ex-policeman sentenced to death for lawyer's murder

Willie Kimani, his client and driver were abducted, tortured, killed and their bodies dumped in a river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P02rbsF

Mikheil Saakashvili: The former Georgian president's condition has sparked concern

Mikheil Saakashvili appeared in court via video link where world leaders were shocked by his appearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xDwCFl6

A quasiparticle that can transfer heat under electrical control

Scientists have found the secret behind a property of solid materials known as ferroelectrics, showing that quasiparticles moving in wave-like patterns among vibrating atoms carry enough heat to turn the material into a thermal switch when an electrical field is applied externally. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/gCjaQpB

Iran blames Israel for Isfahan drone attack, warning of revenge

Iran warns of a "resolute response" after three drones targeted a site deep inside the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LqIxK8t

Bringing music to the masses... on a tram

Two French musicians brought a piano to entertain travellers in Nantes, France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AUs2V5b

Early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis -- on your smartphone

A pair of researchers reports the success of their new, at-home method for early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis. or inflammation of the kidneys, one of the most severe complications for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, known as lupus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5OsX4fT

Boeing 747: Last plane delivered in regal send-off

After 50 years in production, the last of the iconic planes to be built flies a crown-shaped route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ERydJ0i

Pakistan mosque blast: Bomber used police uniform as disguise, official says

CCTV footage reveals the movements of the man who blew up a mosque on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lUWYuRN

Two MEPs lose immunity in Qatargate corruption case

Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino deny wrongdoing as a scandal rocks the European Parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vedYyTO

Questions over possible Saudi Women's World Cup deal

Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand ask Fifa to "urgently clarify" reports that Saudi Arabia's tourism authority is to be named as an official sponsor of the Women's World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X3y4VnK

NFL great Tom Brady retires 'for good'

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady says he is retiring "for good" after 23 seasons in the NFL. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ugM1bLY

Andrew Tate: Influencer appears in court to appeal against detention

The controversial influencer has been held alongside his brother since December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yfSqD2s

Andrew Tate: 'You know I'm innocent' - influencer yells to reporters

The influencer and his brother Tristan arrive at court to appeal against the decision to keep them detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7xMsbhD

Pope in DR Congo: Dancing and huge crowds greet Pope Francis

The BBC's Aleem Maqbool joins worshippers on the streets as Pope Francis makes a long-awaited appearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CHma3PK

Pope Francis in DR Congo: A million gather for Kinshasa mass

This is said to be the second largest mass Pope Francis has held, after one in the Philippines in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WHjVLuI