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AI algorithm unblurs the cosmos

Researchers adapted a well-known computer-vision algorithm used for sharpening photos and, for the first time, applied it to astronomical images from ground-based telescopes. While astrophysicists already use technologies to remove blur, the adapted AI-driven algorithm works faster and produces more realistic images than current technologies. The resulting images are blur-free and truer to life. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/TRW7FZr

Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

A Romanian appeals court orders the Tates and two associates to stay in the buildings where they live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KCneW4m

Earth prefers to serve life in XXS and XXL sizes

Life comes in all shapes in sizes, but some sizes are more popular than others, new research has found. A survey of body sizes of all Earth's living organisms has uncovered an unexpected pattern. Contrary to what current theories can explain, our planet's biomass -- the material that makes up all living organisms -- is concentrated in organisms at either end of the size spectrum. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MbJ2zBx

Robert Rundo: US white supremacist arrested in Romania

The co-founder of the Rise Above Movement is accused of carrying out violence in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F4oVlR

Cheers, cheese and trees on King's trip to Germany

The BBC's Daniela Relph looks back on King Charles' first overseas visit as monarch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aXpfkci

Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xEQUnqr

How dogs are used impacts how they are treated

Data from 124 societies shows that dogs' functions predict their treatment, with closer bonds forming in societies where dogs have multiple roles. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/E8J5kTS

'Can't afford rice' quote lands journalist in jail

A reporter in Bangladesh is jailed on charges of publishing "false" news about high food prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Vcdo7R

Seven California officers charged with manslaughter in traffic stop death

A video of the incident shows a man screaming “I can’t breathe” as he is held down by patrol officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SFeKJcl

Minnesota train derailment prompts evacuation of Raymond

The train was carrying ethanol and corn syrup which has caused a large fire, local media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LnUCJ6Z

$3.5m plan to move Colombian drug lord’s hippos

Pablo Escobar imported hippos to Colombia in the 1980s, but they now pose a growing problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8tUPhT9

Australian man arrested over AK-47-shaped bong

Sydney police scrambled to catch an armed man, but his "weapon" was not quite what it seemed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IoGqKCL

Climate change threatens global fisheries

The diet quality of fish across large parts of the world's oceans could decline by up to 10 per cent as climate change impacts an integral part of marine food chains, a major study has found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/IuAmXBP

Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training

Elon Musk among those calling for training in powerful artificial intelligence to be suspended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ayN4Kft

The global economics of climate action

Climate change has serious consequences for the environment and people and is a major threat to economic stability. A new assessment reviews innovative, integrated research that underpins the economic case for strong near-term climate action. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/UpZeHjD

Swimmers in Hawaii accused of harassing dolphins

Swimming with dolphins is popular with tourists in Hawaii but federal law bans getting too close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kX9pIZK

Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the proposed ban aims to protect farmers and consumers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uJgjOT

JWST confirms giant planet atmospheres vary widely

Astronomers have found the atmospheric compositions of giant planets out in the galaxy do not fit our own solar system trend. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/nSJr4Nv

Vehicle exhaust filters do not remove ultrafine pollution

Filters fitted to vehicle exhaust systems to remove particulate matter pollution have limited impact on ultrafine particles, new research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ePq9dlQ

Twenty pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash

The bus was carrying pilgrims to Mecca when it hit a bridge in Asir province and burst into flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NZX4e8A

Two people stabbed to death at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon

The attacker was arrested after the incident at the city's Ismaili Centre, Portuguese police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/feAwdnu

Nashville school shooting: Police release CCTV of shooter

Six people, including three children, were killed in the attack on a school in Nashville, Tennessee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/njPgJEI

Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre

People were trapped inside the centre on the US-Mexico border as the fire spread through the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XMFEaPW

Microplastics limit energy production in tiny freshwater species

Microplastic pollution reduces energy production in a microscopic creature found in freshwater worldwide, new research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/7iMZ6qH

Kenya's Azimio protests: Hundreds storm farm of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenyan protesters storm Uhuru Kenyatta's property and set it alight as opposition protests intensify. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/trilG8P

Japanese student dresses as Volodymyr Zelensky for graduation

Taking part in a Kyoto university tradition, it took him three months to grow a beard for the look. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yPZgKcj

Ecuador landslide: Search for buried families in Alausí

Rescue teams are combing the mud for families whose homes were buried in the landslide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lgvVuIE

Japan demands China release Astellas Pharma employee accused of spying

Beijing has detained more than a dozen Japanese nationals on suspicion of spying in the past decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qapjdvV

Online trolls are taking a toll in China

A collectivist culture and the lack of pressure on social media companies have made online abuse rampant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wXC8oTa

Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T1NfZ90

In pictures: Mississippi tornado devastates town

Upside down houses and huge piles of debris are left in the wake of Friday's deadly storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wB6Gf5r

Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star was arrested by police in New York after a woman alleged she was assaulted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8LXYRdi

Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qpAsYhE

Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5sWRmS2

No Ukraine offensive without more weapons – Zelensky

There has been talk for some weeks of Ukraine launching a spring offensive against Russian forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zPOS5LM

Trucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/08inc4p

Devastation after Tornado rolls across Mississippi

Tornado kills and injures dozens of people, leaving destruction across swathes of Mississippi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XOn9wrH

Nelson Piquet fined for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet is fined for using racist and homophobic language about British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NOgHaGk

Gandhi says disqualification 'politically motivated'

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi says he "will not stop" after being stripped of his MP status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rKxOojD

Hong Kong hidden protesters billboard artwork taken down

The piece was called 'No Rioters' but secretly flashed the names of jailed dissidents on a billboard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uEoGQbm

Massive asteroid to pass by Earth on weekend

The unusually large space object will harmlessly bypass the planet this weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X4epwca

Eye color genes are critical for retinal health

Metabolic pathways consist of a series of biochemical reactions in cells that convert a starting component into other products. There is growing evidence that metabolic pathways coupled with external stress factors influence the health of cells and tissues. Many human diseases, including retinal or neurodegenerative diseases, are associated with imbalances in metabolic pathways. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rY61RcN

Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests

The visit comes as the Israeli leader faces domestic turmoil over judicial reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jXz9Mlv

Mintz Group: 5 staffers detained in Beijing after raid

The incident comes ahead of a high-profile investor forum, to be held in Beijing this weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lfQuVEn

US bombs Syrian targets after deadly drone attack

The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor and injured others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mFij3ht

Gwyneth Paltrow lawyer 'mad' over photography violations

The actress is being sued for damages following a skiing collision in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7QAuclk

Trapdoor spider: New giant species found in Australia

The trapdoor spider species can grow up to 5cm long and is likely to be endangered, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nK3O1k4

Study finds worrying about election stress can harm your health -- and what you can do about it

New research finds that simply anticipating stress related to political elections causes adverse physical health effects. However, the study also finds there is something people can do to mitigate those negative health effects. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/XY3jgfE

What is the Marburg virus and how dangerous is it?

Tanzania is the latest African country to have an outbreak of the highly-infectious Marburg virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9HmMJXo

Justin Roiland: Domestic violence charges against Rick and Morty creator dropped

Justin Roiland says he is "thankful" but is "deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B94NgAl

Nitrate can release uranium into groundwater

A team has experimentally confirmed that nitrate, a compound common in fertilizers and animal waste, can help transport naturally occurring uranium from the underground to groundwater. The new research backs a previous study showing that aquifers contaminated with high levels of nitrate -- including the High Plains Aquifer residing beneath Nebraska -- also contain uranium concentrations far exceeding a threshold set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Uranium concentrations above that EPA threshold have been shown to cause kidney damage in humans, especially when regularly consumed via drinking water. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/pYRVT4L

Eight dolphins dead after washing ashore in New Jersey

Rescue teams arrived to find two dolphins already dead, while the other six were euthanised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5JmLIgR

Ebola-like Marburg virus kills five people in Tanzania

The health minister is confident the Ebola-like virus will not spread beyond the affected area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KStRXLT

Ex-Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires from football at the age of 34. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DwRu5VQ

Memorial raids: Russia targets leaders of banned Nobel Prize-winning group

Nine leaders of Memorial are targeted, months after their organisation was shut down by the courts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NMw5pcz

Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sAOvwVd

Ban lifted on Israelis' return to evacuated West Bank settlements

Lawmakers vote to allow Israelis back into four West Bank settlements that were evacuated in 2005. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wu1Ex2O

Japanese and Chinese leaders visit opposing capitals in Ukraine war

Both leaders are on strategic foreign visits on opposing sides of the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9WbEPk2

New Jersey Fountain of Life Center church engulfed in flames

A senior pastor at the Fountain of Life Center says it is devastating loss for his community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1osqb8m

Bad Bunny sued for $40m by ex-girlfriend over 'Bad Bunny baby' recording

The woman says the Puerto Rican pop superstar used a recording of her in songs without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uO1c4nl

What happens next if Trump is arrested on Tuesday?

The former president could become the first to face criminal charges. Here's what possibly lies ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VIhje6v

Putin in Mariupol: Russian leader visits occupied Ukrainian city

The Russian president makes a surprise visit to the ruined Ukrainian city destroyed by Russian forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NJ1RQXc

UBS agrees to rescue deal for troubled bank Credit Suisse

The deal, backed by the Swiss government, follows weekend-long talks aimed at preventing the bank's collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MzrT8yx

India police tell Rahul Gandhi to give more details about Kashmir claims

Rahul Gandhi was visited by officers after raising the issue of sexual assaults in the disputed province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aHOwbVU

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Ky8d24

Prosecuting Donald Trump would be politically motivated, say Republicans

Members of the former US president's party claim prosecutors investigating him are part of the "radical left". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RbwpCAh

Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mtM5TF1

Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to occupied Mariupol, state media reports

The Russian president toured the Ukrainian city devastated by Russian shelling, the Kremlin says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1HBxrTI

Key role identified for nervous system in severe allergic shock

A key feature of the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis is an abrupt drop in blood pressure and body temperature, causing people to faint and, if untreated, potentially die. That response has long been attributed to a sudden dilation and leakage of blood vessels. But in a study using mice, researchers have found that this response, especially body temperature drop, requires an additional mechanism -- the nervous system. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/OviIZ7o

Stalactites and stalagmites in the battery?

They are considered the 'Holy Grail' of battery research: so-called 'solid-state batteries'. They no longer have a liquid core, as is the case with today's batteries, but consist of a solid material. This leads to several advantages: Among other things, these batteries are more difficult to ignite and can also be manufactured on a miniature scale. Scientists have now turned their attention to the life cycle of such batteries and targeted processes that reduce it. With their findings, more durable solid-state batteries could be realized in the future. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/c7LUemF

Wearable health sensor for monitoring muscle atrophy

Researchers have fabricated the first wearable sensor designed to detect and monitor muscle atrophy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5HT6plB

Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday

Prosecutors in New York are considering charges over alleged hush money payments to an ex-porn star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rN3BDqn

Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Meanwhile police have entered the ground of the former PM's home in Lahore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FgJG6Sq

France pension protests: Clashes with police in Paris as demonstrations continue

Demonstrators are angry at President Macron's decision to force through pension reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f9rAQPX

YouTube reinstates Donald Trump's channel

It is the latest social media channel to restore his account following Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hr6IflO

Why US mothers are more likely to die in childbirth

Maternal mortality spiked by 40 percent in 2021, with black women more likely to die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rKFQwkO

Electronic skin as flexible as crocodile skin

A research team has developed a crocodile-skin-inspired omnidirectionally stretchable pressure sensor. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/T5E7Nnk

Funeral for footballer killed in Turkey earthquake

Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qxtOdaW

Freddy: The cyclone that lasted more than a month

Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZznLG9u

Taiwan charges ex-MP and former admiral with spying for China

The pair are accused of organising free trips to mainland China for 48 retired military officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y2DSGci

Poland to send four fighter jets to Ukraine 'in coming days'

Four Soviet-era warplanes will be handed over in the coming days, says President Andrzej Duda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h7etz3O

France's Macron to force through pension reform with no vote

The French government will use the constitution to push through a pension age rise from 62 to 64. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sz4p1VI

Entire Russian spy network dismantled in Poland

The defence minister hails a "great success" by security services, confirming reports of arrests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DPUEX8x

Watch the harrowing rescue of a man stuck in a flooded river

US firefighters hoist him to safety as he clings on to a barrier in the flooded Los Angeles River. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m1GyNdE

Video shows moment Russian fighter jet hits US drone over Black Sea

The US had to crash the drone into the Black Sea after the collision over the Black Sea on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m8olFyS

Eric Garcetti: US envoy to India confirmed after two-year battle

Eric Garcetti had been accused of ignoring claims of sexual harassment while Los Angeles mayor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kBJIrqA

Smoke billows from Russian security building after fire in Rostov

Video shows a building on fire used by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in Rostov. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UbLtQFG

Bakhmut: Quentin Sommerville near the frontline in Bakhmut

The BBC joins Ukrainian soldiers just 500 metres from Russian forces as they battle for the city in the Donbas region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JH6Oxze

Neolithic ceramics reveal dairy processing from milk of multiple species

A new study has found evidence of cheesemaking, using milk from multiple animals in Late Neolithic Poland. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MvUjutD

Tropical Storm Freddy: Malawi rescue troops spend night on tree-top

They were on a mission to help survivors of devastating floods that have killed more than 200 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hvTkqRC

Ukraine war: Florida Ron DeSantis invited to visit after remarks

The man expected to run for president said the US had no interest in the Russia-Ukraine "dispute". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z0Nd27O

Imran Khan: Look at all these tear gas shells from inside my compound

Police have clashed with supporters of Pakistan's former PM, outside his residence as they tried to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MIjiLOR

German military boost fails to spend single euro

A plan to strengthen the army in the wake of the Ukraine war has been "pitiful" so far, an MP says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Davspy0

Imran Khan: Clashes as Pakistan police try to arrest opposition leader

The ex-PM says he is "mentally prepared" for sleeping in a cell, as police do battle with his supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HLrkAtC

SVB and Signature Bank: How bad is US banking crisis and what does it mean?

Two US banks have collapsed and shares tumbled. So how serious is this and what does it mean for you? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MrLYBmO

Australia floods: Baby kangaroo rescued from crocodile-infested waters

A baby kangaroo was spotted swimming near two large crocodiles by a pilot who notified police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U0bg9tQ

The Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds

Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1koRO9B

Thermal conductivity of metal organic frameworks

Metal organic frameworks, or MOFs, are kind of like plastic building block toys. The pieces are simple to connect, yet they're capable of building highly sophisticated structures. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/7aItVeo

HSBC swoops in to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank

The Bank of England and government worked all night to secure a deal involving no taxpayer money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lchi9tw

Organosulfur content of vegetables quantified

Scientists successfully quantified the total reactive polysulfide content of 22 different types of vegetables, including onions and garlic. They also revealed that reactive polysulfides are not only found in the leek genus (Allium), such as onions and garlic but also in the cruciferous family of vegetables (Brassicaceae), such as broccoli and cabbage. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/zpiZ9Gf

Experiment unlocks bizarre properties of strange metals

Physicists are learning more about the bizarre behavior of 'strange metals,' which operate outside the normal rules of electricity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/skgebVX

Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i4fIbBJ

Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iwT56DL

Fashion on parade as stars hit champagne (not red) carpet at the Oscars

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lusdB9t

San Diego: Eight dead after boats, possibly used for people smuggling, capsize

Two boats, possibly used for people smuggling, overturned near Black's Beach on Saturday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TNn2Lze

UK scrambles to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it and the Bank of England are working through the weekend to find a solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x5KSqMa

Hamburg Jehovah's Witnesses in shock after mass shooting

Services have been cancelled across Hamburg as police say they cannot rule out a copycat attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OCh24cW

Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zwuYKPJ

Paying for prayer: I went into debt, trying to secure a miracle

The cost-of-living crisis is prompting people to borrow, in order to pay pastors to pray for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OQKBDGq

Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k9KcylS

Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O3B6sKf

The Mexican kidnapping saga explained in 80 seconds

Two US citizens have been returned and the cartel handed over its own men. Here is what we know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lWKfq04

Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OdpZ2xH

Colloids get creative to pave the way for next generation photonics

Scientists have devised a way of fabricating a complex structure, previously found only in nature, to open up new ways for manipulating and controlling light. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rDcu0ES

Iran and Saudi Arabia to renew ties after seven-year rift

The unexpected move ends a seven-year rift between the two sides, but differences remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QO9FY3L

Genes in beans: Bean genome sequenced for improved nutrition

The faba bean genome, which at 13 billion bases is more than four times the size of the human genome, has been sequenced. This is an extraordinary technical achievement and crucial to efforts to breed beans with optimum nutritional content and sustainability of production. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/d2omFqW

Donald Trump: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bUpYjs0

Third person dies after crush at US GloRilla show

A 35-year-old dies in hospital, days after a crowd surged for the exits at a concert in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/45n2tXK

Ukraine war: Latvia sends cars seized from drunk drivers to help Kyiv

The confiscated vehicles are being delivered under a Latvian scheme to help the Ukrainian military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uVke8An

Ukraine war: Why Russia’s infrastructure strikes strategy isn’t working

Russia’s destructive but sporadic strike tactics could indicate a shortage of certain weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LaUF73P

A surprising way to trap a microparticle

New study finds obstacles can trap rolling microparticles in fluid. Through simulations and experiments, physicists attribute the trapping effect to stagnant pockets of fluid, created by hydrodynamics. Random motions of the molecules within the fluid then 'kick' the microroller into a stagnant pocket, effectively trapping it. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/GUocvdz

France manager sacked four months before World Cup

France sack manager Corinne Diacre four months before the 2023 World Cup after several key players withdraw from the team in protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oFDsL7S

One man, two cups: Is President Xi’s double tea a power move?

The BBC's Celia Hatton breaks down Xi Jinping's caffeine habits, and why they might be a subtle power play. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zx3sMuY

Covid origins investigation: US House of Representatives holds first hearing

The panel, formed by a new Republican majority, is aiming to establish how the coronavirus emerged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jba3e6k

Paleontologists flip the script on anemone fossils

Billions of sea anemones adorn the bottom of the Earth's oceans -- yet they are among the rarest of fossils because their squishy bodies lack easily fossilized hard parts. Now a team of paleontologists has discovered that countless sea anemone fossils have been hiding in plain sight for nearly 50 years. It turns out that fossils long-interpreted as jellyfish were anemones. To do so, a team of scientists has simply turned the ancient animals upside down. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/xU12bXW

Harry and Meghan's daughter Princess Lilibet Diana christened in US

Princess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple's LA home last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jsC75Na

Bankers in Swiss trial for helping 'Putin's wallet'

The four ex-executives are suspected of helping a cellist launder funds linked to Russia's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dXqrnAH

Georgians protest on streets and in parliament over 'Russia-style' bill

Protests rage on the streets of Georgia and in parliament over a controversial draft law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FzcysdV

Tucker Carlson said he hates Trump 'passionately', lawsuit reveals

The text messages sent by the Fox News host were released as part of a 2020 election lawsuit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3MzLY05

Japan forces H3 rocket to self-destruct after failed launch

The failure of the second-stage engine sets back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk's Space X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GnmQb8L

Potential treatment of autoimmune diseases revealed in new study

Scientists have uncovered a chemical compound that holds potential as a therapeutical for various autoimmune diseases, and they've used it to treat mice. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CtZwLYX

The Mozart effect myth: Listening to music does not help against epilepsy

Over the past fifty years, there have been remarkable claims about the effects of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music. Reports about alleged symptom-alleviating effects of listening to Mozart's Sonata KV448 in epilepsy attracted a lot of public attention. However, the empirical validity of the underlying scientific evidence has remained unclear. Now, psychologists show that there is no evidence for a positive effect of Mozart's melody on epilepsy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5Sf9ToF

Kidnapped Americans were in Mexico for tummy tuck

Relatives of four people bundled into a truck by armed men in a border town say they urged them not to go. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EnvzeXD

Serbia-Croatia border arrests over radioactive material found in car

Three Croatian nationals are held in Serbia-Croatia border with radioactive material in a spare wheel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FrEZt0B

Ukraine hunts Russian killers of unarmed smoking soldier

Footage appears to show the unarmed Ukrainian saying "Glory to Ukraine" before being shot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/71Jg48h

Animals best to suppress personalities for group efficiency

Social animals should limit individuality to conform with the behavior of the group, a study suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/sbEQGjY

S Korea to pay victims of Japan WW2 forced labour

Seoul controversially agrees to pay its own citizens compensation rather than seeking money from Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mY2GlLw

Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle

Russia's frontlines could collapse if Wagner does not get ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LTWBXo5

Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UhOscF9

Toblerone: Swiss rules mean chocolate bar to drop Matterhorn from packaging

Production of some of the chocolate is moving outside Switzerland so the Alpine peak can no longer be used. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VrXQyAh

Bangladesh: Video shows fire engulfing part of refugee camp

The blaze is believed to have destroyed around 2,000 shelters at Cox's Bazar camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ip7BxUG

Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

It is thought some 12,000 people, most of whom fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, are now homeless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r2CO68v

US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gADYiJ3

Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bCqSRE7

In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gj8rTUt

Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5zpO9JL

US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules

A US appeal court has ruled that cheeses from outside Switzerland and France can be called "gruyere". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IuEmGs2

Rafael Viñoly: Uruguayan architect of London's 'Walkie Talkie' dies aged 78

The Uruguayan also worked on Tokyo's International Forum and Manchester City's training ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xJVlSps

Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine

Police reveal details of an undercover operation that began off the coast of South America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xaqHnk8

Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TCdNg0n

Iran protests: Rare cheetah cub Pirouz's death mourned

The 10-month-old cub, which had clung to life, had become a symbol of hope for protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bGKVDap

New mutation in the desmoplakin gene leads to arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy

Researchers have identified a new mutation that leads to the cardiac disease arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM). They assessed the effect of this mutation on heart muscle cells and obtained new insights into the underlying mechanism that causes the disease. The results of this study could contribute to the development of new treatments for ACM. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/pn05zR3

Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh faces sentencing for murders

The South Carolina lawyer faces a minimum of 30 years in prison for each murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X9uFTiY

Watch: Police fire tear gas in Greece train crash protests

Riot police can be seen at the protests in Athens, sparked by anger over Tuesday's disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wlkQUxK

Colombia: Watch: Police held hostage in Colombia protest

Police officers and employees from an oilfield company have been taken hostage by rural communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xf4w2sy

Ukraine war: Kyiv orders evacuation in Kupiansk, city it recaptured last year

Families are told to leave Kupiansk, which Ukraine retook from Russia in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jVh40Yu

Egypt: Hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza seen for first time

An endoscope was used to film inside the 9m-long space, whose purpose is still unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u6pJZ9a

U.S. birds' Eastern, Western behavior patterns are polar opposites

Scientists have established what could be considered a baseline map of annual avian functional and species diversity patterns in the U.S., finding that functional diversity patterns in the West, where species and functional richness are both highest during the breeding season, are the polar opposite of what is seen in the East, where functional diversity is lowest when species richness is high. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/9BIxNkL

Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village

Kyiv denies Moscow's claim that Ukrainian saboteurs fired at civilians in a Russian border village. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gEDSnhU

Researchers provide proof of the helical coiling of condensed chromosomes

In early cytological studies chromatids of metaphase chromosomes were suggested to coil into a spiral called chromonema. This assumption was recently supported by chromosomce conformation capture sequencing. Still, the direct visualization of the coiled chromonema confirming the helical model was lacking. Now, an international research team provides the direct proof of the helical coiling of condensed chromatids via super-resolution microscopy of specifically labelled chromonema regions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/xEDmL2w

LGBTQ rights: Japan PM under fire for same-sex marriage remarks

Fumio Kishida is facing criticism for his remarks, just weeks after apologising over a separate scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l7upzb

Tulsa race massacre survivors granted Ghanaian citizenship

Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis visited Ghana in 2021 to mark 100 years since the Tulsa massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cDPgJT9

Toilet paper is an unexpected source of PFAS in wastewater

Wastewater can provide clues about a community's infectious disease status, and even its prescription and illicit drug use. But looking at sewage also provides information on persistent and potentially harmful compounds, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), that get released into the environment. Now, researchers report an unexpected source of these substances in wastewater systems -- toilet paper. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/1dZLa53

Bola Tinubu's Nigeria election win: The rigging claims of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar

How credible are the opposition claims of fraud in Nigeria's presidential election? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qteh07l

Israel police crack down on protests against judicial reforms

Roads and railways are blocked as the government presses ahead with an overhaul of the judiciary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rHZzRw7

LA agrees to pay Kobe Bryant widow almost $29m

Vanessa Bryant said first responders took photos of her late husband's remains for "morbid gossip". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4KMm21S

At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece

Kostas Koukoumakas takes a look at the devastation after two trains collided in northern Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YCcDqdJ

Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cB8wSNR

Just Fontaine: Former France striker and World Cup record holder dies aged 89

Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, dies at the age of 89. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OF2bic1