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Trail of destruction after Spanish floods

At least 95 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain from BBC News https://ift.tt/zl2hmoF

Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers go on to win World Series

Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium from BBC News https://ift.tt/grTniL1

Watch: Biden playfully bites baby during White House trick or treat event

The US President was handing out sweets to children during a Halloween celebration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pEw6o0M

Biden tries to clarify 'garbage' comment after fresh US election row

The president is accused of denigrating Trump supporters - but says he was only attacking one comedian's remarks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ps7tVCz

Watch: Moment US ballot box found in middle of road

A sealed bin and bag of ballots fell out of an election worker's truck and were later found by a passing car. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Xck76O

How this US election could change state of the world

Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HDSNlqK

TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FvzYlRD

Gerard Depardieu asks for delay to sex assault trial

Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9M7mEW6

Melting Arctic sea-ice could affect global ocean circulation

The warming climate in polar regions may significantly disrupt ocean circulation patterns, a new study indicates. Scientists discovered that in the distant past, growing inflows of freshwater from melting Arctic sea-ice into the Nordic Seas likely significantly affected ocean circulation, sending temperatures plummeting across northern Europe. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/k816aZc

Georgia PM rejects vote-rigging claims as president calls mass rally

Irakli Kobakhidze says the ruling party won the vote by a landslide, but the president says it was a fraud. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZwCmW25

New wave of mass killings in Sudan alarms UN

Paramilitary fighters are accused of committing "atrocious crimes" in Gezira state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2N90Hjb

Bowen: Iran faces hard choices between risks of escalation or looking weak

International editor Jeremy Bowen examines what Iran's response might be to Israel's latest attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sctjOPN

Moment singer swears on live TV during US anthem

Loomis has apologised for the incident, calling it a "mishap" in an Instagram video. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIYtdap

Bowen: Iran faces hard choices between risks of escalation or looking weak

International editor Jeremy Bowen examines what Iran's response might be to Israel's latest attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SFB1k5P

Israel strikes on Iran kill four soldiers, Iran says

The IDF says it struck military sites in "precise and targeted" strikes early on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HPjuWC7

Gaza war's 'darkest moment' unfolding in north, UN says

Volker Türk has called on world leaders to act, saying states had a duty to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fI2imnS

Strikes on Tehran another big escalation - Jeremy Bowen

Israel has launched air strikes on Iran, with blasts heard in the capital Tehran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MHgO51s

Venezuela vents its anger at Brazil's Brics snub

Venezuela criticises Brazil's decision to veto its admission to the Brics group of emerging economies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ny0wHJx

Ketchup in space: 'You gotta squirt it out'

Nasa's Matthew Dominick demonstrates how astronauts eat ketchup aboard the International Space Station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YrJAe7w

Springsteen: I rarely see my bandmates - we've seen each other enough

The rock star on touring, his wife's cancer diagnosis and why he'll play "until the wheels come off". from BBC News https://ift.tt/gl2piAB

Dust tornado and lightning captured on camera in UAE

Drivers near the city of Sharjah stopped their cars to watch the spiralling spectacle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q7PZhoN

Moscow had high hopes for Trump in 2016. It's more cautious this time

The race for the White House presents Vladimir Putin with a dilemma, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/45RhjYE

South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

National rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel were one of South Africa's most loved couples. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fnUX2mH

Australian teen: Oh my God, I just talked to the Queen

An Australian says "you can't get any better than that" after meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla in Sydney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/akWuNpY

Israel arrests second group of alleged Iran spies

The arrest of seven East Jerusalemites follows that of seven Israeli Jews allegedly acting for Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vX2U41c

Woman reaching for phone gets stuck upside down in boulders

The woman spent seven hours upside down between the boulders, with only her feet visible to rescuers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5wp1T82

Alexei Navalny's widow wants Putin 'to be in prison'

Vladimir Putin should live in prison in the same conditions as Alexei Navalny, says his widow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dFKh0kw

Liam Payne fans hold vigils around the world

Thousands of the One Direction star's followers have gathered globally in memory of the singer who died last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ang6Eld

Moldovans vote in pivotal election and EU referendum

Sunday's vote sees Moldovans facing a choice between pushing on with EU membership or keeping close ties to Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GD9XpWw

At least 87 killed in strike on northern Gaza, officials say, as UN warns 'nowhere is safe'

Israel says it is checking reports of casualties but added earlier - lower - figures from Hamas were "exaggerated". from BBC News https://ift.tt/DKR9801

Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/571G0jl

Smaller, more specific academic journals have more sway over policy

Journals focused on ferns, clams, or coral reefs had proportionally more of their articles cited by the federal government when protecting species than more prominent, higher-impact journals. The naturalist stepping through old-growth forest collecting fern samples is the most likely to observe subtle species and habitat changes on the ground and find an outlet in a specialized journal willing to publish a species-specific article. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Myhn0E5

Who will lead Hamas after killing of Yahya Sinwar?

Hamas officials told the BBC Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, is considered a strong candidate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vf81G3c

British national and several Turkish citizens abducted in Kenya

Necdet SeyitoÄŸlu, 49, said he and others were abducted in the capital city of Nairobi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f8YrtVZ

Providencia rustigianii has virulence gene akin to Salmonella's

Scientists have identified a new virulence gene from a whole genome analysis of Providencia rustigianii, which can cause severe food poisoning symptoms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/iYzIBpd

People sympathize with bullied AI bots

In a new study, humans displayed sympathy towards and protected AI bots who were excluded from playtime. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DuoUPlN

Venezuela arrests five foreigners over alleged anti-government plot

Three Americans were arrested, with Venezuela accusing them of working with US spy agencies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e0qLkKf

N Korea to send troops to fight with Russia: Seoul

The first 1,500 troops have been sent to Russia, South Korea's spy agency has said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6b3AGMg

Study may help boost performance and reduce side effects of mRNA vaccines

A new study has provided a detailed analysis of how mRNA vaccines circulate and break down in the human bloodstream. The research aimed to help improve the safety and effectiveness of these vaccines, including reducing the side effects that people commonly experience such as headaches, fever and fatigue. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/EKCN3BQ

Zelensky presents 'victory plan' to Ukrainian parliament

Key elements include a formal invitation to join Nato and a refusal to cede more territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PnBY7RM

Mbappé shocked by Swedish rape inquiry - lawyer

France's football captain has called the media reports "fake news" and his lawyers say he is stunned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KNkPU6i

Hoax bomb threats spark panic for Indian airlines

At least 10 Indian flights got hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, causing long delays and diversions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sd6skOZ

Man arrested after dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton

Giovanny Aldama Garcia could face prison time after the animal was found up to its chest in water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pm8M51E

Smaller vial size for Alzheimer's drug could save Medicare hundreds of millions per year

Medicare could save up to 74% of the money lost from discarded Alzheimer's drug lecanemab by the simple introduction of a new vial size that would reduce the amount of unused medication that is thrown away. As it is, nearly 6% of the medication is discarded, costing Medicare $1,600 per patient per year. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/OY3T79Z

Prague to ban organised night-time pub crawls

Travel agency-organised pub crawls will be banned in the Czech capital at night, the council says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Aql7Tp

Asking a person to talk about their parents in therapy can distort memories of childhood emotions

New research suggests a person's feelings towards a parent can be significantly changed when they are asked to evaluate them during talking therapy, even when the question isn't suggestive. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ZkX7e2B

Angry India accuses Canada of 'preposterous' investigation

India said its diplomats were named as "persons of interest" in the murder investigation of a Sikh separatist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jb3c8tf

China holds new drills to 'punish' Taiwan president's remarks

Beijing says the exercise involved all parts of the military and simulates a full-scale attack on its neighbour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1hVNzKb

Closure for family as body found 56 years after India plane crash

In 1968, an Indian Air Force plane with 102 people went missing. For many years, their fate was a mystery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3J61ezZ

Mysterious 'blobs' are washing up on Newfoundland shore

The Canadian government is looking into the dough-like substance that is appearing on beaches in the province. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zwnkBiq

Extreme rainfall poses health risks

An international study investigates the health consequences of heavy rainfall events. Researchers analyzed the relationship between precipitation patterns and mortality rates at 645 locations across 34 countries from 1980 to 2020. The key finding: Extremely heavy rainfall, which occurs approximately every five years, significantly increases the risk of death, particularly among individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The impacts, however, vary greatly by region and depend on local climate and environmental conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/cdP0TSD

Trump electric vehicle attacks hit home for Michigan voters

Trump’s EV criticism is part of his broader economic message as he tries to appeal to voters in the key swing state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OIdYQUc

AI-trained CCTV in rivers can spot blockages and reduce floods

Smart CCTV systems trained to spot blockages in urban waterways could become an important future tool in flood prevention, new research has found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Nu0ptAC

Drone footage shows Hurricane Milton damage in Florida

Video captured across the state shows the scale of destruction to homes and structures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/59q8DMw

Why is Hurricane Milton causing tornadoes in Florida?

Multiple twisters have been reported - including on a popular interstate as cars were on the road from BBC News https://ift.tt/XMjZOW2

The two forces at work on Biden-Netanyahu phone call

The US fears getting dragged into a war with Iran, while some Israelis want to deal it a body blow, Jeremy Bowen writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/manVfFQ

Brazil lifts ban on Musk's X after it pays $5m fine

The country's Supreme Court made the order after the platform also blocked certain accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kK21ivq

Google DeepMind co-founder shares Nobel Chemistry Prize

The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9S8F7Mx

Stopping off-the-wall behavior in fusion reactors

New experimental results suggest that sprinkling boron into a tokamak could shield the wall of the fusion vessel and prevent atoms from the wall from getting into the plasma. A new computer modeling framework shows the boron powder may only need to be sprinkled from one location. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/GrZwhXV

Researchers confront new US and global challenges in vaccinations of adults

Over the past decade, decreasing vaccination rates now threaten the huge beneficial impacts of vaccinations in the U.S. and globally. Researchers discuss the multifactorial barriers including increasing vaccine hesitancy and new clinical and public health challenges in vaccinations of U.S. adults. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/VzTCIAE

An early blood test can predict survival in patients with metastatic prostate cancer

A blood test, performed when metastatic prostate cancer is first diagnosed, can predict which patients are likely to respond to treatment and survive the longest. It can help providers decide which patients should receive standard treatment versus who might stand to benefit from riskier, more aggressive new drug trials. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0Jrlhxv

Save the Children offices raided in Guatemala

The charity said it was aware of activity at its Guatemalan offices, and deny any wrongdoing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YFBKT2d

Russian opposition activist killed fighting for Ukraine

Ildar Dadin was killed when his battalion came under Russian artillery fire in north-eastern Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dsw4tlR

Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Footage shows a fireball rising above Lebanon's capital overnight following another strike on the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIFsTkL

Biden: 'I don't know' if Netanyahu is trying to sway US election

Some Democrats accuse Israel's PM of holding off on agreeing a Gaza ceasefire deal for political reasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z9BYqSE

Floods and landslides leave 16 dead in Bosnia

Towns and villages are cut off and homes almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ILTh4HO

Children among 70 killed in Haiti gang 'massacre'

Members of one of the country's armed groups, the Gran Grif gang, raided a small town forcing residents to run for their lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3JrW0V6

2-billion-year-old rock home to living microbes

Pockets of microbes have been found living within a sealed fracture in 2-billion-year-old rock. The rock was excavated from the Bushveld Igneous Complex in South Africa, an area known for its rich ore deposits. This is the oldest example of living microbes being found within ancient rock so far discovered. The team involved in the study built on its previous work to perfect a technique involving three types of imaging -- infrared spectroscopy, electron microscopy and fluorescent microscopy -- to confirm that the microbes were indigenous to the ancient core sample and not caused by contamination during the retrieval and study process. Research on these microbes could help us better understand the very early evolution of life, as well as the search for extraterrestrial life in similarly aged rock samples brought back from Mars. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Fpk6vrL

BBC crew run for cover after gunfire heard across Lebanon-Israel border

They were filming on the Israeli side of the border, close to where clashes had been reported. from BBC News https://ift.tt/14jRvS7

'I just broke down' - Hurricane Helene takes emotional toll on survivors

Entire communities in North Carolina are coming to terms with devastating losses after a historic, deadly storm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bYXRTf4

India's top court saves a poor student's college dream

Atul Kumar missed the deadline to pay his college fee by a few seconds - then a court stepped in to help him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZFCt6R

UN chief banned from Israel in row over Iran

Israel bars António Guterres for failing to condemn Tuesday's missile attack by Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ugp83Gd

India puts blockbuster Pakistani film on hold

The Legend of Maula Jatt would have been the first Pakistani movie to hit Indian theatres in more than a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SYpv1Ra

Mexico's first female president vows 'it's time for women'

At her inauguration, the first female president of Mexico promises to focus on improving health and education. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ilythku

Imaging of pathogens on lettuce leaves in real-time

As the global population surpasses 8 billion, the challenge of producing sufficient food becomes increasingly pressing. The Netherlands stands as the world's second-largest food exporter, efficiently cultivating a wide variety of crops. However, plant diseases such as downy mildew pose significant threats, potentially spoiling farmers' harvests. Researchers have developed the first-ever method to monitor infections in plants in real-time, without the need to destroy them. This knowledge will aid in breeding new, resistant crops that yield higher outputs while reducing pesticide use. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/JvIhQFE

VP debates rarely matter - the Walz v Vance showdown is different

In a tight US election race, every opportunity to generate positive attention and political momentum is precious. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JCNZzTj