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The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nAI1OTU

It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rKs3BIj

Once aspirational, India's middle class today are finding fewer avenues for their ambition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gOwEHNG

Nicotine e-cigarettes may be one of the most effective tools yet for quitting smoking, according to a sweeping review of global research. By analyzing findings from 14 major reviews spanning nearly a decade, researchers found consistent, high-quality evidence showing that nicotine vapes outperform traditional methods like patches, gum, and even behavioral support. While some lower-quality studies produced mixed results, the strongest data clearly favored nicotine e-cigarettes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CBXp7Wr

For half a century, BBC Russian had to fend off jammers. Now its website is blocked, but millions still read it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BtEdsfg

The late-night vote is a step towards bringing the 40-day partial shutdown - and long security lines at US airports - to an end. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cEWIFk0

The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y7j4KLE

It is the secretary of state's first foreign trip since the conflict began last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yOQkmgq

By closely monitoring fish throughout their lives, researchers found that simple behaviors in midlife—like movement and sleep—can predict lifespan. Fish that stayed active and slept mostly at night tended to live longer, while those slowing down earlier lived shorter lives. Surprisingly, aging didn’t unfold smoothly but in sudden jumps between stages. The work suggests that tracking daily habits in humans could reveal early clues about how we age. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wX0YlvJ

Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v30S4Mm

The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1xdDpi6

Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NZw0mgj

A global team of leading scientists is zeroing in on a tiny but powerful molecule that could reshape how we age. Known as NAD⁺, it plays a crucial role in keeping our cells energized, repairing DNA, and maintaining overall health—but its levels steadily decline over time, potentially fueling diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Researchers are now exploring ways to boost NAD⁺ using compounds like NR and NMN, with early studies hinting at improvements in memory, metabolism, and physical function. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/gWlk93w

Scientists have uncovered a new species of rhinoceros in the Canadian High Arctic, revealing that rhinos once lived far farther north than expected. The fossil, dating back 23 million years, is unusually complete and has helped reshape ideas about how these animals migrated between continents. Evidence suggests rhinos crossed from Europe to North America more recently than scientists once thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/HOPgrdN

Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Apsehwf

Scientists have uncovered a hidden “death switch” in the brain that may be driving Alzheimer’s disease—and even found a way to turn it off in mice. The culprit is a toxic pairing of two proteins that, when combined, triggers the destruction of brain cells and fuels memory loss. By using a new compound to break apart this deadly duo, researchers were able to slow disease progression, protect brain cells, and even reduce hallmark amyloid buildup. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5GV3Syr

Beavers may be unlikely climate heroes, but new research suggests they could play a powerful role in fighting climate change. By building dams and transforming streams into wetlands, these industrious animals dramatically reshape how carbon moves and is stored in landscapes. Over just 13 years, a beaver-engineered wetland in Switzerland stored over a thousand tonnes of carbon—up to ten times more than similar areas without beavers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lfDv1md

Researchers have uncovered friction without contact—driven entirely by magnetic interactions. As two magnetic layers slide, their internal forces compete, causing constant rearrangements that dramatically increase resistance at certain distances. This creates a surprising peak in friction instead of a steady rise, breaking a long-standing physics law. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ZliFHhJ

A new pill, enlicitide, reduced LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by about 60% in a large clinical trial, matching the power of injectable therapies. Because it’s taken orally, it could overcome one of the biggest barriers keeping patients from using current treatments. Researchers say many people still don’t reach safe cholesterol levels—even on statins—highlighting the need for better options. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/SrHdpi1

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lQpBrfc

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AtrEdN0

In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3JNIXfr

The UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3jkCi6y

Kepler-51d is a giant, ultra-light “super-puff” planet wrapped in an unusually thick haze that’s blocking scientists from seeing what it’s made of. Observations from JWST revealed that this haze may be one of the largest ever detected, possibly stretching as wide as Earth itself. The planet’s low density and close orbit don’t match existing models of how gas giants form or survive. Now, researchers are left with more questions than answers about how such a strange world came to be. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/LMEOUTP

Astronomers may have found an exciting new clue about dark energy—the mysterious force driving the universe’s accelerating expansion. They discovered an extraordinarily bright supernova from more than 10 billion years ago whose light was bent and magnified by a foreground galaxy, creating multiple images through gravitational lensing. Because the light from each image traveled slightly different paths, it arrived at Earth at different times, letting scientists effectively watch different moments of the same cosmic explosion simultaneously. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/d36sVIA

Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri's busiest locations on Monday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8wrWRLD

Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ryx1mql

New research shows that sourdough fermentation does more than make bread rise—it transforms wheat fibers in unexpected ways. Scientists found that enzymes already present in wheat, activated by the sourdough’s acidic environment, break down key fibres called arabinoxylans. This process may influence the bread’s texture, digestibility, and flavor. Some microbes even create buttery or subtly sweet notes that give sourdough its distinctive taste. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/XYro1Rp

One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W987xHU

When the Asian financial crisis sent rice prices soaring in Indonesia in the late 1990s, the shock didn’t just strain household budgets—it left lasting marks on children’s bodies. Researchers from the University of Bonn found that kids exposed to the food price surge were more likely to experience stunted growth and, years later, a higher risk of obesity. The findings suggest that during crises, families often maintain calorie intake but cut back on nutrient-rich foods, creating hidden nutritional deficiencies that disrupt healthy development. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5PGvWit

A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h4VJnF8

Athletes will visit the FBI academy this weekend to give a seminar on fighting techniques and tactics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KEihgnZ

Scientists have developed a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease by turning ordinary brain cells into powerful plaque-clearing machines. Instead of requiring frequent antibody infusions like current therapies, the experimental treatment uses genetically engineered astrocytes — abundant support cells in the brain — that are equipped with a CAR “homing device” similar to those used in cancer immunotherapy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/r2WxDbc

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Yc4bFa

The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude from BBC News https://ift.tt/CDpvnL6

Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DYKbp8L

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q1OGWlF

The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1NEFw9C

Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EL9bIhj

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RNImtcv

Advanced 3D reconstructions of the comb jelly’s aboral organ reveal a sensory system far more complex than scientists expected. The organ contains a wide variety of specialized cells and is closely linked to the animal’s nerve network, allowing it to coordinate behavior and orientation in the water. Researchers say it may function as a primitive brain-like center. The discovery suggests that centralized nervous systems might have evolved independently in different animal lineages. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/YB4IU3p

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so. from BBC News https://ift.tt/93q8GW6

Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1CKM829

The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kKV1W5A

A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZwpGzO1

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MwtD9Od

Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading. from BBC News https://ift.tt/svCG8pL

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/swa34Cl

Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZL3P4Yz

The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/li2X3b9

Inverted perovskite solar cells offer strong potential for scalable, low-cost solar power, but a hidden interface inside the device has limited their performance and durability. Researchers have now introduced crystal-solvate nanoseeds that guide crystal growth and release solvent in a controlled way during heating, improving film quality at this buried layer. The result is smoother, denser material with better electronic properties and stability. A large mini-module achieved 23.15% efficiency with minimal scaling losses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vFW51Dc

The US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8XPioOe

Jupiter’s icy moons may have been seeded with the chemical ingredients for life from the very beginning. An international team of scientists modeled how complex organic molecules—essential building blocks for biology—could have formed in the swirling disk of gas and dust around the young Sun and later been carried into Jupiter’s own moon-forming disk. Their results suggest that up to half of the icy material that built moons like Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto may have delivered freshly made organic compounds without being chemically destroyed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CRI1mKH

Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iO0Uecb

Struggling to fall asleep and stopping breathing at night may be a far riskier combo than previously thought. In a study of nearly a million veterans, researchers found that having both insomnia and sleep apnea dramatically raises the risk of hypertension and heart disease. The two conditions don’t just coexist—they interact in ways that intensify strain on the heart. Addressing sleep problems early could help prevent cardiovascular disease before it starts. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/1KTEdzw