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Houthis confirm their prime minister killed in Israeli strike

Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi and several other Houthi officials were killed in the attack, the Iran-backed movement says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CJdwDim

Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 14 in Namibia

Eleven members of the prison service and a police officer were among the fatalities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NM9J7xm

Putin, Modi and other world leaders in China for summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are among the 20 world leaders attending a regional security summit in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vq8TD13

Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war

Ukraine's president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kVEYlyU

Ancient DNA finally solves the mystery of the world’s first pandemic

Scientists have finally uncovered direct genetic evidence of Yersinia pestis — the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian — in a mass grave in Jerash, Jordan. This long-sought discovery resolves a centuries-old debate, confirming that the plague that devastated the Byzantine Empire truly was caused by the same pathogen behind later outbreaks like the Black Death. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/eXkdHSF

Watch: Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods

Watch: Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods from BBC News https://ift.tt/zhuKbmG

Survivors of South Africa's horrific building fire now live in fear of guns

The deadly fire was called a "wake-up call" but residents are waiting for permanent homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R5nZWKx

Punches and slaps: Watch as Mexican Senate debate ends in brawl

A fight erupted in the senate involving two senior Mexican politicians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aLBftyA

Spiders turn fireflies into glowing traps

In Taiwan’s forests, researchers discovered a clever hunting trick by the sheet web spider Psechrus clavis. Instead of immediately devouring captured fireflies, the spiders allow them to glow in the web, luring other insects, sometimes even more fireflies, into the trap. Experiments with LED lights confirmed this eerie strategy: webs lit with firefly-like signals attracted up to ten times more prey. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/VvT3uYt

South Korea bans phones in school classrooms nationwide

It is the latest country to restrict phone use among children and teens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aDkyMzu

Who is Lisa Cook, and what is Federal Reserve governor accused of?

President Trump has ordered the removal of the central bank official - we unpack what it all means. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MBtKyj2

France returns slain king's skull to Madagascar

King Toera was killed by French troops 128 years ago and his head kept in a Paris museum's archive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lj6t2aw

Israeli hostage families and demonstrators hold day of protests

Families of hostages being held by Hamas are protesting across Israel in a day of marches, rallies and demonstrations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oVfqNIa

The Sun’s smallest loops ever seen in stunning new images

Astronomers using the Inouye Solar Telescope have captured the sharpest-ever images of a solar flare, revealing coronal loops as thin as 21 km wide. These threadlike plasma structures, imaged during an X1.3-class flare, confirm long-standing theories about loop scales and may represent the fundamental building blocks of flare activity. The discovery pushes solar science into new territory, opening doors to improved space weather forecasting and deeper understanding of magnetic reconnection. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/NbrM2TV

Scientists discover a strange new magnet that bends light like magic

Researchers cracked the mystery of altermagnets, materials with no net magnetization yet strange light-reflecting powers, by creating a new optical measurement method. Their findings confirmed altermagnetism in an organic crystal and opened doors to innovative magnetic devices. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/T0MKz1w

Watch: Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race

Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YczMaKJ

Jupiter’s core isn’t what we thought

For years, scientists thought Jupiter’s strange interior was the result of a massive collision in its youth. But new research suggests that the planet’s diffuse, “fuzzy” core wasn’t born from a cataclysm at all. Instead, the giant appears to have developed this structure gradually as it pulled in both heavy and light elements while forming. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Wdh9p76

What did Erik and Lyle Menendez do and when could they be released?

Lyle and Erik Menendez have been denied release by separate parole boards this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fc9r8Uo

These asteroids share a strange fingerprint from billions of years ago

Scientists studying asteroids found that two seemingly unrelated types share a strange dusty coating of troilite. By using polarization of light instead of traditional spectra, they uncovered evidence that these space rocks may have originated from the same ancient parent bodies, offering a new glimpse into the chaotic past of the early solar system. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lgbE2Gu

A star torn apart by a black hole lit up the Universe twice

Astronomers using AI have captured a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event: a massive star’s violent death triggered by its black hole companion. The explosion, known as SN 2023zkd, not only produced a brilliant supernova but also shocked scientists by glowing twice, after years of strange pre-death brightening. Observed by telescopes worldwide, the event provided the strongest evidence yet that black holes can ignite stellar explosions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/d5yFJSx

Gaza residents on famine: 'My youngest child doesn't know what fruit tastes like'

A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing "starvation, destitution and death". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ATHwMYJ

US to review all 55 million visas to check if holders broke rules

A US state department official says US visa holders will face "continuous vetting". from BBC News https://ift.tt/9MpcGKH

ICC 'deplores' new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces the court as "an instrument of lawfare" against the US and Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PYCQtfh

Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale detained over Lamborghini purchase

US authorities have linked Wale's car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l2O6zCr

Ancient solar system crash may explain Bennu and Ryugu’s origin

Scientists from the Southwest Research Institute have found strong evidence that near-Earth asteroids Bennu and Ryugu share a common origin with Polana, a much larger asteroid in the main belt. By comparing James Webb Telescope observations with samples from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx and Japan’s Hayabusa2 missions, researchers discovered spectral similarities suggesting all three were once fragments of the same parent body, shattered in an ancient collision. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DaVe0Nq

After 70 years, the Sun’s explosive mystery is finally solved

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has directly observed magnetic reconnection in the Sun’s atmosphere for the first time, confirming decades-old theories about solar explosions. This discovery bridges small-scale events near Earth with massive solar eruptions that shape space weather. The data provides crucial insights to improve predictions of solar storms that can impact our technology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/FyDlPcJ

Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and abuse

Marius Borg Høiby is charged with 32 offences and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wM4Dc5W

Watch: Two presidents, two very different Oval Office encounters

Onlookers gasped as Trump and Zelensky's meeting in Washington in February descended into chaos, but times have changed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hauIKco

Scientists reveal how just two human decisions rewired the Great Salt Lake forever

Scientists found that Great Salt Lake’s chemistry and water balance were stable for thousands of years, until human settlement. Irrigation and farming in the 1800s and a railroad causeway in 1959 created dramatic, lasting changes. The lake now behaves in ways unseen for at least 2,000 years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/XwS1xOI

BBC witnesses West Bank attack by masked Israeli settlers

The BBC's Lucy Williamson says the incident near Nablus was "completely unprovoked". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WFlK13Y

Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Australian golf course

Video shows the aircraft flying over the golf course before crash landing, as the pilot and passenger escaped without major injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0oVI3Qd

Once home to a cult, the Chilean tourist village haunted by torture and child abuse

Chile wants to turn the site where a cult leader tortured prisoners and abused his followers into a memorial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0y3XLz8

'The world is behaving irrationally' - Putin's warm welcome gets cold reaction in Ukraine

In the absence of a deal, Ukrainians focused on the optics of Putin's visit to Trump in Alaska. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hAIjJCq

No ceasefire, no deal: What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine

Three BBC correspondents at the meeting in Alaska assess what we learned about the two leaders and what's next for the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kN4BMJO

Far-right Israeli minister taunts prominent Palestinian prisoner

Video shows Itamar Ben Gvir telling the most prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti "you will not win". from BBC News https://ift.tt/LTQ80oj

Israeli settlement plans will 'bury' idea of Palestinian state, minister says

Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich announced approval for 3,401 new homes in the controversial E1 area project in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ve8xVZi

Clearest Mars images yet reveal mystery rock and ancient terrain in stunning detail

Captured at a location called “Falbreen,” this 360-degree view mosaic was stitched together 96 images that were acquired May 26, 2025. In the upper image, the enhanced-color mosaic features deceptively blue skies and the 43rd rock abrasion (the white patch at center-left) of the NASA Perseverance rover’s mission at Mars. Below, in the natural-color version of the “Falbreen” panorama, colors have not been enhanced and the sky appears more reddish. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wy4f32t

Injectable “skin in a syringe” could heal burns without scars

Scientists in Sweden have developed a groundbreaking “skin in a syringe” — a gel packed with live cells that can be applied directly to wounds or even 3D-printed into skin grafts. Designed to help the body build functional dermis rather than scar tissue, the innovation combines fibroblast cells on gelatin beads with a hyaluronic acid gel, held together using click chemistry. In a parallel advance, the team also created elastic hydrogel threads that can form tiny, fluid-carrying channels, paving the way for artificial tissues and organoid development. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/OFRCxJq

Watch: Passengers escape car hit by drone in Russia

CCTV captured the moment a car was hit by a Ukrainian drone in the Russian city of Belgorod, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in his official Telegram channel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xLJWIiK

Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested

This is the first time in the country's history that a former first couple is in jail at the same time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BJcy6l1

Teens arrested for Brad Pitt burglary targeted other stars, say LA police

The suspects, including two boys, raided the houses of other actors and athletes, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E6HohyA

US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike

The US will hold its levy on Chinese imports at 30%, while China will keep a 10% tariff on American goods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z08tF1h

Ukraine's borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say

The EU says "the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future." from BBC News https://ift.tt/Aa6I7CK

China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs

With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rg603lU

Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippines boat

Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat from BBC News https://ift.tt/A76WOec

Aerial footage shows devastation after deadly floods in China

At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7qFWdur

Mexico rules out Trump's reported military plan against drug cartels

The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sLBiu61

Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya

Police believe the passengers on board all belong to one family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s5FUxEW

The hidden ways light at night damages your brain, mood, and metabolism

Neuroscientist Dr. Randy J. Nelson explores how artificial light at night disrupts our bodies, from immune health to mood. His work bridges lab research, clinical trials, and everyday solutions while mentoring future scientists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/R1ZXgHd

US shrugs off Gaza escalation - drifting further away from allies

The apparent US indifference to the prospect of a long - possibly indefinite - Israeli military occupation marks a telling change in tone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W9yhUvr

What we know about Israel's plan to take over Gaza City

The plan faces fierce opposition within Israel as well as international criticism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QktHFNn

South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex-president

Edgar Lungu's family has been locked in a bitter dispute with Zambia's government over where to bury him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2SM0buC

Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free

Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XLMg2Wl

France wildfire is 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale', says PM

The huge wildfire is the largest in France so far this year and has burned an area larger than Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/phWsT7q

Hiroshima: Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing

At the ceremony, Japan's PM urged all countries to work towards nuclear disarmament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cgOKNS6

South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigs

At the start of a murder trial, a farm supervisor says his boss ordered him to dispose of two women's bodies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XUKRI3l

F1 tycoon pleads guilty to abetting the obstruction of justice

Ong had given expensive gifts to a former minister, including an all-expenses paid trip to Qatar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xJK7wgV

Watch: Police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare hands

The reptile was retrieved by the officer and buckled into the back of a police car. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L3BxU60

Watch: How many pull-ups can you do? Trump revives fitness test for school kids

The test had been discontinued in 2012 and replaced with a fitness program during Barack Obama's term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OFU4rxc

Watch: Massive crowd greets Pope at Catholic youth event

Hundreds of thousands of Catholics from around the world poured into Rome for the special Jubilee holy year event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kw3osnz

Aid group says worker killed by Israeli military in attack on Gaza HQ

The Palestine Red Crescent has accused Israel of a "deliberate" strike, but Israel said it has "no information" about it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbVlfDt

Manhunt under way after 4 killed in Montana bar shooting

The suspect, named as Michael Paul Brown, is believed to be "armed and dangerous", police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aMgHrDS

Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum

The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u0dgJCa

Forget the Big Bang: Gravitational waves may have really created the Universe

A team of scientists has proposed a groundbreaking new theory on the Universe's origins, offering a fresh, radical take on the Big Bang's early moments. Unlike the widely accepted inflationary model, which involves speculative assumptions, the new model starts with the established concept of De Sitter space, aligning with dark energy observations. The scientists believe gravitational waves—ripples in space-time—were the key to seeding the formation of galaxies and cosmic structure, eliminating the need for unknown elements. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/udAmPSN

Zelensky demands tougher sanctions after Russian strikes kill 31 in Kyiv

It comes after the capital saw one of the most deadliest assaults since Russia's 2022 invasion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a0xycYO