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Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC

A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7wQjrAf

Ros Atkins on... what may have caused Washington DC plane crash

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qpwzBJy

Weather change linked to increased risk of Salmonella outbreaks

Climate change is impacting the spread of Salmonella, according to new research. This research follows previous work from the team, which found that weather change is leading to the spread of dangerous diarrheal illness. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/jpQIm8k

Five skiers killed in French Alps avalanches

Two separate avalanches killed four Norwegians and one Swiss skier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vQWjEPk

Outgunning Congo - the evidence that shows Rwanda is backing M23 rebels

Where are rebels causing havoc in eastern DR Congo getting their funding? from BBC News https://ift.tt/w9dEGzB

Sea of belongings strewn aside as worshippers flee India crush

The surge happened when people who were sleeping on the riverbank were trampled by other pilgrims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y5kvghj

In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year

Fireworks, music, lanterns, and dragon dancing filled streets across Asia to celebrate the Year of the Snake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/23dwSXe

China's DeepSeek AI shakes industry and dents America's swagger

The app spooked the markets as well as the bullish sense of American superiority in AI development. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ts4Nl7

Israel says eight hostages to be freed in Gaza deal's first phase are dead

A government spokesman says information provided by Hamas overnight matches Israel's intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2NxfunC

Russia focuses on Soviet victims of WW2 as officials not invited to Auschwitz ceremony

The country has shifted focus away from the Holocaust to the suffering of Soviet people during World War Two. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZ8CfB0

Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c3yLXWp

'My beauty, you're home': Israeli women soldiers reunited with families

The four women were taken hostage on 7 October from Nahal Oz military base, about a kilometre from Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pG9qIRH

Confident, organised, still freewheeling: Trump 2.0 shows lessons have been learned

Donald Trump’s first week in office shows he has returned with a plan - and knows how to avoid some of the chaos of his first term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fgndZcN

Revolutionizing ammonia synthesis: New iron-based catalyst surpasses century-old benchmark

The novel iron-based catalyst exhibits superior performance for ammonia (NH3) synthesis compared to a well-established, century-old counterpart. By designing this new catalyst with an inverse structure, they managed to boost the NH3 production rate per volume of catalyst beyond levels never reached by conventional catalysts. These findings could lead us to more efficient NH3 synthesis, which is crucial to the agricultural and chemical industries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ce36z9S

US government workers told to report DEI efforts or face 'consequences'

Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AnF0ODX

'I had anti-government views so they treated me for schizophrenia'

Student among dozens who challenged China’s authorities to have been sent to psychiatric units, BBC finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lcMpWaU

'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples

Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsPiY07

Snow flurries are rare in US south – now a blizzard has hit

Snow and freezing rain hits parts of the deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yk5UfiI

Mystery balls on Sydney beaches found to contain toxic material

Authorities closed nine beaches on 14 January after the marble-sized balls washed up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RtEM5au

'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UqS0pQE

What are executive orders?

A US leader can weigh in on anything affecting federal government by issuing their own directions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OWC7Ecr

Indian man jailed for life for rape and murder of doctor

The horrific crime, which took place last August, had sparked protests across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k2wRz3Y

Colombian drug gang violence kills 60 people

Attacks between guerrilla groups have also seen thousands displaced from the country's Catatumbo region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KsLeXFt

India's pioneering female anthropologist who challenged Nazi race theories

Irawati Karve, India's first female anthropologist, led a fascinating life that challenged patriarchal norms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jtlHNvY

'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/80j6i9g

Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality

Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6OIhFsS

Suitcases of suspected cocaine found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicle

The country's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but has not been arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aJ80UEI

US firm that accused Adani Group of fraud shuts down

Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced his decision to disband the company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dsnrSqQ

Dozens killed as Israeli strikes continue ahead of Gaza ceasefire

More than 60 people have reportedly been killed ahead of the deal coming into force. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5SUTnz0

What happens if TikTok is banned by the US?

Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law? from BBC News https://ift.tt/clRSdbN

Why has it been so hard to arrest S Korea's impeached president?

Investigators had to scale ladders and cut through barbed wire to reach President Yoon's residence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eMkA4iK

Five takeaways from Smith's report on Trump's 2020 election case

Trump is accused of inspiring Jan 6 violence but prosecutors thought an incitement charge would be too risky. from BBC News https://ift.tt/imxQy15

Queen kept in dark over Palace traitor for years, MI5 papers reveal

Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7U5gYXF

Landslides kill at least 10 in Brazil's Minas Gerais state

The landslides were triggered by torrential rain which fell in the city in the early hours of Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GtJSdIy

Oliviero Toscani, Benetton's shock photographer, dies aged 82

Toscani was the creative force behind shock ad campaigns of the 1990s including a priest and nun kissing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tfjZQnO

Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tFjhnLy

Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hpQIVSP

Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm

The latest storm comes one month after Cyclone Chido laid waste to the island and left dozens dead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TPJhusw

Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zeXdNcG

Before and after footage reveals scale of damage after LA wildfires

From luxury villas to burnt out buildings - contrasting images show the destruction caused by the fires which raged across Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8wNqpJg

Trump wants to take Greenland: Four ways this saga could go

The BBC investigates possible scenarios for the huge Arctic territory's future as the US president-elect talks about taking control of it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RI7h8JN

Why Trump was spared a penalty in hush-money sentencing

The BBC's Nada Tawfik looks at what the sentence means for the incoming president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lXeSf93

Physical signals as fate deciders: How mechanical forces extrude cells from tissues

Epithelial tissues are in constant interaction with their environment. Maintaining their functionality requires dynamic balance (homeostasis) and that their cell numbers are tightly regulated. This is achieved by cell extrusion programs, a checkpoint mechanism eliminating unwanted or harmful cells. Researchers have now demonstrated how physical signals can have an impact on the fate of extruding cells governing their death or survival. The results may establish novel paths for understanding tissue properties in both normal and pathological conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/KBjEL0D

Mel Gibson says his home burned down in LA fires

The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gwPpoT9

Before and after images of LA buildings compared

BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt compares before and after pictures of the city showing the scale of the LA fires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1rNnBw2

Lithium-sulphur pouch cells investigated at BESSY II

A team has gained new insights into lithium-sulphur pouch cells at the BAMline of BESSY II. A new picture emerges of processes that limit the performance and lifespan of this industrially relevant battery type. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PBxH2s5

Man with crocodile skull in luggage arrested at Delhi airport

He was stopped by airport officials during a security check at Indira Gandhi International Airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PMGuJrk

Watch: Ferocious and explosive fire burns behind CBS reporter

Flames are seen climbing trees and embers fly as wind gusts continue to fuel wildfires in LA. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m1nXg6s

Israeli strikes kills 19 in southern Gaza, health officials say

Eight children were reportedly among those killed in the al-Mawasi area and Khan Younis city overnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jbu9c3f

Race to find survivors after deadly Tibet earthquake

The 7.1 magnitude quake killed scores of people in the mountainous region, with many more injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E3juLxn

Cases of HMPV are on the rise in China - but what is it?

Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h380ME4

Mozambique opposition leader says he will return home from exile

Venâncio Mondlane left Mozambique shortly before last October's elections, which he says he won. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3jLVwY5

'Stressed' elephant gores Spanish tourist to death in Thailand

Blanca Ojanguren García was gored to death while bathing the animal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V9SfEJk

Motorbike-sized tuna sold to Tokyo sushi restaurateurs for $1.3m

The huge bluefin, which was auctioned in Tokyo, will be served at restaurants across Japan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BiceYM1

Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region

The Russian Defence Ministry says efforts to fight back against Ukrainian forces are continuing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E8I0VMo

Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N2XmoIA

What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress

Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mqd6pVZ

Biden awards Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom

Campaigners, politicians and athletes are among those receiving the US's highest civilian award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HNQPJt0

World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116

Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DHgxOrq

King deeply saddened over Briton's death in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Palace sources say the King has been in touch with the family of Edward Pettifer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u27Ty3o

Why is it so hard to arrest S Korea's impeached president?

Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by parliament and suspended from office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JwxcYns

Five things to watch as Congress begins a new year

As lawmakers take their positions, Republicans have an ambitious to-do list - but slim majorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DKdnOzY

Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E69g1km

People run to escape New Orleans truck attack

CCTV footage shows people leaping out of the way of the vehicle, as it was driven at crowds on New Year's Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Bcox6L

Within seconds, celebrations turn to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans

The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4B9uWHd

Moment New Orleans attacker enters busy street in pick-up truck

CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h7WzOna

Hamas police chief among 11 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza, medics say

Three children and two women were also reportedly among the 11 killed at a tent camp. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W07SGMC

New study uncovers key insights into protein interactions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, paving way for more targeted therapies

A groundbreaking study has shed light on the complex interactions between dystrophin, a protein critical to muscle stability, and its partner protein, dystrobrevin, offering new pathways for understanding and treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ih5k8eC

Lively and Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row

The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YWQNlM1

Casualties feared after vehicle hits crowd in New Orleans - report

A police spokesman says car may have ploughed into a group of people on popular Bourbon Street from BBC News https://ift.tt/AD5OkFb