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Bumble boss: What women in tech can learn from me

Lidiane Jones says women have to turn the career barriers they still face to their advantage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MrTg9oh

Erling Haaland becomes character in Clash of Clans

An animated version of the Manchester City footballer will become the Barbarian King in the game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bxor9hc

US condemns Cuba for 'repression' of protesters

Cubans who protested over power cuts in August 2022 have been sentenced to up to 15 years in jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W34tCSY

World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BOxNZt5

Musk in China to discuss full self driving - reports

China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TXEdc94

Turkish power ship resumes supply to Sierra Leone after bill paid

Most of the electricity in the capital is supplied by a Turkish ship floating off the country’s coast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NKmr7iA

Protest leader sorry for 'kill Zionists' comments

The student who said "Zionists don't deserve to live" has since been barred from the Columbia campus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t9agTCq

Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city

Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ky3mXb4

Kid Cudi cancels tour after breaking foot

"The injury is much more serious than I first thought," says the rapper as he cancels tour dates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pnSIPwa

Watch US House pass critical Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FuwX3dn

To accelerate biosphere science, reconnect three scientific cultures

Researchers who study Earth's biosphere tend to operate from one of three scientific cultures, each with distinct ways of conducting science, and which have been operating mostly independently from one another. The authors identify and explain the three cultures, and suggest that reconnecting them could help accelerate biosphere science. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/InLy5Tg

Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos

Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GewHPXV

Palestinian arrested over Israeli boy's killing

The murder of Benjamin Achimeir triggered a deadly rampage by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OKC1c6m

South Africa's ANC loses Zuma party name battle

The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ObQVw5H

TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'

The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KVa5gDs

Tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood injures 15

The incident happened shortly after 9pm local time on Saturday night, authorities said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ySenms5

Baby whose mother died in Sydney attack now out of hospital

The nine-month-old daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, will continue to receive care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W1LCZpc

USC graduation speakers cancelled as tensions flare

It comes after the decision to cancel a speech by a Muslim student sparked protests on campus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sa26cOl

US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/STzIH2X

BBC reporter at Trump trial as man sets himself on fire

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tEdOY1K

What we know about Israel's overnight attack on Iran

There are competing claims about the scale of Israel's reported overnight attack targeting Isfahan in Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6er7xdp

Man held over Paris bomb threat at Iran consulate

Reports say a witness saw a man entering the consulate carrying a grenade or explosive vest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RxbY2j1

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk

The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wpJIxgZ

Two arrested in Poland over attack on Navalny ally

Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J7nmtqN

Sydney Sweeney hits back at 'shameful' producer

The actress responds to Hollywood producer Carol Baum saying: "She's not pretty, she can't act." from BBC News https://ift.tt/WXiHJVw

Four US states hit by 911 call outages

There were temporary issues in Nevada, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas overnight; the cause is unknown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Co8d3cK

Can you hear the hyenas and wild pigs in new David Bowie hit?

The late musician's song is part of a project giving financial credit to nature. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1R9Ogwr

Sydney stabbings: Bondi Junction mall to reopen on Friday

Security and police presence will be increased when the mall reopens, said the company which operates it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CKlm2Wz

Security forces kill 29 Maoist rebels in India

The gunfight in eastern Chhattisgarh state took places days before elections begin in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oUrSIc9

The joy of sports: How watching sports can boost well-being

Sports, beyond entertainment, foster community and belonging, benefiting both individuals and society. Despite its recognized positive effects, limited evidence exists on the link between watching sports and well-being. To address this gap, a team of researchers conducted a multi-method research and found that sports viewing activates brain reward circuits, leading to improved well-being. Popular sports like baseball notably impact well-being. Their research offers insights for public health policies and individual well-being enhancement. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/YO6o0cQ

A third of women experience migraines associated with menstruation, most commonly when premenopausal

A third of the nearly 20 million women who participated in a national health survey reports migraines during menstruation, and of them, 11.8 million, or 52.5%, were premenopausal. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3y0XTa8

Bowen: Iran's attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifeline

Gaza is out of the headlines, but the pressure on Israel's PM has changed rather than disappeared. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TaDRZLv

Macron says Paris Olympics opening could be moved

The French president says the Olympics opening ceremony could move from the River Seine if security is compromised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BbUxIX5

Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel

EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LKake21

Somali pirates free ship after ransom reportedly paid

The Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel and its crew were seized last month off Somalia's coast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sKPkf0R

Why has Iran attacked Israel?

Iran's attack on Israel marks a major escalation in a long-running shadow war between the two nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/matxk4z

Mum killed protecting baby was 'beautiful person'

Ashlee Good was killed and her nine-month-old baby injured during Joel Cauchi's rampage at a Sydney mall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TgeqUr5

Iranian troops accused of seizing Israel-linked ship

The MSC Aries was seized by troops descending from a helicopter early on Saturday, the ship's owner says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cpfZ5b3

Novel CT exam reduces need for invasive artery treatment

A new study showed that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization procedure. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/6X9xunC

Discovery brings all-solid-state sodium batteries closer to practical use

Researchers have developed a mass synthesis process for sodium-containing sulfides. Mass synthesis of electrolytes with high conductivity and formability is key to the practical use of all-solid-state sodium batteries, thought to be safer than lithium-ion batteries and less expensive, as sodium is far more plentiful than lithium. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mpxkO7C

Notre-Dame's transformation five years after fire

Renovation work continues after 2019's devastating fire at the iconic cathedral in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ODgR6pm

Russia floods leave houses almost submerged

Water levels in Orenburg are 2m above critical levels, and some houses have just their roofs showing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dqAVroi

Iowa to retire Clark's number 22 jersey

Iowa State will retire Caitlin Clark's number 22 jersey as her college career comes to an end and her WNBA career is projected to start. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CITvZhb

Rope climber attempts world record at Eiffel Tower

Anouk Garnier climbs a 110m rope to the Eiffel Tower's second floor in just 18 minutes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jWYRGP9

Watch: Guatemala landfill fire declared a disaster

Guatemala's president has declared a natural disaster as dozens of forest fires rage and a landfill site burns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IMDGizk

At least 17 Pakistani pilgrims killed in Eid crash

Officials say the truck lost control and plunged into a ditch, killing 17 and injuring dozens more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OPjfs8n

Floods surge to critical levels in southern Russia

Water levels in Orenburg, home to 500,000 people, rise above the Ural river's bursting point. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JXvisBI

Threats spark security headaches ahead of Paris Olympics

Officials stress IS-linked threats are not new, but police put on a show of force ahead of the Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UWPFpqy

Six arrested over killing of South African footballer

Police believe the suspects are part of a gang "syndicate" responsible for car-jackings in Johannesburg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FBJS96R

Eurovision condemns online abuse of contestants

The organisers' statement comes amid reports that Israeli entrant Eden Golan received death threats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v6GKCon

Watch best moments from solar eclipse

See moment the Moon completely obscured the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PchVfu6

Israel 'can handle' threat from Iran, says military

Iran warns of retaliation for a strike on its Damascus consulate, saying Israeli embassies are no longer safe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O0VfQWU

Hong Kong makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust

Authorities seized 146kg of the precious metal, which was headed for Japan disguised as machine parts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ysXJrwq

Mozambique ferry disaster kills over 90 - officials

The victims were attempting to flee a cholera outbreak on Mozambique's northern coast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NWsPvj9

West faces 'authoritarian' alliance, says Nato head

Nato head Jens Stoltenberg tells Laura Kuenssberg authoritarian powers are becoming more aligned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uaBqc74

Danish hippy commune fights back against drug gangs

Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0lU3yQY

Functional capacity in old age is like an ecosystem that may collapse when disrupted

In old age, a tighter interlinkage between different domains of functional capacity may indicate a loss of system resilience. When functional capacity domains are tightly interconnected, a disruption in one domain can affect others and lead to a collapse in functioning. It is therefore important to look at functioning as a whole and to take care of the different aspects of physical and mental well-being. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/oE5mplV

NASA's Webb probes an extreme starburst galaxy

A team of astronomers has used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to survey the starburst galaxy Messier 82 (M82). Located 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major, this galaxy is relatively compact in size but hosts a frenzy of star formation activity. For comparison, M82 is sprouting new stars 10 times faster than the Milky Way galaxy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QSmyCTK

New tools reveal how genes work and cells organize

Researchers have discovered how certain proteins can attach to special structures in RNA, called G-quadruplexes. Additionally, they have developed computational tools capable of predicting these protein-RNA interactions. The newfound ability to predict these interactions can help future work in understanding molecular pathways in the cell and pave the way for developing drugs targeting these RNA G-quadruplex binding proteins, that are found to be involved in disease such as cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/owCQSZM

Six Russian planes destroyed by drones - Ukraine

Security sources tell the BBC another eight bombers were badly damaged in the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g0xwWi9

Research reveals pre-collapse monitoring of Kakhovka dam, Ukraine

New evidence from a spaceborne-monitoring team indicates that the Ukrainian Kakhovka Dam, which collapsed early into the Russian invasion, may have been vulnerable even before the war. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/XbiqLGy

Elastocaloric cooling: Refrigerator cools by flexing artificial muscles

There is room for just one small bottle in the world's first refrigerator that is cooled with artificial muscles made of nitinol, a nickel-titanium alloy. But the mini-prototype is groundbreaking: it shows that elastocalorics is becoming a viable solution for practical applications. This climate-friendly cooling and heating technology is far more energy-efficient and sustainable than current methods. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Snq2ir1

Elephant kills 80-year-old US tourist in Zambia

The unnamed woman died of her injuries after an elephant flipped her car over several times. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jq5bjOo

Watch: Passengers scramble to escape burning Thai ferry

Passengers and crew reportedly jumped into the sea to escape the blaze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vo0G9g7

Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy linked to birth abnormalities

Researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in their babies' prenatal development, including lower birth length and a shorter duration of gestation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MhpGcUQ

Euphoria star wants to stop playing trans roles

Hunter Schafer says she does not want being transgender to be "the centrepiece to what I'm doing". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xi5mgw1

Venezuelan YouTuber released after 'terrorism arrest'

Oscar Alejandro Pérez, who is known for his travel videos, was detained for 32 hours in Venezuela. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hRkZOxc

Thirteen presumed dead in Russia mine landslide

An operation to rescue gold miners in the far eastern Amur region is called off over safety fears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PvCBF1q

Detroit Lions player Sutton in custody after 'evading' arrest for weeks

Former Detroit Lions player Cameron Sutton hands himself in to police to face domestic violence allegations, more than three weeks after an arrest warrant was issued. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pUh0u9T