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Market attack suspect appears in court as anger grows over security

Suspect appears in court after attack on German Christmas market that killed five and injured more than 200. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a9ohN4r

Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvre

Thomas Conley was sitting next to Isaiah Rodriguez at lunch when he noticed something was wrong. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uv6EDyn

Houthi missile strike injures more than a dozen in Tel Aviv

The Israeli military said attempts to shoot down a projectile launched from Yemen had been unsuccessful and that it had landed in a public park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iCJf0dT

Inside the abandoned homes of Assad's ruthless enforcers

The men who ruled Syria with an iron fist have fled - and some fear they may evade justice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B9v3sPV

Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8o6Bseq

Child dies in stabbing at Croatian primary school

The alleged attacker has been arrested, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sjk3FGZ

Eight migrants drown after boat tries to evade Greek ship

So far 18 people have been rescued from the sea with many of the survivors suffering from injuries after the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MJEL8X0

Watch: Crowds boo President Macron in Mayotte

The French president spoke to residents on Mayotte while touring the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vBi2JxT

Nature's instructions: How fungi make a key medicinal molecule

Researchers have decoded the genetic blueprint of Penicillium citrinum, a common citrus mold, to uncover how nature produces cyclopentachromone -- a key building block for bioactive compounds with potential in cancer and inflammation treatments. The team identified a previously unknown enzyme, IscL, that creates a highly reactive sulfur-containing intermediate, offering new insights into fungal chemistry. This discovery could pave the way for novel pharmaceuticals by harnessing nature's molecular tools. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/h4p32rv

Children killed in crush at Nigerian funfair

The widely advertised event saw large numbers of children show up, leading to a deadly crush. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zNyxK7L

Nasa astronauts Butch and Suni's homecoming delayed again

Nasa says that the astronauts stuck on the space station will have to wait even longer to get home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wnXVoLm

Missing India woman found in Pakistan returns home after 22 years

Hamida Banu was promised a job in Dubai, but says the recruitment agent instead took her to Pakistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zSfIjrG

What verified videos tell us about Igor Kirillov's death

Footage from the scene shows a blast targeting the Russian general as he left a Moscow apartment block. from BBC News https://ift.tt/czpAoXn

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson released from jail in Greenland

Danish authorities reject a Japanese bid to extradite the campaigner because of his time spent in detention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tOXlT7s

Married couple among 11 Indians killed in Georgia gas poisoning

A man celebrating his birthday and a married couple are among the dead, relatives tell the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nvMqPzY

Gaza ceasefire talks in final stage, Palestinian negotiator tells BBC

The official outlines a phased plan which would see hostages freed in step with Israeli pullouts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQbzkvJ

Fear of a reckoning simmers in Assad's Alawite heartland

Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0V65E1O

Israeli strikes kill 50 in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

The Israeli military says Sunday's strikes targeted sites used by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sWA3TM6

Austria striker's skull is fractured during attack

Austria and Rapid Vienna striker Guido Burgstaller had his skull fractured when he was attacked in the centre of Vienna. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D91SxI3

West African bloc approves historic exit of military-run states

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will leave the Ecowas group in January but have six months to return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9HhTz3l

Brazil's Lula says he's well after brain bleed surgery

The 79-year-old says he is "I am here, alive, whole" after emergency surgery this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ay8Zwlu

Niger's military rulers suspend BBC broadcasts

The move follows reports of a jihadist attack said to have killed 91 soldiers and 50 civilians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zAbgfU7

Two Russian oil tankers sink in Black Sea - reports

Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iHkGYxo

Seven tourists in Fiji hospital with suspected alcohol poisoning

Four of the tourists are Australian, according to local media reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HCt7JT9

Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map

The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JWGRS76

Skulls and body bags: Searching for Syria's disappeared

BBC's Lucy Williamson finds family members exhuming human remains in a desperate search for their lost relatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MRipg69

South Korea parliament votes to impeach president

Thousands of protesters celebrated the vote on the streets of Seoul, with singing and fireworks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hyB2Fmd

Three killed and dozens injured by bomb at Thai festival

Reports suggest the blast was caused by a improvised explosive device thrown into a crowd of festivalgoers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vXPsEdR

Floods, insufficient water, sinking river deltas: Hydrologists map changing river landscapes across the globe

A new study has mapped 35 years of river changes on a global scale. The work has revealed significant effects on both downstream (44% decrease in water flow) and upstream (17% flow increase) rivers, including flooding, ecosystem disruption, hydropower development interference and insufficient fresh water supplies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mP73tqo

François Bayrou commands respect - but can he save France from crisis?

It is hard to see how he can avoid the same man-traps that felled his predecessor, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I8vUkBt

'Thankless job' - why trainee Kenyan doctors are taking their own lives

A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4xeMcqo

Let me come home, teen sentenced in Dubai pleads

Marcus Fakana was sentenced to one year in prison over a sexual relationship with a British girl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tdc1Lw2

Ethiopia and Somalia agree to end bitter Somaliland port feud

Ethiopia's deal to build a port in Somaliland had infuriated Somalia, prompting fears of wider conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uyj0GOC

Children as young as 10 will face adult jail time in Australian state

Queensland's new laws will see children found guilty of serious crimes given harsher penalties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vc0AZFO

A greener, cleaner way to extract cobalt from 'junk' materials

As the demand for lithium-ion batteries escalates with the proliferation of mobile phone, electric vehicles and even pacemakers, key components in these powerhouses, like cobalt, face significant ethical and environmental concerns related to their extraction. Now, scientists have pioneered a safer, more sustainable solution to separate cobalt from ores or recycled materials via precipitate. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/S42TLfy

The last missing piece of silicon photonics

Scientists have developed the first electrically pumped continuous-wave semiconductor laser composed exclusively of elements from the fourth group of the periodic table -- the 'silicon group'. Built from stacked ultrathin layers of silicon germanium-tin and germanium-tin, this new laser is the first of its kind directly grown on a silicon wafer, opening up new possibilities for on-chip integrated photonics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/y9EHwZU

Unlocking worm strategies: A path to innovative vaccines and therapies

A research team has uncovered a molecular strategy employed by worm parasites (helminths) to evade host immune defenses. This discovery opens new avenues for the development of innovative vaccines and therapies. The study offers promising solutions for addressing major infectious diseases, allergies, and asthma by leveraging the unique immune-regulatory properties of helminths. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Z2YtFUL

Relatives of missing Syrians 'suspended between hope and despair'

A woman whose grandfather, father and brothers were detained by the military tells the BBC it is "devastating" that they are still missing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ag6NMBa

Brazil's Lula 'well' after brain bleed surgery

The 79-year-old leader's bleed stems from an injury he sustained during a fall in October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HaygN0F

Could online technology be a clue as to why boys in Norway are outperforming girls in learning English as a second language?

Bucking conventionality, boys in Norway are making early gains in reading English as a second language and even outperforming girls at age 10 and 13 -- a new a study of more than one million students suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/B4DEYdf

Soto set to sign reported £600m deal - biggest in history of sport

Baseball star Juan Soto is to reportedly sign the biggest contract in the sport's history after agreeing a $765m (£600m) deal over 15 years with the New York Mets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fA90vJc

Women prisoners told 'you can go out now' by Syrian rebels

Watch: Women prisoners told 'you can go out now' by Syrian rebels from BBC News https://ift.tt/NuzqiTb

Watch: The final hours of the Assad regime

After years in power, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was toppled with surprising speed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iGeljxQ

Opposition wins Ghana presidential election, vice-president accepts

Although the ruling party candidate has conceded, no official results have been declared. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VQ6ZuqA

Watch: BBC reports from inside Damascus

The BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is "waiting to see what will happen next". from BBC News https://ift.tt/iTQdF40

Statue of Bashar al-Assad's father toppled in Damascus suburb

Protesters tear down a statue of President Bashar al- Assad's father, the former president Hafez al-Assad, in a suburb of Damascus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jVYp2o4

New shape-changing polymer developed

A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could transform how future soft materials are constructed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/hnzBwyH

More than 150 people rescued from abandoned gold mine in South Africa

The final man to emerge from the disused shaft blew a whistle as he was received by army officers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XAQ5LJx

New research measures vibrations that make city bus rides uncomfortable

To improve the riding experience and safety, the research team has identified several potential enhancements, including better suspension systems, redesigned seats to absorb vibrations more effectively, and driver monitoring systems to encourage smoother driving practices. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/GrHv1NY

Japanese star Miho Nakayama found dead at 54

Nakayama, best known for her role in the 1995 film Love Letter, was found dead in a bathtub at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2mo7WKu

Amnesty accuses Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6KXTDsU

What next for Bitcoin after bursting $100k barrier?

The rapid increase in price has been attributed to Donald Trump's election victory - can it continue? from BBC News https://ift.tt/h3bYFwE

Mother sues Mattel over porn site doll misprint

A South Carolina mother claims her daughter visited the adult website on the doll's packaging. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3eS6zIA

Moment Bahamas MP throws ceremonial mace out parliament window

Throwing a mace out a window has historic significance in the country and previously happened in 1965. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2lMCfkD

'Pickling a cucumber changed my life' says TikTok award winner

A film parody actor, a pool cleaner and pickle chef are among those honoured at UK's first TikTok awards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MzBP2Aq

How two hours of martial law unfolded in South Korea

MPs begin impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his bid to impose martial law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UwcdZbl

Investigation under way after Finland-Sweden cables damaged

Sweden said it suspects an act of sabotage after a broken fibre-optic cable caused an outage in Finland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/liFfUPE

Analysis: How Jaguar's shifted gears with its concept car

The company has been at the centre of a media storm as a result of its radical revamp. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bh1mCo0

What did Hunter Biden do and what is a presidential pardon?

An act of clemency by Hunter Biden's father continues a tradition by American presidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4MkHJIt

Iranian rapper freed after death sentence overturned

Toomaj Salehi was arrested and later sentenced to death after supporting anti-government protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C247STE

Three dead and dozens sick after eating sea turtle stew

At least 32 people in the Philippines were admitted to hospital after consuming the endangered species. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ShRJgCM

'People want nothing to do with him': Why Ireland turned away from Conor McGregor

The verdict in Nikita Hand's civil rape case saw already dwindling support for the UFC star fall further. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iV0Irmo

More than 50 dead and dozens missing after Nigeria boat sinks

This is the latest incident on the country's inland waterways where regulations are rarely enforced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VwInBdD

Statue of Syrian president's brother is torn down in Aleppo

The footage, which has muted sound, was filmed by Turkish journalist Ibrahim Bozan on 30 November 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3dm4DIl