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Worshippers react to Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Lourdes

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Lourdes during his four-day visit to France. Worshippers describe the occasion as emotional and unforgettable, with some saying the Pope’s presence offers a rare opportunity for those unable to travel to meet him.

Europe News

Watch: Pope Leo XIV warns AI could threaten humanity in ‘paradise of machines’

Pope Leo XIV has warned against losing humanity in a “paradise of machines” as artificial intelligence increasingly shapes daily life. During his first papal visit to France, he called for greater ethical discernment and for keeping human beings at the centre of AI discussions.

Gaza

Israeli military releases video of tunnel destruction in Gaza

The Israeli military has released video it says shows a 2-kilometre underground tunnel in southern Gaza being destroyed. The footage, provided by the army, could not be independently verified. The military says the tunnel route was dismantled as fighting continues in Gaza.

Tech News

How AI and robots provide companionship for people with Alzheimer’s

From conversational robots to an AI-powered voice, hospitals and care homes in France are testing new technologies to support people living with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions.

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France’s €1 student meals put pressure on canteens

France’s new €1 university meal scheme has attracted large numbers of students, with long queues reported at canteens in Paris. While some students welcome the cheaper meals, staff warn that the extra demand is putting pressure on space, equipment and staffing.

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Video shows UK fighter jet crashing during training

Video footage shows a British air force Hawk fighter jet crashing during a training exercise in north Wales

Denmark

How are Danes reacting to the US-Greenland security deal?

People in Copenhagen give mixed reactions to a new security deal between the US, Denmark and Greenland, with some welcoming closer Arctic cooperation while others say the agreement does little to ease their concerns.

Culture news

Ok computer: Would you call a sculpture created by an AI robot art?

In Italy's Carrara marble quarries, a centuries-old craft is being transformed by artificial intelligence. Robots can now carve complex sculptures from blocks of stone, raising a fundamental question: if a machine does the carving, where does the art begin and the craft end?

Earth News

Meet the photographer who lives at the top of Mount Fuji

For most people, Mount Fuji is a destination. For Megumi Ueda, it has been a workplace and home for much of the past 17 years.

USA

“They never boycott me”: Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott at press conference with Mamdani

Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the dispute over TV networks’ boycott during a joint press appearance at Gracie Mansion.

Culture news

Tooth from another time: Mastodon fossil found in California

A 23cm long fossilised tooth discovered in a California creek is offering scientists a glimpse into the Bay Area's prehistoric past.

Earth News

More than 12 trillion tonnes of ice lost in climate change's big melt

Ice loss began accelerating in the 1990s, according to a major scientific study.

Earth News

This waste scientist helps start-ups turn trash into cash

Thermal conversion technology is being used to turn rubbish into products including vinegar, biochar and oil.

Europe News

Watch: Aftermath of NATO jets' downing of drone in Lithuania

Drone debris examined after being shot down over Lithuania

Tech News

Kenya tests solar-powered ambulance for remote communities

A solar-powered ambulance designed to bring healthcare to remote communities is being tested in Kenya.

Art

Night vision: Maurizio Cattelan's artistic alternative opens in Berlin

Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan has brought his provocative and often unsettling work to Berlin for his first major solo exhibition in Germany exploring power, violence, death, faith and uncertainty.

Culture news

Nicolas Cage's Malibu mansion severely damaged by massive sinkhole

A Malibu mansion owned by Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage has been nearly destroyed by a sinkhole. The collapse caused a gas leak and led to five homes being evacuated. The incident followed heavy rain and powerful waves linked to the remnants of Tropical Storm Marie.

Health news

Dogs trained to sniff out cancer with help from AI

A start-up in India is combining dogs' highly sensitive sense of smell with artificial intelligence to explore a new approach to cancer screening.

Climate

Perennial grains offer farmers a lifeline in the face of drought

A grain being developed in the US could offer farmers a way to improve soil health while making crops more resilient to drought and heavy rainfall.

Health news

How underwater drones could save lives

London ambulance crews are using underwater drones to help rescue people who disappear beneath the surface of rivers, lakes and canals. The remotely operated devices provide live images, measure water conditions and can pull casualties towards safety.

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