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Djokovic's Kosovo message angers French minister

Novak Djokovic's political message about Kosovo at the French Open was "not appropriate", says France's sports minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yTzj0B6

What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RUXM08Y

Sackler family can be shielded from opioid lawsuits, court rules

The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RpUEeBw

Junk food may impair our deep sleep

In a new study, researchers have investigated how junk food affects sleep. Healthy participants consumed an unhealthier as well as a healthier diet in a randomized order. After the unhealthier diet, the quality of the participants' deep sleep had deteriorated, compared with those who had followed the healthier diet. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/NQXRWzh

AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t9cdSX0

Jam Master Jay: Third man charged over death of Run-DMC star

Two men were charged with the murder of the trailblazing hip-hop DJ in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iuCf36H

Super low-cost smartphone attachment brings blood pressure monitoring to your fingertips

Engineers have developed a simple 3D-printed attachment that clips over a smartphone's camera and flash to measure blood pressure at the user's fingertip. The clip works with a custom smartphone app and currently costs about 80 cents to make. Researchers say it could help make regular blood pressure monitoring easy, affordable and accessible to people in resource-poor communities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/t3wdo61

Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu's plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock up

People are hoping to stockpile petrol as fears grow of big price rises due to high inflation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e5CYXKA

India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges

The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WDgvuN6

Early toilets reveal dysentery in Old Testament Jerusalem

Study of 2,500-year-old latrines from the biblical Kingdom of Judah shows the ancient faeces within contain Giardia -- a parasite that can cause dysentery. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/NnPK5F8

Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JTurVCB

US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years

Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SvKzrqD

Two injured after escaped bull charges into crowd at Kununurra rodeo

Social media videos show people line-dancing at a rodeo, before the escaped bull charges through the arena. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KRGP9lT

Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P73Lkbq

Induction of a torpor-like state with ultrasound

Researchers induced a hibernation-like state in mice by using ultrasound to stimulate the hypothalamus preoptic area in the brain, which helps to regulate body temperature and metabolism. The findings show the first noninvasive and safe method to induce such a state; a similar condition has been previously proposed for spaceflight or for patients with life-threatening health conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vcQJabh

Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kyJbFmv

Team develops new 'attacker' device to improve autonomous car safety

Researchers have devised a novel algorithm to identify areas for improvement in autonomous vehicle security. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BRiTWOJ

French Open 2023: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after avoiding Aryna Sabalenka handshake

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk is booed off court for avoiding a handshake with Aryna Sabalenka after the Belarusian's first-round win at the French Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h2TsIq7

Indian police drag away and detain protesting wrestlers

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among protesters detained in New Delhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fGRnDc

Experimental drug inhibits or prevents diabetic eye disease

Researchers say they have evidence that an experimental drug may prevent or slow vision loss in people with diabetes. The results are from a study that used mouse as well as human retinal organoids and eye cell lines. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/iEduH8Z

Turkish presidency run-off decides if Erdogan should have five more years

Turks vote in a momentous presidential run-off to decide on their country's future path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F5GOVzA

Pakistan avalanche kills 11 people from nomadic tribe

A four-year-old boy is among those killed in the disaster, which struck in the early hours of Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8eLzZ9s

Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zxaXgfO

Civic Party: Key Hong Kong pro-democracy group votes to disband

One of the Civic Party's founders says the closure is a blow for the city's pro-democracy movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q6ETnSa

Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EgOqWYj

Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia

The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1VOnbym

Indiana funeral director found with dozens of rotting bodies guilty of theft

Randy Lankford will be sentenced in June for failing to complete funeral services he was paid for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i7syn32

India official empties dam to retrieve lost phone

The man, who has now been suspended, was taking a selfie when he dropped his phone into the water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6lP5SgU

Roger Waters: German police investigate Pink Floyd star over Nazi-style costume

Authorities are investigating the Pink Floyd star after he wore the controversial outfit in Berlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VDiZrxm

Where Ron DeSantis stands on key issues

DeSantis is Trump's main rival as they do battle to be their party's 2024 pick. So what are his policies? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tyOIVWE

Gruelling Navy Seals course is dangerous - report

A Navy report found trainees in the elite unit were at risk of injuries or death in a gruelling course. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lFe9IV8

Quantum scientists accurately measure power levels one trillion times lower than usual

Scientists have developed a nanodevice that can measure the absolute power of microwave radiation down to the femtowatt level at ultra-low temperatures -- a scale trillion times lower than routinely used in verifiable power measurements. The device has the potential to significantly advance microwave measurements in quantum technology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Ry5IrLs

Asiana Airlines: Inside cabin as plane door opened mid-flight

The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vaL0Deq

Ed Sheeran's surprise concert for high school students

The superstar gave these Florida high school band students the surprise of a lifetime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N8Tu4Xj

The 2024 election campaign launch Ron DeSantis will want to forget

Twitter's tech issues created a farce but there are questions about him too, writes our North America editor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rp9lA1m

France destroys 35,000 ‘champagne’ soda bottles

The "bright orange liquid" infringes laws protecting sparkling wine from the French region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/715GD9r

Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan

A man is said to be barricaded inside an office after the alleged attack that killed a woman and two policemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XDbKyI5

Spain weather: Hail stones and heavy rain in Catalonia

Villages in the northeastern region of Catalonia were left flooded following a storm on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tvokAY1

Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested

Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vAgS8Ik

Deadly virus structures point toward new avenues for vaccine design

By comparing the structures of protein complexes from different lineages of the dangerous Lassa virus, a team identified new antibodies and vaccine targets. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MqLPl8T

Germany's climate protests: Activism or crime?

Raids on the Last Generation activist group have fuelled a debate over the limits of peaceful protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mAFpSVW

Watch: Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again

A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wxbDvFq

Typhoon Mawar hits Guam causing blackout for most of island

The category four storm could be the strongest typhoon to hit the US territory in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Y3BFPf

Researchers treat depression by reversing brain signals traveling the wrong way

A new study has revealed how magnetic stimulation treats severe depression: by correcting the abnormal flow of brain signals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mp8ADWy

Asteroid City: Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson film 'stylish but lacks substance'

Wes Anderson's new film, starring Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson, premieres in Cannes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5X6f7G8

Miami zoo apologises for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird

A Florida zoo's handling of one of New Zealand's most beloved birds has sparked public outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I5QuCXt

Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4YxPZQi

El Salvador's Alianza: Football club punished for stadium crush that killed 12

Twelve people died in a crush during a football match between Alianza and Fas in El Salvador. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vo2UjYH

Vinicius Jr case opens wider racism debate in Spain

Spanish police have arrested three people in connection with racist abuse of the Real Madrid player. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LHh2aOB

Genoa bridge disaster: Risk of collapse 'was known for years'

A trial into the 2018 disaster hears the highway company knew in 2010 there was a risk of collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6YcTask

Effects of crypto mining on Texas power grid

Scientists are working to understand how cryptocurrency mining impacts the power grid and how to use this information for further research, education and policymaking. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/eyjhPM6

Montreal protocol is delaying first ice-free Arctic summer

New research shows that the 1987 global treaty, designed to protect the ozone layer, has postponed the occurrence of the first ice-free Arctic by as much as 15 years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/kSZDIm9

How a drought affects trees depends on what's been holding them back

Droughts can be good for trees. Certain trees, that is. Contrary to expectation, sometimes a record-breaking drought can increase tree growth. Why and where this happens is the subject of a new article. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/yCMv4Rl

Identifying the bee's knees of bumble bee diets

A new study has identified the bee's knees of bumble bee dietary options in Ohio and the Upper Midwest. By viewing almost 23,000 bumble bee-flower interactions over two years, researchers found that these bees don't always settle for the most abundant flowers in their foraging area -- suggesting they have more discerning dietary preferences than one might expect. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DP7SHIz

Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's grave attacked by vandals

Mahsa Amini's death in custody last year sparked anti-government protests across Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/shqmrLP

Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away

Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yvuHaKw

Vinicius Jr: Real Madrid report racist abuse incident to prosecutors as hate crime

The latest incident of racist abuse towards Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is reported to the Spanish prosecutor's office as a hate crime from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LCrvs0Q

Roman Protasevich: Belarus pardons activist hauled off flight

Roman Protasevich was jailed for eight years earlier this month, for inciting unrest in Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pIMfulN

Comic Uncle Roger banned on Chinese social media

The British-Malaysian comedian made a joke about the authoritarian government in Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RL2V0Pj

Foo Fighters: Josh Freese joins as drummer after Taylor Hawkins' death

Josh Freese played drums at the rock band's two memorial concerts for Taylor Hawkins last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y7dGuv1

Douyin: Chinese livestreamer dies after filming drinking video

The 34-year-old livestreamer's death sparks outcry and calls for a crackdown on video sites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BV93vaf

Mexican volcano spews smoke into starry sky

Timelapse footage shows the Popocatepetl volcano in the state of Puebla erupting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ftycXOB

Trevi Fountain: Climate activists turn water in Rome landmark black

Climate change protesters Last Generation pour "vegetable charcoal" into the Rome landmark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Px8WQ5O

Demystifying vortex rings in nuclear fusion, supernovae

Better understanding the formation of swirling, ring-shaped disturbances -- known as vortex rings -- could help nuclear fusion researchers compress fuel more efficiently, bringing it closer to becoming a viable energy source. A mathematical model linking these vortices with more pedestrian types, like smoke rings, could help engineers control their behavior in power generation and more. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/xkdtcIw

Greece election: Centre-right leads but no majority: Exit poll

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis will struggle to form a coalition despite his lead, the exit poll suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mDX9HuS

Kurt Cobain: Guitar smashed by Nirvana frontman sells for nearly $600,000

The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman is signed by all three band members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mMFrORi

Sudan conflict: Army fights to keep Wadi Saeedna airbase, residents say

Paramilitaries are trying to cross the River Nile to reach the air strip, residents say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TeUhMH6

France attack: Kalashnikov assault on car kills three in Marseille

The killings near a nightclub come amid a spike in drug violence in France's second-largest city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EyGJ7zd

The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VaRjPQ1

British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eNIEbWO

Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering

Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iYSZ3f1

Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Wagner claim over Bakhmut

Wagner mercenaries claim the city has fallen, but Ukraine denies it saying the situation is "critical". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FYI1fam

Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China

Ukraine's president made a dramatic appearance in Japan, as China warned against "economic coercion". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mn3JF7C

Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BsxqiNn

How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds

Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nOvfViE

Anambra attack: Two rescued after shootout at US convoy in Nigeria

President Buhari vows to bring the culprits to justice days before his time in office ends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n5hCzRw

Past climate change to blame for Antarctica's giant underwater landslides

Scientists found weak, biologically-rich layers of sediments hundreds of meters beneath the seafloor which crumbled as oceans warmed and ice sheets declined. The landslides were discovered in the eastern Ross Sea in 2017, by an international team of scientists during the Italian ODYSSEA expedition, and scientists revisited the area in 2018 as part of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Expedition 374 where they collected sediment cores to understand what caused them. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/o6LCEjp

G7 summit: Zelensky to travel to Japan to take part in G7 summit, reports say

The Ukrainian president is likely to repeat his call for more military aid, including fighter jets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aCM30RO

G7 leaders unsure whether to wave during group photo

G7 leaders appear a little awkward during a group photo in Hiroshima. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UsynEMd

Cyclone Mocha death toll rises sharply in Myanmar

At least 145 people are now known to have been killed by the storm, Myanmar's military rulers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZRJvz

Johnny Depp: Don't judge me over abuse case

The controversial US actor says he will not let his legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard define him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zmlIPou

Thailand election: Reformists 'confident' they will form government

Pita Limjaroenrat unveils his party alliance but still needs more support to become prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yOf1uhK

Chinese comedian arrested after joke about army

The joke likened the behaviour of his dogs to a slogan used to praise China's army. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/covyq4w

Suspected Pentagon leaker was warned multiple times, prosecutors say

A 21-year-old accused of leaking classified files ignored warnings from his superiors, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dpPyje6

NASA's Spitzer, TESS find potentially volcano-covered Earth-size world

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-size exoplanet, or world beyond our solar system, that may be carpeted with volcanoes. Called LP 791-18 d, the planet could undergo volcanic outbursts as often as Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active body in our solar system. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/xFlGtwC

Monkeypox viruses relatively stable on surfaces

Smallpox viruses are notorious for their ability to remain infectious in the environment for a very long time. A study has now shown that temperature is a major factor in this process: at room temperature, a monkeypox virus that is capable of replicating can survive on a stainless steel surface for up to eleven days, and at four degrees Celsius for up to a month. Consequently, it's very important to disinfect surfaces. According to the study, alcohol-based disinfectants are very effective against monkeypox viruses, whereas hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants have proved inadequate. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/I0ThSl1

Metal-filtering sponge removes lead from water

Engineers have developed a new sponge that can remove metals -- including toxic heavy metals like lead and critical metals like cobalt -- from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind. In proof-of-concept experiments, the researchers tested their new sponge on a highly contaminated sample of tap water, containing more than 1 part per million of lead. With one use, the sponge filtered lead to below detectable levels. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/89RxLu5

Assessing emotions in wild animals

A new study examines indicators of mental wellbeing in wild animals to improve conservation efforts. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Fjowtrm

Ukraine conflict: Black Sea grain deal extended for two months

Russia allows exports of grain from Black Sea ports to continue, but criticises Western sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EUNb7Ko

Harry and Meghan in 'near catastrophic' car chase - spokesperson

The incident is said to have happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7s20FRh

Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador President dissolves parliament

President Guillermo Lasso was facing an imminent impeachment vote over embezzlement charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ef2CE4g

Italy: F1 race cancelled as deadly floods spark evacuations in Emilia-Romagna area

About 5,000 people flee their homes in Emilia-Romagna, with five confirmed deaths across the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eLWun0J

Malawi hippo in deadly attack on packed river boat

A one-year-old boy dies and 23 others are missing after the animal capsizes the vessel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x5VaCJ7

Watch: Shark comes out of nowhere and rams man's kayak

Angler Scott Haraguchi filmed the dramatic moment and was not hurt during the encounter in Hawaii. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I9k35Wj

Guillermo Lasso: Ecuadorean president's impeachment trial set to start

President Guillermo Lasso is accused of embezzlement, but he says the allegations are politically motivated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yzhTKBX

Ukraine Supreme Court head held in corruption probe

Prosecutors say they have exposed a scheme for judges to take bribes at the country's highest court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vrHYS1A

Researchers discover brain circuit underlying spontaneous synchronized movement of individuals in groups

Individual fish in schools scatter in unison when a predator is in their midst. Such precisely coordinated group movements and immobility during threats have long been observed in insects and mammals. Now, a brain pathway has been discovered that enables individual animals to rapidly coordinate a unified response, with no rehearsal required. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/LjQhmuw

Italian police find huge cocaine stash hidden in banana crates

Italia police peeled open storage containers on Tuesday, finding 2,700kg (2.7 tonnes) of drugs inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nuBs7ok

Martha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover star

The businesswoman says she wants to inspire other women, adding: "This is kind of historic." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gT0sLie

The Weeknd: Pop star changes his name to Abel Tesfaye

The Canadian singer has reverted to his birth name Abel Tesfaye on his social media accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MO29F3u

Johnny Kitagawa: Calls for probe after J-pop agency abuse apology

Japanese talent agency Johnny and Associates apologises over sex abuse claims against its late founder Johnny Kitagawa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/swfRoPE

Turkey's presidential race to be decided in run-off

President Erdogan is favourite to stay in power, with a lead of almost 5% over his main rival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O2S4dZ0

Cambodia: Opposition Candlelight Party barred from July vote

The move means long-time leader Hun Sen will again face no real competition in July's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iMCupre

Florida professor breaks record for time spent living underwater

Researcher Joseph Dituri has been living underwater in the Florida Keys for more than 70 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qYn1t6K

Hilda Baci: Nigerian chef ready to poach world cooking record

Hilda Baci has cooked over 100 different dishes since turning on her cooker at 15:00 GMT on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E52Of6J

Mexico dispatches discarded presidential jet to Tajikistan

After several unsuccessful attempts to raffle off the Dreamliner, Mexico sold the jet to Tajikistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SxrTR6e

Ukraine's Zelensky in surprise UK visit to meet Sunak

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in surprise visit to UK to meet Rishi Sunak, as he presses European leaders for more military aid from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vUuXs8

Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night

Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mRyh9rC

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u7iLPO6

Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6gzfbrX

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours

Speculation about Alexander Lukashenko's health has grown after he missed a key state celebration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IxgnrYP

Devastation as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall

Heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph) batter Bangladesh and Myanmar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JR1Nse7

Cyclone Mocha: Deadly storm hits Bangladesh and Myanmar coast

The most powerful cyclone to hit the Bay of Bengal in more than 10 years is making landfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GoqVwX7

Kenya cult: Children targeted to die first, pastor says

Fresh accounts emerge of the final days of deceased members of a Christian doomsday cult in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IO94dLG

Research shows mobile phone users do not understand what data they might be sharing

Privacy and security features that aim to give consumers more control over the sharing of their data by smartphone apps are widely misunderstood, shows new research from the University of Bath's School of Management. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/SYCWIEy

Ukraine Eurovision act's city attacked before performance

Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took to the stage in Liverpool, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vWPdi2q

Heavy gunfire in Sudan ahead of ceasefire talks

Fierce fighting continues in Khartoum, on the eve of a new round of Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UDHvhkj

Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f0i7OuT

Gaza cancer patients face life-threatening treatment delays

Many patients are unable to leave for urgent treatment as Israel keeps all crossings shut, Palestinians say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XKrD5sn

Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack

The 46-year-old man is still missing and is feared dead, say police in South Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lr924ft

Irishman pardoned and released from Iran prison

Bernard Phelan had been sentenced to six-and-a-half years for allegedly helping an enemy country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FpvOoXq

Linda Yaccarino leaves NBCUniversal amid Twitter talk

The move follows Elon Musk's announcement that he has found a new person to lead Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HdtTYz3

South Africa tries to restore US relations amid Russia arms sales row

Following claims of weapons sales to Russia, South African officials say they value strong US relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ukbjHWp

Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy

Pope Francis warns only the rich can afford to start a family, as Italy's birth rate hits new low. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wiS2G5I

Imran Khan to be released from custody, court rules

Ex-Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan should be released from custody and not re-arrested for at least two weeks, court rules from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XkNYwt5

Gaza rockets near Jerusalem amid fresh attacks

It is the closest rockets have got to the city since hostilities erupted on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wmbnJMX

Sudan conflict: Army and RSF agree deal to protect civilians

They agree to allow safe passage for civilians and to protect relief workers but not to a ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ud2bLF7

Adidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds

The sportswear giant has about 1.2bn euros of Yeezy shoes sitting in storage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xNnavgF

US ambassador accuses South Africa of supplying arms to Russia

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is looking into the claims made by the US ambassador. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5tEAhgC

Chinese ministry deletes brownface video post after criticism

The video, to promote road safety, featured Chinese people in brownface singing an Indian song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SuPt1Do

An American watches Eurovision for the first time

US journalist Chloe Kim reacts to some of the song contest's most memorable performances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wOYinBA

Imran Khan: Pakistan's Supreme Court rules arrest was illegal

Pakistan's former PM is to be released immediately after being detained and charged with corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cQktZS

Biden visit to ensure 'Brits didn't screw around'

The US president visited Ireland last month to mark the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ct0oKZQ

Twitter launches encrypted private messages, says Elon Musk

The platform is adding extra security for direct messages, and may also introduce voice and video calls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HNl7n8Q

'Super-resolution' imaging technology

Researchers describe developing a super-resolution imaging platform technology to improve understanding of how nanoparticles interact within cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/aqCVFOU

Imran Khan: Supporters steal peacocks from army quarters

Videos on social media show crowds in Pakistan breaking into and vandalising army compounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lh2ywx9

Héctor Palma: Judge orders release of Sinaloa cartel's ex-leader

Héctor Palma, who founded the Sinaloa drug cartel with "El Chapo" Guzmán, has been in jail since 1995. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DtdyGB2

Boy aged eight survives two days in Michigan wilderness by eating snow

Nante Niemi went missing for two days while camping in remote woodland in Michigan state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KSZf9P3

Eurovision: Lime green outfit outfoxes BBC reporter in Eurovision mix-up

Watch a man in a lime green outfit get mistaken for Finland's Eurovision entry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KxJEeSB

WATCH: Masked trio rob Tokyo luxury watch shop

Video filmed by a person near the shop in Ginza shows the assailants smashing a display then fleeing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xeJHF37

Stromae: Alors On Danse singer cancels tour to 'rest and heal'

The singer, known for his hit Alors on Danse, says his recovery is taking "longer than expected". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MWbjUEC

Russia's future rests on Ukraine war, Putin tells Victory Day parade

The defiant president praises his troops as Russia's military might is displayed in Moscow's Red Square. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ISqGutf

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested by dozens of police officers

Mr Khan was appearing in court on charges of corruption, which he says are politically motivated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FYqohrZ

Russia's 'nervous' Victory Day parade... in 78 seconds

The BBC's Will Vernon in Moscow explains why recent events are casting a shadow on celebrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9xeLHa5

Los Choneros: Ecuador gang leader Júnior Roldán killed

The body of Júnior Roldán, a leader of Ecuadorean prison gang Los Choneros, is found in Colombia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zUKJ9L7

Israeli military failing to investigate journalists’ deaths - report

A journalists' watchdog says some 20 media workers have been killed by Israeli forces with impunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l4pL9Ms

King Charles III as head of state in St Vincent and the Grenadines 'absurd'

Ralph Gonsalves says he would welcome an apology for injustices related to slavery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/45VZInh

The influence of AI on trust in human interaction

As AI becomes increasingly realistic, our trust in those with whom we communicate may be compromised. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have examined how advanced AI systems impact our trust in the individuals we interact with. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CqTsOGE

The evolution of honey bee brains

Researchers have proposed a new model for the evolution of higher brain functions and behaviors in the Hymenoptera order of insects. The team compared the Kenyon cells, a type of neuronal cell, in the mushroom bodies (a part of the insect brain involved in learning, memory and sensory integration) of 'primitive' sawflies and sophisticated honey bees. They found that three diverse, specialized Kenyon cell subtypes in honey bee brains appear to have evolved from a single, multifunctional Kenyon cell-subtype ancestor. In the future, this research could help us better understand the evolution of some of our own higher brain functions and behaviors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BjE7CwU

Che Guevara: Bolivian General Gary Prado Salmón who captured revolutionary dies

Gary Prado Salmón led troops who caught the famous Cuban revolutionary in the Bolivian jungle in 1967. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AD6lyIm

Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man

US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WTeEd3L

Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eT4GWx8

Brownsville: Seven dead as car strikes group at Texas bus stop

The driver has been arrested - it is not known whether the crash was an accident or deliberate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q72vL0K

Gold mine fire kills at least 27 in Peru

The blaze broke out while workers were about 100 metres underground, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1FI8bpJ

Arab League: Syria reinstated as Assad rehabilitation continues

The reinstatement is part of a recent thaw in relations between Damascus and other Arab governments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZeoGjR

Silvio Berlusconi: Italy ex-PM appears by video after serious illness

The 86-year-old is still in hospital after suffering from a lung infection linked to his leukaemia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lXzisoq

Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HNyqeOW

Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethic clashes grip Indian state

At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in violence over job and opportunity quotas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HpoS3iE

Chemical signal protects migratory locusts from cannibalism

Researchers show that the migratory locust Locusta migratoria produces the compound phenylacetonitrile (PAN) to defend itself against feeding attacks by conspecifics as population density increases. Cannibalism rates increased in locusts that could no longer produce PAN. The researchers also identified the odor receptor for PAN in the locusts. They showed in animals with a PAN receptor that was no longer functional that it is necessary for the perception of PAN and the suppression of cannibalistic behavior. The discovery of an anti-cannibalism pheromone offers new approaches for locust control. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/6XlIimN

Scurrying centipedes inspire many-legged robots that can traverse difficult landscapes

Intrigued to see if the many limbs could be helpful for locomotion in this world, a team of physicists, engineers, and mathematicians are using this style of movement to their advantage. They developed a new theory of multilegged locomotion and created many-legged robotic models, discovering the robot with redundant legs could move across uneven surfaces without any additional sensing or control technology as the theory predicted. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/cwuehJI

Russian pro-war blogger injured in car bomb

Zakhar Prilepin is injured and his driver killed in a car bomb attack in the Nizhny Novgorod region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bquQDX8

Researchers create a tool for accurately simulating complex systems

A new technique eliminates a source of bias in a popular simulation method, which could enable scientists to create new algorithms that are more accurate and boost the performance of applications and networks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/SdqNkWC

Islamic State: Hundreds of women on hunger strike at Iraqi prison

The prisoners, accused of having been part of the Islamic State group, claim they have been unjustly treated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fIRA2eL

Drought prompts French ban on garden swimming pools

Pyrénées-Orientales will be officially declared at drought "crisis" level from 10 May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GSEA7xe

AI could run a million microbial experiments per year

Automation uncovers combinations of amino acids that feed two bacterial species and could tell us much more about the 90% of bacteria that humans have hardly studied. An artificial intelligence system enables robots to conduct autonomous scientific experiments -- as many as 10,000 per day -- potentially driving a drastic leap forward in the pace of discovery in areas from medicine to agriculture to environmental science. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0qCMu2L

Subtract: Ed Sheeran album praised by critics hours after copyright ruling

Subtract sees the singer adopt a more stripped-back style as he reflects on a challenging year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wa9rA36

Vietnam objects to Australian coin with war-era yellow flag

The coin features the flag of South Vietnam, which Australia fought alongside in the Vietnam War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/upVxaAQ

Gamma delta T cells can fight aggressive breast cancer

Researchers discover a mechanism by which cancer cells escape the immune system. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0KkXGoe

Somali shock as Mogadishu mayor Madale filmed beating partygoers

A video of nightclub revellers being flogged in Somalia's capital sparks debate over a drug crackdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lv7TpId

Marine seagrass meadows show resilience to 'bounce back' after die-offs

A study in Florida Bay, one of the largest global contiguous seagrass systems, examined if a phytotoxin that accumulates as seagrass ecosystems become more enriched in nutrients prevents a marine seagrass, turtlegrass, from recruiting into open bare sediment following die-off events. While they do 'bounce back,' long-term monitoring indicates the timeframe for recovery after major die-off events is at least a decade. Turtlegrass can successfully recruit into open bare sediment following die-off events due to biomass partitioning. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MjB8nHP

How Russian media is covering the Kremlin explosion

Steve Rosenberg looks at reaction to what Moscow alleges was an attempt to kill President Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QB2ZrUg

International space station: Space trash floats away during spacewalk

Cosmonauts threw a parcel of hardware into open space in a planned manoeuvre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pmTe842

Israel says it killed Palestinian gunmen who shot dead British-Israelis

Two Palestinians accused of last month's deadly attack are killed during an Israeli raid in Nablus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QZmBAjg

New Alzheimer's drug slows disease by a third

The second such drug in a year raises hopes we can start treating dementia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JaSRrDo

Italy's 'Ndrangheta targeted in police raids across Europe

Dozens were detained across Europe in what police say is the biggest operation against the 'Ndrangheta. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L2ic9G3

Machine learning model sheds light on how brains recognize communication sounds

Scientists studied guinea pigs' communication to understand how the brain recognizes communication sounds regardless of accents and surrounding noise. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ydjWKb2

Jair Bolsonaro: Police search home of ex-president

Police search Jair Bolsonaro's home as part of an investigation into false data in a vaccination database. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kK4mY7

Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 100 people

The floodwaters led many homes to collapse, killing those inside, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A0NLEH3

Three stabbings in a week leave Californian city on edge

"People are scared," the mayor of Davis, California, says after a spate of attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i4lPfoO

Too much water can make whiskies taste the same

While adding a little water is popularly thought to 'open up' the flavor of whisky, a new study indicates there's a point at which it becomes too much: about 20%. Researchers chemically analyzed how volatile compounds in a set of 25 whiskies responded to the addition of water, including bourbons, ryes, Irish whiskeys and both single malt and blended Scotches. They also had a trained sensory panel assess six of those whiskies, three Scotches and three bourbons. Both tests found that adding a little water could change how the whiskies smelled, but after 20%, they may start to have the same aroma. Since smell and taste are often closely linked, this likely affected the spirit's flavor as well. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/UHY2yc4

Women's World Cup: Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens tournament blackout in Europe

Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens a broadcast blackout for the Women's World Cup in Europe unless TV companies improve their rights offers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fXJF9Bi

Fang Bin: China Covid whistleblower returns home to Wuhan after jail

Fang Bin was one of several "citizen journalists" who reported from the epicentre of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nRHg2Ua

Dog diplomacy: Turkey sends Mexico puppy after search dog's death

The puppy is meant to "carry on the legacy" of a Mexican search dog that died after Turkey's quake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m3kt0bU

Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies aged 84

The Canadian musician's songs were covered by artists including Elvis Presley and Barbara Streisand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HUEXJ17

Watch: Hiding bear leaps from bin at US school

Principal James Marsh gets a surprise at Zela Elementary School in West Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dzLBhov

The reasons why insect numbers are decreasing

Researchers are investigating the causes and consequences of the worldwide insect decline as well as considering potential countermeasures. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/jiGbeOq

Texas shooting: Father tells how gunman opened fire on his family home

"It's like we're alive but at the same time we're not," said the man, whose wife and son were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0gxrmHC

Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz after four years

Hisham Abdel Aziz had been arrested at Cairo airport in 2019 while on his way to visit family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P95IckA

Mammalian evolution provides hints for understanding the origins of human disease

Even though it is important to know where these variations are located in the genome, it's also useful to know how or why these genetic variations happened in the first place. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ydP3R17

Man's viral worm dance at charity event wows Rita Ora

Ian Smith busted out the moves as Rita Ora sang at the Prince's Trust event in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AdS5Lgy

Boss of Mexico's migration authority charged over deadly fire

Forty migrants died in the fire while they were being held at a migrant centre in Ciudad Juárez. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/42sTYnt