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Elmo responds to outpouring of angst on social media

When the Sesame Street puppet asked how people were, thousands of social media users offloaded on him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ODgIj9p

Camels and zebras rescued from burning US trailer

Video shows circus animals being led to safety after their trailer caught fire in Indiana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fBY6RO9

Kenyan President Ruto says Haiti mission to go ahead soon despite court ruling

President Ruto says it will start "as soon as next week" despite courts declaring it unconstitutional. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VIThjcD

Jam Master Jay: Run-DMC star shot by godson after drug deal dispute, court told

Two men have gone on trial accused of murdering Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay more than two decades ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gJ5M3Vw

Disguised Israelis raid West Bank hospital, killing three militants

Dressed as medics and civilians, the Israeli forces shot three militants in the West Bank hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TkDylgh

Texas: Massive fire engulfs chicken farm in Bryan

Huge flames and clouds of smoke are seen as firefighters tackle a blaze at a farm in Bryan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BcZlTSe

Los Alerces: Wildfire rages through national park in Argentina

An official said arson was to blame for the blaze at the park which is a Unesco World Heritage site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GoSVBPQ

Camels and zebras rescued from burning US trailer

Video shows circus animals being led to safety after their trailer caught fire in Indiana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uSilRzc

Expats: Nicole Kidman show about Hong Kong not shown in city

It's a show about the life of foreigners in Hong Kong - but has aired everywhere except the city itself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DZmbx4d

Sinner wins Australian Open after epic fightback

Jannik Sinner lands the Grand Slam title he has long promised with an extraordinary fightback to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M2OgrlH

Aeromexico passenger opens plane door and walks on wing

Passengers say they had been kept on the tarmac for four hours without air conditioning or water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b5f48JD

Watch: Soup thrown at Mona Lisa painting

Protesters have thrown soup at the glass-protected Mona Lisa painting in Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KS91NsD

Mona Lisa: Protesters throw soup at da Vinci painting

The 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci sits behind protective glass at the Louvre in Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vO67tdl

Faint features in galaxy NGC 5728 revealed

A new study describes the best method to improve images obtained by the James Webb Science Telescope (JWST) using a mathematical approach called deconvolution. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Tb65YKU

Kenya femicide: Hundreds protest at violence against women

Gruesome killings and rising violence prompt hundreds to join protests in cities across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HvC3h5p

Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season, saying he is "running out of energy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tfC9lXJ

Women take the lead in India’s Republic Day parade

Every year, the country celebrates the day its constitution came into effect with a grand spectacle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h4OY1Bo

Thailand: Lion filmed riding in open-top Bentley

Police in Thailand have arrested a woman following the incident in Pattaya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/013oRlb

Ghana coup plot: Soldiers among six sentenced to death by hanging

The six have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2021 coup plot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wz4M7Li

Mongolia: Six dead after liquified natural gas tanker crashes

Hundreds of firefighters battled the massive blaze following a car crash in Mongolia's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y1c7mkr

World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'

A fertility breakthrough offers hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FTMlbJZ

Russian jet crashes carrying Ukrainian PoWs - Moscow

A Russian transport plane with 65 Ukrainians onboard crashes in a region bordering Ukraine, says Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xPzrvdy

Amazon fined for 'excessive' surveillance of workers

The online retail giant was found to be keeping detailed data on employee working patterns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bLfGlBR

Zambia mine: Chinese nationals among miners trapped in flooded shaft

Five Zambians and two Chinese nationals are trapped in a copper mine after it flooded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FP2SfIt

Sony calls off merger with India media giant Zee

Zee considers legal action after Sony ends the planned $10bn merger of the firms' Indian operations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OzRopLE

Nikki Haley finally gets her solo showdown with Donald Trump in New Hampshire

But her showdown with Mr Trump in New Hampshire on Tuesday may not turn out exactly as she hoped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mJrpLyx

Ron DeSantis: Watch the rise and fall of self-proclaimed no drama candidate

The Florida governor drops out of the presidential race - watch his ups and downs here. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G2T9YfJ

Lake Michigan: Freezing weather causes striking ice formations

The cold weather in the US has caused natural ice sculptures to form in Grand Haven, Michigan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rHm9tkE

Bwari kidnapping: Nigeria police secure release of sisters taken from Abuja

The girls were kidnapped from their home in Abuja, along with another sister who was later killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HiPQe7

Russia: Explosion causes large fire at gas terminal

Video of the explosion near St Petersburg was shared by regional governor, Aleksander Drozdenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ht9i0IM

Russia: Cat thrown off train into snow found dead

Russia's state rail company apologises after its conductor dumped the feline in freezing temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fiCEjUY

Timket: Ethiopians leap into pool during holy festival

The Ethiopian Orthodox Christian celebration took place despite violent outbursts in Amhara region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e1QkoMq

Dog with six legs has operation to remove extra limbs

Ariel, an 11-week-old spaniel, was found abandoned outside a branch of B&M in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u7q1WXe

Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek stunned by Linda Noskova in third round

World number one Iga Swiatek is stunned by Czech 19-year-old Linda Noskova in the Australian Open third round. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wToA4JC

Australian Open 2024 results: Mirra Andreeva stages comeback win, Aryna Sabalenka & Coco Gauff progress

Teenager Mirra Andreeva saves a match point as she completes a stunning third-set comeback to reach the Australian Open fourth round. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mQzcPFq

Comoros cuts internet after violent election protests

Opposition supporters are angry at the re-election of President Assoumani, describing it as fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cRLDi5u

Higher measurement accuracy opens new window to the quantum world

A team has developed a new measurement method that, for the first time, accurately detects tiny temperature differences in the range of 100 microkelvin in the thermal Hall effect. Previously, these temperature differences could not be measured quantitatively due to thermal noise. Using the well-known terbium titanate as an example, the team demonstrated that the method delivers highly reliable results. The thermal Hall effect provides information about coherent multi-particle states in quantum materials, based on their interaction with lattice vibrations (phonons). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/chgCFoT

Australian Open 2024 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Wang Yafan

Emma Raducanu sees her first Grand Slam appearance since wrist and ankle surgeries ended by Wang Yafan in the Australian Open second round. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UZXlFLs

Arnold Schwarzenegger detained over EU tax for luxury watch

The probe for alleged tax evasion came as the actor arrived in Munich on his way to an auction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xEWeycv

Frederik X: Danish monarch publishes 'The King's Word' three days into reign

Frederik X discusses thoughts on Denmark's place in world and his relationship with his wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uiAVLzP

Poland's journalists caught up in battle for airwaves

Public TV and radio are entangled in a political battle as Poland shifts away from the right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LagD8WI

Kenya cult leader Paul Mackenzie faces terror charges over mass deaths

Paul Mackenzie is accused of being behind the deaths, some from starvation, of more than 400 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bQPD9qW

Golriz Ghahraman: New Zealand MP resigns following shoplifting allegations

Golriz Ghahraman says stress at work led her to act in ways that have let a lot of people down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ibTQJnO

Emmy Awards 2024: Who won what this year?

The 75th Emmy Awards saw Succession win big and a touching tribute to the late Friends star, Matthew Perry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1uEY2de

Five Republican storylines to watch for at Iowa caucuses

A possible knockout punch, a fight for second place and one candidate's last stand - Anthony Zurcher has the lowdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nrw9V5E

Cyclone Belal: Flooding as storm hits Réunion and heads for Mauritius

Officials in Réunion said the island had been spared the worst of the storm, which is heading for Mauritius. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/463QOy2

Ukraine says it shot down Russian A-50 spy plane

Army chief Gen Valerii Zaluzhnyi said the air force had "destroyed" an A-50 radar detection aircraft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oYTsu19

Sagiv Jehezkel: Israel footballer in Turkey facing sack for hostage plea

Sagiv Jehezkel showed "100 days. 7/10" written on a bandaged hand, referring to Hamas's attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cZaDoJj

How does social attention develop in autistic children?

As they grow, children increasingly focus their attention on social elements in their environment, such as faces or social interactions. However, children with autism are often more interested in non-social stimuli, such as textures or geometric shapes. By tracking where children look while viewing a cartoon, researchers have revealed that attention in autistic children does not follow the same developmental trajectory as that of typically developing children. Instead, they each gradually develop their own unique attentional preferences. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/J5XFzBn

Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case

Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ze0ydPD

US launches second strike on Houthis in Yemen

The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tDJWQ5L

Bill Hayes: Days of Our Lives star dies

The actor played Doug Williams in the US daytime TV soap for more than five decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CNglAiz

Taiwan election: DPP supporters celebrate at rally

Democratic Progressive Party supporters celebrate at a rally as their opponents concede in the Taiwan election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e5ALwgm

Yemen strikes: What we've verified and know so far

BBC Verify examines video of US and UK strikes on Houthi targets and explains the situation so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fiqH8Pb

Strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen could undermine US goal of containing war

War spreading in the Middle East is not just a risk - it has already happened, writes the BBC's international editor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kMrDyn6

Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case

Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Q2ekqx

Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

The island state becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly disease in 50 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FIfjmKu

Google's billions make job cuts 'needless' - union

The Alphabet Workers Union criticises the tech giant for axing hundreds of jobs despite vast earnings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cmFeL1k

US official says Boeing jets won't fly until safe after blowout

The US government declines to say when Boeing's 737 Max 9 can fly again after a mid-air blowout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GFOoNP

Zambia cholera: President Hakainde Hichilema urges people to move to villages

President Hakainde Hichilema says some slums in urban areas are a breeding ground for the disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G5w9p0Z

How black silicon, a prized material used in solar cells, gets its dark, rough edge

Researchers have developed a new theoretical model explaining one way to make black silicon. The new etching model precisely explains how fluorine gas breaks certain bonds in the silicon more often than others, depending on the orientation of the bond at the surface. Black silicon is an important material used in solar cells, light sensors, antibacterial surfaces and many other applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CAhXpHf

Lauren Boebert's ex-husband arrested after Colorado restaurant row

Jayson Boebert had accused his ex-wife of assaulting him in a restaurant but said he would not press charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cAsJowm

Adan Canto: X-Men and Designated Survivor star dies of cancer at 42

Kiefer Sutherland and Halle Berry lead tributes to the "wonderful spirit" of the Mexican star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XblQJCw

Ecuador prisoners take guards hostage after drug lord's escape

Rioting erupted at six jails after the leader of Los Choneros prison gang escaped from his cell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ruYKUBn

Israeli border residents demand action as Hezbollah clashes escalate

As fighting spirals, Israelis living near Lebanon worry about a full-scale attack by Hezbollah. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5fuCTZw

Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa

The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uao0JdY

Lauren Boebert: Police look into apparent Colorado restaurant row

The US Republican denies punching her ex-husband at a restaurant, as police confirm investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kZN2qog

Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder

Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Z3RL7n

Flights cancelled as regulator grounds Boeing 737 Max 9s over blowout

The US aviation regulator grounds 737 Max 9s to conduct urgent checks after the incident in Oregon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HXiB6lj

Israel-Palestinian bitterness deepened by Hamas attack and war

Both Israelis and Palestinians believe the world does not understand their pain and suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PLK0CzX

Watch: Can you guess these impressions?

At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wYRyCG

Seizures identified as potential cause of sudden unexplained death in children

In a study designed to better understand sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, which usually occur during sleep, researchers have identified brief seizures, accompanied by muscle convulsions, as a potential cause. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/olgHOBm

Skin-deep resilience: Hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity

When youth thrive despite difficult circumstances, they are usually lauded for their accomplishments. However, overcoming adversity may have a hidden physiological cost, especially for minority youth. A new study looks at physiological changes among high-striving minority youth in early adolescence. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wtXONJe

New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like

Neptune is fondly known for being a rich blue and Uranus green -- but a new study has revealed that the two ice giants are actually far closer in color than typically thought. The correct shades of the planets have now been confirmed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/KIT7FPp

Mario Zagallo: Brazil's four-time World Cup winner dies aged 92

Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, who won four World Cups as either a player or coach, dies aged 92. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VIPvZ83

Japan earthquake: Video shows buildings swept away by landslide in Wajima

Residents are seen running as the landslide crashes down in footage from New Year's Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bR8VFtn

Tetris: Watch moment US teenager becomes 'first to beat game'

Willis Gibson, 13, falls back in his chair in shock as he apparently becomes the first to beat the game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WKfFxRg

Mexico police free migrants kidnapped off coach

The migrants had been kidnapped by armed men who boarded their bus bound for to the US-Mexico border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K17iXQg

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark embarks on final ride in gold carriage before abdication

Queen Margrethe II will formally step down next Sunday, after announcing her abdication last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Nru4ok

Swedish snow chaos leaves 1,000 vehicles trapped on main E22 road

The army is called in to help drivers in southern Sweden amid a big freeze across the Nordic countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mfsgIuj

Newly discovered genetic mutation protects against Parkinson's disease and offers hope for new therapies

A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson's disease and offers a new direction for exploring potential treatments, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BJyfmci

In pictures: Nordic states gripped by winter freeze

Sweden and Finland record their coldest temperatures of the winter, as Denmark is hit by a snowstorm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QxpVTbB

Watch: Buildings still smouldering in quake-hit Wajima

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie made it to one of the worst affected towns after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1fopL8a

Nigel Lythgoe sued again over alleged sexual abuse - US media

The allegations from two All American Girl contestants follow claims of assault by singer Paula Abdul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o6wU9mc

Somalia calls Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement act of aggression

In an angry reaction, Somalia says the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal is a violation of its sovereignty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/py35vB1

Italian outcry as MP Pozzolo's gun wounds man at New Year's Eve party

Emanuele Pozzolo, a member of PM Georgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party, denies firing the shot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ehOZW8Y

Watch: First pictures of plane on fire on Tokyo runway

The Japan Airlines plane was in flames as it landed on a runway at Haneda airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tscA1mQ

Moment quake hits Japan coastal town

Footage from Japanese broadcaster NHK shows a powerful earthquake shake Suzu, Ishikawa prefecture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/atLdniU

In Pictures: New Year 2024 celebrations from around the world

From fireworks to meditation - here's how the world welcomed the new year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mKO3TGI