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Mystery in South Africa after police officers found dead in river

The three officers had been missing for six days before divers recovered their bodies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/56Uykxb

How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout

However diversified Spain's energy mix is, the blackout required an enormous effort to get back up and running. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v5wdCRp

Billion-year-old impact in Scotland sparks questions about life on land

New research has revealed that a massive meteorite struck northwestern Scotland about 200 million years later than previously thought, in a discovery that not only rewrites Scotland's geological history but alters our understanding of the evolution of non-marine life on Earth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/TAUejoP

Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival

The community is reeling after 11 were killed and dozens injured by a car ramming attack on a street event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HSmYVt3

Police raids across France after wave of prison attacks

Police make 25 arrests so far as officers target Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and, the city of Lyon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ThduMBD

Greenland not a piece of property, says PM after Trump threats

Jens-Frederick Nielsen says the island must "stand together" with Denmark during a highly symbolic visit to Copenhagen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yg5bi6e

Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea

State media releases pictures of five coastguard officials stood on the strategic reef with a Chinese flag. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nVxseXA

Drag Race and Pose star Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44

The drag performer had part of her leg amputated on Thursday after a "severe infection", her family says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TKENMlw

Why the race to be the next pope is unpredictable

The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains why it's so difficult to guess who will be the next Pope. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sACZdmi

Global survey highlights the challenges of VR-haptic technology in dental education

A recent global survey of 156 institutions reveals strong interest in VR-haptic technology for dental training, yet significant barriers impede widespread adoption. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/P51LODw

At least 500 injured in large explosion at Iran port

Footage shows wounded people lying on the street and others running away from the site from BBC News https://ift.tt/lYB8EyW

China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?

Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HsbMdmG

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 26, Palestinian officials say

Nine people were reportedly killed when a police station that Israel said was a Hamas post was hit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kFM8yQX

Vision loss fear may keep some from having cataract surgery

A new study finds vision loss fears may deter some patients from cataract surgery, despite it being the only effective treatment. The research underscores the role of doctor-patient relationships in medical decisions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/AhDf1F8

Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group

This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TrpQkvl

Suspension of Ghana's chief justice is 'abuse of power', says opposition

This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ySMV4Gn

Istanbul rocked by 6.2-magnitude earthquake

People could be seen fleeing from buildings as the quake rocked the Turkish city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JKx4cuQ

Nine killed in Russian attack on Ukraine bus

At least 30 were injured in the city of Marhanets in central-south Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCTZOWl

Why Pope's death leaves Argentines 'orphaned' in more ways than one

Pope Francis was a source of pride for Argentina - but his failure to visit was a disappointment for many. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ih7TNj2

Burkina Faso army says it foiled 'major' coup plot

The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8V5sDIE

New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC

Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7LVkUIM

Watch: 'Our father has died' - World mourns for Pope Francis

From mourners outside the Vatican to world leaders, tributes poured for Pope Francis who died aged 88. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c1XkvtE

Passengers evacuate Delta plane after engine fire

More than 200 people were on board the flight that was scheduled from Orlando to Atlanta, the airline said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CRZGdzu

DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs

The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QGU6Ntq

Girl, 14, killed by lion in Kenya

The child was snatched from a residential compound on a ranch next to Nairobi National Park, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i3MgsOv

DR Congo bans ex-president's party over alleged rebel links

Joseph Kabila has reportedly returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7SutK4b

Pope appears on Easter Sunday after serious illness

Pope Francis has had a reduced presence this Easter as he rests following his release from hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GSf5xX6

Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans

Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel Afghans who are undocumented or had temporary permission to stay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z4Qr9iO

Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to be redrawn following earthquake

The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbwUPm7

Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast

Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PaibZwD

Scientists probe the mystery of Titan's missing deltas

New research finds that despite large rivers and seas of liquid methane, Saturn's moon Titan seems mostly devoid of river deltas, raising new questions about the surface dynamics on this alien world. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/nILTtHs

Bluey's mum actor: My voice never gets recognised

BBC Newsround's presenter Ricky Boleto speaks to the voice actor who plays Bluey's mum, Chilli. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hR0nKvo

Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president

Seasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast's main opposition party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CWtSwAh

Fire, fronds and flax: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ft9SkBv

Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vn50l1o

Ex-Russian general jailed for seven years over bribes

Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin was sentenced to seven years in a penal colony after being accused of taking bribes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8oO4JXG

Colombia declares health emergency after dozens die of yellow fever

Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated before travelling to risk areas for Easter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6HjmBNW

Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy

China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5iDsxgo

French row with Algeria escalates further with tit-for-tat expulsions

France recalls its ambassador to Algeria and orders 12 Algerian diplomats to leave as tensions continue to rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pqjwstg

German doctor charged with murder of 15 patients

The suspect, 40, is accused of setting fire to the homes of some of his alleged victims to cover his tracks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/urgVapl

Tuvalu unveils first cash machines in 'momentous' ceremony

Tiny cash-based Pacific nation gets electronic banking for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PHmky8Z

Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

The Spanish architect was a devout Catholic and is best known for Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BT4XS1P

AI-generated 'Synthetic scarred hearts' aid atrial fibrillation treatment

Researchers have developed an AI tool that creates synthetic yet medically accurate models of fibrotic heart tissue (heart scarring), aiding treatment planning for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. The study could lead to more personalized care for patients affected by this common heart rhythm disorder. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/HvgOhoi

Light that spirals like a nautilus shell

Pushing the limits of structured light, applied physicists report a new type of optical vortex beam that not only twists as it travels but also changes in different parts at different rates to create unique patterns. The way the light behaves resembles spiral shapes common in nature. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ZRS68TL

Crustal brines at an oceanic transform fault

A team presents new details of an oceanic transform fault at the Gofar fault in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The work reveals unexpected brine deposits beneath the seafloor near the fault, which could change the way we conceptualize oceanic transform faults. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2uCjGPg

New projections reveal more extreme erosion on O'ahu's shores

O'ahu's sandy beaches are at risk. New research has determined that 81% of O'ahu's coastline could experience erosion by 2100, with 40% of this loss happening by 2030. Importantly, these forecasts of shoreline erosion are more extreme than previous studies indicated for O?ahu. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rzh0s6E

Top former college athlete among six dead in New York plane crash

MIT graduate Karenna Groff, who was named Woman of the Year by the NCAA in 2022, was among the victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MoQ2GVI

At least 32 people killed in Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy

Photos and videos of the aftermath show bloodied bodies scattered in the streets around the impact of the missiles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KiyU0VQ

Peruvian president avoids impeachment over 'Rolexgate' scandal

President Dina Boluarte faced allegations she accepted Rolex watches as bribes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kvtdiz5

Moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy

Footage shows moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy from BBC News https://ift.tt/pa0y8Pr

Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kvRmYfw

Menendez brothers 'have exemplified growth and healing,' cousin says

The resentencing hearing of Menendez brothers can move forward despite opposition from the district attorney, a Los Angeles court has ruled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BTyqAsJ

Iran says it wants 'fair agreement' ahead of US nuclear talks

Iran's foreign minister has arrived in Oman for talks with the United States over Iran's nuclear programme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P2ZbSxn

Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital

State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away". from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4Jg61o

Gabon holds its breath as coup mastermind eyes presidency

Saturday's election marks a major test for a coup leader who wants the democratic stamp of approval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QY0K3bd

Nigerian song criticising president banned from radio

In the track Eedris Abdulkareem urges the leader's son to tell his father about everyday hardships. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YEb2XUS

China braces for strong winds, with lighter people warned they may blow away

State media is warning that people weighing less than 50kg (110lbs) may be "easily blown away". from BBC News https://ift.tt/NhqrtwU

Six ape genomes sequenced telomere-to-telomere

Comprehensive reference genomes have now been assembled for six ape species: siamang (a Southeast Asian gibbon), Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan, gorilla, bonobo and chimpanzee. Areas of their genomes previously inaccessible because of structural complexity have now mostly been resolved. The resource is already lending itself to comparative studies that offer new insights into human and ape evolution, and into what underlies the functional differences among these species. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/VX8Fat7

Sudan accuses UAE of 'complicity in genocide' at world court

Sudan's government alleges that the UAE is arming its civil war opponents, which it denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MRhVPw6

Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land grabs

This is the first payment under a deal aimed at helping Zimbabwe mend its relations with the West. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SGFyjmg

Despair as death toll from Dominican Republic nightclub collapse rises

Rescue workers are searching for survivors of the incident, which killed at least 113 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p84sYCn

Royal Society of Biology mourns murdered scientist

A local mayor in Colombia offers a cash reward to help find Alessandro Coatti’s killers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z9JwAz1

Clean energy's share of world's electricity reaches 40%, report says

More clean electricity was generated in 2024 but there was a rise in the amount of coal and gas burnt too. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KvqtEeT

Menendez brothers feel 'hope' for parole after decades in jail

The pair tell TMZ they are optimistic about their latest appeals over their parents' killing in 1996. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7gJ9pzP

Myanmar fighting continues despite post-earthquake ceasefires

The UN received reports that Myanmar's military had conducted attacks, while the military accused rebels of the same. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C6aR3yT

Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pozIiTO

Pope Francis waves to crowd in first public appearance since leaving hospital

The pontiff has not been seen in public since he left Rome's Gemelli hospital on 23 March, after undergoing treatment for pneumonia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/80a247T

Manhunt in Germany after three bodies found

German outlet Bild reports that a police helicopter has been deployed and vehicles entering and leaving the town are being checked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xw61Adb

Global study establishes long-term risk of stroke

A global study establishes long-term risk of stroke. Findings shows one in five people who experience a minor stroke or TIA will have another stroke within 10 years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/1sFSb6u

Video footage appears to contradict Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The footage was reportedly filmed by a Palestinian paramedic who was killed by Israeli forces along with 14 others in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5nBZjs1

Rosenberg: Trump takes US-Russia relations on rollercoaster ride

Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DOMmhr4

Israel-Turkey tensions escalate over Syria

Israeli air strikes on bases in Syria are a warning to Turkey to keep its military assets away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FHh8Ulm

Libya kicks out aid groups accused of 'African' population plot

The groups, including the UN refugee agency, are accused of trying to change Libya's "demographic composition". from BBC News https://ift.tt/v6FNDsw

Feasts, frogs and flowers: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ROQx1NM

iPhones, prices and Brexit: Your questions about tariffs answered

Donald Trump slaps much of the world with a 10% baseline tariff while others face even higher rates. Our correspondents answer your questions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ENQdJXF

Russia not on Trump's tariff list

US media quotes the White House press secretary as saying this is because of sanctions on Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PMydmZ5

How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated?

Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/23lhqP4

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti in court over tax charges

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies knowingly withholding parts of his salary on his tax returns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BUeAM2X

Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy

The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GQi0oym

Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pL4SfcM

Is Zelensky mulling summer election in Ukraine?

Rumours are swirling that Ukraine may soon hold elections. Would that ever work during a war? from BBC News https://ift.tt/9rHzuo5