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Passengers stranded as strike disrupts flights at Kenya's main airport

Kenya Airways says the strike has caused delays of more than six hours, with some flights cancelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/URy09Wk

Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school

Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TaX1G09

A new recipe unlocks “impossible” nanocrystals for LEDs, implants, and superconductors

Scientists have cracked a long-standing chemistry problem, creating nanocrystals from tough metal nitrides that were previously extremely difficult to produce at this scale. The breakthrough could turn familiar materials used in LEDs, implants, and superconductors into building blocks for flexible electronics, printable devices, and other technologies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/FaB4Q6e

Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there

Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K7vds3S

They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister

A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related? from BBC News https://ift.tt/720PZ4N

Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for Trump speech bets

The staffer was found to have used his prior knowledge of the president's speeches to place lucrative bets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E3ozNt4

Your sleep may be hiding an early clue to Alzheimer’s

Frequent micro-awakenings during sleep were linked to higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s in healthy middle-aged adults who had no symptoms. The discovery raises the possibility that subtle changes during sleep could offer an early warning signal years before memory problems appear. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/UrGWu9D

Blocked roads and devastation as BBC drives to site of Nepal floods

South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports as she travels from Kathmandu to Trishuli, passing ambulances and hearses on the way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EeRpHdJ

This Indian pilgrim was about to enter Tibet for her dream tour - then her WhatsApp messages stopped

The families of two Indian women are anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pAwUShf

People pulled from mud in Nepal after deadly flash floods

At least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Igw3Rxh

Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China

The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SNxXC6M

Moment tornado tears through southern France

The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eDKV974

UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says former Russian minister

The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wuUM3al

What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?

US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r7IeAxS

Watch: Taking a 180mph spin round America's birthday Grand Prix racetrack

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations and the first major auto race in the US capital in more than 24 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l0I74GM

Archaeologists discover mysterious 400-year-old Indigenous pot in Florida

A tiny, fully intact Indigenous pot buried for roughly 400 years has left archaeologists wondering why such a usable object was deliberately abandoned. Found at a historic Potano-Timucua village in Florida, the mysterious vessel is helping reveal a complex world of Native traditions, Spanish influence, trade, and migration. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Ii7d51J

Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nGZrLAQ

Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts

Officials say the bodies of the two Belgians, who went missing in 1992, were discovered after the Trift Glacier receded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LVgy0Ra

More than 1,000 genetic switches reveal why female immunity is different

More than 1,000 genetic switches behave differently in male and female immune cells, helping explain why women are much more vulnerable to autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Female immune systems appear genetically tuned for stronger inflammatory responses—a powerful defense against infection that may also make dangerous immune misfires more likely. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/FUtYDBu

Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition

Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o6j35Ve

Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z7fwiOE

Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says

After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer "we'll take care of it", an officer testified. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FoPTdlr

Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster

Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zhjGigf

Scientists uncover the hidden nerve network fueling breast cancer

Researchers have uncovered a surprising way triple-negative breast cancer may turn the body against itself. Tumors appear to recruit macrophages—immune cells normally involved in healing and fighting infection—and use them to release a protein called BDNF that draws nerves into the tumor. Those nerves may then help the cancer grow, resist treatment, and potentially spread. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0iFPtjT

COVID-19 awakens dormant viruses — and one is linked to long COVID

COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses hiding in the body, including Epstein-Barr, cytomegalovirus, and several herpes viruses. One poorly understood viral family was strongly associated with long COVID and lasting disability, offering a potentially important clue to why some patients struggle to recover. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/AEHKvO9

'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty

It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hliB34M

Scientists solve the mystery of a brain “switch” that can trigger weight loss in opposite ways

Scientists have uncovered why two seemingly opposite ways of targeting the same brain receptor can both promote weight loss. In mice, activating the GIP receptor in the brainstem reduced appetite, while blocking it in the hypothalamus removed a kind of “brake” on fullness signals. The discovery helps explain why very different obesity drugs can achieve similar results and suggests that carefully combining GIP-targeting treatments with GLP-1 drugs like those related to Wegovy and Ozempic could produce stronger effects. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/RaLX3wk

Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand

A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lYDGkAS

US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says

Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5US1hQu

Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses

The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UPtenmL

Indian actor's video with endangered gibbon sparks investigation

A deleted video of Tamil star Vikram cuddling an endangered gibbon has triggered an inquiry into how the animal entered India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8NyIVuR

Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?

As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H5FBoZl

US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade

US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gIQNzLi

Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing

Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQ2GHm3

Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis

The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nCDsmZ5

Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rSFi85B

Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5tkahBs

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact

Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fJMl8oK

I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil says

The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMGoydz

Scientists rediscover lost Megalodon fossils—and reveal a 79-foot giant

Several enormous Megalodon vertebrae thought to have been destroyed in 1989 were found sitting unnoticed on a museum shelf. Their analysis strengthens evidence that the giant shark could exceed 24 meters (79 feet) in length and live for nearly a century. Researchers also estimate that its newborns may have measured an astonishing 3.6 meters (12 feet). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/hdQKZca

Nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to risks you can change

A long-term brain study found that common risks such as smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high blood lipids were strongly linked to damage associated with vascular dementia. The findings suggest that healthier lifestyle choices could help delay dementia by reducing several harmful brain changes at once. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/nfj97LU

Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit

The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PyhjO8J

EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings

Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hKnaVTd

Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GR2ec03

'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja

Tributes are pouring out across Nepal after an avalanche killed some of the country's best mountaineers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lEyjSme

The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80

Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F0sG8Ww

Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations

State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nXk4ea2

Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

The vessel with 271 people on board caught fire off Madura island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6ZvUew8

Tiny aerosol particles could supercharge tropical storm clouds

Scientists discovered unusually high water-vapor supersaturation inside deep tropical clouds, creating conditions in which tiny aerosol particles could intensify storm updrafts. The finding suggests earlier studies may have missed the effect because they were looking in the wrong types of clouds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/fOVq2Yu

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says

The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bU6KyAV

Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Fifa leadership

Uefa says it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's Fifa leadership as the fallout from the scrapped controversial investment plan intensifies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oIYMgCt