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Google mosquito army: Scientists say 'we must take action'
Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight species that spread diseases like dengue. How does the method work — and should humans int…
Saudi Arabia and Russia draw closer amid OPEC upheaval
As Saudi Arabia and Russia deepen cooperation, their combined influence over global oil supply is growing. Could this shift the balance of power in energy markets?
Backrooms: The creepy internet phenomenon, explained
A low-budget horror film directed by a 20-year-old YouTuber is beating the new Star Wars movie at the box office. Behind its success is an entire viral online maze.
Who owns the billions in Germany's dormant bank accounts?
Billions of euros sit untouched in dormant bank accounts in Germany. With heirs unaware and no central register in place, banks and politicians are debating who should ultimately …
How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico
As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.
Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban
Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
How China keeps North Korea's economy alive
Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time since 2019. Pyongyang relies on China for 95% of its legitimate trade; hacking, arms deals and remittances also help it stay …
German town prints its own cash to cut CO2 emissions
It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.
DNA had one rule. Bacteria didn't get the memo
Every cell in every organism on Earth copies DNA the same way. Except one bacterial protein — quietly doing something scientists had never seen before.
Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars
A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation?
International aid cuts complicate Congo's Ebola epidemic
The scaling back of development aid has contributed to the inability to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. German organizations are calling for a majo…
How Toone is navigating grief through football
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.
Pigeons' livers may enable magnetic navigation when the sun doesn't shine, study finds
A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. A key part of the long-sought answer could …
The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs that no longer respond to treatment. Is there a way out?
The summer a golden generation lost its shine
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.
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Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response
The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City
Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the cit…
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says
The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.
Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting
The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff
The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.
Jeju Air Crash Probe Focuses On Engine Damage After Bird Strike
Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.
Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B
The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.
Trump Says He Wants to 'Clean Out' Gaza, Send Refugees to Egypt and Jordan
The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war b…
Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war.