Trump considering 'winding down' Iran military campaign
President Trump posted on social media that the US was getting very close to meeting its objectives in Iran. Earlier he told reporters he didn't want a ceasefire. The BBC's US partner, CBS, has reported that US military officials are making detailed preparations for the possibility of deploying grou
NASAâs X-59 Experimental Supersonic Aircraft Makes Second Flight
NASAâs quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft made its second flight on Friday, kicking off a series of dozens of test flights in 2026. Although the flight duration was abbreviated due to a technical issue, the team was able to collect information that will inform future tests. âDespite the early landing,
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Canadian mother and daughter âtraumatizedâ by ICE detainment, husband says
Tania Warner and Ayla, her seven-year-old with autism, sent to notorious Texas detention center and told to âself-deportâSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA Canadian woman and her seven-year-old daughter with autism who have been held by US Immigration and
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Gabbard testimony on Puerto Rico voting machines raises questions about role of Venezuela conspiracy theory
National intelligence director said voting machine seizure was requested by US attorney in Puerto Rico â whoâs been trying to revive 2020 election conspiracy theoryWhen the US director of national intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, testified on Thursday that her office seized voting machines from Pu
Iran renews attacks on Gulf countries
Tehran has fired missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours causing blazes at a Kuwait refinery and a Bahrain warehouse. Israel has launched more air attacks against Iran. Powerful explosions were reported in the capital. Iranian media said sixteen of its cargo ships anchored in the Gulf had been b
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Nasa's Artemis Moon rocket rolls back to pad for possible April launch
Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
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Kent meningitis outbreak may have peaked as UKHSA reports slowdown in cases
Experts continue to analyse strain of MenB to understand whether it has become more likely to spread or cause diseaseThe Kent meningitis outbreak may have reached its peak after only two new cases were reported by officials on Friday.The UK Health and Security Agency said that as of 12.30pm on Thurs
Microscopic spikes on snakeskin block bacterial buildup
Structures on python scales could inspire chemical-free antimicrobial designs
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Oil firm breaks environmental rules nearly 500 times
Operator Essar has apologised for the breaches committed over four years.
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.
First science from private Moon lander challenges lunar divide
Blue Ghost data suggest NASAâs growing commercial Moon program can deliver results
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The Kent meningitis outbreak: what is happening and why?
Causes of meningitis, what the public health response has been, and how the situation differs from CovidThe deadly outbreak of meningitis in Kent has fuelled concerns about how far the disease will spread and seen the return of people wearing masks and queueing for vaccines. The scenes are reminisce
Energy Department merges nuclear and particle physics programs, unsettling researchers
In spite of synergies, physicists worry both fields are being sidelined in favor of AI
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Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients
UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.
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Madagascarâs military ruler decrees that ministers must pass lie detector tests
Michael Randrianirina, who sacked PM and cabinet without explanation, claims measure is to root out corruptionMadagascarâs military president has said new ministers will have to pass lie detector tests to root out corrupt candidates, after he dismissed the prime minister and cabinet without explanat
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Nasa returns moon rocket to pad and targets 1 April launch
After series of delays, US space agency hopes to carry out first crewed flyby of the moon in more than half a centuryNasa has begun returning its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Florida launch pad before a planned flyby of the moon, after completing necessary repairs.Artemis engineer
Israel holds off attacking Iranian gas infrastructure
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said Israel will hold off future attacks on Iranian gas fields after being asked to do so by President Trump. An Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field on Wednesday, followed by Iranian attacks on Qatari gas installations caused steep rises
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Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps
The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.
Hormone linked to morning sickness may help reduce alcohol intake
GDF15, which is thought to contribute to nausea during pregnancy, may keep our drinking in check, researchers propose
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Natural History Museum overtakes British Museum as UK's top tourist attraction
The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.