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The evolution of Champions League finalist Bellingham

How Jude Bellingham has evolved from a central midfielder at Birmingham City to Real Madrid's main goal threat and key player. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XbjwecG

Israel ends three-week offensive in north Gaza town

Pictures from Jabalia show widespread destruction, with multi-storey buildings reduced to rubble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MLROP0l

Mesmerising lava rivers as Icelandic volcano erupts

Lava continues to spurt from from a volcanic system in Reykjanes Peninsula, after Wednesday's powerful eruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yHqIAFe

Moment winds push plane away from airport gate in Texas

American Airlines says several aircraft were affected by strong winds, but no one was injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e0OAFlr

Deadly end to Mexico campaign as local candidate shot

A man running for mayor in Guerrero state has become the latest victim in a campaign beset by violence from BBC News https://ift.tt/bXxQlWy

Finnish Vole fever spreading further south

Researchers have discovered that bank voles in southern Sweden (Sk ne) carry a virus that can cause hemorrhagic fever in humans. This finding was made more than 500 km south of the previously known range. 'We were surprised that such high proportion of the relatively few voles that we caught were actually carrying a hantavirus that makes people ill', says infection disease doctor. The virus strain discovered in Sk ne appears to be more closely related to strains from Finland and Karelia than to the variants found in northern Sweden and Denmark. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Mm3pPZl

Power cuts could last for days in storm-hit Texas

Officials warn of a "multi-day power outage situation", as severe weather claims another life in the state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6gZ3i90

Colombian Congress votes to ban bullfighting

After many failed attempts, a bill banning bullfighting has won approval in Colombia's Congress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CMqPb3m

Singapore Airlines plane dropped 178ft in five seconds - report

Rapid changes in gravitational force caused the altitude drop which injured passengers, investigators say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c4Jzf1Z

Watch: Locals scramble to search deadly landslide by hand

Around 2,000 people are thought to have been buried, with further landslides feared. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VDnEg4f

Furiosa sees worst Memorial Day opening in 30 years

The Mad Max prequel narrowly beat its competitor The Garfield Movie, which made $31.1m (£24.3m). from BBC News https://ift.tt/z7yuntY

German army officer jailed for spying for Russia

The 52-year-old captain admitted to passing information on munitions systems and aircraft to Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iOrN1JG

US actor shot dead during attempted car theft

General Hospital and Siberia actor Johnny Wactor was killed on Saturday in LA, his family confirms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dDR3wya

Watch: Airport employee informs Nicki Minaj of bag search

The American rapper was forced to cancel her gig in Manchester following her arrest at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KnOsWr5

Hamas launches rocket attack towards Tel Aviv area

Hamas fires rockets towards the Tel Aviv area in central Israel for the first time in months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qXfzVe0

Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years

Military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré breaks his promise to restore civillian rule by 1 July this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i1IQL8t

New approach to Epstein-Barr virus and resulting diseases

The Epstein-Barr virus can cause a spectrum of diseases, including a range of cancers. Emerging data now show that inhibition of a specific metabolic pathway in infected cells can diminish latent infection and therefore the risk of downstream disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/uVwQl3m

Chile arrests firefighter for blaze that killed 137

A forestry worker is also arrested and charged with arson over the fire - the country's deadliest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pwh5Jkd

Ex-marine can be extradited to US, Australian judge rules

Daniel Duggan is wanted by Washington for allegedly training Chinese military pilots - which he denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s4JDxRe

‘It's possible to regain the forest we once had’

A project in Mozambique is trying to reverse the alarming rate of deforestation there. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tZI9boh

New crystal production method could enhance quantum computers and electronics

Scientists describe a new method to make very thin crystals of the element bismuth -- a process that may aid the manufacturing of cheap flexible electronics an everyday reality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/WUJBqba

French arrest over suspected Olympic torch relay plot

A man is held on suspicion of targeting Thursday's event in Bordeaux, says France's interior minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KOdX0ck

Generator fumes choke Nigeria students to death - reports

The seven students fell asleep in a locked music studio with the generator still running. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TYbvwiW

Decarbonization dynamics: New analysis unveils shifting trends in the voluntary carbon offset market

Researchers have conducted a worldwide analysis of voluntary carbon offset programs and identified trends into which types of carbon reduction technologies are selected and prioritized. Their findings provide important insights for policymakers to improve the effectiveness and credibility of the carbon offset market. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vQdrHmM

Seven Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid

The Palestinian health ministry says those killed include a doctor who was on his way to work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iKjJxzm

End of Trump hush-money trial nears as Cohen wraps up testimony

Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen returns to give more evidence in the historic criminal trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JxO8G7B

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders

Israel's prime minister and senior figures with the Palestinian group are wanted for war crimes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zA6q5lw

War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qSpGxKR

Inside the dangerous rescue for Brazil flood victims

The BBC joins emergency services in Porte Alegre as they battle unprecedented flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HTbDPXG

Watch: Blue fireball lights up skies over Spain

The suspected meteorite was also seen in Portugal, with many sharing their videos on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mSROaUb

Under stress, an observer is more likely to help the victim than to punish the perpetrator

Being stressed while witnessing injustice may push your brain towards altruism, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/16QYkAL

Attacked Navalny ally will 'never give up' fight

Leonid Volkov - in his first TV interview since the assault - says his fight against Putin will never end. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3xauVhU

Slovakia PM Fico stable after further surgery

Officials say it is unlikely the 59-year-old can be moved back to Bratislava in the next few days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1yhgalz

Child taken by floodwaters saved by a stranger

Hundreds were killed in recent flooding in Afghanistan, which saw homes swept away and roads destroyed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LpmI6Ai

Rare footage shows deep-sea squid attacking camera

Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid launching itself at a deep-see camera. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sDNdXk6

Wavefunction matching for solving quantum many-body problems

Strongly interacting systems play an important role in quantum physics and quantum chemistry. Stochastic methods such as Monte Carlo simulations are a proven method for investigating such systems. However, these methods reach their limits when so-called sign oscillations occur. This problem has now been solved using the new method of wavefunction matching. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/n4SEFz6

Bone found during missing Japan steel worker search

Police say DNA tests will be carried out to see if the remains are those of the 30-year-old employee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZCfOF5g

UN says Israeli tank attack killed staff member in Gaza

A UN security officer from India was killed and another injured after their vehicle was struck on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wvx47b9

How AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian

A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6AQZlY2

Putin makes ex-security council chief Kremlin aide

Nikolai Patrushev, 72, is replaced as head of Russia's Security Council by Sergei Shoigu. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Okizbmd

Lebanon minister fears intensification of Israeli offensive against Hezbollah

Its foreign minister tells the BBC it is concerned Israel will step up air strikes on Hezbollah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5TbA6So

The Russians simply walked in, Ukrainian troops in Kharkiv tell BBC

The BBC's Jonathan Beale meets front-line soldiers battling Russia's new incursion in north-east Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kxRDuFv

Crack in US-Israel alliance for first time in decades

President Biden's decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel has shaken the bedrock of a decades-old alliance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rLch4Qv

UK arms ban for Israel would help Hamas - Cameron

Foreign Secretary David Cameron tells the BBC the UK should focus on getting humanitarian aid into Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4VCdNLz

Israel orders more evacuations as Rafah fighting intensifies

The Israeli military tells thousands of Palestinians to leave the city as it expands its military operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OrNZ3RI

Children killed as bomb falls near Sudan hospital - MSF

The battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0vrMol4

Djokovic dons a helmet after being hit by bottle

Djokovic greets fans with a helmet after being hit by bottle from BBC News https://ift.tt/1lZ2eh8

In pictures: Northern Lights dazzle around the world

The aurora borealis was visible around the world on Friday night, stunning photographers everywhere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ArJwgUf

Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0FEpos4

Dashcam shows tornado obliterate Nebraska building

There were dozens of workers still inside when the extreme weather event struck - but all survived. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EUOuq4c

'So smart': Meghan praises Harry during Nigeria visit

The Duchess of Sussex compliments the Duke as he speak about mental health at a school in Abuja. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yLRuWbJ

Horse stranded on rooftop and airport floods in Brazil

Aerials show a horse stranded on a rooftop and a flooded airport in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zTQ2cN5

Kim family's master propagandist dies at 94

Kim Ki Nam built the personality cult of North Korea's ruling dynasty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WCEX7it

Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court

The star witness recounted her alleged sexual encounter with the ex-president and faced testy questioning from his lawyers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wK3acNm

'My children cling to me as dogs raid graves near our shelter'

In a tent yards from a cemetery, Rehab Abu Daqqa tries to shield her seven children from Rafah's horrors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z8rK6tn

Images show devastating impact of Brazil floods

Aerial footage shows devastating scenes in Brazil as landslides and massive flooding kill dozens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W24rcvy

Columbia cancels main graduation amid Gaza protests

The Ivy League school says it will hold smaller celebrations to focus on "keeping them safe". from BBC News https://ift.tt/H5b0FVO

Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi's charm offensive

Xi Jinping is on his first visit to Europe in five years - and it feels much like a charm offensive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t2JnVj4

Surfers pay tribute to tourists found dead in Mexico

Authorities believe three tourists were attacked trying to fend off an attempted theft. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LvSrk2x

Madonna's free Brazil show draws 1.5 million fans

The show at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach was the final stop on the pop idol's Celebration Tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FtlQdjA

Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M7RlCrf

US blames Rwanda and rebels for deadly camp strike

At least nine people are killed in an attack on a camp in eastern DR Congo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6DdS5zK

Pro-Palestinian protests heap pressure on Biden from left and right

Joe Biden is caught between students demanding peace, and Americans concerned the unrest is disrupting education. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iWxRg27

Gaza ceasefire talks intensify in Cairo

Hamas said it was sending negotiators to talks in a "positive spirit" after studying the latest proposal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hZeUrd7

Columbia campus community 'shattered' by police raid

Students say they have lost trust and are in limbo after New York officers arrested Gaza protesters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pbQ0wON

Liberia to set up first war crimes court

An estimated 250,000 people were killed in Liberia's two civil wars between 1989 and 2003. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1C34irh

Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The move comes as the US negotiates pulling out its troops after Niger's junta ordered their expulsion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IShkpsN

‘What do I do now that my sons have been swept away?’

Two of Grishon Waiganjo's sons were swept away in recent flooding in Kenya that has killed hundreds of people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dq9N8Tb

Cambodia blames heatwave for deadly ammo blast

An ammunition blast that killed 20 soldiers is being partly blamed on a heatwave gripping the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m9Ust7H

Russia blamed for GPS interference affecting flights in Europe

Experts say Russia has been jamming GPS signals in certain European regions, leading to disruption for civilian aircraft. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uHrjyN2

Potential drivers of chronic allergic inflammation

A research team embarked on a quest to understand the diversity and cellular mechanisms of human Th2 cells. By conducting gene expression analyses of inflamed tissues, they pinpointed a subset of Th2 cells called Th2-MPP cells. Their findings suggested that these cells might serve as precursors to several crucial Th2 cell populations responsible for disease symptoms. These discoveries lay the groundwork for therapeutic interventions targeting these cells, potentially offering relief to patients living with allergic diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/tVEL49H

Weinstein to appear in court after conviction quashed

New York prosecutors plan to retry Weinstein's case after his 2020 rape conviction was overturned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o7KNm9E

Watch: Violent clashes break out at UCLA

Protesters and counter-protestors clash at pro-Palestinian encampments in Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LT1qKBz