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Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules

A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QlJvsdr

Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara

The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z6ISkgN

'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film

US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fQgLO3G

EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7JzgWrf

Tiny mammals are sending warning signs scientists can finally read

Small mammals are early warning systems for environmental damage, but many species look almost identical, making them hard to track. Scientists have developed a new footprint-based method that can tell apart nearly indistinguishable species with remarkable accuracy. Tested on two types of sengi, the system correctly identified them up to 96% of the time. It offers a simple, ethical way to monitor ecosystems before they quietly unravel. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/cFmQ90x

Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors

Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u9YOy15

'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown

Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0EjsMB7

Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond

Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hgGWM09

AI that talks to itself learns faster and smarter

AI may learn better when it’s allowed to talk to itself. Researchers showed that internal “mumbling,” combined with short-term memory, helps AI adapt to new tasks, switch goals, and handle complex challenges more easily. This approach boosts learning efficiency while using far less training data. It could pave the way for more flexible, human-like AI systems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rTV4aFq

Scientists say quantum tech has reached its transistor moment

Quantum technology has reached a turning point, echoing the early days of modern computing. Researchers say functional quantum systems now exist, but scaling them into truly powerful machines will require major advances in engineering and manufacturing. By comparing different quantum platforms, the study reveals both impressive progress and steep challenges ahead. History suggests the payoff could be enormous—but not immediate. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/JbsHd8z

NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting

The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jd12N67

Sir Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90

Sir Mark covered some of the defining moments in India's history in a career that spanned decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kRcT9W8

Peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war end as fighting rages

No breakthrough is reported at the first three-way talks but reports suggest they will resume next month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pkBNMLy

China places highest-ranking general under investigation

President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1wieays

Indonesia landslide kills 7, dozens more missing

Rescue teams are searching the West Java village for 83 people who are still unaccounted for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oBg8vFD

New catalyst makes plastic upcycling 10x more efficient than platinum

Scientists are finding new ways to replace expensive, scarce platinum catalysts with something far more abundant: tungsten carbide. By carefully controlling how tungsten carbide’s atoms are arranged at extremely high temperatures, researchers discovered a specific form that can rival platinum in key chemical reactions, including turning carbon dioxide into useful fuels and chemicals. Even more promising, the same material proved dramatically better at breaking down plastic waste, outperforming platinum by more than tenfold. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MjhEw4c

Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mouners at Valentino's funeral in Rome

Crowds have gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, who has died at the age of 93. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QBwlRxN

Trump ratcheted up the Greenland rhetoric - but has he been talked down?

Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w8Wc1yY

South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PnY3DwZ

The world’s mountains are warming faster than anyone expected

Mountain regions around the world are heating up faster than the lands below them, triggering dramatic shifts in snow, rain, and water supply that could affect over a billion people. A major global review finds that rising temperatures are turning snowfall into rain, shrinking glaciers, and making mountain weather more extreme and unpredictable. These changes threaten water sources for huge populations, including those in China and India, while also increasing risks of floods, ecosystem collapse, and deadly weather events. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/SfFCekZ

Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court

The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WPvo846

Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland

A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eD0zP9U

Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bS1qpUl

Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza

Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vKXAdG0

Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PeDdFbk

The breakthrough that makes robot faces feel less creepy

Humans pay enormous attention to lips during conversation, and robots have struggled badly to keep up. A new robot developed at Columbia Engineering learned realistic lip movements by watching its own reflection and studying human videos online. This allowed it to speak and sing with synchronized facial motion, without being explicitly programmed. Researchers believe this breakthrough could help robots finally cross the uncanny valley. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lUCGrvI

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wepc8sV

NASA brings Crew-11 home early in rare medical evacuation

SpaceX Crew-11 splashed down safely in the Pacific after more than five months in orbit aboard the International Space Station. The four astronauts completed over 140 experiments and traveled nearly 71 million miles around Earth. NASA brought the crew home earlier than planned due to a medical concern, with officials confirming the affected crew member is stable. The mission underscores how quickly today’s space programs can adapt while keeping astronauts safe. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ibrohyZ

What happens in space during a medical emergency?

BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G43FrE8

Watch: Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia

Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o59eFbA

No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold

Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X1xkcYr

Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8DvuLfB

Kelly sues Hegseth over attempted demotion

The US senator and former Navy captain is contesting a move to review his retirement grade after he criticised the Trump administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xw91Weu

Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution

The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PTUHIz7

More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota, Trump administration says

The move comes after protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after a woman was shot by an ICE agent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JXBGcRP

Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche

Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mqdW94J

Injection turns sleeping tumor immune cells into cancer fighters

KAIST researchers have developed a way to reprogram immune cells already inside tumors into cancer-killing machines. A drug injected directly into the tumor is absorbed by macrophages, prompting them to recognize and attack cancer cells while activating nearby immune defenses. This eliminates the need for lab-based cell extraction and modification. In animal models, the strategy significantly slowed tumor growth and sparked strong anticancer immune responses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Ox9or1i

Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding

Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIVfSgX

Scientists uncover a hidden aging program in the gut that fuels cancer risk

Although the gut renews itself constantly, its stem cells accumulate age-related molecular changes that quietly alter how genes are switched on and off. Scientists found that this “epigenetic drift” follows a clear pattern and appears in both aging intestines and most colon cancers. Some regions age faster than others, forming a patchwork of weakened tissue more prone to degeneration. Encouragingly, researchers showed this drift can be slowed—and partly reversed—by restoring iron levels or key cellular signals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/G4UXavr

Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'

The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cP0GOCw

Long COVID may be fueled by inflammation and tiny clots

Long COVID affects an estimated 65 million people worldwide and can damage the brain, heart, blood vessels, and immune system long after infection. Researchers now link symptoms to lingering virus, inflammation, micro-clots, and disrupted energy metabolism. While structured rehab and pacing can improve quality of life, a growing list of experimental treatments—from antivirals and metformin to microbiome therapies and biologics—shows early promise. Clear answers, however, are still limited by small studies and the lack of large, definitive trials. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/KEcjpO8

Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make

The turbocharged events in Venezuela through to discussions about Greenland all nods to the US’s shifting vision of the world order. And it leaves the EU with a pressing decision about whose influence to shelter under from BBC News https://ift.tt/YvoqKIf

Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' Greenland

European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump's ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TLr5Iq8

Influential China church reports arrests as crackdown on Christians intensifies

Leaders of Early Rain Covenant Church have been arrested and Yayang Church is being torn down, groups say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p2gF3hW

Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?

A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BNfd01s

US halts assistance to Somalia over claims food aid was illegally seized

Donald Trump's administration has a zero-tolerance policy for waste, a US official tweeted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ikKXAQJ

Just 10 minutes of exercise can trigger powerful anti-cancer effects

A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that switch on DNA repair and shut down cancer growth signals. When these molecules were applied to bowel cancer cells, hundreds of cancer-related genes changed activity. The discovery helps explain how exercise lowers cancer risk and hints at future therapies inspired by movement. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/AQ28Osb

Breakthrough lets scientists watch plants breathe in real time

Scientists have created a new way to watch plants breathe—live and in high definition—while tracking exactly how much carbon and water they exchange with the air. The breakthrough could help unlock crops that grow smarter, stronger, and more drought-resistant. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/FO0jbwo

Protests and US warnings shake Iran at its weakest point in years

War with Israel, a battered economy, and the swift loss of allies have left Iran vulnerable in the face of mounting protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/53nrsQG

Scientists find a safer way to make cells burn more calories

Researchers have developed experimental compounds that make cells burn more calories by subtly tweaking how mitochondria produce energy. Older versions of these chemicals were once used for weight loss—but were banned for being deadly. The new approach fine-tunes the effect, allowing cells to burn extra fuel safely. If successful, this could pave the way for new obesity treatments with added health benefits. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0uIBDXA

UK and France bomb underground IS arms bunker in Syria

RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an Islamic State group arms store in Syria, UK officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YJwCvA5

The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India

Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qGX6k78

New antibiotic pill shows promise against drug-resistant gonorrhea

A one-dose oral drug called zoliflodacin has proven highly effective against gonorrhoea in a major international trial. The pill matched the success of current treatments while avoiding injections and complex dosing. As antibiotic resistance spreads, this new option could make treatment simpler and more accessible worldwide. Approval could mark a major step forward in controlling a stubborn global STI. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/tdH19UL

Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament

Japan's parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women were given the right to vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z4SgUoQ

Trump warns Iranian authorities against killing protesters

The US president says "we are locked and loaded and ready to go", amid continuing mass unrest in Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdCmZVp

Watch: Four men rescued from boat teetering on dam edge

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam from BBC News https://ift.tt/0PT3QlM

What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg

The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xZkA5z6