Five killed in shooting at youth welfare centre in Germany’s Stade
Police say several people also injured while the suspected shooter has been arrested.
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China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.
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Sleep and Death cista handle: A 2,400-year-old sculpture depicting gods carrying away Zeus’ son during the Trojan War
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Strawberry moon 2026: Tonight’s full moon is the lowest, and one of the smallest ‘micromoons’ all year
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Computer scientists are rushing to tame AI’s voracious appetite for energy
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Five dead following shooting at youth centre in Stade, northern Germany
Two people have been arrested, one of whom is a suspect, police say.
Biden blasts Trump ‘vanity projects’, calling him a ‘loser’ at fundraising event
The former US president took aim at his successor’s projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House ballroom.
Teyana Taylor’s tears and Lauryn Hill tribute steal show at BET Awards
Taylor had an emotional reaction to being presented with the Icon of the Year award by Janet Jackson.
BBC at Venezuela baseball stadium sheltering earthquake survivors
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Brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness
The unconscious brain appears to be far more capable than scientists once believed. Researchers found that patients under general anesthesia could still process language at
Great ape laughter reveals how human vocal control evolved
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Simple bedside eye test may predict consciousness recovery after brain injury
A simple bedside eye test may help predict recovery of consciousness in patients with severe brain injuries, according to new research presented at the European
Scientists discover 70 existing drugs that block deadly hantavirus infections
Researchers screened over 5,000 compounds and successfully pinpointed 70 existing drugs, including unexpected beta-lactam antibiotics, that effectively suppress Puumala orthohantavirus infection in human cells. This