'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria

The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

Escaped wolf in South Korea captured, returned to zoo

Neukgu's escape caused a school closure and a huge nine-day search.

UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?

The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.

Jacob Elordi Takes Flight in First Trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’

Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley also star in the survival thriller, hitting theaters Aug. 28.

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer: Thor Battles Doctor Doom, Chris Evans Picks Up the Hammer, X-Men Back in Action in Thrilling CinemaCon Footage

Finally, at long last, the Avengers are assembling again! This much-anticipated reunion of Earth’s Mightiest heroes can’t come soon enough. It’s been six difficult years for movie theater owners since their last heroic team-up in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” To the thrill of

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Shakes CinemaCon as Robert Downey Jr. Unveils Doom First-Look

The Marvel Studios trailer revealed the first look at the villain as Downey hit the stage.

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Theatrical Re-Release Will Include Brand New Footage Ahead of ‘Doomsday’

Last year, Marvel Studios announced that “Avengers: Endgame” would get a theatrical re-release ahead of the next superhero team-up movie, December’s “Avengers: Doomsday.” Turns out, there’s more to the “Endgame” than previously advertised. During the Walt Disney Studios

New open-source Python-based software boosts space-weather modeling

University of Birmingham experts have created open-source computer software that helps scientists understand how fast-moving particles behave when they interact with electromagnetic waves in space. Understanding how these particles behave in Earth's radiation belts is crucial

Methane emerges from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it exits the solar system

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is now on its way out of our solar system, never to return. The comet was only the third-ever detected object to originate from outside our solar system. Traveling at high speeds, it looped around the sun within 1.5 AU (one AU, or astronomical unit,

Senate OKs CRA reversing Biden mining block

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Senate OKs CRA reversing Biden mining block The Senate on Thursday voted to repeal Biden-era protections for a contentious wilderness area in Minnesota, sending the question to President Trump’s desk. © Photo

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Eligible in Emmys Comedy Race Despite Shortened Season (EXCLUSIVE)

The Hulu revival “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair” has been deemed eligible for consideration at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards and will compete in comedy categories, Variety has learned exclusively. Despite running only five episodes, the revival qualifies under

IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East

IMF economists warned Thursday that the war in Iran could have “very, certainly severe” consequences far outside the region – especially for energy-importing countries. Countries in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are among the countries most affected now -- and who could

A newly recognized pollutant is widely present in the atmosphere

A new study shows that a specific type of silicone, the so-called methylsiloxanes, is widely present in the atmosphere across diverse environments. Also, concentrations appear to be much higher than expected. According to the researchers, this raises concerns about their

Trump on public hearings with Epstein survivors: 'I'm OK with that'

President Trump signaled Thursday that he was open to the possibility of Congress holding public hearings with survivors of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I’m OK with it,” he told reporters Thursday before departing the White House en route to Las Vegas for a

Disney Animation’s ‘Hexed’ Finds Its Cast: Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones

The original movie about an unconventional teenager and her type-A mom opens in theaters over Thanksgiving 2026.

Hailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones Starring in Disney Animated Film ‘Hexed’

Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones will star in Disney’s next animated movie, “Hexed,” the company revealed during its CinemaCon presentation to theater owners on Thursday. “Hexed” is a new original film that “follows a teenage oddball and her Type A mom, who discovers her

Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War review

Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War just isn't rated for combat.

Webb's Little Red Dots may reveal how giant black holes formed soon after the Big Bang

The launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in 2021 pushed the horizon of seeing the early universe, unveiling cosmic events just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang. Among the most striking discoveries are supermassive black holes—some reaching 100

From lockdown to the lab: Researcher develops 'decoy molecule' to slow down coronavirus

While the Netherlands was in lockdown because of the coronavirus, Ph.D. candidate Koen Rijpkema began his research into the same virus. In the lab, he developed molecules that can inhibit an important viral enzyme.

127-year-old retailer confirms more cuts in 2026

‘Whalefall’ Trailer Puts Austin Abrams in Belly of the Beast

The star is swallowed whole by a sperm whale while on a scuba diving trip, as first footage splashed into CinemaCon.

Pedro Almodóvar Questions Jacob Elordi’s Range, Wonders if He’s ‘Just a Sex Symbol’ or a ‘Respected Actor’

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar is weighing in on Jacob Elordi’s rapid rise and questioning whether the actor has yet proven his full range. In a recent appearance on the Spanish-language podcast “La Pija y la Quinqui,” Almodóvar offered a candid assessment of Elordi’s career

Weighing in on the mystery of the gravitational constant

The time had come to open the envelope, but Stephan Schlamminger, a physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), wasn't sure he wanted to know the secret number that lay inside. For the past 10 years, Schlamminger had spent most of his working hours

‘The Dog Stars’ Trailer: Jacob Elordi Survives the Apocalypse With Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin in Ridley Scott’s Sci-Fi Movie

20th Century has released the first trailer for Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars,” marking the first look at the post-apocalyptic thriller. The film hits theaters Aug. 28. The film is based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel and has been adapted for the screen by Mark L. Smith, whose

Dwayne Johnson Gets Emotional While Debuting New ‘Moana’ Live-Action Footage at CinemaCon

Johnson shared a photo of his late grandfather while promoting Thomas Kail's take on the hit 2016 animated film that hits theaters from Disney this summer.

Europe's defence cloud reliance risks US 'kill switch,' think tank warns

A vast majority of EU countries rely on US cloud services for their national defence agencies, putting them at risk of a "kill switch" that shuts down service at any time.

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

Dwayne Johnson Says ‘Real Masculinity’ Means Supporting Warrior Women as ‘Moana’ Surfs to CinemaCon

Movie theater owners got another look at Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson’s curly locks as the demigod Maui in Disney’s live-action “Moana.” The studio brought an extended look at the remake to CinemaCon on Thursday, the annual movie theater trade show held at Caesar’s Palace in Las

Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree

Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

Financial complaint delays hit seniors and veterans hardest, with gaps widening over time

When a bank wrongly charges fees, a debt collector harasses someone over a disputed bill, or a mortgage servicer fails to apply payments correctly, Americans have a formal recourse: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Filing a complaint with the CFPB is not like venting

Relocating Venice among the options explored to protect the city against sea-level rise

Relocating the city of Venice is among four potential options—including movable barriers, ring dikes and closing the Venetian Lagoon—that could help it adapt to future sea-level rise over the next 200 years, according to a new study.

‘Mouse: PI for Hire’ Star Troy Baker on Jack Pepper’s Narration Quirk, Why He Keeps Taking on New Video Game Roles Amid Potential for More ‘Indiana Jones,’ ‘Last of Us’

“The Last of Us” and “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” star Troy Baker adds another credit to his already very long list of video game voice acting roles Thursday with the launch of PlaySide Studios’ and Fumi Games’ “Mouse: P.I. for Hire.” Inspired by both the classic

Trump's Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise

Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.

‘Toy Story 5’ Debuts Enchanting CinemaCon Footage: Woody and Buzz Lightyear Fight Over Who Can Save the Toys From Digital Extinction

Will Woody or Buzz Lightyear save the toys from extinction? That question was at the heart of the “Toy Story 5” footage that Disney and Pixar shared with theater owners on Thursday at CinemaCon. One scene found the toys dealing with being shunted aside by their owner Bonnie

A Tablet Sends Woody, Buzz and the Gang Into an Existential Crisis in New ‘Toy Story 5’ Footage

The latest outing for Woody and Buzz will hit theaters on June 19.

How a new technique will help us mine rare-earth metals with plants

Researchers have developed a technique for detecting and measuring the concentration of many rare-earth elements in plants, without destroying the plant. The technique can be used to optimize "plant mining" efforts, in which plants take up and concentrate these critical

Rogan again slams US war with Iran: 'All of it’s terrifying'

Podcaster Joe Rogan is not letting up on his criticism of the joint U.S.-Israel conflict in Iran, commenting during his show on Thursday that he found the situation “terrifying.” “It’s f---ing terrifying,” Rogan responded after actor David Cross asked about his opinion on the

‘Star Wars’ Makes Big-Screen Comeback as ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Drops 17 Minutes of Impressive Footage at CinemaCon

“The Mandalorian and Grogu” will hit theaters next month, but it got an early look at the first 17 minutes of the film during Disney’s presentation at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theaters owners held in Las Vegas. Pedro Pascal’s Mandalorian warrior Din Djarin,

‘Mandalorian & Grogu’: Jon Favreau Brings Final Trailer, First 17 Minutes to CinemaCon

Pedro Pascal leads the 'Star Wars' feature that Disney releases next month.

MoMA PS1’s “Greater New York” Is Gritty, Stunning, and Gutting

The survey, which happens every five years, rejects the out-of-towner’s glossy surfaces in favor of the view from inside.

Chatbots show political bias and steer voters toward some parties, analysis finds

Popular AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini are not neutral and tend to favor certain political parties when asked who users should vote for. This makes them unsuitable for providing advice in connection with elections, according to researchers from the University of

Can we trust the science shaping our lives?

Improved methods for social and behavioral sciences research could help enhance public trust in science, says a new study that investigated the robustness of data analysis to understand whether it reliably stood the test of time. It did.

After the Live Nation Verdict, Will Ticket Prices Go Down? Well…

In the wake of the verdict against Live Nation Wednesday, in which a New York jury found that the company runs an unlawful monopoly in the concert industry, two questions have towered above all others: “Will ticket prices go down?” and “Will this open up the marketplace for

Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF, finance minister says

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Thursday said his government had good meetings this week with the International Monetary Fund and remained committed to working toward a lending program. Current events, including

Jon M. Chu Tells Canva Design Enthusiasts: ‘Creativity is Hard’ and ‘Dream Bigger Than You Ever Think You Could’

Jon M. Chu, the celebrated director of “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Good,” was unquestionably direct on Thursday when he offered words of wisdom to an arena full of design enthusiasts at the annual Canva Create fan gathering held at the the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif.

I saw the first 15 minutes of The Mandalorian and Grogu and I have a lot of thoughts

The Mandalorian and Grogu is facing a lot of pressure to refuel the sputtering Star Wars franchise

3 ways The Mandalorian and Grogu brings back old-school Star Wars filmmaking

Director Jon Favreau breaks down the analog techniques they used to create The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Novel technique drills more detail into ice core records

Glaciers can reveal vast archives of information about Earth's environmental past, but deciphering the origins of the matter within them can be a challenge. Now, using a novel technique that enables researchers to directly analyze millions of individual particles at once, a new