Massive oil slick seen weeks after tanker struck off UAE’s coast
An oil spill off the UAE coast has prompted beach closures after a vessel reportedly hit a naval mine in early October.
Argentina identifies dozens of victims killed in its ‘Dirty War’
Forensic anthropologists have identified the remains of at least 38 victims of Argentina’s last military dictatorship.
How Brazil’s changing working class is reshaping the presidential race
Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.
The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaign
BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.
France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots
More than 70,000 police officers are to be deployed over fears protesters will defy restrictions on demonstrations.
Arrest made after fire at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat
Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator’s Alpine residence in Germany.
Clock ticks on thousands of mail ballots as appeals court speeds Trump DOJ bid
A federal appeals court is moving at breakneck speed on the Trump Justice Department’s bid to sideline thousands of mail ballots before Election Day. The
Spy chief warns Marco Rubio lethal plots against Americans reached ‘advanced stages’
The nation’s top spy has sent Secretary of State Marco Rubio an urgent warning that danger to Americans overseas is rapidly escalating. Director of National
Mystery shipwreck discovered in Wisconsin after mom stumbles upon wreckage
A mother and her son discovered the submerged remains of a century-old tugboat shipwreck, the A.H. Pitz, along the shore of Lake Superior in Wisconsin.
Matrix gains ground in Europe’s public sector — but replacing Teams is another matter
Matrix-based messaging tools are gaining traction among European governments that seek to gain greater control over sensitive communications data and lessen their reliance on US
OpenClaw creator spent $10 million on AI tokens last month
OpenClaw, the AI digital assistant, is looking to establish itself as an essential tool for users — but if it is as profligate in its
Christina Applegate misdiagnosis: Why can MS be difficult to diagnose?
Actor Christina Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) over five years ago — but this week, she announced that a recent reevaluation found that
Newly discovered protein controls the space between mitochondrial membranes
Mitochondria are the tiny powerpacks that supply most of the energy our cells need. Their ability to generate this energy relies on a distinctive architecture:
Movement helps people learn complex patterns more effectively, study finds
Punching a virtual response box or swinging a virtual lightsaber can dramatically improve learning on certain tasks, according to new research from Florida Atlantic University’s