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Israelis rally in support of Iranian protesters

Around 100 people rallied in a central Israeli city on Wednesday in support of Iranian protesters, as the Islamic republic is shaken by more than two weeks of anti-government demonstrations. Demonstrators in Holon, a city near Tel Aviv home to a large Persian Jewish community,

Why don't antibiotic-making bacteria self-destruct?

Early in 2025, scientists discovered a promising new antibiotic in a soil sample from a lab technician's backyard. The molecule, called lariocidin, is produced by the microbe Paenibacillus and shows broad activity against pathogenic bacteria, including several that are

AI sheds light on hard-to-study ocean currents

The Indonesian Throughflow carries both warm water and fresh water from the Pacific into the Indian Ocean. As the only low-latitude current that connects the two bodies of water, it plays a key role in ocean circulation and sea surface temperature worldwide.

UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League football match against Aston Villa in Birmingham, as calls mounted for the under-fire local chief constable to be sacked. West Midlands Police and its chief constable