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Jon Bon Jovi praised for talking woman off bridge

Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has been praised by police for helping a woman in distress who was on the ledge of a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday night.

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Self-medicating gorillas may hold new drugs clues

Self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery, according to scientists. Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas - and used also by local human healers - identifying four with medicinal effects.

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Ancient Rome in 3D - Detailed virtual reconstruction. Real colors. 2023 year progress.

#ancient #Rome #3D Explore our virtual 3D reconstruction of ancient Rome as it looked in the mid-4th century CE, around year 360, at the turn of the Pagan and Christian eras. We are the "History in 3D" team and our goal is to create the most detailed, accurate and complete 3D reconstruction of ancie

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Billionaire takes off for first ever private spacewalk

Billionaire Jared Isaacman has taken off in a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for what he hopes will be the first ever privately funded spacewalk. The mission, called Polaris Dawn, is the first of three funded by the founder of payments processing business Shift4.

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Dave Allen on the Vagaries of the English Language

From Dave's 1990 series on the BBC. I made some movie titles to explain the context.

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New Recipe for Pi - Numberphile

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Would you eat insects if they were tastier?

Next to it was a plate of chilli crickets, the bug version of a beloved Singaporean dish - stir-fried mud crabs doused in a rich, sweet chilli sauce. It looked like any other buffet, except for the main ingredient in every dish: crickets.

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Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later

Early on a Saturday morning in April, Akara Etteh was checking his phone as he came out of Holborn tube station, in central London. He is just one victim of an estimated 78,000 "snatch thefts" in England and Wales in the year to March, a big increase on the previous 12 months.

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Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Scientists have studied more than 2,000 samples of poo from babies in the UK to get a clearer idea of which types of bacteria first colonise a newborn's gut.

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Violence, overcrowding, self-harm: BBC goes inside one of Britain’s most dangerous prisons

There’s chaos in HMP Pentonville. A piercing alarm alerts us to what prison officers describe as an “incident”. There’s a cacophony of slamming metal doors, keys jangling, and shouts and screams from inmates as officers race to see what’s happened.

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Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by former boyfriend, Ugandan official saysThis breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

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Māori king's daughter crowned ahead of his burial

She is only the second Māori queen, the first being her grandmother, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu. Ngā Wai hono i te pō is the youngest child of King Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died last Friday at the age of 69.

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Gillian Anderson: I was surprised by shame of sharing sexual fantasies

Gillian Anderson tells me she is “very comfortable” talking about sex. The clues were obvious even before we met to talk about her new book, Want, a collection of women’s sexual fantasies.

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Baseless claim about Harris crash spread by mysterious website

It claims, without providing evidence, that a 13-year-old girl was left paralysed by the crash, which it says took place in San Francisco in 2011.

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France sees Channel migrant deaths as a problem of Britain's making

The French rescue workers packed up their gear with well-practised efficiency. The medical tents. The stretchers. The security cordons.

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Could you survive a nanosecond on the Sun?

Get a copy of What If? 2 and Randall’s other books at: https://xkcd.com/books More serious answers to absurd questions at: https://what-if.xkcd.com/ What would happen if you spent a nanosecond on the surface of the sun? Would it warm you up, burn you to a cinder, or do nothing at all? Credits **

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Putin welcomed in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

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Inside the deepfake crisis engulfing Korean schools

Last Saturday, a Telegram message popped up on Heejin’s phone from an anonymous sender. “Your pictures and personal information have been leaked. Let’s discuss.”

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Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land

Last October, Palestinian grandmother Ayesha Shtayyeh says a man pointed a gun at her head and told her to leave the place she had called home for 50 years.

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Man accused of recruiting strangers to rape his wife

This story contains some distressing details. The defendant, named as 71-year-old Dominique P, is accused of recruiting strangers online to come to his home and sexually assault the victim for over a decade.

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Japan teen jumps to death, killing pedestrian below

Two people have died in the Japanese city of Yokohama after a teenage girl jumped to her death from a shopping centre, hitting a pedestrian below.

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Meeting the Ukrainian recruits preparing for new battle

For the previous 72 hours, the menacing whirr above our heads has belonged to Russia’s suicide drones, passing over and then bearing down on their targets.

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Striking images reveal depths of Titanic's slow decay

It was the image that made Titanic's wreck instantly recognisable - the ship's bow looming out of the darkness of the Atlantic depths. But a new expedition has revealed the effects of slow decay, with a large section of railing now on the sea floor.

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Collapse after collapse - why Lagos buildings keep crashing down

Whereas the commercial cost can be calculated, a figure can never be put on the value of the lives lost underneath the rubble.

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'A tech firm stole our voices - then cloned and sold them'

The notion that artificial intelligence could one day take our jobs is a message many of us will have heard in recent years. But, for Paul Skye Lehrman, that warning has been particularly personal, chilling and unexpected: he heard his own voice deliver it.

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Russian activist speaks out in spy case after prisoner swap

In early August, Pablo González was taken from a prison in Poland and flown to Moscow on a plane carrying Russian deep-cover agents, hackers and a hitman for the FSB intelligence service.

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10 Minutes of Religion being DESTROYED by Sam Harris

In this video Sam Harris dissects the foundations of religion with surgical precision in this gripping 10-minute video. If you would like to support this channel with a donation, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/twt_pc All contributions are greatly appreciated! Follow us on Facebook &

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The Mathematician Who Discovered Math's Greatest Mystery

Kurt Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem stunned the math world. Try https://brilliant.org/Newsthink/ for FREE for 30 days, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription Highlight recommend Journey to the Edge of Reason: The Life of Kurt Gödel by Stephen Budiansky https:/

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Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

About nine months ago while researching a story, I found myself added to a large Telegram channel which was focused on selling drugs. Within a few months, I had been added to 82 different groups.

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Nearly 40,000 people died home alone in Japan this year, report says

Almost 40,000 people died alone in their homes in Japan during the first half of 2024, a report by the country’s police shows.

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Man caught upskirting at British Museum jailed

Jake Verano Gomez was seen taking a video of a woman under her clothes by the female City of London police officer on 19 August, Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court heard. Similar videos were found on his phone, and police believe he filmed other women visiting the museum that day.

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X braced for Brazil ban as judge's deadline passes

X, formerly known as Twitter, has said it expects to be blocked in Brazil after failing to meet a deadline to name a new legal representative for the company.

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Norway princess and US shaman's wedding begins after years of 'turmoil'

Festivities have begun for the wedding of Norwegian Princess Märtha Louise and her American partner, self-styled shaman Durek Verrett. Hundreds of guests are arriving in the town of Alesund, in western Norway, for a “meet and greet” in a historic hotel.

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Father and son climb Kilimanjaro on polling day

While some of us will be heading to the polls this Thursday, Toby Wells and his son Jack will be making their way to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The two will start their journey to the summit in the early hours, after a year of planning the trip.

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Ukraine's long-range drones using Western tech to hit Russia

Western technology and finance are helping Ukraine carry out hundreds of long-range strikes inside Russia. That is despite Nato allies still refusing to give Ukraine permission to use Western-supplied munitions to do so – mostly because of fears of escalation.

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Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?

Can AI help restaurant owners come up with tasty new menus to tempt customers, or is this just a recipe for disaster? With 90% of Dubai's three million people being immigrants, "there's so many cultures here", says Mr Arutyunyan. "Indians, Pakistanis, Filipinos, Arab people, European guys."

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Manatee mummy and calf charm wildlife photo judges

An algal bloom in the area had caused a decline in the eelgrass beds that provide them with food, but the local community restored the habitat, resulting in more manatees being recorded than ever before.

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Fesaci-Dialog 2000

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US tourist dies in Viking voyage sinking off Norway

An American woman has died after the replica boat she was in capsized in rough seas during an expedition from the Faroe Islands to Norway. Six people were on board the Naddoddur when it got into trouble on Tuesday evening, on the fourth day of the trip, and a distress signal was sent.

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Why badminton has become code for teen sex in Hong Kong

It may be an innocent enough racquet sport, but Hong Kong's Education Bureau has unintentionally given badminton a whole new meaning.

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Man posing as YouTuber jailed for global sextortion

Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Rasheed pleaded guilty to 119 charges, relating to 286 people from 20 countries, including the UK, the US, Japan and France. Two-thirds of his victims were aged under 16. Australian authorities say it is "one of the worst sextortion cases" in history.

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Esports champ wants to get into real world of motorsport

Eight weeks, hundreds of competitors across multiple events and a multi-million pound prize pot - but this wasn't any sports tournament. Luke Bennett is coming home from the first Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia as a world champion.

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Boy accidentally smashes 3,500-year-old jar on museum visit

The Hecht Museum in Haifa told the BBC the crockery dated back to the Bronze Age between 2200 and 1500BC - and was a rare artefact because it was so intact.

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We Traveled Back in Time. Now Physicists Are Angry.

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Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden 'pressure' over Covid

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg says he regrets bowing to what he said was pressure from the Biden administration to "censor" content on Facebook and Instagram during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Surging seas are coming for us all, warns UN chief

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that big polluters have a clear responsibility to cut emissions – or risk a worldwide catastrophe.

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Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?

Imagine picking up a nice juicy apple - but instead of biting into it you keep the seeds and throw the rest away. That's what chocolate producers have traditionally done with the cocoa fruit - used the beans and disposed of the rest.

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All Time Best Arguments Against Religion

Experience a riveting 10-minute showcase featuring some of the most influential atheist thinkers of our time, including Richard Dawkins, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Christopher Hitchens, Isaac Asimov, Carl Sagan, and Dan Barker. Watch as these intellectual giants deliver sharp, insightful critiques of reli

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Watch Your Favourite Comedians Roast Religion

Welcome to a hilarious yet thought-provoking 10-minute comedy special where top comedians like Ricky Gervais, Patton Oswalt, Seth MacFarlane, George Carlin and Jimmy Carr take on the ultimate taboo: religion. Brace yourself for unfiltered laughs as these fearless comics tackle sacred cows and poke f

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Australian kids see betting as 'part of sport' - can banning ads help?

Like so many in Australia, Sam grew up in a community where having a punt was synonymous with sport.

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Stand off as police close in on 'Son of God' pastor

Police say they will not leave until they have found Apollo Quiboloy, who calls himself the "appointed Son of God". He is believed to be hiding inside his 30 hectare (75 acres) complex, which houses some 40 buildings, including a cathedral, a school and even a hangar.

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Why Gen Z & Millennials are hung up on answering the phone

Hi, you’ve reached the voicemail of Yasmin Rufo. Please don't leave a message as I won’t listen to it or call you back. Unfortunately that isn't my answerphone message but do I, along with most Gen Z and millennials, wish it was? Absolutely.

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World's oldest man: 'No special secret to long life'

The world's oldest living man has declared he has no "special secrets" to pass on about his longevity as he celebrated turning 112. John Tinniswood, who was born in Liverpool on 26 August 1912, told the Guinness World Records he had "no idea at all" why he had lived so long.

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov has been arrested by French police at an airport north of Paris. Mr Durov was detained after his private jet had landed at Le Bourget Airport, French media reported.

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Italian burglar caught after sitting down with book

The 38-year-old reportedly gained access to a flat in the Italian capital's Prati district via the balcony but became distracted after picking up a book about Homer's Iliad on a bedside table.

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Pest or picture perfect? Lives of bugs captured in striking detail

When Jimmy Reid goes looking for incredible wildlife to photograph, he doesn't have to stray very far from home. He looks under drain covers, beneath rocks and even inside the dilapidated shed in his garden in Loanhead, Midlothian.

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What is a woman? Australian court rules in landmark case

It’s a landmark ruling when it comes to gender identity, and at the very heart of the case was the ever more contentious question: what is a woman?

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Is Gravity RANDOM Not Quantum?

Check out the Space Time Merch Store https://www.pbsspacetime.com/shop Sign Up on Patreon to get access to the Space Time Discord! https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime The holy grail of theoretical physics is to find the long-sought theory of quantum gravity. But what if this theory is as mythical

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Fake watermelons full of drugs fail to fool US agents

United States border agents have intercepted a truck carrying more than $5m-worth of methamphetamines at the US-Mexico border hidden inside a shipment of watermelons. The drugs were wrapped in plastic painted in two shades of green to resemble the fruit and placed among real watermelons.

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World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana

The second-largest diamond ever found - a rough 2,492-carat stone - has been unearthed in Botswana at a mine owned by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond.

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The Earth's deepest living organisms may hold clues to alien life on Mars

To understand the life that might survive deep below Mars' surface, we can look to some of the deepest, and oldest, forms of living organism on our own planet. Mars isn't just the red planet: it's also a wet planet.

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‘That little devil is filming’: Director’s time with the Taliban

In August 2021, the world watched desperate scenes of multitudes fleeing Afghanistan as the Taliban swept into the capital, Kabul.

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Classical Periodic Table

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Russian priests bless fire engines at oil depot blaze after Ukraine attack

Russian Orthodox priests have visited the scene of a huge fire at a fuel depot, which continues to burn three days after being set alight in a Ukrainian drone attack. More than 500 firefighters have been tackling the giant blaze at the Proletarsk oil storage facility in Rostov region.

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Tornadoes and waterspouts: Europe's underestimated extreme weather threat?

Known as a waterspout – a type of tornado – this extreme weather phenomenon has made global headlines this week, as it is thought to have caused the sinking of the Bayesian, a luxury yacht carrying British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and others, off the coast of Sicily.

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Vogue publisher and ChatGPT owner OpenAI strike deal

OpenAI and global magazine giant Condé Nast have announced a partnership to allow ChatGPT and its search engine SearchGPT to display content from Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ and other well known publications. The multi-year deal is the latest such agreement struck by OpenAI with major media firms.

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What if we teleported the oceans to Mars?

Get a copy of What If? 2 and Randall’s other books at: https://xkcd.com/books More serious answers to absurd questions at: https://what-if.xkcd.com/ Suppose you did drain earth’s oceans and dumped the water on top of the Curiosity rover, how would Mars change as the water accumulated? Watch th

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London through the ages inspires Civilization VII

Fans of Civilization have been waiting almost a decade for the latest instalment of the cult video game series.

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Drone swarms could stop wildfires, researchers say

Drones could soon be working together in swarms to put out flames before they become wildfires, UK researchers hope. Drones piloted by people are already used in firefighting, for example to detect hidden blazes and assess safety risks.

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How sinking of luxury yacht off Sicily unfolded

One man has died and six people are missing after a luxury yacht sank in freak weather conditions off the coast of Sicily. The 56m British-flagged Bayesian was carrying 22 people - 12 passengers and 10 crew - when a heavy storm that created waterspouts struck early on Monday.

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Meet the people whose hearts age more slowly

As Martina Canchi Nate walks through the Bolivian jungle, red butterflies fluttering around her, we have to ask her to pause - our team can’t keep up.

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Will a Drone Be Pushed Backwards Inside an Accelerating Truck?

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Indiana Jones's Temple of Doom hat sells for £490k

The hat worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second instalment of the Indiana Jones film franchise has sold for nearly half a million pounds at auction. The brown felt fedora - specifically made for the Temple of Doom film - fetched $630,000 (£487,000) in Los Angeles on Thursday.

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Actors demand action over 'disgusting' explicit video game scenes

Performers working in the games industry have spoken of their distress at being asked to work on explicit content without notice, including a scene featuring a sexual assault.

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Ukraine's surprise advance into Russia a risk for Biden

Washington is absorbing the impact of Ukraine’s lightning assault into Russia’s Kursk region as the scale of President Zelensky’s bold gamble emerges.

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Can We Create New Elements Beyond the Periodic Table?

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Helium Synthesis

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Woman wins payout after ‘sexsomnia’ rape case dropped

Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott, 32, contacted police in 2017, telling them she thought she had been raped while asleep. She said she had woke up half-naked, finding her necklace broken on the floor.

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More delays for astronauts stuck in space as Nasa ponders return

Nasa has again delayed a decision about how to bring home two US astronauts stuck in space on the troubled Boeing Starliner mission. The US space agency said in a press conference on Wednesday that it will make a call by the end of August.

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WHO declares Mpox global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the highly infectious disease Mpox a global health emergency, for the second time in two years. The disease - formerly known as monkeypox - has killed at least 450 people during an initial outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Generative AI is not the panacea we’ve been promised | Eric Siegel for Big Think+

Eric Siegel has been in the AI field since 1991. He’s “horrified” by the AI hype bubble, but not for the reason you may think. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Wharton professor: 4 scenarios for AI’s f

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NZ charity unknowingly distributes meth-laced sweets

Police in New Zealand are racing to trace down sweets containing "potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine" after they were distributed by a charity in Auckland. Up to 400 people may have received the sweets from Auckland City Mission as part of a food parcel, said the anti-poverty charity.

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Why is it so dangerous to step on a rusty nail? - Louise Thwaites

Explore how a toxin-producing bacterium causes tetanus, and how to identify its common symptoms and best prevention practices. -- In the 5th century, a ship master was suffering from a nasty infection that caused his jaws to press together, his teeth to lock up, and the muscles in his neck and spi

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Inside the secret Titanic warehouse

The exact location of the warehouse where they are stored is a closely guarded secret, because of the value of its contents. All we can say is that it is somewhere in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.

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Tech problems mar launch of Trump-Musk interview

Elon Musk's interview of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was marred by technical issues that the tech billionaire blamed on a cyber attack.

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Reservoir of liquid water found deep in Martian rocks

Scientists have discovered a reservoir of liquid water on Mars - deep in the rocky outer crust of the planet. The findings come from a new analysis of data from Nasa’s Mars Insight Lander, which touched down on the planet back in 2018.

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Kenya starvation cult leader pleads not guilty

The leader of a Kenyan cult who allegedly encouraged over 400 followers to starve themselves to death has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, in one of the worst ever cases of cult-related mass deaths.

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Tom Cruise abseils off stadium roof in daring Olympic finale

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise made a dramatic appearance at Sunday night's Olympic closing ceremony in Paris, abseiling into the Stade de France from the roof.

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I had surgery to lengthen my legs and then it went horribly wrong

Elaine Foo’s legs are streaked with thick, purple scars - each one a reminder of a leg-lengthening procedure which went badly wrong.

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Stephen Fry Annihilates God and The Catholic Church

In this compelling and thought-provoking video, Stephen Fry fearlessly challenges the notions of God and the Catholic Church with his signature wit and intellectual prowess. Delving deep into the philosophical and moral implications of religious belief, Fry articulates poignant arguments that resona

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Fisherman lands first-ever 'lost' Lego shark

Richard West, a 35-year-old fisherman living in Plymouth, found the plastic toy on the top of his fishing nets 20 miles (32km) south of Penzance on Tuesday.

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Adam Britton: The ‘monster’ animal abuser who hid in plain sight

From the outside, Adam Britton seemed like a passionate – albeit quiet and nerdy – advocate for animals. Over decades, the 53-year-old built a colourful reputation as one of the world’s leading crocodile experts.

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Confronting violent settlers in the occupied West Bank, together

Like every morning, there was tension. It crackled in the air like static. So much was happening lately that only a fool would walk into the hills and not be on their guard.

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Japan warns of heightened risk of megaquake

Japan has - for the first time - issued a warning about an increased risk of a "major earthquake" striking in the near future. The advisory was issued on Thursday night local time, telling people to be alert but not to evacuate.

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Three monkeys is third Banksy artwork in three days

Banksy has posted another artwork in London, marking the third piece of a new animal-themed collection - this time featuring monkeys. It is the third black silhouette composition that the Bristol-based street artist has claimed credit for since Monday.

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A.I. ‐ Humanity's Final Invention?

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What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?

It took four years to get to this point, and Google-owner Alphabet's inevitable appeal means this the legal process is likely to carry on for some time yet.

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US judge rules Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal

The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future. Google was sued by the US Department of Justice for its control of about 90% of the online search market.

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New Zealand helicopter pilot killed in Papua, police say

Glen Malcolm Conning, 50, was killed by a pro-independence group known as Free Papua Organisation (OPM), according to police. However, OPM spokesman Sebby Sambom told the BBC that he had not been able to verify the Indonesian authorities' claim.

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Social media firms must take action on agitators, says Cooper

Social media firms need to take action over "shocking misinformation", online agitators and the "organisation of violence", Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said.

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Bangladesh shuts internet as 90 killed in protests

Bangladesh has ordered a second internet blackout in three weeks after a new round of anti-government protests killed at least 90 people and injured hundreds more.

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Can India become rich before its population grows old?

For the past two years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to transform India into a high-income, developed country by 2047. India is also on course to become the world's third largest economy in six years, according to several projections.

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RFK Jr admits to dumping bear carcass in New York's Central Park

Independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has posted a video on social media in which he admits that he dumped a dead bear cub in New York City's Central Park in 2014.

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Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city?

When Frank Sinatra sang about “a city that never sleeps”, he probably wasn’t thinking about the economic boost that busy nightlife can provide to a metropolis. Yet a growing number of cities around the world are increasingly homing in on ways to strengthen their night-time economy.

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Watch Stephen Fry Tear Religion Apart for 10 Minutes Straight

Prepare for a riveting ten-minute tour de force as Stephen Fry, the acclaimed actor and outspoken critic, delivers a masterclass in deconstructing religion with his characteristic eloquence and wit. In this compelling video, Fry passionately dissects the flaws and contradictions in religious beliefs

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'Fear kept me alive on epic motorbike trip across Africa'

At the age of 23, Nigerian musician Udoh Ebaide Joy survived a traumatic car accident. It damaged her spinal cord and for months she could not get around without a wheelchair.

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'Blame all your problems on Mercury': What really happens during retrograde?

Sadicka, an astrologer and spiritual life coach, is telling her 5,000 Instagram followers to watch out for technology issues, trouble communicating with people and even car accidents, ahead of the planet Mercury going into retrograde from 5 August.

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World's biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap

Something remarkable has happened to A23a, the world's biggest iceberg. For months now it has been spinning on the spot just north of Antarctica when really it should be racing along with Earth's most powerful ocean current.

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Do Black Holes Have to Be Black?

Check out the Space Time Merch Store https://crowdmade.com/collections/pbsspacetime Sign Up on Patreon to get access to the Space Time Discord! https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime The primary characteristic that defines black holes is in the name. Black holes are black. The gravitational pull at

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Lyme disease is becoming more common. But its symptoms aren't always easy to spot

Climate change is contributing to the global rise of Lyme disease. But many physicians are struggling to recognise its symptoms. Ticks are blood sucking parasites and second only to mosquitos when it comes to transmitting diseases to humans.

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Spies' children did not know they were Russian

The children of a Russian spy couple who returned home on Thursday after the largest prisoner swap between the West and Russia since the Cold War only found out their nationality on the flight to Moscow.

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Kim Jong Un wants Trump back, elite defector tells BBC

Donald Trump returning to the White House would be “a once-in-a-thousand year opportunity” for North Korea, according to a man in a unique position to know.

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Confronting reality, in Washington and here at home

It’s road construction season, you know, which is a frustration for drivers but an economic boon for the nation – because it yields paychecks for some 300,000 workers on highway crews. It’s just one of those seasonal things that we have to tolerate.

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Philomena Cunk on Jesus - Part 1

Miracles like walking on wine or helping a deaf man see... Twitter: OnCunk Sharing all things Cunk - a fictional character from Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, Cunk on Britain, Cunk on Shakespeare and Cunk on Earth - Portrayed by the incredible Diane Morgan.

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Three men accused of plotting 9/11 reach plea deal - Pentagon

Three of the men accused of plotting the 11 September 2001 attacks on the US have entered into a pre-trial agreement, the Department of Defense says.

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Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol are two new ways to lower the risk of dementia developing, a major report suggests. Scientists have now identified 14 health issues which, if reduced or eliminated, could theoretically prevent nearly half of dementias in the world.

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'Slave auction' pupils to face disciplinary in South Africa

Four schoolchildren in South Africa are to face a disciplinary hearing over a viral video in which black students are seen being auctioned off as slaves, the authorities in Cape Town have told the BBC.

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X-rays reveal tiny half-billion-year-old creature

The internal anatomy of a prehistoric creature the size of a poppy seed has been revealed in “astonishing detail”. Researchers used powerful X-rays to scan the 520-million-year-old fossil.

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Is this the photo of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

French photographer Jerome Brouillet knew he had the chance of capturing something special when Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina caught one of the day's biggest waves. But what Brouillet found when he checked his camera was beyond his wildest dreams.

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Shutting down flat Earthers, Neil deGrasse Tyson style | Big Think

Shutting down flat Earthers, Neil deGrasse Tyson style New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is the point of debate when one side the argum

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Trump gunman spotted 90 minutes before shooting, say police texts

The gunman who opened fire at former President Donald Trump at a rally was spotted by a local Swat team more than 90 minutes before the shooting, text messages reveal.

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Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought

The team, working in Gabon, say they discovered evidence deep within rocks showing environmental conditions for animal life 2.1bn years ago. But they say the organisms were restricted to an inland sea, did not spread globally and eventually died out.

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Missing in the wild,praying for survival

At about 7:30 GMT on 16 February last year, John set off from a B&B in Portree to begin a 15-mile (24km) hike from Sligachan to Loch Coriusk and back.

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Something in the water? Why we love shark films

From the Steven Spielberg classic Jaws, to predators stalking the Seine in Under Paris, there is no shortage of shark films. Hollywood and audiences love them, seemingly never tiring of the suspense, gore and terror.

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Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

They are the bête noire of many nutritionists - mass-produced yet moreish foods like chicken nuggets, packaged snacks, fizzy drinks, ice cream or even sliced brown bread.

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How To Detect Faster Than Light Travel

Check out the Space Time Merch Store https://www.pbsspacetime.com/shop Sign Up on Patreon to get access to the Space Time Discord! https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime Warp drives may or may not be possible, but if they are then could a distant alien civilization’s warp fields produce gravitatio

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How cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada was lured to US in elaborate sting

Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada is one of the most notorious names in drug war history, synonymous with the fearsome power and corrosive influence of the most important drug cartel in the world.

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Seven things to look out for during the Olympic opening ceremony

With an anticipated ten thousand athletes parading through the heart of Paris, Friday's Olympic opening ceremony promises a spectacle par excellence. Many of the details have been kept secret, so expect plenty of surprises.

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Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' arrested in Texas

One of the world's biggest drug lords, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, has been arrested by US federal agents in Texas. Zambada founded the crime syndicate with Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who is currently jailed in the US.

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North Korea hackers trying to steal nuclear secrets, US and UK warn

North Korean hackers are attempting to steal nuclear and military secrets from governments and private companies around the world, the UK, US and South Korea have warned.

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Swiss limit tourist access in bid to bring back edelweiss

One of Switzerland’s most stunning spots has become the latest to try to limit tourist access, in a bid to protect the environment from becoming overrun by Instagrammers. Above the famous resort of Zermatt, the Riffelsee lake is more than picture perfect.

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100 bottles of champagne found in 19th Century wreck

When divers in the Baltic Sea first saw the wreck on the sonar, they thought it was a fishing boat. But when they went to investigate, they found a 19th Century sailing ship, "loaded to the sides" with champagne, wine, mineral water and porcelain.

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Ukraine thrown into war's bleak future as drones open new battlefront

The black box sits on the army truck dashboard like a talisman, its tiny screen lighting up with warnings when Russian drones are above us. We are driving fast along a country road in the darkness near the front lines outside Kharkiv.

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Australian surfers leg washes up after shark attack

The severed leg of a surfer who was attacked by a shark has washed up on an Australian beach, with doctors now racing to see if it can be reattached. Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW) on Tuesday, when a 3m great white shark bit him.

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14 dead after Nepal plane crashes during takeoff

At least 14 people were killed after a plane crashed during takeoff in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu on Wednesday, say officials. Some 19 people were on the Saurya Airlines flight which was headed to Pokhara, a popular tourism destination.

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Almost one in three people in NZ were abused in care

Some 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults suffered abuse while in state and faith-based care in New Zealand over the last 70 years, a landmark investigation has found.

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Breaching whale capsizes boat and sends two people overboard

Video shows how a humpback whale suddenly appeared out of the water before flipping over a small, 23-foot vessel. Two people can be seen falling into the ocean as the huge mammal turns their boat upside down.

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Man in his 50s dies while diving off Donegal coast

An Garda Síochána (the Irish police service) said they were alerted to a report of a man getting into difficulty in the water near Downings on Monday.

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Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine

Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say. Marine biologists tested 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks taken from the shores near Rio de Janeiro and found they tested for high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers.

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Video shows Illinois police fatally shoot woman in her home

Illinois police have released bodycam footage that showed the chaotic moments that led to the fatal shooting of a woman who had called 911 to report a suspected intruder at her home.

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'Shame stopped me reporting spiking incident'

Spiking victims have spoken out about their ordeals as police warn "harmful myths and stereotypes" mean the crime is still under-reported.

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Keanu Reeves: I think about death all the time

Many of us avoid thinking about death, but not Keanu Reeves. That's a good thing, he adds.

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Chimps share humans' 'snappy' conversational style

Like humans, wild chimpanzees engage in snappy, turn-taking conversations, where they wait just a fraction of a second for their turn to 'speak'. The animals communicate mostly with gestures including hand movements and facial expressions.

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Veteran anti-whaling activist arrested in Greenland

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been arrested in Greenland under an international warrant issued by Japan, authorities and his foundation said. Mr Watson, star of the reality TV show Whale Wars, was arrested when his ship docked in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, a police statement said.

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Biden ends re-election bid, upending White House race

US President Joe Biden has ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him as the Democratic candidate, in an extraordinary decision that upends an already dramatic race for the White House.

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Couple found dead after trying to cross Atlantic

The bodies of a couple who set off on a sailing trip across the Atlantic Ocean have been found on a washed-up life raft almost six weeks after they were last seen.

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In photos: Colonial India through the eyes of foreign artists

Called Destination India: Foreign Artists in India, 1857-1947, the show focuses on artists who travelled to colonial India from around the world.

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Afghanistan - wish you were here? The Taliban do

When it comes to planning a holiday, Afghanistan is not at the top of most people’s must-visit lists. Decades of conflict mean that few tourists dared step foot in the Central Asian nation since its heyday as part of the hippie trail in the 1970s.

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US woman freed after 43 years in prison for murder she didn’t commit

Sandra Hemme was 20 years old when she was found guilty of stabbing to death library worker Patricia Jeschke from St Joseph, Missouri, in November 1980. She was given a life sentence.

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‘Google says I’m a dead physicist’: is the world’s biggest search engine broken?

I didn’t know I was dead until I saw it on Google. When I searched my name, there it was: a picture of my smiling face next to the text “Tom Faber was a physicist and publisher, and he was a university lecturer at Cambridge for 35 years”. Apparently I died on 27 July 2004, aged 77.

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Bodies of fallen climbers finally recovered from Everest 'death zone'

Tshiring Jangbu Sherpa cannot forget the dead body he saw just metres from the summit of Mount Lhotse in the Himalayas more than a decade ago. The Nepali was working as a guide for a German climber trying to scale the world’s fourth highest mountain in May 2012.

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The lost art of accomplishment without burnout | Cal Newport for Big Think +

“How is it possible to do work that you’re proud of and not feel like your job is encroaching on all parts of your life?” Cal Newport, author of ‘Slow Productivity,’ explains. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=

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UN top court to give opinion on Israeli occupation

The UN's top court is set to issue a landmark opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories.

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Ghosts of Olympics past leave their mark in Paris

So begins a somewhat partisan account of the city’s long association with the Games, published ahead of its failed bid (to London) for 2012.

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What will future aerial dogfights look like?

I’m flying a Typhoon fighter over the Irish Sea and I’ve got a big problem. There’s a hostile jet on my tail, and no matter how I push the joystick, or play with the throttle, this enemy is still there.

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Thousands of rare bird eggs worth $500,000 seized in Australia

Investigators discovered the haul - believed to be worth $400,000 to $500,000 (£207,000 - £259,000) - at a property in Granton, Tasmania on 9 July.

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Trump gunman seen as threat before attack, was lost in crowd

Donald Trump's would-be assassin was flagged as "suspicious" up to an hour before he began shooting and his phone's history showed he'd searched for images of the Republican, senators have heard amid growing calls for the head of the US Secret Service to resign.

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Common blood-thinning drug neutralises cobra venom

Snakebites kill about 138,000 people a year, mostly in poorer rural areas in low- and middle-income countries in Africa, South and South East Asia. More than 400,000 others develop necrosis, when the tissue around the bite dies and turns black.

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Boys rescued in Zambia after circumcision abductions

Forty-eight boys in Zambia have been rescued from a male circumcision camp, after desperate complaints by some parents that their children had been abducted. One of the boys was on HIV medication and had not taken his anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs for two weeks, officials confirmed to the BBC.

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'Supermodel granny' drug extends life in animals

The treated mice were known as "supermodel grannies" in the lab because of their youthful appearance. They were healthier, stronger and developed fewer cancers than their unmedicated peers.

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Lewd tourist antics on Florence statue lead to outrage

There has been outrage in Italy after a female tourist in Florence was pictured miming a lewd act on a statue of the Roman god Bacchus. In the photos - which were shared online by the social media account Welcome To Florence - the woman can also be seen kissing the life-size statue at nighttime.

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Smoke on the horizon - Israel and Hezbollah edge closer to all-out war

As the war in Gaza grinds on, there are growing fears another Middle East war may erupt - with devastating consequences for the region, and beyond. Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah (backed by Iran) have been trading fire across their shared border for the past nine months.

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New tech aims to keep polar bears and people apart

At the end of the Canadian Arctic summer, polar bears head inland to wait for the ice to form. And while thousands of tourists flock to catch a glimpse of these magnificent predators, researchers are developing novel ways to keep people and bears safely separated.

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Russia antivirus firm Kaspersky quits US after ban

Russian antivirus giant Kaspersky Labs has told BBC News that it is leaving the US after the Biden administration banned sales and distribution of the firm's software.

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Secret 'sky island' rainforest saved by new discoveries

Perched on a remote mountain top and surrounded by lowlands, Mabu is what's known as a "sky island" and is the largest rainforest in southern Africa.

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Cave discovered on Moon could be home for humans

Scientists have for the first time discovered a cave on the Moon. At least 100m deep, it could be an ideal place for humans to build a permanent base, they say.

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Instagram influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery

When two young Brazilian women were reported missing in September 2022, their families and the FBI launched a desperate search across the US to find them. All they knew was that they were living with wellness influencer Kat Torres.

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How conspiracy theories and hate dominated social feeds after assassination attempt on Trump

Within minutes of the news breaking about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, that word was trending on X in the United States. It's a word that has become synonymous with conspiracy theories on the fringes of social media, often to cast doubts on an attack or shooting.

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Spray of bullets shatters nation's illusion of security

They have also torn through the 2024 presidential campaign, damaging the social and cultural fabric of the nation. The illusion of security and safety in American politics – built over decades - has been dramatically shattered.

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Witness says he saw gunman on roof near Trump rally

Greg, the witness, said the man was armed with a rifle and had crawled on top of a building just outside the event in Butler County on Friday evening. He said he pointed the gunman out to police.

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Mystery as 4,000-year-old axe-heads sent to museum

Two axe-heads, which are believed to be more than 4,000 years old, have been sent to the National Museum of Ireland by an anonymous letter writer. Staff at the museum described them as a "significant archaeological find".

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Scientists start human testing of Marburg virus vaccine

Scientists have launched their first in-human vaccine trial for a highly fatal virus. The Marburg virus is in the same family as Ebola and was discovered in 1967.

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Titanic mission to map wreck in greatest ever detail

The BBC has had exclusive access to expedition members here in the US city of Providence, Rhode Island, as they make preparations to leave port. They'll be using state of the art technology to scan every nook and cranny of the famous liner to gain new insights into its sinking.

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US cruise missiles to return to Germany, angering Moscow

Long-range US missiles are to be deployed periodically in Germany from 2026 for the first time since the Cold War, in a decision announced at Nato's 75th anniversary summit.

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The sperm whale 'phonetic alphabet' revealed by AI

Researchers studying sperm whale communication say they've uncovered sophisticated structures similar to those found in human language. But exactly how sperm whales catch squid, like many other areas of their lives, remains a mystery.

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The big fat Indian wedding turning heads around the world

How much is too much? That's the question many in India are asking as the months-long wedding festivities for the youngest son of Asia's richest man enter their final phase.

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A photographer's 11-day trek to flee war-torn Sudan

On the eve of his perilous escape from his home country last month, Sudanese photojournalist Mohamed Zakaria left his camera equipment with a friend, not sure if he would ever see it again.

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Shackleton's Endurance ship gets extra protection

The extended zone will further limit activities close to the vessel, which sank in 1915 during an ill-fated Antarctic expedition led by celebrated polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. The measure is part of a newly published conservation management plan (CMP).

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China’s BYD agrees $1bn Turkey factory deal

China's biggest electric car maker BYD has agreed a $1bn (£780m) deal to build a manufacturing plant in Turkey, as it continues to expand outside its home country. The new plant will be capable of making up to 150,000 vehicles a year, according to Turkish state news agency Anadolu.

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She accused Assange of sexual assault, but is glad he’s now free

Swedish human rights activist Anna Ardin is glad Julian Assange is free. But the claims she has made about him suggest she would have every reason not to wish him well.

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Pope Francis critic excommunicated by the Vatican

An Italian archbishop and staunch critic of Pope Francis has been excommunicated by the Vatican, its doctrinal office has said. Carlo Maria Vigano was found guilty of schism - meaning he has split from the Catholic Church - after years of fierce disagreement with the pontiff.

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India preacher denies blame for crush deaths

The preacher who led an overcrowded prayer meeting in India where more than 120 people were crushed to death on Tuesday has denied blame, and pledged to co-operate with the police investigation.

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An iconic wildlife park has banned koala cuddles. Will others follow?

For what seems like time immemorial, giving a fluffy little koala a cuddle has been an Australian rite of passage for visiting celebrities, tourists and locals alike. And for many of them, a wildlife park in a leafy pocket of Queensland has been the place making dreams come true.

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Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

It's taken until 2024, but Japan has finally said goodbye to floppy disks. Up until last month, people were still asked to submit documents to the government using the outdated storage devices, with more than 1,000 regulations requiring its use.

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World's oldest cave art found showing humans and pig

The oldest example of figurative cave art has been discovered in the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi by Australian and Indonesian scientists. The painting of a wild pig and three human-like figures is at least 51,200 years old, more than 5,000 years older than the previous oldest cave art.

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A Bugatti car, a first lady and the fake stories aimed at Americans

The following would have been a bombshell report - if it were true. Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, allegedly bought a rare Bugatti Tourbillon sports car for 4.5m euros ($4.8m; £3.8m) while visiting Paris for D-Day commemorations in June.

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Pakistan will continue attacks on Afghanistan - minister

Pakistan will continue to launch attacks against Afghanistan as part of a new military operation aimed at countering terrorism, the country's defence minister has told the BBC.

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Israel conscription rule stokes ultra-Orthodox fury

When Israel’s ultra-Orthodox or Haredi Jewish community gathers in force you realise just how large it is.

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How a YouTuber's death boosted fundraising for a rare cancer

The death of Minecraft YouTuber Technoblade two years ago devastated fans across the world. Alex, to use his real name, was just 23 years old.

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UFOs: From psychology to air traffic, are we closer than ever to an answer?

As the new series of the BBC's Paranormal looks into alleged UFO sightings, one aerospace expert says accessible, modern technology puts us in a stronger position than ever to work out what's going on in the skies above us.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'shadows'

We asked our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme of "shadows". Here is a selection of the photographs we received from around the world. The next theme is "time" and the deadline for entries is 9 July 2024.

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Why parents are locking themselves in cells at Korean 'happiness factory'

The only thing connecting each tiny room at the Happiness Factory to the outside world is a feeding hole in the door. No phones or laptops are allowed inside these cells, which are no bigger than a store cupboard, and their inhabitants have only bare walls for company.

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Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea

Four Sri Lankan fishermen have died and another two are critically ill after consuming an unknown liquid from bottles they found while at sea, according to local media reports.

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The Man Who Solved the World’s Most Famous Math Problem

How Andrew Wiles solved the problem that stumped mathematicians for 357 years. Try https://brilliant.org/Newsthink/ for FREE for 30 days, and get 20% off your annual premium subscription Highly recommend Fermat's Enigma by Simon Singh: https://www.amazon.com/Fermats-Enigma-Greatest-Mathematical-Pro

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Attempt to fly open basket-balloon across Atlantic abandoned

British explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams, 67, who lives in Wiltshire, and two friends took off from Presque Isle, Maine, in North America, just after 02:30 UTC [03:30 BST].

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Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living

Jan and Els were married for almost five decades. In early June, they died together after being given lethal medication by two doctors. In the Netherlands, this is known as duo-euthanasia. It’s legal, and it’s rare - but every year, more Dutch couples choose to end their lives this way.

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Biden stumbles in testy debate where personal attacks fly

Coming into Thursday evening, many Americans had expressed concerns about Joe Biden’s age and fitness for office. To say that this debate did not put those concerns to rest may be one of the greatest understatements of the year.

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BBC tracks down smuggler behind Channel crossing which killed Sara, 7

As he ambled, nonchalantly, across a sunlit public square, the smuggler appeared to have no idea he was being followed.

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Bolivian police arrest leader of apparent coup attempt

Bolivian police have arrested the leader of an apparent attempted coup, hours after the presidential palace in La Paz was stormed by soldiers. Hundreds of troops and armoured vehicles had taken up position on Murillo Square where key government buildings are located.

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Rapport Vlaamse overheid vernietigend voor cyberveiligheid stad Antwerpen vóór grote hack in 2022 : "Onvoldoende maatregelen, pijnlijk voor zo'n grote organisatie"

De stad Antwerpen was amper voorbereid op een grote cyberaanval, zoals die in 2022 gebeurde. Dat blijkt uit een scherp rapport van de Vlaamse Toezichtcommissie voor persoonsgegevens, die openbare besturen controleert over privacy. "Pijnlijk", staat letterlijk in het rapport.

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China space probe returns with rare Moon rocks

China's lunar probe has returned to Earth with the first ever samples from the Moon's unexplored far side. The Chang'e-6 landed in the Inner Mongolia desert on Tuesday, after a nearly two-month long mission that was fraught with risks, state media report.

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Wikileaks founder freed after five years in prison

After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free. Mr Assange, 52, was charged with conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information.

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AI: World's biggest music labels sue over copyright

The world's biggest record labels are suing two artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups over alleged copyright violation in a potentially landmark case.

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World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull

The neurostimulator, which sends electrical signals deep into his brain, has reduced Oran Knowlson’s daytime seizures by 80%. His mother, Justine, told the BBC he was happier and had a “much better quality of life”.

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What if you drained the oceans?

Get a copy of What If? 2 and Randall’s other books at: https://xkcd.com/books More serious answers to absurd questions at: https://what-if.xkcd.com/ How quickly would the oceans drain if a circular portal 20 meters in diameter appeared at the bottom of Challenger Deep, the deepest spot in the oce

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Three missing in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off

Three people are missing after floodwaters swept through the south-eastern Swiss town of Misox in the alpine valley of Graubünden. Further west, the alpine resort of Zermatt has been isolated by floodwaters.

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Escaped pet donkey found 'living best life' with elk

Terrie and Dave Drewry, of Auburn, are convinced the animal, filmed by a hiker earlier in June, is their pet "Diesel". Diesel was spooked and took off during a hiking trip with Mr Drewry near Clear Lake, California in 2019.

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Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

The mayor of the Spanish city of Barcelona has pledged to eliminate short-term tourist lets in the city within five years. Socialist Jaume Collboni told a news conference he does not plan to renew any of the 10,101 tourist licenses granted to landlords when they expire in November 2028.

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Tourist accused of blasphemy killed by mob in Pakistan

The police had been attempting to protect the man from the large group in the town of Madyan, a town in Swat district. The mob had gathered after the man was accused of desecrating the Quran, Islam's holy book, on Thursday.

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Woman takes partner to tribunal for not taking her to airport

She accused her boyfriend at the time of allegedly breaching a "verbal contract" in which he agreed to take her to the airport, stay in her house and look after her dogs.

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Chimpanzees ‘self-medicate’ with healing plants

Wild chimpanzees eat plants that have pain-relieving and anti-bacterial properties to heal themselves, according to scientists.

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Cargo from 'most ancient' shipwreck found off Israel

Cargo from the remains of the oldest shipwreck to be found in the deep sea has been discovered in the eastern Mediterranean, Israeli archaeologists have said.

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‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass surgery, research suggests. Larger trials of the device, dubbed a "space hairdryer" by researchers, are now planned to try to replicate the results in a wider group of patients.

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Putin in Vietnam: A friendship that refuses to die

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi on the second stop of an East Asian tour. The trip, which comes on the heels of his lavish visit to North Korea, is being interpreted as a demonstration of the diplomatic support Russia still enjoys in this region.

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Louisiana orders every classroom to display Ten Commandments

Every public school classroom in Louisiana has been ordered to display a poster of the Ten Commandments - a move that civil liberties groups say they will challenge. The Republican-backed measure is the first of its kind in the US, and governs all classrooms up to university level.

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Stonehenge covered in orange paint by Just Stop Oil

Part of Stonehenge has been covered in orange powder paint by protesters. Two Just Stop Oil campaigners sprayed the paint on the historic site near Salisbury, Wiltshire, on Wednesday.

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Mystery monolith appears in Nevada desert

The structure was spotted by the Las Vegas Police Department, who said they saw it during a search and rescue mission north of the Las Vegas Valley. The monolith is similar to other similarly puzzling ones that appeared around the globe in 2020.

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Trappisten uit Westmalle laten uitzonderlijk 2 dagen bezoekers toe in de brouwerij

Op woensdag 25 en donderdag 26 september zullen geïnteresseerden uitzonderlijk de brouwerij kunnen bezoeken van de trappistenabdij in Westmalle. Tot nu toe was die niet te bezoeken, omdat de broeders een stil en teruggetrokken leven willen leiden. Maar omdat er veel vraag was, zullen ze nu 1.

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de unieke Bekaert familie pizza die je nergens elders vindt

Recept voor pizzadeeg en beleg oorspronkelijk van een Italiaanse vriend, in Italie geleerd, maar daarna wat "gepersonaliseerd" : de unieke Bekaert familie pizza die je nergens elders vindt ... (maar dat blijft natuurlijk niet zo nu het recept op youtube staat :-). Philippe, Annelies, Lotte, Fien, E

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Greek coastguard threw migrants overboard to their deaths, witnesses say

The Greek coastguard has caused the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean over a three-year period, witnesses say, including nine who were deliberately thrown into the water.

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Historic writer's desk could be 'knackered' old fake

The desk of the writer Dr Samuel Johnson is to be returned to his former London home for the first time in more than 260 years. Except, in a strange twist, its owner is now uncertain whether it really is the desk of the famous 18th Century dictionary author.

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Is It IMPOSSIBLE To Cross The Event Horizon? | Black Hole Firewall Paradox

Check out the Space Time Merch Store https://www.pbsspacetime.com/shop Sign Up on Patreon to get access to the Space Time Discord! https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime So you’ve decided to jump into a black hole. Good news: as long as the black hole is big enough you can sail through the event

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How gravity batteries could change the world

It may shock you, but on an industrial scale, electricity is rarely generated in reserve. If fuel or water power is used to generate energy, then the process can be regulated and not generate excess electricity. But there is a problem with renewable energy sources. You can't tell the sun "to shine l

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Drones reveal Antarctic whale 'acrobatics'

Footage of humpback whales captured by drones has revealed how the animals manoeuvre their whole bodies when they feed.

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Naked, alone and living on dog food – all for a TV show that gripped a nation

In 1998, a Japanese man was stripped naked and left alone in an almost-empty apartment as part of a challenge for a reality TV show. Tomoaki Hamatsu, known as Nasubi, was left with only a pen, some blank postcards, a telephone and rack full of magazines.

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Is Elon Musk worth his £44bn Tesla pay package?

Elon Musk might, once again, get his own way.

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Daring dives and winter walks: Africa's top shots

On Saturday, this young man jumps into the Nile River to escape the sweltering heatwave sweeping across Egypt. Members of the Dance Centre Kenya (DCK) rehearse on the stage before the opening night of the musical "Cats" in Nairobi on Friday.

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Wild horses return to Golden Steppe after centuries

Wild horses have returned to the Golden Steppe of Kazakhstan for the first time in at least 200 years after a decades-long reintroduction programme.

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The Chinese women dating Dan: An AI boyfriend on ChatGPT

Dan has been described as the “perfect man” who has “no flaws”. He is successful, kind, provides emotional support, always knows just what to say and is available 24/7.

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Explorer Shackleton's last ship found on ocean floor

Wreck hunters have found the ship on which the famous polar explorer Ernest Shackleton made his final voyage. The vessel, called "Quest", has been located on the seafloor off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

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Elon Musk unexpectedly drops case against OpenAI

Elon Musk has unexpectedly asked a California court to withdraw a legal case against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman, which accused them of abandoning the firm's founding mission of developing artificial intelligence (AI) for humanity's benefit.

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Tiger mosquitoes behind dengue fever rise in Europe

An invasive species of mosquito has been found in 13 countries in the EU, including France, Spain and Greece, with experts linking their discovery to a rise in dengue fever in Europe.

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Tesla pay fight tests power of Elon Musk's mystique

In 2018, Tesla shareholders approved the biggest pay package in history for Elon Musk. Six years later, will they do it again? The electric car company will find out this week at its annual meeting, where it is seeking a show of support for the roughly $50bn deal.

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Austria Airlines plane suffers severe damage in hailstorm

An Austrian Airlines plane has been seriously damaged, after it was caught up in an intense hailstorm during a flight on Sunday afternoon.

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Iceland grants whale hunting permits despite animal welfare concerns

Iceland's government has issued a licence to hunt whales to the country's sole whaling company - a move condemned by animal welfare groups. The licence for the 2024 hunting season allows the Hvalur company to kill 128 fin whales.

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Raspberry Pi shares soar on stock market debut

Shares in computer firm Raspberry Pi soared as much as 40% after they began trading on the London Stock Exchange. The Cambridge-based business is known for creating affordable credit card-sized computers designed to boost coding skills among children.

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Banana giant held liable for funding paramilitaries

The group, the United Self-Defence Forces of Colombia (AUC), was designated by the US as a terrorist organisation at the time. The AUC engaged in widespread human rights abuses, including murdering people it suspected of links with left-wing rebels.

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Apple boosts Siri with ChatGPT in AI overhaul

Apple is to boost its Siri voice assistant and operating systems with ChatGPT as it seeks to catch up in the AI race. The iPhone maker announced the Siri makeover along with a number of other new features at its annual developers show on Monday.

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The New Math of How Large-Scale Order Emerges

The puzzle of emergence asks how regularities emerge on macro scales out of uncountable constituent parts. A new framework has researchers hopeful that a solution is near.

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Widow of IS leader reveals details of their life together

In a rare interview from prison, a widow of the Islamic State group’s leader has shared her account of their life. Umm Hudaifa was the first wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and was married to him while he oversaw IS’s brutal rule over large parts of Syria and Iraq.

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Adults and teens turn to 'dumbphones' to cut screen time

Adults and teens concerned about their screen time are turning in their smartphones for “dumber” models. Buried in the settings of many smartphones is the option to look up how much on average you are staring at your phone per day.

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The new language changing the dating scene

Forget wanting to meet someone with a GSOH for some TLC through the local newspaper. Dating apps in the 2020s have borne a whole new dictionary of acronyms and phrases.

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'Spy mania': Why is Russia accusing its own physicists of treason?

Russian President Vladimir Putin frequently boasts that his country is leading the world in developing hypersonic weapons, which travel at more than five times the speed of sound.

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1984: How did the Isle of Jura help shape Orwell's masterpiece?

George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four was published 75 years ago on Saturday. It is the story of Winston Smith, an obedient citizen in an oppressive future state who slowly rebels against the system.

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UK foreign secretary falls victim to hoax video call

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron engaged in a hoax video call with someone purporting to be the former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko, the Foreign Office (FCDO) said. The caller also requested contact details, after which Mr Cameron stopped responding.

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Down the Rabbit hole: Pocket-sized AI gadget put to the test

I’ve just spent the past few days with the latest gadget billed as being able to take on the smartphone: the Rabbit R1. You can see the thinking behind it: millions of people have played with AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.

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Why is Taylor Swift so big? She 'wants it more than anyone'

The most lucrative concert tour in music history lands in the UK on Friday, when Taylor Swift plays the first of three nights at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium.

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Scientists enlist AI to interpret meaning of barks

Researchers from the University of Michigan are using artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand what a dog's bark conveys about whether it is feeling playful or angry. They are also digging into whether AI could correctly identify a dog's age, gender and breed based on what it woofs.

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Musk's Starship rocket makes breakthrough ocean landing

Elon Musk's mammoth new rocket system has returned to Earth in a groundbreaking fourth test flight that culminated in a first-ever soft ocean landing for the Starship craft.

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Plans to use Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI criticised

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Hiker finds pipe feeding China's tallest waterfall

The clip has been liked more than 70,000 times since it was first posted on Monday. Operators of the Yuntai tourism park said that they made the "small enhancement" during the dry season so visitors would feel that their trip had been worthwhile.

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How Japan's biggest brewer aims to attract sober Gen Z

For thousands of years, alcohol has been used as a social lubricant. In Japan, it is known as nommunication - a combination of the Japanese word for drink, nomu, and communication. The idea is that drinking alcohol creates a more relaxed environment.

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Einstein's equations and the enigma of wormholes | Janna Levin

Quantum wormholes are mathematically possible — but might also be physically impossible. Physicist Janna Levin explains the wormhole paradox. This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscr

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Can The Faraday Paradox Be Solved?

Get a FREE sample pack with your LMNT order! https://Drinklmnt.com/ActionLab Thank you LMNT for sponsoring this video! Here is a good paper about the paradox and additional experiments where they spin the closing circuit as well. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-21155-x

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Nvidia value surges past $3tn and overtakes Apple

Nvidia's market value has surged past $3tn (£2.3tn), lifting the chipmaker ahead of Apple to become the second most valuable publicly listed company in the world. The firm's share price rose more than 5% on Wednesday, to more than $1,224.

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Slovak PM blames shooting on opposition's 'hatred'

Three weeks after Robert Fico was gunned down in central Slovakia, he’s made a full-throated return to political life - on the eve of the European elections.

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Steaming dim sum triumphs among winning food photos

Red Bean Paste Balls, by Chinese photographer Zhonghua Yang, has won the overall prize in the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2024.

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Russia link suspected in Eiffel Tower coffin mystery

French intelligence officials believe Russia is behind a stunt in which five coffins draped in a French flag and bearing the inscription “French soldiers of Ukraine” were deposited near the Eiffel Tower. Three men were seen arriving in a van at about 09:00 (07:00 GMT) on Saturday.

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UK's MI6 recruited Chinese state workers, says China

China has accused UK's Secret Intelligence Service MI6 of recruiting Chinese state employees as spies.

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New York couple find safe containing $100k in lake

James Kane and Barbie Agostini threw a rope with a magnet into a lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens on Friday and pulled up the safe. Upon opening the secured box, they said they found it stuffed with bundles of water-damaged $100 bills.

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"Sterrennacht boven de Rhône" van Vincent van Gogh opnieuw te bewonderen in stad waar hij het 136 jaar geleden schilderde : ontdek zijn woelige geschiedenis in Arles

"Sterrennacht boven de Rhône" is voor het eerst teruggekeerd naar de stad waar Vincent van Gogh het in 1888 schilderde. Sinds dit weekend loopt er in Arles een tentoonstelling over de schilder en zijn fascinatie voor de sterren. En Van Gogh en Arles, dat is een bijzonder verhaal.

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New 'Poozeum' displays record fossilised poo haul

The museum in Williams, Arizona - aptly called Poozeum - boasts it houses thousands of fossilised faeces including one of the largest ever found. Founder George Frandsen says he was motivated by the "glaring absence of coprolite [fossilised poop] representation" in museums.

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The American D-Day soldiers who left messages in a castle

Hidden down a dark cellar in the bowels of a centuries-old castle is one of Northern Ireland’s best kept World War Two secrets. For 80 years, its basement walls have been the canvas for hundreds of hand-written messages from American soldiers preparing for D-Day.

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How Scientists Discovered Atoms?

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How Supernovas Act as Universe’s Largest Particle Accelerators

Check out the Space Time Merch Store https://www.pbsspacetime.com/shop Sign Up on Patreon to get access to the Space Time Discord! https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime Cern's Large Hadron Collider routinely collides particles at energies equivalent to a fraction of a second after the Big Bang. If

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China spacecraft to try to land on Moon's far side

The Chang'e 6 mission aims to collect precious rock and soil from this region for the first time in history. The probe could extract some of the Moon's oldest rocks from a huge crater on its South Pole.

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D-Day deception Operation Fortitude: The World War Two army that didn't exist

Eighty years after D-Day, a look at the biggest deception operation of World War Two – the invention of an entirely fake Army group in England, with the film industry creating dummy tanks and decoy aircraft that fooled the Nazis.

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As temperatures in India break records, ancient terracotta air coolers are helping fight extreme heat

In India's scorching summer heat, the ancient practice of chilling water in terracotta pots is inspiring new trends – from cooling towers to screens for buildings. Nandita Iyer hates chilled water.

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Before Goop: How the wellness craze originated in 1970s California

Today, 'wellness' is a huge global industry, associated with expensive products and some dubious scientific claims. But 50 years ago, it was born as a radical project that sought to really rectify the damage done by the modern grind. In 1977 Cyra McFadden published her debut novel The Serial.

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Dinosaur hunter stumbles across million-dollar find

The first stegosaurus skeleton to go under the hammer is set to fetch millions of dollars in New York. But the extraordinary discovery was made by chance, thousands of miles away out west during one man’s birthday stroll, writes Stephen Smith.

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Wordle in legal row with geography spinoff, Worldle

The owner of the hit online game Wordle is legally challenging a geography-based spinoff called Worldle.

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Trump sits motionless as guilty verdict delivered

After several minutes of almost unbearable silence Thursday at Donald Trump's hush-money criminal case, the court officer’s voice rang out loud and clear through the courtroom. She asked the jury to read the verdict. And in a steady, even tone, the foreman began.

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Kenyan climber's body to be left on Everest - family

The body of a Kenyan climber who died on Mt Everest last week will remain on the mountain where he died, his family has said. Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui died while on a daring mission to reach the summit of Mt Everest without supplementary oxygen.

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Why am I dreaming I have an exam I didn't study for?

This time next year, Oluwatosin, 17, will be taking his A-levels at Leeds Sixth Form College. And he knows that as that time approaches, he will have the same recurring nightmare.

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Iceland's Blue Lagoon evacuated as volcano erupts

The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said the fissure is currently longer than 2.5km (1.5 miles) in length and continuing to grow. Footage from the site shows a wall of molten rock shooting up to a height of 50m, and huge plumes of smoke covering most of the sky.

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North Korea drops trash balloons on the South

North Korea has dropped at least 260 balloons carrying rubbish in the South, prompting authorities to warn its residents to stay indoors.

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US billionaire plans sub trip to Titanic wreck

Ohio tycoon and adventurer Larry Connor and Patrick Lahey, co-founder of Triton Submarines, say they want to take a sub to a depth of around 3,800m (12,467ft) to view the shipwreck in the North Atlantic Ocean.

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'Sextortion guides' sold on social media, BBC finds

Criminals are selling guides on social media on how to carry out sextortion, BBC News has learned. The guides show people how to pose as young women online, trick a victim into sending sexually explicit material and then blackmail them.

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If all humans died, when would the last light go out?

Get a copy of What If? 2 and Randall’s other books at: https://xkcd.com/books More serious answers to absurd questions at: https://what-if.xkcd.com/ If every human somehow simply disappeared from the face of the earth, how long would it be before the last artificial light source would go out? Ra

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Giving babies smooth peanut butter could provide lifelong allergy defence

Giving smooth peanut butter to babies and throughout early childhood could give lifelong protection against peanut allergy, researchers say. Teenagers who ate it up to age five were 71% less likely to develop an allergy than if the food was shunned.

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The satellites using radar to peer at earth in minute detail

Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) allows satellites to bounce radar signals off the ground and interpret the echo – and it can even peer through clouds.

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World's rarest album to go on display in Australia

An album so rare and valuable that only a few ears have ever listened to it is set to go on display at an Australian gallery, giving the public a taste of the uber-exclusive tracks.

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French town reels from fortune teller scandal

The town of Agde on the Mediterranean coast may be known for its beautiful sandy beaches and year-round sun, but it’s also got a reputation for wild sex parties. The town is home to Europe’s biggest swinger community.

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Colombia begins exploring ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

The Colombian government has started exploring a sunk 18th Century Spanish galleon dubbed the “holy grail of shipwrecks”.

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As Trump trial hurtles towards verdict, are Americans paying attention?

It had all the promise of an only-in-America blockbuster trial, brimming with salacious detail and a former president in the dock.

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PR for pigeons: Woman's mission to give the birds a better image

Gutter birds, sky rats, vermin - pigeons don't have the best reputation, but one woman is on a mission to change that. Hannah Hall explains how she intends to tackle "pigeon prejudice" with a new charity.

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Can Black Holes Unify General Relativity & Quantum Mechanics?

Check out the Space Time Merch Store https://www.pbsspacetime.com/shop Sign Up on Patreon to get access to the Space Time Discord! https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime Black holes are inevitable predictions of general relativity—our best theory of space, time and gravity. But they clash in multi

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Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars

Tesla boss Elon Musk says he opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), just days after President Joe Biden quadrupled levies on EVs imported from China.

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The pro-Trump ‘meme team’ behind video referencing ‘Reich’

The campaign attributed its creation to a “random account” and said the staffer who posted it did not notice the words, but its real origin was a trollish collective of online influencers called the Dilley Meme Team.

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Why technology has not transformed building

If you took a worker from a 1920s construction site and transported them to a present day project, they would not be that surprised by what they saw, according to Sam O’Gorman.

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Pope clears way for 'God's influencer' to become a saint

Carlo Acutis died in in 2006, at the age of 15, meaning he would be the first millennial - a person born in the early 1980s to late 1990s - to be canonised. It follows Pope Francis attributing a second miracle to him.

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Why Is The World Rushing Back To The Moon?

Check out the Space Time Merch Store https://www.pbsspacetime.com/shop The Moon has been one of the most important theoretical stepping stones to our understanding of the universe. We’ve long understood that it could also be our literal stepping stone: humanity’s first destination beyond our at

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Scarlett Johansson's AI row has echoes of Silicon Valley's bad old days

Those five words came to symbolise Silicon Valley at its worst - a combination of ruthless ambition and a rather breathtaking arrogance - profit-driven innovation without fear of consequence. I was reminded of that phrase this week when the actor Scarlett Johansson clashed with OpenAI.

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Austrian man discovers mammoth bones in wine cellar

A man who was renovating his wine cellar in Austria has made an extraordinary discovery. It wasn't a vintage red or white - but the remains of prehistoric mammoths.

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UK breakthrough could slash emissions from cement

Scientists say they've found a way to recycle cement from demolished concrete buildings. Cement is the modern world's most common construction material, but it is also a huge source of planet-warming gas emissions.

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Baltic concerns over Russian plan to move sea borders

There have been calls for calm in Finland and the Baltic states after a draft Russian decree proposed revising its borders in the Baltic Sea.

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This Black Hole Could be Bigger Than The Universe

Get your ✨Curiosity Guide✨ now on the kurzgesagt shop here: https://shop.kgs.link/Curiosity and unlock your inner curiosity power! It’s packed with adventures, cute birbs, and all you need to discover new perspectives on the world. Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sou

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US says Russia likely launched anti-satellite weapon

The US says Russia launched a satellite last week which it believes may be capable of attacking other such probes. It was on the "same orbit" as a US government satellite, he said, adding that Washington would continue to monitor the situation and had to be ready to protect its interests.

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My feet and hands were amputated after sepsis, says MP

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Flight turbulence: What is it, when does it happen and why?

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One dead as London-Singapore flight hit by turbulence

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Electric pulses may restore movement in people with broken necks.

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Assange wins right to challenge US extradition

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How can countries deal with falling birth rates?

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Slovakia PM Fico no longer in danger after assassination attempt

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Slovakia at pivotal moment after Robert Fico shooting

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Why the BBC could track down a people-smuggling kingpin before the police

For years, a people smuggler known as Scorpion is believed to have controlled the trade across the English Channel. And yet he remained a free man. Unable to track him down, a Belgian court convicted him in his absence of 121 counts of people-smuggling.

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Interstellar Expansion WITHOUT Faster Than Light Travel

Check Out Space: The Longest Goodbye on the PBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT-pV48XBI4 Watch Space: The Longest Goodbye on Independent Lens: https://pbs.org/longestgoodbye In the far future we may have advanced propulsion technologies like matter-antimatter engines and compac

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Egypt pyramids: Scientists may have solved mystery behind construction

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Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomena

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Algerian man found alive after 26 years in neighbour’s cellar

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The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot

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How Robert Fico used Covid and Ukraine to gain power in Slovakia

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Elementary Physics Paths

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David Copperfield: Magician accused of sexual misconduct

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Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'

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Slovak PM Robert Fico in hospital after shooting

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China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up

For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to pivot to focus on China. This week, the head of the UK's GCHQ intelligence agency described it as an "epoch-defining challenge". It follows a series of arrests across the West of people accused of spying and hacking for China.

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Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests

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'Chinese social media turned me from Ukrainian to Russian'

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Climate change: Last summer hottest in 2,000 years, trees reveal

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Yacht sinks after being rammed by orcas in Strait of Gibraltar

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Romance scam victim fears she will never get £850k back

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Driving PSA

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David McBride: Australian army whistleblower jailed for leaking documents

Amanda SmithA whistleblower who helped expose allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan has been sentenced to five years and eight months in jail.David McBride pleaded guilty to stealing and sharing military secrets on the eve of his trial last year, after legal rulings sank his defence.

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Richard Scolyer: Top doctor remains brain cancer-free after a year

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What are the chances of YOU existing? A biologist explains | Sean B. Carroll

Compare coverage and stay informed on breaking news by subscribing through my link https://ground.news/bigthink to receive 40% off unlimited access through the Vantage subscription. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up

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Changes at Dublin Portal after 'inappropriate behaviour'

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OpenAI’s new model GPT-4o can teach maths and flirt

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Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof flees after jail sentence

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Migrant-smuggler known as Scorpion arrested after BBC investigation

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Richard Dawkins Destroying Religious Zealots for 10 Minutes

Watch as renowned evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins dismantles religious zealotry with razor-sharp logic and wit in this intense 10-minute showdown. If you would like to support this channel with a donation, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/twt_pc All contributions are greatly appre

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Is social media worth paying for?

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How sci-fi writer JG Ballard's computer poems predicted ChatGPT

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Huyton Firm: Brutal organised crime group brought down by its own text messages

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Google Solar Cycle

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Neom: Forces 'told to kill’ to clear land for eco-city

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Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?

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Physics in the Days of Einstein and Feynman | Freeman Dyson | Big Think

Physics in the Days of Einstein and Feynman New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freeman Dyson never spoke to Einstein, but revered him from afa

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What if all the lightning on Earth struck the same place at once?

Get a copy of What If? 2 and Randall’s other books at: https://xkcd.com/books More serious answers to absurd questions at: https://what-if.xkcd.com/ If all the lightning that occurs worldwide on any given day all struck the same place at once, what would happen to that place? Randall Munroe is t

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Malaysia offers 'orangutan diplomacy' for palm oil importers

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North Korea: Kim family's master propagandist dies at 94

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Climate change: World's oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat

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More than 1,300 bomb threats received by schools across Slovakia

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Smoking is Awesome

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'I don't trust anyone' - How trolling hurt Kipchoge

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says he feared for the lives of his family during a campaign of online abuse that wrongly linked him to the death of fellow Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum. Kiptum, the world record holder who looked set to challenge Kipchoge's dominance over 26.

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Photographer David Hurn on cracking Instagram in his 80s

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Starliner: Nasa to fly new Boeing space craft to ISS

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Israeli government blocks Al Jazeera from broadcasting

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North Korean weapons are killing Ukrainians. The implications are far bigger

On 2 January, a young Ukrainian weapons inspector, Khrystyna Kimachuk, got word that an unusual-looking missile had crashed into a building in the city of Kharkiv. She began calling her contacts in the Ukrainian military, desperate to get her hands on it.

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TikTok loves North Korea's latest propaganda bop. Why?

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Have the wheels come off for Tesla?

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China set to launch probe to far side of moon

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How the computer games industry is embracing AI

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WallyGator: Emotional support alligator taken and released in swamp

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Which Planet Has the BEST Eclipse?

Check out the interactive lab here: https://labs.minutelabs.io/eclipses/ Solar eclipses don't just happen here on earth - moons of other planets also pass between those planets and the sun, resulting in various types of solar eclipses on Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and even non-planets

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“I didn’t expect ChatGPT to get so good” | Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates

If you ask people to name leaders in artificial intelligence, there’s one name you’ll probably hear more than any other: Sam Altman. His team at OpenAI is pushing the boundaries of what AI can do with ChatGPT, and I loved getting to talk to him about what’s next on the sixth episode of my podc

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Wagner in Africa: How the Russian mercenary group has rebranded

Russia is offering governments in Africa a "regime survival package" in exchange for access to strategically important natural resources, a major new report has found.

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Woman sets up mobile vet after pet cat put down by mistake

But upon finding out her beloved pet Rosa may have been euthanised unnecessarily, her world fell apart and she tried to take her own life. However, in early 2018, Rosa was diagnosed with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and Linda was told her constant companion would have to be euthanised.

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He ran out of countries to visit, so he created his own | CNN

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Guo Wengui: How a Chinese tycoon built a pro-Trump money machine

An exiled Chinese billionaire has now been found guilty of multiple charges, including fraud and money laundering. Here's a look into how Guo Wengui, who built up a real estate empire in China, went on to run a billion dollar scam in the US.

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What If You Traveled One Billion Years Into the Future?

If you traveled 10,000 years into the future, what would planet Earth look like? Would most of its surface be covered in volcanoes? Or would it be frozen in ice? What if you traveled even further, to one million years in the future? Would all of the oceans have evaporated? Or would it have become on

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why You Can’t Reach Absolute Zero

Cool things happen at low temperatures. In this StarTalk explainer, we’re cooling things down – way down. But how cold can we actually get? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate the limits of temperature and a lot more. You’ll learn why there’s really no limit of how

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Is The Wave Function The Building Block of Reality?

Thank you to Wren for supporting PBS. To learn more, go to https://wren.co/start/spacetime Take the Space Time Fan Survey Here: https://forms.gle/wS4bj9o3rvyhfKzUA PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to:http://to.pbs.org/DonateSPACE Sign Up on Patreon t

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The Simple Question that Stumped Everyone Except Marilyn vos Savant

Monty Hall problem explained. Visit https://brilliant.org/Newsthink/ to start learning STEM for FREE, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription. Newsthink is produced and presented by Cindy Pom https://twitter.com/cindypom Grab your Newsthink merch here: https://n

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Are Black Holes Actually Fuzzballs?

Learn More about Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/SpaceTime/ Take the 2023 PBS Audience Survey: https://to.pbs.org/pbssurvey2023d Black holes are a paradox. They are paradoxical because they simultaneously must exist but can’t, and so they break physics as we know it. Many physicists will tell y

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Who is Banksy? Everything we know about the anonymous artist

Who is Banksy? He's one of the world's most famous artists, but despite his global following, his identity remains, officially at least, unknown.

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Freeman Dyson: Climate Change Predictions Are "Absurd" | Freeman J. Dyson | Big Think

Freeman Dyson: Climate Change Predictions Are "Absurd" New videos DAILY: https://bigth.ink/youtube Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “We don’t only have to worry about warming,” t

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Why The Ancient Greeks Couldn't See Blue

This BLUE my mind, I just had to share. Check out our podcast channel: https://youtube.com/sidenotepodcast Join our mailing list: https://bit.ly/34fWU27 Written by Mitchell Moffit Editing by Luka Šarlija and Mitchell Moffit FOLLOW US! AsapSCIENCE TikTok: @AsapSCIENCE Instagram: https://instagram

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Wikileaks: Document dumps that shook the world

Julian Assange's Wikileaks - which has published thousands of classified documents covering everything from the film industry to national security and wars - has been dividing opinion for years.

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What should you do in a thunderstorm?

Much of the UK has recently been hit by thunderstorms, but what is the best way to stay safe when thunder and lightning hits? Thunderstorms are short, sharp and shocking - for some literally.

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Tanzania and Kenya row over delay to wildebeest migration

Tanzania has denied claims by Kenyan tour operators that it started fires to delay the migration of wildebeest - a key element of the tourism industry. The Kenyans say the fires dispersed wildebeest gathering to migrate from the Serengeti National Park to Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve.

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David Copperfield forced to reveal magic trick in court

American magician David Copperfield has been forced to reveal a famous trick after a participant claimed he'd been injured during a Las Vegas performance. British tourist Gavin Cox, 58, filed a negligence lawsuit after falling while participating in the famed magician's "Lucky #13" trick.

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Murder of Ján Kuciak

Ján Kuciak (17 May 1990 – 21 February 2018) was a Slovak investigative journalist. Kuciak worked as a reporter for the news website Aktuality.sk, focused mainly on investigating tax fraud of several businessmen with connections to top-level Slovak politicians.

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Maasai displaced after huts burned in Tanzania

More than 100 Maasai huts in Tanzania have been allegedly burned down by game reserve authorities near the Serengeti National Park. Hundreds of people have reportedly been left homeless by the evacuation of local pastoral communities.

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Slovak election: PM Fico sees Muslim 'threat'

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is defying EU officials in the migrant crisis - and may win re-election on Saturday. Slovak voters will decide whether to give his Smer-Social Democracy party another four years in office.

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Tim Minchin: how my beat poem took the world by Storm

My 2006 solo show, So Rock, included a very short song with a very long title: If You Open Your Mind Too Much Your Brain Will Fall Out (Take My Wife), a 90-second long refutation of the plausibility of astrology, psychics, homeopathy and an interventionist God.

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Dave Allen - religious jokes

Irish comedian Dave Allen tells a series of religious jokes.

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Purgatory

The subject is treated under these heads: I. Catholic Doctrine II. Errors III. Proofs IV. Duration and Nature V. Succouring the Dead VI. Indulgences VII. Invocation of SoulsVIII. Utility of Prayer for the Departed I. CATHOLIC DOCTRINE Purgatory (Lat.

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George Carlin - advertising and bull shit

George Carlin - pretty much explains it all. http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/

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Robert Fico

Robert Fico (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈrɔbert ˈfitsɔ]; born 15 September 1964) is a Slovak politician currently serving as the Prime Minister of Slovakia since 2023, having served previously from 2006 to 2010 and from 2012 to 2018.

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Genetic genealogy

Genetic genealogy is the use of genealogical DNA tests, i.e., DNA profiling and DNA testing in combination with traditional genealogical methods, to infer biological relationships between individuals.

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Dave Allen's thoughts about Adam and Eve

A clip from Irish comedian Dave Allen. He talks about his atheism and the bible.

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Why some bike shares work and others don't

Bicycle share schemes have had huge success in some cities and flopped spectacularly in others – what is it that makes or breaks a bike share? A set of iconic photos from 2017 show brightly coloured fields which, at first glance, look like meadows filled with flowers in full bloom.

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The insidious attacks on scientific truth

What is truth? You can speak of moral truths and aesthetic truths but I’m not concerned with those here, important as they may be. By truth I shall mean the kind of truth that a commission of inquiry or a jury trial is designed to establish.

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Belgian man has been receiving pizzas he never ordered for years

A 65-year-old man in Flanders says he is "losing sleep" because he has been receiving pizzas he never ordered for nearly a decade, sometimes several times a day. Over the past nine years, pizzas he never asked for have been delivered to Jean Van Landeghem's home in Turnhout, in the Antwerp province.

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Was the Milky Way a Quasar?

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Meet Sophia, World's First AI Humanoid Robot | Tony Robbins

Technology affects every area of our lives and businesses. You can ignore it, resist it and let it become your downfall. Or you can learn how to use technology before it uses you. Learn more at https://www.tonyrobbins.com/podcasts/how-ai-can-boost-your-business and watch this video for a fascinating

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A 62-year-old man is said to be recovering well and should leave hospital soon, after getting a new kidney from a pig that was genetically modified to reduce the risk of the organ being rejected.US surgeons say Rick Slayman is a "real hero" for trying the pioneering operation.

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Organiser of 'white party' in Sri Lanka apologises after backlash

An organiser of a "white party" in Sri Lanka has apologised after the event sparked a backlash online. The event's advertisement specified a white dress code, but also had a line saying "Face control: White" - which was largely interpreted to mean the event was open only to white people.

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Nato allies reject Emmanuel Macron idea of troops to Ukraine

Several Nato countries, including the US, Germany and the UK, have ruled out deploying ground troops to Ukraine, after French President Emmanuel Macron said "nothing should be excluded". Mr Macron said there was "no consensus" on sending Western soldiers to Ukraine.

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Climate change: 'Ice bumps' reveal history of Antarctic melting

Scientists say they now have a better idea of exactly where and when the margin of Antarctica started melting. They've traced the changing shapes of bumps on the ice surface that mark locations where glaciers are anchored in place.

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Missing US couple on hijacked boat feared killed

A US couple whose boat was hijacked in the Caribbean last week likely died after being thrown into the sea, according to police in Grenada. Ralph Hendry, 66 and his wife Kathy Brandel, 71, both pensioners, have been missing since their catamaran was taken by three men on 19 February.

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Burkina Faso mosque attack: Dozens killed during prayers

Dozens of people have been shot dead at a mosque on the same day that a church was attacked, say the authorities in Burkina Faso. It was during morning prayers that the gunmen surrounded the mosque in Natiaboani town.

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Charity Atlantic rower Michael Holt found dead on boat

Michael Holt from Porthmadog, Gwynedd, left Gran Canaria on 27 January with the goal to reach Barbados in the Caribbean and help two charities. But some 700 miles in, Mr Holt, who had type 1 diabetes, fell ill.

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Mary Poppins film age rating raised over 'discriminatory language'

Mary Poppins, the classic film starring Julie Andrews, has had its age rating raised by British film censors because it features "discriminatory language". The 1964 film has been reclassified from a U, which stands for universal, to a PG, for parental guidance.

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic about to be freed in prisoner swap when he died, says ally

Alexei Navalny was about to be freed in a prisoner swap when he died, according to his ally Maria Pevchik. She said the Russian opposition leader was going to be exchanged for Vadim Krasikov, a Russian hitman who is serving a life sentence for murder in Germany.

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India ICICI bank: 'My bank manager stole $1.9m from my account'

An Indian woman has accused a manager at one of the country's largest banks of defrauding her by siphoning off 160m rupees ($1.9m; £1.5m) from her account. Shveta Sharma says she had transferred money to the ICICI bank from her US account, expecting it to be invested in fixed deposits.

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The husband of a BP employee has been charged with insider trading in the US following claims he overheard details of calls made by his wife while working from home. The US Securities and Exchange Commission alleged Tyler Loudon made $1.76m (£1.39m) in illegal profits.

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An Indian court has ordered a zoo in West Bengal state to change the names of two lions after a hardline Hindu group complained it hurt their religious sentiments. The lioness was named after Hindu deity Sita while the lion was called Akbar, after the 16th Century Mughal ruler.

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Sign Up on Patreon to get access to the Space Time Discord & 10% Off All Merch! https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime It's not too often that a giant of physics threatens to overturn an idea held to be self-evident by generations of physicists. Well, that may be the fate of the famous Penrose Singul

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'I'm sad for everyone who's been killed': How two years of war in Ukraine changed Russia

As I stood watching Russians laying flowers in memory of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a young man shared his reaction to Mr Navalny's death in prison.

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Kelvin Kiptum burial: Widow of Kenya's marathon legend mourns 'joker and hero'

Kelvin Kiptum, the athlete who is being buried on Friday in a small village in western Kenya, is remembered by those who loved him as a joker - as well as a young man with incredible drive, determined to help those who sacrificed so much for him to be able to break the marathon world record last yea

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Alabama IVF ruling: What does it mean for fertility patients?

A ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court that frozen embryos are considered children, and that a person could be held liable for accidentally destroying them, has opened up a new front in the US battle over reproductive medicine.

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Afghanistan: Archaeological sites 'bulldozed for looting'

Dozens of archaeological sites in Afghanistan have been bulldozed to allow systematic looting, according to researchers at Chicago University.

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FBI launches probe into church investigated by BBC

The FBI has launched a probe into a secretive Christian church that was the focus of a recent BBC investigation. The church has no official name but is often referred to as The Truth or the Two by Twos.

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ChatGPT goes temporarily “insane” with unexpected outputs, spooking users

On Tuesday, ChatGPT users began reporting unexpected outputs from OpenAI's AI assistant, flooding the r/ChatGPT Reddit sub with reports of the AI assistant "having a stroke," "going insane," "rambling," and "losing it.

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'Dad, please don't go out': The Gazans killed as Israel freed hostages

When Israeli special forces rescued two of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas, there was relief for their families and a boost for national morale. But the rescue on 12 February has left angry feelings in Gaza, where more than 70 people were reported killed on the night.

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Trident missile test fails for second time in a row

The test firing of a Trident missile from a Royal Navy submarine has failed, for the second time in a row. The latest test was carried out from HMS Vanguard off the east coast of the United States.

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Handwritten Hotel California lyrics at centre of trial

Handwritten pages inscribed with the first known iterations of legendary rock song Hotel California will take centre stage at a criminal trial on Wednesday.

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Space debris: 'Grandfather satellite' due to fall to Earth

ERS-2 was a cutting-edge observation platform when it launched in 1995, forging technologies that are now used routinely to monitor the planet. It's been gradually descending since ending operations in 2011 and will take an uncontrolled, fiery plunge into the atmosphere sometime on Wednesday.

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Our Secret Fantasies

There’s a lot constantly going in the fantasy part of our minds that sounds pretty strange and at times, frankly, shocking. But coming to terms with our fantasies – and realising they are not our reality – belongs to the art of knowing how to live more easily with ourselves. Enjoying our Yo

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Ruby Franke: Parenting advice YouTuber given maximum sentence for child abuse

A Utah woman, whose harsh parenting advice built her a massive YouTube following, has been sentenced to four to 60 years in prison.Ruby Franke, 42, previously pleaded guilty to accusations of starving and abusing her children.

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Tinder introduces passport-scanning ID checks for UK users

Tinder is introducing enhanced identity checks for UK users, involving a passport or driver's licence being checked against a video selfie. Anyone who signs up to the voluntary scheme will get an icon on their profile, verifying their age and likeness is authentic.

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Intruder spills 60,000 litres of wine worth €2.5m at Spanish winery

A Spanish winery has suffered losses of more than €2.5 million (£2.1 million) after an unidentified intruder emptied 60,000 litres of wine.A representative of the Cepa 21 winery told the BBC the wine spilled came from two of the winery's most expensive varieties, Horcajo and Malabrigo.

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Putin gifts luxury Aurus car to North Korea's Kim

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a luxury Russian-made car. Pyongyang's state media said the limousine was delivered to Mr Kim's top aides on Sunday.

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Brightest and hungriest black hole ever detected

The most luminous object ever detected has been spied in the distant Universe. It's a quasar - the bright core of a galaxy that is powered by a gargantuan black hole some 17 billion times the mass of our Sun.

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Lion kills zookeeper at Nigeria's Obafemi Awolowo University

A zookeeper at a Nigerian university has been killed by one of the lions he had been looking after for close to a decade.Olabode Olawuyi, who was in charge of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) zoo, was attacked as he was feeding the lions, the OAU said.

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Powerball: US man sues lottery after being told $340m win is error

A Washington DC man who thought he won a jackpot worth $340m (£270m) has sued Powerball and the DC Lottery, who claim they published his numbers by mistake.John Cheeks said he felt "numb" when he first saw Powerball's winning numbers matched his ticket in January 2023.

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How your genes can help you run better

For some, running comes naturally, but for others, every small gain in speed or distance can feel like a battle. Either way, you might be wondering, "Am I born to run?" The answer could be in your genes. Just the rush of wind, a dirt track and my own pounding footsteps.

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Walkers forced to trespass onto open access countryside

Walkers are being shut out of 2,500 landscapes and beauty spots where there is a right to roam but no legal right to access them, campaigners say. In England, 8% of land is designated "open country" but researchers found 2,700 hectares surrounded by private land with no public right of way.

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Michael J Fox brings people to tears in Baftas surprise appearance

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British Museum facing social media campaign to return Easter Island statue

The British Museum has been subject to a campaign by social media users in Chile demanding the return of a stone monument taken from Easter Island. The museum has two moai statues which were taken from the Chilean territory of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, in 1868.

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No discussion over Falklands, says Lord Cameron ahead of visit

The sovereignty of the Falkland Islands will not be up for discussion as long as they want to remain a British territory, Lord Cameron has said. The foreign secretary is preparing to make the first visit to the islands by a cabinet minister since 2016.

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Ridge Alkonis: The sailor who stoked Japanese resentment against the US

When the story of Ridge Alkonis first broke on 29 May 2021, it did not initially attract much attention in Japan. The US Navy officer had killed two Japanese citizens in a car accident during a trip to Mount Fuji - the victims were an 85-year-old woman and her son-in-law, aged 54.

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Conjoined twins given days to live are proving everyone wrong

Marieme and Ndeye were not expected to survive for more than a few days when they were born. Now aged seven, they are thought to be the only growing conjoined twins in Europe.

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Diego Garcia asylum seekers feel unsafe on remote British island territory

A group of asylum seekers on an isolated British island territory have told UN investigators they feel unsafe and forgotten, as they reported sexual assaults and harassment of children, as well as self-harm and suicide attempts.

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Donald Trump hit where it hurts most in New York fraud ruling

Donald Trump's latest legal loss hits him where it hurts most because it takes aim at his very identity. For decades, he has marketed himself as a genius business mogul who made it big in one of the world's most cut-throat cities.

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Biofluorescence: Unseen world of the Celtic rainforest revealed by UV

An eerie glow has been emanating from Wales' forests and rockpools for the country's annual dark skies week. David Atthowe, a nature guide from Norwich, was invited to shine his ultraviolet (UV) torches on some of the best nature spots in Pembrokeshire and Monmouthshire.

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Treasure Chests

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Texas zoo delivers baby gorilla via caesarean section

A premature baby gorilla was delivered via emergency caesarean section at a US zoo after its mother suffered from a medical issue called preeclampsia. The "historic and emotional" birth of Jameela was documented by the Fort Worth Zoo on its Facebook page.

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The day I found out I had special 'neo' blood

I have always been proud of donating blood. I have a relatively rare blood type (B-) and recently found out my blood is even more precious to the NHS, because it can be given to newborn babies.

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'Zombie Fires' burning at an alarming rate in Canada

Even in the dead of Canada's winter, the embers of last year's record-setting wildfire season remain. So-called "zombie fires" are burning under thick layers of snow at an unprecedented rate, raising fears about what the coming summer may bring.

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What we know about reports of Alexei Navalny's death in Arctic Circle prison

According to Russian accounts, Alexei Navalny took a short walk at his Siberian penal colony, said he felt unwell, then collapsed and never regained consciousness. He was 47 years old.

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Moon Race 2.0: Why so many nations and private companies are aiming for lunar landings

Five decades on from the last of the Apollo missions, the Moon is once again a target for space exploration. But Nasa no longer has lunar exploration to itself. The number of astronauts who walked on the Moon hasn't changed in over 50 years.

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Russian opposition leader Navalny has died, prison service says

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Kazakhstan: Methane mega-leak went on for months

One of the worst methane leaks ever recorded took place last year at a remote well in Kazakhstan, new analysis shared with BBC Verify has shown. It is estimated that 127,000 tonnes of the gas escaped when a blowout started a fire that raged for over six months.

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Why Scientists Think We Might Live Inside a Black Hole

Why Scientists Think we Might Live Inside a Black Hole Join world-renowned physicists Brian Greene and Brian Cox as they delve into one of the most intriguing questions of our universe: Could we be living inside a black hole? This groundbreaking video explores the cutting-edge theories and astoun

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UV light kills viruses. Why isn't it everywhere?

The promise and pitfalls of using light to stop germs. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO When you think of disinfecting a space, what comes to mind? Wipes? Gels? Sprays? Maybe air purifiers or effective HVAC systems? All of these are great defenses against viruses and bacteria, but on

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Why confirmation bias kills your brain | Barbara Oakley

Humans tend to hunker down in our own minds and trust what we already believe to be true. This emotion-based way of thought isn't often the best way to think about anything, and often leads to gridlock. ❍ Subscribe to The Well on YouTube: https://bit.ly/welcometothewell ❍ Up next: 95% of your

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Paul McCartney reunited with guitar stolen 51 years ago

Paul McCartney has been reunited with the bass guitar he used on Beatles hits including Love Me Do and She Loves You, 51 years after it was stolen from the back of a van in London. The Hofner bass was found in the attic of a man in Sussex thanks to a search by a project called the Lost Bass.

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Brazil's heart-breaking site of two million enslaved Africans

Rio de Janeiro was once the world's largest slave city – and a walking tour through its "Little Africa" region is the best way to explore the history that shaped Brazil's national identity.

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Why insects are drawn to artificial light at night

New research finds that artificial lights confuse rather than attract insects. High up in the mountains of Monteverde, Costa Rica, a team of researchers lug heavy equipment including two high-speed cameras deep into a dream-like cloud forest.

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The childhood WW2 trauma that inspired Yoko Ono

As a major retrospective of the conceptual artist's work opens, her son Sean Ono Lennon talks about her art – and her collaborations with his father, John Lennon.

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Coming face to face with inmates in El Salvador's mega-jail

Hundreds of eyes are upon us. With shaven heads, dressed in pristine white, and heavily tattooed, the prisoners know they are being watched and return the gaze from the other side of the bars.

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Julian Assange: Australian politicians call for release of WikiLeaks founder

Australia's parliament has passed a motion calling on the US and UK to release Julian Assange, ahead of a crucial legal hearing. Mr Assange will appear in front of the UK's High Court next week for his final appeal against US extradition.

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Swatting call an 'assassination attempt', says politician

On Christmas Day last year, Republican Congressman Brandon Williams was enjoying exchanging gifts with his family when a call came in on his cell phone. At first, he didn't recognise the number, so ignored it.

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Scientists grow 'meaty' rice hybrid food for protein kick

Scientists have created a new type of hybrid food - a "meaty" rice that they say could offer an affordable and eco-friendly source of protein. The porous grains are packed with beef muscle and fat cells, grown in the lab.

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Mappa Mundi: The greatest medieval map in the world

From a small island in the Venetian lagoon, a 15th-Century monk somehow designed an astonishingly accurate planisphere of the world.

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Valentine's Day: The interspecies relationships that evolved in nature

From bats and carnivorous plants to crocodiles and birds, nature is full of remarkable pairings that depend on each other to survive. A green-brown spongy sludge congregates en masse across the surface of the Everglades' shallow marshes in southern Florida.

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Bali: Foreign tourists to pay $10 entry tax from Valentine's Day

Foreign tourists must now pay a 150,000 rupiah (£7.60; $9.60) levy to enter Bali, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Indonesian authorities say this is aimed at protecting the island's environment and culture.

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Canterbury disco: 'Parties can get more people to visit church'

When you think of a church or cathedral, the thing that might come to mind is it being a place and time for self-reflection. But lately there have been a series of silent discos taking place in cathedrals and historic buildings around the UK and Europe.

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Swiss antisemitism shock at Davos shop sign saying no skis for Jews

Swiss police have opened an investigation into a ski hire shop's announcement it would no longer rent skis and sledges to Jewish customers. The shop, in the famous resort of Davos, has now reversed its decision.

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Has the sexual revolution backfired? | Louise Perry

Sexual attitudes are more man-like than ever. Author Louise Perry explains what that means for women. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, The science of sex, love, attraction, and obsession ► https://youtu.be/1

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Is monogamy good for society? | Louise Perry

Is polygamy good for society? Author Louise Perry explains. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, The science of sex, love, attraction, and obsession ► https://youtu.be/1XmoMrbcV0E What is the future of romantic

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Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum: Marathon world record holder dies in road accident

The men's marathon world record holder, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, 24, has died in a road accident in his home country, a Kenyan athletics official has confirmed to the BBC. He was travelling in a vehicle on a road near the town of Eldoret, close to where he had been training.

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The lost art of the death mask

The Western world was once obsessed with these macabre memorials. On 7 May 1821, two doctors were engrossed in a frantic search. There was a decomposing body at stake – and if they didn't find some plaster soon, its features would be lost forever.

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Trump says he would 'encourage' Russia to attack Nato allies who don't pay their bills

Donald Trump says he would "encourage" Russia to attack any Nato member that fails to pay its bills as part of the Western military alliance.

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Is Iceland entering a new volcanic era?

This week, Iceland woke up to yet another day of fire, as towering fountains of lava lit up the dark morning sky.

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World record for matchstick Eiffel Tower after U-turn

A model of the Eiffel Tower has been officially deemed the world's tallest matchstick building a day after being ruled out by Guinness World Records (GWR).The 7.19m (23ft) tower had been disqualified on Wednesday for being made out of the wrong type of matches.

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'They've both got pyramids': Biden gaffe sparks memes

Egypt and Mexico are separated by thousands of miles of ocean and desert, with vastly different languages, cuisines, politics and cultures.

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Tucker Carlson interview: Fact-checking Putin's 'nonsense' history

US talk show host Tucker Carlson's interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin began with a rambling half-hour lecture on the history of Russia and Ukraine.

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James Magnussen to make swimming 'world record' attempt taking banned drugs

Ex-world champion James Magnussen says he will take banned drugs in an attempt to swim faster than a world record. The Australian, 32, will come out of retirement to compete in the Enhanced Games, where doping is allowed.

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Why the e-bike boom is raising fire fears

When Ollie, a delivery rider in York, England, got his first e-bike in 2022, it was a bit of a splurge. He bought it at a discounted rate negotiated by his delivery company. Even with the discount, it set him back £1,000.

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Putin interview released by ex-Fox host Tucker Carlson

Conservative US media personality Tucker Carlson has released a controversial interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The more than two-hour video was filmed in Moscow on Tuesday, Carlson said.

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State of emergency declared in Iceland after volcanic eruption

Thousands of people in the Reykjanes Peninsula have been urged to limit their hot water and electricity use as the pipes could take days to fix. There are concerns that other crucial pipelines close to the Svartsengi power station could be affected if the lava flow does not ease soon.

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World record for energy from nuclear fusion set

A new world record for energy generated by nuclear fusion - the process that powers the stars - has been set at the UK-based JET laboratory.Nuclear fusion is considered the holy grail of energy as it could potentially produce vast amounts of clean power.

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Men on Viagra may reduce their Alzheimer's risk - study

Men who take drugs for erectile dysfunction, such as Viagra, may reduce their risk of Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests. In research on more than 260,000 men, those taking the drugs were 18% less likely to develop the dementia-causing condition.

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Trapped orcas escape from drift ice near Japan

A pod of around a dozen killer whales trapped by drift ice in waters off Japan's northern island appear to have successfully escaped, officials say.The stranded orcas were spotted by a fisherman earlier this week, almost one kilometre off Hokkaido.

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Taylor Swift threatens to sue student who tracks her private jet

Taylor Swift's lawyers have threatened to sue a student who tracks the private jets of celebrities, including the singer, and shares it online. Jack Sweeney, using publicly available data, tracks the take offs and landings of planes belonging to the wealthy and posts them one day later.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award winner

A stunning image of a young polar bear drifting to sleep on an iceberg, by British amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani, has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.

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Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity, US court rules

Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity and can be prosecuted on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, a US court has ruled. Mr Trump had claimed in the landmark legal case that he was immune from criminal charges for acts he said fell within his duties as president.

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Paul Mackenzie: Kenyan cult leader charged with 191 murders

A cult leader in Kenya has been charged with murder after more than 400 bodies were found buried in shallow graves in a remote forest in the east of the country. Survivors and victims' families have said Paul Mackenzie urged followers to fast in order to "go see Jesus".

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Sri Lanka: What's killing so many of the country's iconic elephants?

Sumitra Malkandi breaks down as she recounts the fateful evening in March last year when her husband was trampled to death. She was busy in the kitchen - the couple lived in a farming village in central Sri Lanka - and her husband, Thilak Kumara, was just outside feeding their cows.

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John Cage: Organ playing 639-year-long piece changes chord

The longest - and slowest - music composition in existence had a big day on Monday - it changed chord for the first time in two years. Crowds gathered at a church in Germany to witness the rare moment, which is part of an artistic feat by avant-garde composer, John Cage.

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King diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace says

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. The type of cancer has not been revealed - it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.

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Zanzibar beer: Alcohol shortage hits Tanzania's spice islands

The spice islands of Zanzibar are facing a shortage of alcohol which threatens the tourism sector of one of Africa's top travel destinations. Tourism generates about 90% of the Tanzanian archipelago's foreign revenue.

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How one great sweater can last a lifetime

The Dude, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles all have their favourites. But what is the perfect jumper – Celtic classic, Cowichan knit or "extreme cashmere"? In the new Netflix comedy Good Grief, Emma Corrin knits a jumper in a London gallery while art patrons stare, transfixed.

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Poonam Pandey: Fake cancer death of India actress sparks ethics debate

A social media post claiming that an Indian actress had died due to cervical cancer and a subsequent video announcing that she was alive has sparked a furious debate on the ethical conundrums surrounding online publicity campaigns.

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Huge atom-smasher bid to find missing 95% of Universe

Researchers at the world's biggest particle accelerator in Switzerland have submitted proposals for a new, much larger, supercollider. Its aim is to discover new particles that would revolutionise physics and lead to a more complete understanding of how the Universe works.

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Are Room Temperature Superconductors IMPOSSIBLE?

PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to:http://to.pbs.org/DonateSPACE Sign Up on Patreon to get access to the Space Time Discord! https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime Superconductive materials seem miraculous. Their resistanceless flow of electricity has

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How the codpiece flopped

Some codpieces had cute little bows on them. Some time around 1536, Hans Holbein the Younger was finessing Henry VIII's crotch.

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Tryfan: Woman scattering dad's ashes rescued on mountain

Scattering her dad's ashes on one of the UK's most recognisable peaks almost ended in tragedy for Kitty Harrison. She had just given her father Steve Parry an emotional send-off on the summit of Tryfan, one of Wales' highest mountains, when she slipped.

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Great escapes: How WW2 captives found a glint of light

During World War Two, hundreds of thousands of people were held against their will. Service personnel captured in conflict became prisoners of war, and civilians were confined in internment camps if they were believed to be a threat to the state.

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Inert nuclear missile found in US man's garage

Police in Washington state say an old rusted rocket found in a local man's garage is an inert nuclear missile. On Wednesday, a military museum in Ohio called police in the city of Bellevue to report an offer of a rather unusual donation.

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What we know about US retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria

US forces have bombed 85 targets in Iraq and Syria as retaliation for an attack that killed three US troops at a base in northern Jordan last month. According to US officials, the co-ordinated attack was against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Quds Force and allied militia groups.

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Should we fear an attack of the voice clones?

"It's important that you save your vote for the November election," the recorded message told prospective voters last month, ahead of a New Hampshire Democratic primary election. It sounded a lot like the President.

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Locals try to uncover story of mysterious Canada shipwreck

Locals in Newfoundland, Canada, are enthralled by a mysterious shipwreck that washed up on shore. Wanda Blackmore said her son was out sea duck hunting when he stumbled upon the 24-meter long, wooden ship that likely dates back to the 19th Century.

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Richard Scolyer: Melanoma doctor's high-stakes gamble to cure his brain cancer

On opposite sides of the world, Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long each took one look at a scan and their hearts sank. In front of them was, to the untrained eye, an innocuous-looking brain.

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Basisschool Zavelberg in Berchem krijgt 7,5 miljoen euro voor renovatie

Voor de renovatie- en nieuwbouwwerken wordt het kinderdagverblijf van de school, vandaag in bouwvallige staat, gesloopt. Er komt een nieuwbouw voor in de plaats met een geïntegreerd kinderdagverblijf en turnzaal.

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Brussels Gewest financiert opleiding van 8 allochtone werklozen tot kleuterleider: "Mijn passie, maar ik had hulp nodig"

De kindjes van de eerste kleuterklas in basisschool Zavelberg in Sint-Agatha-Berchem krijgen een tweede juf: voortaan loopt Sara in hun klas drie dagen per week stage. Juf Jolien begeleidt haar. De andere twee dagen krijgt Sara les in de Erasmushogeschool in Brussel.

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Segun Aremu: Nigerian traditional monarch shot dead and wife kidnapped

Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities say. The attackers stormed the palace of Segun Aremu - a retired army general and monarch whose official title is the Olukoro of Koro - on Thursday night.

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Good sex explained in 9 minutes | Dr. Emily Nagoski

We’ve operated on a 4-phase model for sex therapy since the ‘60s. “Virtually everything” was wrong with that, according to Dr. Emily Nagoski. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Has the sexual revolution

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Western officials in protest over Israel Gaza policy

More than 800 serving officials in the US and Europe have signed a statement warning that their own governments' policies on the Israel-Gaza war could amount to "grave violations of international law".

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Canadian 'poison killer' Kenneth Law to head straight to trial

The case of a Canadian man accused of supplying a poisonous chemical to people who died by suicide will head straight to trial, an Ontario court decided this week. Prosecutors have also upgraded the charges against Kenneth Law from second-degree to first-degree murder.

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Joshua Schulte: Former CIA hacker sentenced to 40 years in prison

A former CIA officer has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for leaking a trove of classified hacking tools to whistle-blowing platform Wikileaks.Joshua Schulte was also found guilty of possessing child pornography.

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A US engineer had a shocking plan to improve the climate – burn all coal on Earth

Less than a century ago, people believed setting alight every coal mine on the planet would be good for the climate. The fact we've come so far in our understanding since then provides hope for the future, argues historian Thomas Moynihan.

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Ukraine 'hits Russian missile boat Ivanovets in Black Sea'

Ukrainian forces say they have destroyed a Russian missile boat from the Black Sea Fleet in a special operation off Russian-occupied Crimea. The Ivanovets - a small warship - received "direct hits to the hull" overnight, after which it sank, military intelligence said.

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Sweden: Where it's taboo for dads to skip parental leave

It's been 50 years since Sweden introduced state-funded parental leave, designed for couples to share. The pioneering policy offers some surprising lessons for other countries. Kjell Sarnold has a glint in his eye as he describes fond memories of his parental leave in the 1970s.

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Ex-Afghan special forces to have UK relocation claims re-examined

Former Afghan special forces who served alongside the British but were denied relocation to the UK will have their cases re-examined, the government says. Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said ineligible applications with credible claims of links to Afghan specialist units would be reassessed.

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Scientists in awe at detail in telescope photos

Highly detailed images of 19 spiral galaxies have been released by Nasa. They were captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and are being analysed by scientists from the University of Oxford.

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TB Joshua exposé: YouTube deletes Emmanuel TV channel of disgraced megachurch leader

YouTube has terminated the official channel of disgraced Nigerian televangelist TB Joshua's megachurch for violating its hate speech policies. It comes weeks after an investigation by the BBC and openDemocracy uncovered evidence of widespread sexual abuse and torture by the late preacher.

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The gaming industry is aiming for subscribers. Will gamers play along?

Media ownership has increasingly diminished as music, television and film consumers have settled into streaming. As gaming subscriptions grow, a similar transition is inevitable.

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Microsleeps: The naps that may only last seconds

Far shorter than a nap, microsleeps can last only a few seconds. They may be a sign of deeper problems getting decent sleep. We're not talking about a five-minute doze on the sofa while you're bingeing on a box set. That counts as a long time in the world of microsleeping.

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Elon Musk: $56bn Tesla compensation package voided by court

A judge in the US state of Delaware has annulled a $56bn (£44bn) pay deal awarded to Elon Musk in 2018 by the electric car company Tesla.The lawsuit was filed by a shareholder who argued that it was an overpayment.

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Did The Future Already Happen? - The Paradox of Time

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Wireless charging: The roads where electric vehicles never need to plug in

The first wireless electric road in the US has been installed in Detroit, allowing electric vehicles to charge up as they drive along. But at nearly $2m (£1.6m) per mile, is this really the future of transport? It looks like any other stretch of asphalt in cities across the US.

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'First of all you must be patient, then you need spatial memory': The man behind the puzzle that 99% can't solve

In 1975, the Hungarian academic Ernő Rubik applied for a patent on his invention. Little did he know that his ingenious teaching tool, created behind the Iron Curtain, would become an iconic global phenomenon.

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UK considers recognising Palestine state, Lord Cameron says

Britain is ready to bring forward the moment when it formally recognises a Palestinian state, the foreign secretary has suggested. Lord Cameron said Palestinians had to be given a political horizon to encourage peace in the Middle East.

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Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has claimed his Neuralink company has successfully implanted one of its wireless brain chips in a human. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, he said "promising" brain activity had been detected after the procedure and the patient was "recovering well".

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Haji Malang: The Sufi shrine caught up in a religious row in Mumbai

A Sufi shrine frequented by Indians of all faiths made headlines recently after a top political leader said that he wanted to "liberate" it for just Hindus. The BBC's Cherylann Mollan visited to understand what the controversy was about.

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X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral

Social media platform X has blocked searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI-generated images of the singer began circulating on the site. In a statement to the BBC, X's head of business operations Joe Benarroch said it was a "temporary action" to prioritise safety.

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Mona Lisa: Protesters throw soup at da Vinci painting

Protesters have thrown soup at the glass-protected Mona Lisa painting in Paris. The 16th Century paining by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the world's most famous artworks, and is held at the Louvre in Paris.

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Robert Corfield, ex-minister of secretive sect, admits to child sex abuse

Robert Corfield, a man who abused a boy in Canada in a secretive Christian church in the 1980s, has spoken publicly about what happened for the first time. He was confronted by the BBC as part of a wider look into claims of child sexual abuse spanning decades within the church, known as The Truth.

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Football comes first for Devon boy, 12, who scored IQ of 162

Rory Bidwell, from Great Torrington, Devon, joined the ranks of Mensa after acing the Cattell III B test with 162, the top score for children. This is above what is believed to be a score of 160 for Albert Einstein.

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Israel reined in by ICJ rulings on Gaza - but will it obey?

This was not a complete victory for South Africa, or the Palestinians. The ICJ did not order Israel to halt its military campaign - an implied recognition of Israel's right to self defence in the wake of the Hamas attacks on 7 October last year.

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Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation

US politicians have called for new laws to criminalise the creation of deepfake images, after explicit faked photos of Taylor Swift were viewed millions of times online. The images were posted on social media sites, including X and Telegram.

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Donald Trump must pay E Jean Carroll $83.3m for defamation

A New York jury has decided Donald Trump should pay $83.3m (£65m) for defaming columnist E Jean Carroll in 2019 while he was US president.The penalty in the civil trial is made up of $18.3m for compensatory damages and $65m in punitive damages.

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The Quest to Decode the Mandelbrot Set, Math’s Famed Fractal

For decades, a small group of mathematicians has patiently unraveled the mystery of what was once math’s most popular picture. Their story shows how technology transforms even the most abstract mathematical landscapes.

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TV channels are using AI-generated presenters to read the news. The question is, will we trust them?

A start-up is developing a news service presented by anchors created by artificial intelligence. Will it upend decades of parasocial relationships between television audiences and the people they watch on screen? The footage wouldn't look out of place on many of the world's news channels.

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Why private helicopters are still in demand

How many children draw helicopters and aeroplanes dreaming of being pilots or designing their own aircraft one day? Jason Hill was one such teenager, but he clung on to that vision through aeronautical engineering studies and work in the aviation industry.

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Ingenuity: Damage puts end to ground-breaking Mars helicopter mission

Nasa's Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which made history by achieving the first powered flight on another world, has suffered mission-ending damage. In a statement, Nasa said the aircraft was forced to perform an "emergency landing" that damaged its rotors.

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Hermit crabs are 'wearing' our plastic rubbish

Hermit crabs all over the world, which scavenge shells as armour for their bodies, are turning increasingly to plastic waste instead. The conclusion is based on analysis of photos, taken by wildlife enthusiasts, and published online.

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Solving Stephen Hawking’s famous paradox | Janna Levin

Quantum wormholes are mathematically possible — but might also be physically impossible. Physicist Janna Levin explains Hawking’s famous information paradox. ❍ Subscribe to The Well on YouTube: https://bit.ly/welcometothewell ❍ Up next: A 9-minute journey inside a black hole https://www.yo

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Bellaghy bog body: Human remains are 2,000 years old

Ancient human remains which date back more than 2,000 years have been recovered by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The discovery was made after archaeologists were alerted to human bones on Bellaghy peatland in County Londonderry in October 2023.

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European mission approved to detect cosmic ripples

What will be one of the most ambitious and most expensive space missions ever mounted by Europe has just been given the formal green light. The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (Lisa) will try to detect ripples in the fabric of space-time generated when gargantuan black holes collide.

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Thai police to charge two over pet lion spotted cruising in Bentley

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Stricken Japanese Moon mission landed on its nose

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Captain Cook statue vandalised in Melbourne on eve of Australia Day

A century-old Captain James Cook statue has been cut down and a Queen Victoria monument covered in red paint in an apparent protest in Australia.The late-night vandalism occurred in Melbourne on the eve of Australia Day and is under police investigation.

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US scientist recommends adding salt to make perfect cup of tea

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A wellness expert recommends her favourite spa experiences on the paradisiacal island of Bali

Bali-based Kathryn Romeyn knows the island's best spas inside-out and shares her picks, from romantic couple's treatments at Ayana Estate to sleep therapy at Capella Ubud.

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The dark history behind Madeira's famous levadas

Fundamental to Madeiran identity, its 3,100km of aqueducts have proven to be more than a clever and functional feat of engineering to colonise an isolated island. Trudging through thick mud under heavy rain, I made my way along a narrow path, squeezing through twisted laurel trees.

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World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'

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Asbestos in drinking water: What does it mean for human health?

Hundreds of thousands of miles of pipes made from asbestos cement deliver drinking water to people around the world, but are reaching the end of their lifespan and starting to degrade. Scientists are now debating whether this could pose a risk to human health.

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Gravity defies quantum mechanics. What does that mean for a theory of everything? ❍ Subscribe to The Well on YouTube: https://bit.ly/welcometothewell ❍ Up next: The invisible math that controls the world https://youtu.be/sVQKxX2c2GA There’s a pursuit of simplicity and unification in theoret

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The Apple Macintosh was first released 40 years ago: These people are still using the ageing computers

On 24 January 1984, the Apple Macintosh 128K personal computer was unveiled to the world, but 40 years later it still has a loyal following of fans – and users. David Blatner still has practically every Macintosh computer he ever bought. But one in particular stands out – the first.

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How TikTok created a new accent – and why it might be the future of English

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The discovery of the Americas' long-lost 'Rome'

The unearthing of an immense network of cities deep in the Ecuadorean Amazon is proving that the world's biggest rainforest was once a thriving cosmopolitan hub.

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Kim Jong Un: Is North Korea's leader actually considering war?

North Korea experts - by nature, a cautious group who seek to avoid sowing panic - have been left reeling by two of their own. Last week, the two eminent analysts dropped a bomb - so to speak - in stating their belief that the pariah state's leader is preparing for war.

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Kenneth Eugene Smith: Wait for untested execution like 'torture'

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The strange reasons medieval people slept in cupboards

These cosy, wardrobe-like pieces of furniture could reportedly sleep up to five people. Why did they fall out of fashion? At a museum in Wick, in the far north of Scotland, is what looks like a particularly large pine wardrobe.

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Narco-sub with $27m of 'scorpion' cocaine seized in Colombia

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From London to New York: Can quitting cars be popular?

Cities around the world reveal surprising truths about getting the public on board with cutting car-use. "There is a war against cars in America," a popular right-wing YouTube channel declared in 2017.

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir: India PM Modi inaugurates Hindu temple on razed Babri mosque site

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a grand temple to Hindu god Ram in the flashpoint city of Ayodhya. He said it heralded "a new era" for India - the temple replaces a 16th-Century mosque torn down by Hindu mobs in 1992, sparking riots in which nearly 2,000 people died.

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Jerusalem: Armenian Christians fight controversial land deal

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How your brain creates reality | Lisa Feldman Barrett

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Japan lands on Moon but glitch threatens mission

A Japanese robot has successfully touched down on the Moon but problems with its solar power system mean the mission may live for just a few hours.The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) put itself gently on the lunar surface near an equatorial crater.

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Davos 2024: Can – and should – leaders aim to regulate AI directly?

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Cash-in-transit heists bring terror to South Africa’s roads

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When it comes to adventure-seeking, there is always risk involved. But hot air balloon rides are rarely fatal. Here’s how travellers can prepare for safety and enjoyment. According to a news release, the crash happened around 07:50. in Eloy, about 105km south of Phoenix.

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Japan mission is latest effort to land on the Moon

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Georgia Stalin: Icon removed from Tbilisi church

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Thailand: Man jailed for 50 years for defaming monarchy

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Pope Francis says sexual pleasure is 'a gift from God'

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North Korea: Rare footage shows teens sentenced to hard labour over K-drama

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Lakshadweep: Can India's 'alternative Maldives' handle mass tourism?

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Courtney Dauwalter: Step inside the 'pain cave', where rules are remade

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Peregrine lander: US Moon mission on course for fiery destruction

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Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2

GCHQ has released never before seen images of Colossus, the UK's secret code-breaking computer credited with helping the Allies win World War Two. The intelligence agency is publishing them to mark the 80th anniversary of the device's invention.

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US woman gets 26 years for mother's 'suitcase murder'

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Guinness World Records reviews 'world's oldest dog' title

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Exciting new cancer drug kinder than chemotherapy

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Emma Stone: Sex scenes in Poor Things are 'honest'

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Cloned rhesus monkey created to speed medical research

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Kenya cult leader Paul Mackenzie faces terror charges over mass deaths

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A23a: Spectacular arches, caves as monster iceberg decays

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The Speed Project Atacama: The rebel race across a desert

Sign up for notifications to the latest Insight features via the BBC Sport app and find the most recent in the series. The Atacama Desert, Chile.

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Iceland volcano eruption spills lava into town setting houses on fire

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Is there life after death? | Sam Harris, Bill Nye, Michio Kaku, & more | Big Think

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BBC's Glenn Campbell: My brain cancer diagnosis was a total shock

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'We need jungle' - Amol Rajan on how a University Challenge question spawned a remix craze

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Strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen could undermine US aim to contain war

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Julia Roberts says she has made the choice not to do nude scenes

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Houthi strikes: Everything we know about the US-UK attack on targets in Yemen

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Annapoorani: Netflix removes Nayanthara film after backlash from Hindu groups

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Huge ring of galaxies challenges thinking on cosmos

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eBay pays $3m fine in blogger harassment case

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Huge ancient lost city found in the Amazon

The discovery changes what we know about the history of people living in the Amazon. The houses and plazas in the Upano area in eastern Ecuador were connected by an astounding network of roads and canals.

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FKA twigs calls Calvin Klein ad ban 'double standards'

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Mysterious plants and fungi named new to science

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Animators say ‘AI isn't going to get you an Oscar’

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Hard choices for the West in Red Sea stand-off

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Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they?

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Will reusable cups become as common as grocery totes?

As Starbucks begins to encourage multi-use cups for on-the-go orders, paper cups may soon go the way of plastic bags and single-use water bottles.

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Illegal New York synagogue tunnel leads to 9 arrests

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The new drugs that may bring an end to constant itching

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Microplastics are everywhere: Is it possible to reduce our exposure?

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All India Pregnant Job service: The Indian men who fell for the scam

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Artemis: Nasa delays crewed return to the Moon's surface

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Ecuador declares war on armed gangs after TV station attacked on air

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Italian fascist salute images spark political uproar

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New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries

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The human touch AI virtual assistants can't replace

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2023 confirmed as world's hottest year on record

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Star Trek: The Deep Space Nine episode that predicted a US crisis

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South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade

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Deep-sea mining: Norway approves controversial practice

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Peregrine lander: Private US Moon mission runs into trouble

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The Travels of Marco Polo: The true story of a 14th-Century bestseller

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'I can't stay silent' on knife crime, Idris Elba says

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TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds

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TB Joshua: ‘We thought it was heaven but then terrible things happened’

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Mouse filmed tidying up man's shed every night

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The last of the Moon men: the stories of the surviving Apollo astronauts

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The many lives of Trump Tower

Trump Tower has stood as a symbol of Donald Trump’s success and fame for 40 years, clad in enough pink marble and brass to make Liberace (a former resident) blush. The skyscraper rises over Manhattan’s Central Park in one of the most expensive shopping districts in the world, Fifth Avenue.

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Earning the trust of a 40-stone silverback gorilla

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What's the best time of the day to exercise?

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Ukraine war: Atesh, the group spying on Russians in occupied Crimea

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Palace of Aigai: Greece reopens huge Alexander the Great monument

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Neptune and Uranus seen in true colours for first time

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Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole in South Africa

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Philippe Bekaert

Philippe Bekaert (1967 - 2022) was a professor in visual computing at the Expertise center for Digital Media EDM of Hasselt University, Belgium.

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San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge gets suicide net after 87 years

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Are Jains the original vegans?

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Can artificial intelligence help you get fit?

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Tetris: US teenager becomes first to beat video game

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Harvard's Claudine Gay a casualty of campus culture wars

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The qualities that are more attractive than our looks

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Mickey Mouse horror film unveiled as copyright ends

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Japan Airlines plane in flames on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport

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Brian Cox - Solving The Fermi Paradox: Intelligent Alien Life in Our Galaxy

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Brian Cox - Is The Whole Universe Inside a Black Hole?

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Amazing images from James Webb telescope, two years after launch

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was launched to orbit just two years ago, but already it's starting to redefine our view of the early Universe. CASSIOPEIA A The expanding shells of debris from Cas A, an exploded star, or supernova. The main ring is about 15 light-years across.

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Why Do Exact Equations Become Unpredictable?

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US warship in Red Sea shoots down two Houthi missiles from Yemen

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Mali: UN peacekeeping mission ends after decade

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Sahara migrant smuggling: Double-edged sword of overturning Niger's ban

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Male pill: The scientist working on 'progress for humanity'

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Austrian government launches repair scheme for electronic goods

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Nasa mission lines up to 'touch the Sun'

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Plane stowaway in serious condition in France

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Champagne stoppers in space: How cork will protect the next spacecraft to visit the Moon

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British mother and son killed in French avalanche

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Google settles $5bn lawsuit for 'private mode' tracking

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Trump denies bullying his way into Home Alone 2

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Explosions and exploration: Why 2023 was an exciting year in space

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New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI for ‘billions’

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How humans have changed the Earth's surface in 2023

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Thousands join huge migrant caravan in Mexico ahead of Blinken visit

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The WW1 Christmas Truce: 'The war, for that moment, came to a standstill'

During the bleak winter of 1914, amid the mud, blood and chaos of World War One, an extraordinary series of ceasefires spontaneously occurred along the Western Front. In the 1960s the BBC spoke to some of the men who, over that exceptional Christmas period, decided to lay down their arms.

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Sri Lanka: Thousands arrested in week-long anti-drug operation

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Slovakia arrest over threat to copy Prague attack

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The mystery of the medieval fighting snails

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Pornhub owner to pay victims $1.8m in sex trafficking case

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How killer left a trail of victims across Prague

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China to increase curbs on video gaming industry

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Lapsus$: GTA 6 hacker handed indefinite hospital order

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Shooting at Prague university leaves dead and injured

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Glynn Simmons: US judge exonerates inmate after 48 years in prison

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South Korea: Students sue after teacher ends exam 90 seconds early

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Colorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off ballot, citing 'insurrection'

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Paraguay jail: Fighting cockerels seized in deadly raid

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Nasa beams cat video from deep space with laser

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Every 'Useless' Body Part Explained From Head to Toe | WIRED

Dr. Jeffrey Laitman joins WIRED to break down every ‘useless’, vestigial organ and structure in our evolved human bodies. From the “wisdom” teeth and our simian tailbones down to muscles made less important by our double-arched feet, Dr. Laitman highlights where it came from—and how it end

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Timbuktu: Mali's ancient city defies jihadist siege to stage a festival

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The Somerset family travelling to Australia without flying

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Pope says Roman Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples

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Elon Musk: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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Armed robbers' car stolen during Colorado heist, police say

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In History: The first ever video game console, 50 years on

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EU takes action against Elon Musk's X over disinformation

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Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy

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Red Sea cargo ship hijack: How to keep merchant vessels safe from attack

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Hostage shooting incident 'against rules of engagement', IDF says

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How Britain's taste for tea may have been a life saver

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What if Humans Are NOT Earth's First Civilization? | Silurian Hypothesis

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GCHQ Christmas challenge: Agency reveals 2023 codebreaker

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A23a: Monster iceberg just shy of a trillion tonnes

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COP28: Landmark summit takes direct aim at fossil fuels

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Perseverance: Nasa's Mars rover celebrates 1,000 days of science

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Russia's new Black Sea naval base alarms Georgia

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Our Lady of Guadalupe: Pilgrims converge on basilica in Mexico

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Nude painting row at French school sparks teacher walkout

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Could there be a gold rush for buried hydrogen?

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Controversial clothes hook spy cameras for sale on Amazon

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The real-life Willy Wonkas trying to change chocolate

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Gavdos: The European island known for nudity

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Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist set to return to X after Elon Musk poll

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What would a magnitude 15 earthquake be like?

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How To Destroy The Universe

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AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence

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Tyrannosaur’s last meal was two baby dinosaurs

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How ancient civilisations dealt with trauma

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Chinese garlic is a national security risk, says US senator

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Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better

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The teenager who lives like it's the 1940s

Callum Grubb is only 19 but he lives his life as if it is the 1940s. Nearly everything he owns is from the time period, including his clothes.

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UPenn loses $100m donation after House testimony

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Denmark passes law to ban Quran burnings

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Russia hacking: 'FSB in years-long cyber attacks on UK', says government

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Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly

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ChatGPT tool could be abused by scammers and hackers

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Google claims new Gemini AI 'thinks more carefully'

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Israeli settler violence brings destruction and fear to West Bank as war rages

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Olive oil price skyrockets as Spanish drought bites

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To this day, Simon is the only cat in history to have received the esteemed Dickin Medal. The animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross, the honour was founded 80 years ago, with formidable feline Simon posthumously awarded it six years later.

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Israel probes claims share traders knew of Hamas attack in advance

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The houses built to survive floods

The Manobo indigenous people live and thrive on a vast wetland in the Philippines – despite dealing with dozens of storms and floods per year. What can we learn from them?

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23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked

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Spread of gang violence wrecks Sweden's peaceful image

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Young-looking porn users may face extra age-checks

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Human intelligence: it's how your brain is wired rather than size that matters

Our brains don't look that special when looking at their relative size compared to our closest animal relatives. To understand human intelligence, scientists are now looking deeper.

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Attenborough ship encounters mammoth iceberg

The UK's polar ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, has come face to face with the world's biggest iceberg. The planned encounter allowed scientists on board the research vessel a closer look at one of the true wonders of the natural world.

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Mount Marapi: Eleven hikers killed as volcano erupts in Indonesia

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Milford Haven: Garden ornament turns out to be live bomb

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Central Paris attack leaves one dead and one injured

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Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse

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Quinto Inuma: Peru environmentalist who fought for Amazon shot dead

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Paris Olympics 2024: Locals ask if they're worth the trouble

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The final frontier? How humans could live underwater in 'ocean stations'

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AI-powered digital colleagues are here. Some 'safe' jobs could be vulnerable.

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Russia: LGBT groups could be declared 'extremist' in court ruling

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PrEP: Preventative HIV drug highly effective, study says

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What if we aimed the Hubble Telescope at Earth?

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'Perfect solar system' found in search for alien life

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Stephen Fry reads Nick Cave's stirring letter about ChatGPT and human creativity

In August of this year, as part of his Red Hand Files correspondence project, legendary musician Nick Cave was asked questions about creativity and ChatGPT by two fans, Leon and Charlie. Nick replied with a single letter, which Stephen Fry joined us to read at the 10th anniversary Letters Live sho

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A shark nursery may be a stone's throw from Miami's bright lights

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How Hamas built a force to attack Israel on 7 October

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Samuel Paty: Six French teenagers on trial over teacher's murder

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Harvard under fire for helping elite skip the queue

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Tyrian purple: The lost ancient pigment that was more valuable than gold

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The Self-Levitating Kingsbury Aerodynamic Bearing

The first 100 people to go to https://blinkist.com/stevemould will get unlimited access for 1 week to try it out. You'll also get 25% off if you want full membership. Hydrodynamic bearings are really cool! The Kingsbury aerodynamic bearing is a brilliant example as is an ordinary glass syringe. A

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Korean true crime fan murdered stranger 'out of curiosity'

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A23a: World's biggest iceberg on the move after 30 years

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Could airports make hydrogen work as a fuel?

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Napoleon and Josephine: Was their great love affair a myth?

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Pakistan charging refugees $830 to leave

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China says no 'unusual or novel pathogens' after WHO queries respiratory outbreaks

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Bhagwa Love Trap: A new Indian online trend causing real-world harm

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The Chinese mafia's downfall in a lawless casino town

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The historic volcanic eruptions encoded in art

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The genes that made us truly human may also make us ill

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The New Orleans landmark that almost became Napoleon's retirement home

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French pilot sentenced for decapitating skydiver with wing of plane

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Sam Altman: Ousted OpenAI boss to return days after being sacked

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Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’

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The Black Mambas: South Africa's all-female anti-poaching unit

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Banksy: BBC reveals lost interview of street artist after 20 years

The recording includes Banksy comparing his approach to art - which involves producing graffiti undercover at speed - to microwaving meals. The full interview can be heard on BBC Radio 4's The Banksy Story, which is available on BBC Sounds.

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Rocket Launch In a Giant Vacuum Chamber

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Italy mafia trial: 200 sentenced to 2,200 years for mob links

More than 200 defendants in one of Italy's biggest mafia trials for generations have been sentenced to a total of more than 2,200 years in jail. The three-year trial saw individuals allegedly linked to the 'Ndrangheta sentenced for crimes ranging from extortion to drug trafficking.

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Red-wine headache explained - and it is not about volume

US researchers say they may have discovered why some people get a headache after just one small glass of red wine, even though they are fine drinking other types of alcohol.

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‘I was addicted to social media - now I'm suing Big Tech’

Hundreds of families are suing some of the world's biggest technology companies - who, they say, knowingly expose children to harmful products. One plaintiff explains why they are taking on the might of Silicon Valley.

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Macallan: Rare Scotch whisky becomes world's most expensive bottle at £2.1m

Image source, Tristan FewingsBBC NewsA rare bottle of whisky has been sold for $2.7m (£2.1m) - breaking the record for the most expensive wine or spirit sold at auction.The Macallan 1926 single malt is one of the world's most sought-after bottles of Scotch whisky.

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Ukraine war: The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangers

Snitching, or reporting neighbours, colleagues and even strangers to the authorities, was common in Russia's Soviet era. Now, as the government cracks down on critics of the Ukraine war, people with personal grudges and political ideals are denouncing others once again.

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Don Walsh: The man who made the deepest ever dive

Ocean explorer Captain Don Walsh has died at the age of 92. More than 60 years ago he made the first ever descent to the deepest place in the ocean, the Mariana Trench which lies almost 11km (seven miles) down. I was lucky enough to count him as a good friend.

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Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction

BBC NewsA hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he ruled the French empire in the 19th Century will go on sale at auction in Paris on Sunday.The bicorne black beaver felt hat is valued between €600,000 and €800,000 (£525,850-£701,131).

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Boiling Water On Mount Everest! | Earth Lab

Water boils at lower temperatures at high altitudes, so when does water boil on Mount Everest? The team designs an experiment to find out. Subscribe to Earth Lab for more fascinating science videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Be

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How ice water makes hot water boil

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Sam Altman: The extraordinary firing of an AI superstar

The tech world is in shock.

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China navy used sonar pulses against divers, Australia says

Australia has accused China's navy of using sonar pulses in an incident in international waters that resulted in Australian divers suffering injuries.

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Elon Musk's Starship rocket to make second flight

American entrepreneur Elon Musk will have another go shortly at launching his mammoth new rocket, Starship. The vehicle's maiden flight in April ended in spectacular style when it lost control and exploded four minutes after leaving the ground in Texas.

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Climate change: Is the world warming faster than expected?

Climate records have tumbled in 2023. There have been historically high sea temperatures, worrying lows in Antarctic sea-ice, and extreme weather events hitting every continent - the latest being an "unbearable" heatwave in Brazil.

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AI boss Sam Altman ousted by OpenAI board

Sam Altman, the head of artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, has been ousted by the company's board, which said it had lost confidence in his ability to lead the company.

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White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

The White House has accused Elon Musk of repeating a "hideous lie" about Jewish people, after the X owner appeared to respond approvingly to an antisemitic post on the platform. On Wednesday, Mr Musk replied a post sharing an antisemitic conspiracy theory, calling it "actual truth".

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Apple to bridge message divide - but keeps green bubbles

Hopes have risen that the era of green and blue message bubbles on iPhones might eventually come to an end. Currently only iMessages from iPhones have blue bubbles.

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Filming at 1000fps in Reverse - The Slow Mo Guys

Gav tries to film a cheeky slow mo guys video, but someone has already done it... sort of. Own Tenet now in 4K UltraHD Blu-Ray & Digital: https://www.tenetfilm.com/?buynow Thanks to Warner Bros. for sponsoring this video. Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheSlowMoGuys Follow on Instagram - ht

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A love letter to watchmaking: How clocks have shaped our world

It goes without saying that a watchmaker would be fascinated by watches. I started my training in the art of traditional artisanal watchmaking 20 years ago – using centuries-old techniques to create little machines that can tell us the time of day.

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The hidden beauty of Berlin's indoor pools

On a recent November day in Berlin's upscale Prenzlauer Berg neighbourhood, locals in long jackets pushed strollers through the crisp autumn air. Others wrapped themselves in blankets and lingered at outdoor cafes.

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Bowen: Ceasefire demands will grow without proof of Hamas HQ at Al-Shifa

It is now days since Israeli forces entered Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, and what appears to be happening on Friday is that they are continuing their search for evidence of this being a key Hamas command centre.

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Follow up: Is Google Always Listening: Live Test

My video, Is Google Always Listening Live Test has past 1 million views and so I decided to do a quick follow up video describing all the reasons why people should remain skeptical regarding whether Google, Facebook, Cortana or anybody is listening and recording audio from your microphone in order t

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Is Google always listening: Live Test

Follow up video: https://youtu.be/kv8gvXPwWjY Does Google and Facebook listen in and record conversations and audio even when they're not open? I perform a live test using Google chrome on a Windows 10 PC to discover whether my microphone appears to be recording me even when my browser is turned of

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Russian Carlsberg staff arrested after business seized

The boss of Carlsberg's Russian business and a top manager have been arrested after the Kremlin took control of the beer company in the country. Denis Sherstennikov and Anton Rogachevsky, bosses at Carlsberg's Russian subsidiary Baltika Breweries, were detained on Wednesday.

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Discover the eight best photo-ops in New York City

From its famous skyline to its bustling streets, New York City is a visual medley that has captivated photographers for decades. Continually ranked as the most photographed city on the planet, you could spend a lifetime documenting the cultural capital of the US' endlessly inspiring sights.

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Staking bij AB InBev in Leuven, Hoegaarden en Luik: "Ze willen miljoenen voor directie niet delen met personeel" 

Er is een staking aan de gang bij bierbrouwer AB InBev in Leuven, Luik en Hoegaarden. Volgens de vakbond ligt de productie in de drie fabrieken volledig stil. Aanleiding zijn afgesprongen onderhandelingen over loon- en arbeidsvoorwaarden. 

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PepsiCo sued by New York state for plastic pollution

PepsiCo has been sued by New York state for plastic pollution along Buffalo River that is allegedly contaminating the water and harming wildlife. According to the lawsuit, PepsiCo is the single largest identifiable contributor to the problem.

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Mekong: The last chance to save a mighty river

Mai takes a deep breath before disappearing below the muddy brown waters of the biggest freshwater lake in South East Asia. A few bubbles rise to the surface - the only sign that he is underwater, freeing his fishing net, which he had left hanging between trees in a flooded forest.

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Top general locked away evidence of SAS executions

One of the UK's most senior generals was warned in writing in 2011 that SAS soldiers were claiming to have executed handcuffed detainees in Afghanistan.

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How to Win an Interstellar War

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Ukraine war: Russian diamonds set for ban under new EU sanctions

Diamonds may be forever, but not when it comes to imports from Russia into the European Union. Russia is the biggest producer of rough diamonds cut from hundreds of mines beneath the Siberian permafrost, where a third of the world's diamond supply comes from.

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Magicians less prone to mental illness - study

Whether it is comedians such as Robin Williams or famous painters such as Van Gogh, many creative people have long been known to suffer with their mental-health. But new research shows that the same is not so of magicians.

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Orce, Spain: The site of Europe's earliest settlers

Nestled in the heart of the High Plateau of Grenada in southern Spain, the 1,300-person town of Orce is surrounded by a tapestry of dry badlands, deep canyons and crystal-clear reservoirs that extend as far as the eye can see.

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The online black market cashing in on weight loss jab hype

Maddy, 32, fell seriously ill after using an unlicensed version of semaglutide - the active ingredient in Ozempic - from Instagram. It also found the drug being offered in beauty salons in Manchester and Liverpool.

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Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver

The pūteketeke has been crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Century after US talk show host John Oliver's controversial intervention in the poll. Mr Oliver sparked a global frenzy with an "alarmingly aggressive" campaign for the vulnerable crested grebe.

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Time travel: What if you met your future self?

There's a classic short story by Ted Chiang in which a young merchant travels years ahead and meets his future self. Over the course of the story, the man receives warnings, promises and tips from the older, wiser version of himself.

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AI could predict hurricane landfall sooner - report

Artificial Intelligence could save lives by warning where a hurricane will hit land much sooner than traditional forecasting systems, researchers say. Weather forecasts have become much more accurate over the decades.

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Director Terry Gilliam: “We’re living in a time where irony is not recognized anymore”

"When we can’t distinguish between hate and humour, we are fucked! And that’s my feeling about life." Warning: This article contains strong language. (Right from the start) READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2023/10/19/director-terry-gilliam-were-living-in-a-time-where-irony-is-not-recognize

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Russian memorials to victims of Stalin vanish

Memorials to victims of Stalinist repression in Russia are disappearing or being vandalised amid increasing attempts to rehabilitate the Soviet dictator.

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Is time travel really possible? Here’s what physics says

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xkcd: Date Line

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11 mind-boggling facts about time

To mark the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, we'll be spending the next week tackling the big questions about time, including the science of time travel, how clocks have shaped humanity, and even the mind-bending temporal consequences of flying into a black hole.

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International mafia bust shows US-Italy crime links still strong

Their names could have been ripped from the kind of Hollywood mafia script that once dominated US cinema.

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Fagradalsfjall: Iceland declares emergency over volcano eruption concerns

Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes raised fears of a volcanic eruption. Authorities have ordered thousands living in the southwestern town of Grindavík to evacuate as a precaution.

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Belgium detains two far-right terror suspects

Anti-terrorism police in Belgium have detained two suspected members of a far-right group accused of plotting bomb attacks and inciting violence. The pair, a man and a woman in their early 20s, were picked up after a series of raids on houses in Diepenbeek and Ostend, prosecutors said.

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First ever images prove 'lost echidna' not extinct

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.BBC NewsScientists have filmed an ancient egg-laying mammal named after Sir David Attenborough for the first time, proving it isn't extinct as was feared.

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US veteran gets world's first eye transplant

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.BBC NewsSurgeons in New York say they have performed the world's first complete eye transplant on a man, although it is not certain he will regain vision.

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New Zealand: John Oliver's Bird of the Century backing ruffles feathers

An annual vote to elect New Zealand's favourite bird has exploded into an international public relations battle that is ruffling some feathers. Bird of the Year seeks to raise awareness of the country's many native species that are considered in danger.

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Batteries of the future: How cotton and seawater might power our devices

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Man crushed to death by robot in South Korea

BBC NewsA man has been crushed to death by a robot in South Korea after it failed to differentiate him from the boxes of food it was handling, reports say.The incident occurred when the man, a robotics company employee in his 40s, was inspecting the robot.

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Australian farmer Colin Deveraux survives crocodile attack by biting back

An Australian farmer says he is lucky to be alive after repelling a crocodile attack by biting back at the animal. Cattle producer Colin Deveraux has spent a month in hospital after being bitten by the 3.2m (10ft) saltwater crocodile in the Northern Territory.

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'I’m calling from Israeli intelligence. We have the order to bomb. You have two hours'

The call to Mahmoud Shaheen came at dawn. It was Thursday 19 October at about 06:30, and Israel had been bombing Gaza for 12 days straight.

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The 420-year-search for Shakespeare's lost play

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Chicago Marathon: Stoma runner's hopes after New York snub

Image source, Gayle RedmanBBC NewsA runner with a stoma who had to pull out of the New York City Marathon is hoping to compete in another race in the United States.Gayle Redman, a GP from Flint, was told by New York Road Runners that her supplies vest did not adhere to rules set by police.

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AI safety: How close is global regulation of artificial intelligence really?

As more than 100 attendees from civil society, the world's leading tech companies, and governments gathered in an English stately home, there was some tension.

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Euclid telescope: First images revealed from 'dark Universe' mission

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Passive income: Can easy side hustles earn big money?

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Plastic or paper? The truth about drinking straws

The backlash against single-use plastics has seen a growing market for paper, metal, glass and plant-based straws. But is the choice between them really a simple one?

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The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth

When US President Joe Biden recently signed off on a $80m (£64.6m) grant to Taiwan for the purchase of American military equipment, China said it "deplores and opposes" what Washington had done. To the casual observer it didn't appear a steep sum.

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Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

Elon Musk has launched an AI chatbot called Grok on his social media site X, formerly Twitter, but so far it is only available to selected users. Mr Musk boasted that Grok "loves sarcasm" and would answer questions with "a little humour".

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James Webb telescope: Baby star launches giant jets and shocks

Image source, NASA/ESA/CSA/M. McCAUGHREAN & S. PEARSONScience correspondentImagine you could go back in time 4.6 billion years and take a picture of our Sun just as it was being born.

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