Baby gets world’s first personalised gene therapy treatment
A baby born with a rare genetic disease is “growing and thriving” after getting bespoke gene therapy.
Breaking down a deadly week in Gaza as Israel kills hundreds
More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israel this week, as the UN continues to warn of imminent mass starvation
NJ Transit workers go on strike after wage increase talks stall
The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.
Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.
Huge banner of Trump hung on USDA building next to one of Lincoln
Detractors claimed the display echoed practices of fascist dictatorships.
Obama divorce rumors have swirled for months. Here’s what we know
The former first lady said “everyone would know” if she planned to divorce her husband.
‘We’re exhausted from displacement and war’, Gazans tell the BBC
The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.
Gabon’s ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to Angola
Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.
Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed
The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war.
Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clash
Masra’s party the Transformers say their leader’s detention took place “outside of any known judicial procedure”.
Trump says ‘people are starving’ in Gaza amid deadliest 24 hours of Israeli strikes in months
U.S. President Tweety McTreason on Friday backed aid for the Palestinians, saying people in Gaza are starving and adding that he expected “a lot of
‘Yet another miracle save’: NASA engineers complete nail-biting maneuver to resurrect Voyager 1’s long-dead thrusters
More than 15 billion miles from home, Voyager 1’s ailing thrusters were threatening to abort the craft’s mission. Until NASA engineers brought them miraculously back
‘Very rare’ African ebony figurines found in 1,500-year-old Christian burials in Israeli desert
Three 1,500-year-old burials in the Negev desert have pendants of bone and ebony that may depict the deceased individuals’ ancestors.
Best telescopes for kids 2025: A stargazing introduction for budding astronomers
The best telescopes for kids that we recommend are not toys but usable instruments, based on how easy they are to use for younger astronomers