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Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe

Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CtFUwL5

UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show

The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vTdQSDM

Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast

Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed creating a big wave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LdPuAmN

FA 'deeply concerned' by Fifa plan as Uefa to meet

The Football Association says it is concerned by Fifa's proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions as Uefa's 55 member associations hold an emergency meeting to discuss the issue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DtzZOUE

Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington

Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BSqX2Nj

A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque

As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r5IyVYp

Biden, Carney and Oasis: How the world is celebrating Mayo's All-Ireland win

Mayo finally ended a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YDWZmfl

Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film

Musk has backed a European film, called Citizen Vigilante, that critics say spreads an anti-immigrant message. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IFSczeH

Scientists trace the shocking origin of human eyes to an ancient “cyclops”

Researchers say a tiny one-eyed ancestor that lived nearly 600 million years ago may have shaped the evolution of every vertebrate eye, including our own. They also found that its ancient median eye lives on today as the pineal gland, which helps synchronize our sleep with daylight. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/7oLtFdk

Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister from BBC News https://ift.tt/dhAoTzZ

Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies

The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed." from BBC News https://ift.tt/w5kLRf4

Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain

French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wFmOGTc

'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children

Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fqw27cG

Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands

Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WjBt17v

New cancer strategy could stop tumors before resistance takes hold

Researchers are applying evolutionary theory to cancer by changing treatments before tumors have time to develop resistance. Mathematical models suggest that rapid, carefully timed switches between multiple therapies could improve cure rates. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/fG0QbnE

Cocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust

The seizure follows a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NTyLKBo

France passes law banning under-15s from social media

The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eyq7kXG

Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss

They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rb3EZn0

Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain

A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rnCcu9h

Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia

The parents of the four naturally conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N7jrbP5

The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles

The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8O9NdvM

Timelapse shows World Cup final stadium nearly vanish in smoky haze

MetLife stadium in New Jersey, where the World Cup final will be held, was shrouded in haze caused by hundreds of wildfires in Canada. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VRuY4JI

Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance? from BBC News https://ift.tt/qyDLJ5Z

Coffee may help the body fight stress and aging through a hidden cellular switch

Scientists may have uncovered one reason coffee is repeatedly associated with healthier aging and lower disease risk. Compounds in coffee appear to activate NR4A1, a receptor that helps protect cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. These protective effects disappeared when the receptor was removed, strengthening the connection. Surprisingly, plant-based compounds such as caffeic acid seemed far more active than caffeine itself. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/B04OEwV

White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jk1oLQF

One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on dissent

While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8zwtSud

Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts

Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MbHroad

Philippines condemns monkey video on Chinese media as racist

The AI video on China Daily showed a monkey in Philippine garments singing its claims to the South China Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V0T13ql

Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods

Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VN6gbfO

'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final

BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XGgUVav

Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed

The symbolic midnight ceremony was followed by large crowds crossing between Gibraltar and Spain without border checks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lqtD21p

China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests

Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AkX4SQi

EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war

The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ojsDAbI

People flee Bangkok bar as huge flames shoot out from doorway

At least 27 people have died and 25 are critically injured after a fire tore through a bar in a popular Bangkok district. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0HJQypL

Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse films: Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures

The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xrPjdNp

This ultrasound treatment may help stop arthritis before it starts

A simple, non-invasive ultrasound treatment could one day help injured joints heal instead of remaining trapped in a cycle of damaging inflammation. Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville found that continuous low-intensity ultrasound encouraged key immune cells called macrophages to shift from an inflammatory state toward one that supports tissue repair. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ht0G4IQ

Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires

The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bg6DuYQ

'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'

Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9cBz0Z7

East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines

Heading for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xO4crRX

New species named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha

A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YveMfDS

New MRI breakthrough reveals the brain and eye like never before

Scientists have redesigned a key piece of MRI hardware using metamaterials, allowing existing scanners to produce clearer images of difficult-to-see parts of the body in less time. The breakthrough could improve diagnoses, make scans more comfortable, and open the door to new medical imaging and treatment applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/A9XpvYR

Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike

Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2UTX0em

East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines

Headed for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PkaF30c

These ancient quasars shouldn't exist so soon after the Big Bang

Astronomers have uncovered 31 of the oldest known quasars, including the two earliest ever detected, shining from a time when the universe was only about 670 million years old. Powered by supermassive black holes billions of times the Sun’s mass, these incredibly bright objects challenge scientists’ understanding of how such enormous black holes formed so quickly after the Big Bang. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/GDjuXMI

New AI model reveals how neutron star mergers forge heavy elements

Researchers have created an AI-based simulation that makes it much faster to model how neutron star mergers produce many of the universe's heaviest elements. The new tool could improve predictions of these powerful explosions while helping scientists better connect observations in space with experiments on Earth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/9e2yRCn

Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei

Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4WYNydk

Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JWbVvFi

Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy

The dispute has revived one of Punjab's most sensitive political and religious issues ahead of state elections next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tOyC8Gc

Russian attack leaves gaping hole in Kyiv residential building

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine's capital overnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MlFbcd8

Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession

Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hML4N0o

Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6cpP9ex

Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants as he visits gateway island

The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NhgwA36

Cowboys, fighter jets and US Border Patrol - inside Trump's big recruitment drive

Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dxStGYR

'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US

More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DI3gK7r

In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ntvUSQi

After 250 years the American Dream is surviving, but only just

The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading from BBC News https://ift.tt/YbjXaM0

The real cause of a common stroke may have been missed for decades

Scientists have discovered that a common type of stroke may have a very different cause than doctors once thought. Instead of fatty plaque clogging arteries, the strongest link was found with enlarged and damaged blood vessels deep within the brain. The finding helps explain why standard treatments like aspirin are often less effective and is driving the search for new therapies that target the brain’s tiny blood vessels directly. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ysGk0pe

'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250

From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HF0KitQ

US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power

The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qSGW2CU