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Russia searches for missing helicopter with 22 on board

The helicopter went down while carrying tourists in Russia's far-east, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DOe7wlS

Upcycling excess carbon dioxide with tiny microbes

While some microbes can make people sick or spoil food, others are critical for survival. These tiny organisms can also be engineered to make specific molecules. Researchers have rewired one such microbe to help tackle greenhouse gases in the atmosphere: It takes in carbon dioxide (CO2) gas and produces mevalonate, a useful building block for pharmaceuticals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/YQK6VI5

China and Philippines trade blame as ships collide

The crash is the latest incident in an escalating row over key zones in the South China Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UvED1t2

Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death

Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star's death in Los Angeles last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0JLfWAc

Researchers map 50,000 of DNA's mysterious 'knots' in the human genome

Innovative study of DNA's hidden structures may open up new approaches for treatment and diagnosis of diseases, including cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/bVTO0t4

Fugitive Italian kidnapper arrested in Argentina

Police arrest a man wanted in Italy for decades for a kidnapping carried out by the Red Brigades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/opUJXQc

Homes bulldozed in Timor-Leste ahead of Pope visit

Government says thousands are living illegally in area where the pontiff will celebrate mass. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RzOHUfC

Lion rescued from Ukraine takes first steps outside

Yuna, a lioness from Ukraine with shell shock, has ventured to the outside of her enclosure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EkD13FJ

Hiker rescued after workmates left him on mountain, says search crew

He survived stormy weather and multiple falls after reaching a Colorado mountain summit on his own. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dmnC7YN

Why South Africans are flocking to a Chinese hospital ship

Cape Town residents queue for free medical care due to the poor state of the country's health sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Cyqez2

SpaceX delays first private spacewalk mission

Elon Musk's company said it would be delayed "due to unfavourable weather forecasted" in the capsule's splashdown areas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/65L8ntP

Ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard officially endorses Trump

The move caps off Ms Gabbard's remarkable political journey that began on the American progressive left. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VkCTmKN

Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff

The move comes after similar announcements, including in the US and European Union. from BBC News https://ift.tt/icrmOZJ

Who is Pavel Durov and what is Telegram?

Telegram is one of the world's most popular apps where groups of up to 200,000 users can exchange messages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f3qz0CX

Uber fined £246m for personal data transfer

The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f1G6Svw

Babe Ruth 'called shot' jersey sells for record £18.1m

Babe Ruth's jersey when he 'called the shot' during the 1932 World Series sells for record £18.1m at auction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JapnXkm

Blake Lively's PR woes and how we talk about victims

Aggrieved viewers say the Hollywood star has promoted film like 'it's the sequel to Barbie'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y5fkMRi

Reuters journalist missing after strike in Ukraine

The news agency says its team was staying in a hotel in Kramatorsk, which was struck by a missile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NzRGIig

Unconventional interface superconductor could benefit quantum computing

A multi-institutional team of scientists has developed a new superconductor material that could potentially be used in quantum computing and be a candidate 'topological superconductor.' from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/zYnV7ZI

Fourteen dead after Indian bus falls into river in Nepal

The bus, registered in India, was carrying around 40 passengers when it veered off a highway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WEtqIih

To kill mammoths in the Ice Age, people used planted pikes, not throwing spears, researchers say

Archeologists say new findings might help resolve the debate about Clovis points and reshape how we think about what life was like roughly 13,000 years ago. After an extensive review of writings and artwork -- and an experiment with replica Clovis point spears -- a team of archaeologists says humans may have braced the butt of their weapons against the ground in a way that would impale a charging animal. The force would have driven the spear deeper into the predator's body, unleashing a more damaging blow than even the strongest prehistoric hunters would have been capable of by throwing or jabbing megafauna. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/pSGC1mE

Using AI to link heat waves to global warming

Researchers used machine learning to determine how much global warming has influenced extreme weather events in the U.S. and elsewhere in recent years. Their approach could change how scientists study and predict the impact of climate change on extreme weather. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DgZq7Mp

New insights and potential treatments for pulmonary hypertension

A new study has found that asporin, a protein encoded by the ASPN gene, plays a protective role in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ocAT3Ir

Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay

The man, from Kentucky, has been jailed for what a judge in the US called his "cynical" actions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cy1ng6e

Andrew Tate's Romania homes raided as inquiry widens

The internet personality's home was raided by Romanian police on Wednesday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y2GtoCV

South Africa's last zoo elephant freed after 40 years

Charlie the elephant has been in captivity since 1984 when it was captured at two years from BBC News https://ift.tt/79ezCbH

Yacht tragedy leaves Sicilian port reeling as divers search wreck

Divers trained to work in small spaces are flown in but strong winds are making conditions harder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QNV1zy9

Twelve killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, civil defence says

Israel's military says it targeted a Hamas command and control centre inside the Gaza City school. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uWfwO8C

Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/stC1uRk

Watch: Rescue operations resume in Sicily for second day

A helicopter and divers were deployed at the scene where a yacht sank, as rescue operations continue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q2veNVr

Tanzania police commander transferred over sex work comment

The commander was widely criticised after linking the alleged victim of a gang rape to sex work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fUMPnuX

Hamas claims Tel Aviv bomb explosion as suicide attack

Israeli security forces said Sunday's blast killed the suspected attacker and injured a passer-by. from BBC News https://ift.tt/56esuIv

Imran Khan applies to be uni chancellor from jail

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is in currently prison, plans to apply for the role. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b2XvMQm

Watch: Russian earthquake triggers volcanic eruption

Homes shook and ash covered the roads after an earthquake caused the Shiveluch volcano to erupt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vZt4eHF

Manhunt in Spain after boy killed playing football

The boy was attacked on a football pitch by a masked person with a sharp object, Spanish media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cLae1ku

Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety deteriorating, says UN

It follows a drone strike near the site's perimeter in Russian-occupied Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OxWCeK9

Gaza ceasefire progress is an illusion, says Hamas

US President Joe Biden had said a ceasefire was "closer than we have ever been" following talks in Qatar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h7uAIE2

Grammy-winning producer seeks to dismiss rape lawsuit

The-Dream was accused of rape and sexual battery in June by a former protégé, Chanaaz Mangroe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/toFVyP9

Ukraine hopes its incursion into Russia changes outcome of war

Ukrainians say the foray into Kursk brings tactical advantages - and opens the door to ending the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJvFWn4

Supplies delivered to ISS as astronauts remain stranded

The crew aboard the International Space Station includes two Nasa astronauts stuck on a mission. from BBC News https://ift.tt/njUqk2Z

Sabotage fears prompt water scare near German base

Officials have warned of possible attacks as Germany supports Ukraine in its war against Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nvid5mk

Could Trump really deport one million immigrants?

The mass deportation of undocumented immigrants would face legal and practical challenges - and cost billions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V2cs8EJ

North Korea to reopen for tourism after five years

Two China-based tour operators say tourists will soon be allowed to visit Samjiyon city in the north. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1SXt8TR

US soldier pleads guilty to selling secrets to China

Sgt Korbein Schultz was allegedly paid $42,000 in exchange for dozens of sensitive security data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jdSkABQ

Spain probes Katy Perry video over protected sand dunes

The singer's latest music video is alleged to have been partly filmed in an ecologically-sensitive area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7E5Xp4B

US soldier pleads guilty to selling secrets to China

Sgt Korbein Schultz was allegedly paid $42,000 in exchange for dozens of sensitive security data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jdSkABQ

Japan set for new PM as Kishida bows out as party leader

Support for Fumio Kishida has fallen amid a huge corruption scandal that hit his party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FpLo3rH

Family of mum who died saving baby in Bondi attack speaks

Ashlee Good died while saving her baby from the attack on a crowded Sydney shopping centre in April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q4lQ8xz

Tanzania's opposition leaders freed on bail

About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a youth rally. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CERXqsr

Bangladesh's ex-PM investigated for murder

Bangladesh's former premier, who fled the country in the wake of violence, is investigated for murder from BBC News https://ift.tt/lH5Ixz1

FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign

The FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump's claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IVwcf1t

Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whales

Applying chaos theory to the movement of iconic arctic whales uncovered a 24-hour diving cycle and a long-range (~100 km) synchronization. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/d5Wv3CU

Venezuela opposition urges global protest over poll result

The opposition says it will keep up the pressure on the Maduro government, which it accuses of election fraud. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5DFVu4M

Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 12

Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bo9lnws

Unlocking the secrets of salt stress tolerance in wild tomatoes

As our climate changes and soil salinity increases in many agricultural areas, finding crops that can thrive in these challenging conditions is crucial. Cultivated tomatoes, while delicious, often struggle in salty soils. Their wild cousins, however, have evolved to survive in diverse and often harsh environments. A recent study delved into the genetic treasure trove of wild tomatoes to uncover secrets of salt tolerance that could be used to develop resilient crop varieties. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/faPtkz6

US athlete stripped of bronze as online abuse condemned

American gymnast Jordan Chiles has been stripped of the bronze medal she won in the women's floor final after a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jsKyDdr

First deaf Miss South Africa crowned after divisive competition

Mia le Roux says she hopes to inspire those who feel excluded from South African society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p0qwlK3

Turning unused signals such as Wi-Fi into energy for electronics

We are constantly surrounded by electromagnetic waves such as Wi-Fi. Researchers tested a device to convert this ambient energy into energy for electronic devices. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/LtcCvq8

In pictures: Brazil's deadly plane crash

Three days of mourning have been declared for those killed in the Voepass flight which crashed in Vinhedo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TApg6uE

Chinese port rocked by huge container ship blast

Surveillance footage captured the moment of the explosion at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K4F1mWC

New artefacts found on ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’ off Colombia

An anchor and glass bottles are among the treasures found in the "unprecedented" haul, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xtCE90R

Nasal microbiome: Depriving multi-resistant 'bugs' of iron

Whether dangerous staphylococci survive in the nose depends on what other bacteria are present -- and how they obtain iron. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ft3sg4X

Western envoys shun Nagasaki event over Israel snub

The Japanese city's mayor says the decision to exclude Israel was not political, but will not change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/shtfbj7

Russia seeks 15-year sentence for US-Russian ballerina

Ksenia Karelina pleads guilty to treason charge after February arrest for donating to pro-Ukraine charity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zKJBUtM

Lonely people tend to have more nightmares, new research shows

People who are lonely are more apt to have bad dreams. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/z3SnYlU

Polish man jailed for four months for punching Danish PM

The man, who said he was too drunk to remember the incident, will be deported and banned from Denmark for five years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VzIOSwR

Russians evacuate border region amid alleged Ukraine incursion

Fighting has been taking place since Tuesday, with footage showing smoke rising in some areas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VR5hjXK

What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?

The US government says it wants 'structural relief' after a judge found the search giant broke the law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2ycDbXI

Sheikh Hasina: The pro-democracy icon who became an autocrat

Sheikh Hasina is credited for the country's economic progress but also accused of authoritarianism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jHphq2L

Mexican journalist killed while under police protection

Alejandro Martínez had been reporting on violent crime for several years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZHnmqgt

Watch: Dawn spectacle as Mount Etna erupts

Europe's tallest volcano, Mount Etna, putting on a lava and smoke show over Sicily. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xPO2Dar

Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests

He says he has heard Nigerians' pain but the demonstrations - set to last 10 days - must stop. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1m6nB4d

New compound effective against flesh-eating bacteria

Researchers have developed a compound that is effective against common bacteria that can lead to rare, dangerous illnesses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/asiNB3O

Watch: Supercell tornado sweeps through eastern Spain

There was "no major damage" caused by the tornado, according to the mayor of El Toro. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SyrGduH

Healthier nutrition in hospital possible thanks to modified menus

Food in hospitals often does not enjoy a good reputation. The proportion of meat on the plate in particular is too high. Clinics can do a lot to motivate patients to choose a healthier menu, as two new studies show. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/VwdAQ0z

Mourners gather as Hamas leader Haniyeh is buried in Qatar

Ismail Haniyeh’s burial caps a week of soaring tensions in the Middle East. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OsyiQ4X

Skin may hold key to neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosis

A genetic diagnostic method using a small sample of skin from the upper arm could identify rare neurodevelopmental disorders in a non-invasive way, according to researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lRDqKk2

'Slave auction' pupils to face disciplinary in South Africa

Viral footage appears to show schoolchildren in Cape Town "selling" off black classmates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LwmYWFf