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Scientists propose a way to detect dangerous “mirror life” before it exists
Scientists propose using circularly polarized light technology to detect hypothetical “mirror life” organisms built from reversed biological molecules before they might be created.
A hidden bias in human language challenges 70 years of science
Researchers have discovered a hidden safety bias in human language that challenges a 70-year-old scientific theory, suggesting word meaning is shaped by power, danger, and order rather than emotion alone.
In pictures: French landmarks damaged and destroyed by violent protesters
French landmarks suffered significant damage during weekend protests over fuel prices and living costs, with some rioters destroying shops, vandalizing iconic monuments, and setting fires to government buildings.
Jim Churm obituary
Jim Churm, a D-day veteran and Royal Navy medic who later had a distinguished career in nursing and physiotherapy, has died aged 102.
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How the Trump administration is expanding its immigration crackdown to people entering legally
The Trump administration is expanding immigration enforcement to target people entering legally, pausing immigrant visa applications and planning to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas of people who later applied for asylum.
Nigeria’s growing kidnapping crisis: ‘If you started running, they shot you’
Nigeria faces a worsening kidnapping crisis driven by criminal gangs in the northwest, with abductions surging 66% in the past year and an estimated 800,000 people displaced by violence.
Two dead and 11 hurt after car rams into crowd in northern France
Two people died and 11 others were injured when a car deliberately struck pedestrians near a train station in Caen, northern France. A 26-year-old suspect was arrested.
Ukraine war briefing: Reboot of ‘fortress belt’ defences as Zelenskyy visits frontline
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has appointed two prominent military commanders to oversee defenses of key Donetsk cities as Russian forces intensify pressure on critical strongholds.
At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
At least 12 people have died and dozens more injured as multiple wildfires sweep through northern Algeria amid an intense regional heatwave.
France to relax cheese production rules after drought takes toll on grazing land
France is relaxing strict production rules for famous cheeses including Comté, Beaufort, and Abondance after severe drought damaged grazing pastures, threatening dairy farmers’ livelihoods.
Why Meta’s settlement could be an ‘inflection point’ for reining in Big Tech
Meta agreed to pay states up to $17.1 billion and change how teens use its platforms, marking what observers call a potential turning point in regulatory action against social media companies.
Ukraine’s drone attacks have left Russia desperately scrambling for oil imports
Russia has intensified efforts to secure fuel imports from multiple international sources after Ukrainian drone strikes degraded its refining capacity, creating widespread domestic fuel shortages and rationing.
UK urged to help free British-Egyptian ‘arrested in Cairo over sister’s activism’
A British-Egyptian woman arrested in Cairo on 16 August is claimed to have been detained to pressure her sister, a UK-based political activist critical of Egypt’s government, her lawyers say.
Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
Regional powers pursue diplomatic solutions to the Iran conflict as tanker attacks continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, developments emerge in Gaza ceasefire implementation and a high-profile assault case in Jerusalem.
Andrew Tate is seeking bail in his extradition fight. Here’s why that’s unlikely
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan seek bail while fighting extradition to the U.K. on charges including rape and human trafficking. Legal experts say bail approval in international extradition cases is extremely rare.
Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats
Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia, a Democrat in a Trump-won state, has become a standout performer for his party through viral speeches and constituent services, defying expectations of a vulnerable race.