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Mosquitoes being genetically modified to kill the malaria parasite they carry

Scientists are genetically modifying mosquitoes in the hope of stopping the spread of malaria. The technique, which uses genes taken from the honeybee and...

Bear wakes from hibernation ‘happy and healthy’ after pioneering brain op

A bear that had pioneering brain surgery to save his life has emerged from semi-hibernation “looking brilliant, happy and healthy”. Boki, a European brown...

Technology

Binance secures ‘largest investment ever’ in crypto as Abu Dhabi’s MGX pledges $2 billion

The Binance logo is displayed on a screen in San Anselmo, California, June 6, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Emirati state-owned investment firm...

Binance secures ‘largest investment ever’ in crypto as Abu Dhabi’s MGX pledges billion

Sports

AAC first to set minimum to share with athletes

Associated Press Mar 12, 2025, 07:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The American Athletic Conference will require each member except Army and Navy to...

Technology

Meta goes to arbitrator to prevent whistleblower from promoting tell-all book

This photo illustration created Jan. 7, 2025, shows an image of Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and an image of the Meta logo. Drew...

Environment

Trump tariff threats are pushing Canada’s largest oil producer to break its dependence on the U.S.

The Suncor Energy Refinery is seen during extreme cold weather in Edmonton, AB, Canada, on Feb. 3, 2025. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty...

Non-verbal teenager who wrote a book with his eyes says he’s ‘voice of the voiceless’

A teenager with severe cerebral palsy who wrote a book using his eyes has urged teachers not to underestimate their pupils. When Jonathan Bryan...

World

Pakistan: Hostages killed after separatist militants hijack train carrying hundreds of passengers

Hostages have been killed after separatist militants hijacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers in Pakistan, authorities have said. The Pakistan military (ISPR) said...

World

Trump fights trade war on multiple fronts as Canada and EU retaliate

Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on the EU during a meeting with Irish premier Micheal Martin in the Oval Office. The US...

World

Rodrigo Duterte arrives in the Netherlands to face crimes against humanity charges

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, has arrived in the Netherlands to face charges linked to the deadly crackdown on drugs he...

World

Tangible Irish relief as Brussels bears brunt of Donald Trump’s anger

Well, that went well. An Oval Office meeting that in any other St Patrick’s week would have been regarded as almost unimaginably confrontational –...

Technology

Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO to orchestrate turnaround at struggling chipmaker, stock jumps 12%

Lip-Bu Tan appointed chief executive officer of Intel Corporation Courtesy: Intel Intel said on Wednesday that it had appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, as...

Technology

Shares of iRobot tank 30% after Roomba maker raises doubt about its survival

Roomba vacuums by iRobot are displayed at a Best Buy store in San Rafael, California, on Jan. 19, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images...

Steve Witkoff: Who is the real estate mogul tasked with brokering peace in Ukraine?

As the world waits for Russia’s next move over the US-proposed ceasefire deal with Ukraine, only one man has been trusted to head up...

What are Donald Trump’s tariffs – and how will they affect the UK?

Donald Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs have come into effect. But what are they and what do they mean for the UK? What are...

President Trump buys a Tesla in support of ‘Elon’s baby’

Donald Trump has bought a Tesla in support of the car company he calls “Elon’s baby”. The White House driveway briefly became a pop-up...

Greenland’s slow independence party wins election in result seen as rejection of Trump’s interference

Greenland’s centre right opposition party has won the most votes in elections that will be seen as a rejection of Donald Trump’s interference in...

Small acts of defiance in Canada raise question of what country can do against Trump’s tariff trade war

In Miche cafe and bar in British Columbia’s capital, Victoria, owner Allan Sinclair is turning around specific alcohol bottles on the top shelf to...

Sports

Bell returned to the dirt. Now no one in NASCAR can stop him

Kelly Crandall Mar 12, 2025, 12:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Christopher Bell has won three NASCAR Cup Series races in a row heading...

World

Pakistan: Hostages killed after separatist militants hijack train carrying hundreds of passengers

Hostages have been killed after separatist militants hijacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers in Pakistan, authorities have said. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)...