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South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientist

Senamile Masango, dubbed by some as the "queen of science", set out to inspire a younger generation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kWTdoyY

Doge will look at military spending, says Trump as he defends Musk

The president dismissed conflict-of-interest concerns and promised more cuts 'maybe in 24 hours'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f0raPA8

Kosovo PM's party leading but short of majority, exit poll shows

Alvin Kurti's party is on track to come first in Kosovo's parliamentary election but not be able to govern alone, an exit poll predicts from BBC News https://ift.tt/9QVe5ht

Dozens killed in bus crash in southern Mexico

The bus operator says 48 people had been travelling on the Cancun to Tabasco bus service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1gWpLzT

African summit urges immediate DR Congo ceasefire

Leaders from east and southern Africa call on all warring parties - including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - to meet within five days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AnsCB68

15 things Trump and his team did this week

In his third week back in office, Trump took action on issues from transgender competitors in women's sports to Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b1ugGFy

Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China

The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zNRc1be

Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SVQWXyN

How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?

Scientists say it is unclear if more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zR3DKxI

Player was 'overwhelmed' after World Cup kiss, court hears

Teammates of Jenni Hermoso have testified in a trial over a kiss between her and former football chief Luis Rubiales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x8db9fF

Man launches fight against fine for loudspeaker call at French station

The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s8Wz06v

Analysis: Trump's real-estate instincts clash with his America First worldview

This isn't the first time he has seen a foreign policy problem as a business opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RfLNYPv

Hunger-striking journalist challenges Georgia's government from jail

Mzia Amaglobeli is accused of slapping a police chief but her detention has made her a symbol of resistance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OINPCEq

Trump faces moment of reckoning on trade after delaying tariffs

The president will soon have to decide whether to match his trade rhetoric with action or shelve his tariff plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ahQrZL2

'Both sides suffer' - Shanghai residents on tensions over tariffs

Residents of China's largest city gave their thoughts on Trump's tariffs and their nation's response. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XambUL0

Guillain-Barre syndrome: India faces outbreak of creeping paralysis

GBS is a rare disorder where the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing paralysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TySZAm1

Trump sows uncertainty - and Xi Jinping sees an opportunity

President Xi Jinping has made no secret of his ambition for China to lead an alternate world order. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O0hcUZR

BBC joins Gazan girl, 2, on leg of trip to Jordan for life-saving treatment

Two-year-old Habiba al-Askari needs advanced medical treatment for a rare disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rFo1RUV

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawyers spar during first court hearing

Each lawyer claimed the other was attacking their client outside of court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fFzqxHv

Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX win early Grammys

The first of 94 trophies is handed out in Los Angeles, as the 67th Grammy Awards get underway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q341Rhb

Around 160,000 protest against far-right in Berlin

The protests came after some parties voted alongside the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), over a non-binding resolution on immigration last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OLNlpYy

Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash named

Investigators have not been able to locate the aircraft's black box yet, which could provide clues into the cause of the crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qTYKl6y

Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?

The success of SpaceX, Blue Origin and other private-sector space firms are throwing up hard questions about the direction of America's 'great national treasure' from BBC News https://ift.tt/6gKITec

Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?

The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jsTGLoS

Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says

The Ukrainian army said four people were killed and dozens injured in the Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q6iuhoY