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NASA discovers Jupiter’s invisible shield is more complex than Earth’s
NASA’s Juno spacecraft revealed that Jupiter’s protective magnetic shield uses more complex plasma waves than Earth’s, with additional shock structures that help deflect solar wind particles.
Migrating seabirds face a surprising problem: jet lag
Manx shearwaters experience a form of jet lag when returning from Atlantic foraging trips, causing navigation errors that could divert inexperienced birds hundreds of miles off course.
NI health: Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues
Hospital doctors in Northern Ireland will stage two 24-hour strikes in November amid ongoing pay disputes, with the medical union warning of potential escalation.
Vaping: Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked
More than one million people in the UK who have never smoked now vape, with numbers rising annually, driven by social factors and marketing featuring bright colors and sweet flavors.
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‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster
Morocco’s relationship with the Trump administration faces scrutiny following a massive border crossing into Spanish territory, with analysts questioning what role Rabat may have played in the incident.
Youngest Black professor at Cambridge resigns as university investigates allegations of plagiarism
A British sociologist who became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge has resigned following the university’s investigation into plagiarism allegations and questions about his academic qualifications.
Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant’s second reactor running
Romania sank four barges in the Danube River to redirect water toward a nuclear power plant facing shutdown due to record-low water levels caused by extreme heat and drought.
Ebola virus behind massive outbreak in DRC could be mutating, officials say
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 4,000 confirmed cases, with health officials investigating whether the virus is mutating as it spreads rapidly across affected provinces.
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
South Korea’s space agency released images captured by its lunar orbiter showing the impact site after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage struck the Moon on Wednesday.
McConnell says he’s leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was discharged from a rehabilitation center following a fall in June and will continue recovery at home with intensive physical therapy.
Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for failing to warn the public about child safety dangers on its platforms, bringing total fines in the case to $942 million.
Sudan’s invisible children – born in war with no legal identity
A 17-year-old Sudanese girl unable to register her son’s birth after being raped during the civil war now faces barriers accessing healthcare, education, and legal recognition for her child.
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
President Trump signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon, a key semiconductor material, along with minimum import prices to protect US manufacturers from Chinese competition.
Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
Two people in France have been convicted of aggravated violence related to the death of a streamer known for extreme challenges. Both received suspended sentences and fines.
Ukraine war briefing: We will build missiles the way we built drones – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks concrete results by year-end on anti-ballistic missile development and offensive ballistic weapons capabilities as civilian casualties mount from Russian attacks.
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
An Australian aviation crew completed a midwinter rescue mission in Antarctica on July 31, evacuating a US expedition member from McMurdo Station in extreme darkness and -43°C temperatures.