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Nikon's Small World In Motion contest is reviewing its 2026 winner after scientists raised concerns that the video may have been altered with AI. The competition, which awards a £2,250 prize, has sparked debate over the role of artificial intelligence in scientific imaging.
Heavy rain and landslides in Nepal have killed about 30 people and damaged over 240 homes. Helicopter teams have been used to evacuate dozens of trekkers from the Annapurna Circuit in the districts of Manang and Mustang.
The UK and France have ended their "one‑in‑one‑out" pilot scheme that swapped asylum seekers for legal migrants. The programme, which returned roughly 1,500 people to France, will no longer process new cases, although flights to return small‑boat arrivals will continue.
A former Cornell student filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped by fraternity members in 2024. The case has drawn attention to the complex and often confusing reporting systems that students must navigate on college campuses.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot stabbed the other, prompting passengers and crew to subdue the attacker. The stabbed pilot was reported to be in stable condition and the aircraft landed safely at Tabuk Airport.
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a stay on the execution of Tennessee inmate Christa Pike, allowing the lethal‑injection schedule to proceed. The decision was issued by Justice Brett Kavanaugh with the three liberal justices dissenting.
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to announce the dismissal of roughly 20% of the armed forces’ senior officers at a ceremony in Quantico, Virginia. The move follows earlier personnel cuts and has drawn criticism from lawmakers and civil‑rights groups.
A federal appeals court halted the execution of Christa Pike about an hour before it was scheduled. The pause follows a recent Supreme Court denial of a reprieve and a clemency request that was also rejected.
A French court sentenced six human‑trafficking suspects to between six and ten years for the 2021 Channel boat disaster that killed 31 migrants. The verdict follows a four‑week trial that also handed lighter sentences to seven others and raised questions about the role of French rescue services.
Intense fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has left at least 52 civilians dead, including children. The clashes have also trapped tourists and disrupted banking and communications across the area.
Russia carried out its biggest attack on Ukraine's power infrastructure since the spring, hitting the Trypilska thermal plant and causing outages across multiple regions. The strikes killed at least five people, including a child, and left thousands of households without electricity.
New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into a 2024 alleged rape at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity house. The university has suspended the chapter and launched internal reviews while the plaintiff pursues a civil lawsuit.
Trial court Judge Rajani Ranga wrote a heartfelt letter to a 10‑year‑old survivor of child sexual abuse, praising her courage and confirming the convict’s life sentence. The court also ordered compensation of 1.05 million rupees for the child.
South Korean officials have demanded an apology from North Korea after landmine explosions in the Demilitarised Zone injured three soldiers. North Korea denies responsibility, calling Seoul's accusations a political provocation.
The United Kingdom and United States have completed the withdrawal of their remaining troops from Iraq, concluding the Operation Inherent Resolve anti‑ISIS mission. Iraqi security forces now assume full responsibility for the country’s security.
A restaurant named after Chinese President Xi Jinping in Seongnam, South Korea, was vandalised by four masked Chinese men. Police are seeking Interpol red notices to locate the suspects, who fled to Shanghai and Yantai.
A Venezuelan man who was shot in the back by an ICE officer during a traffic stop in Austin has been charged with assault. He faces a potential 20‑year federal sentence if convicted.
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on American Idol was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in February 2024. The jury convicted him on nine counts, including aggravated murder, and he faces life without parole.
President Donald Trump convened top AI executives at a "Super Intelligence" summit, where they signed a safety pact and discussed a new terminology for AI. The meeting also highlighted plans for a board to oversee AI safety and a push for data‑centre expansion.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed the X2 roller coaster after more than 100 riders alleged brain injuries. Lawsuits and reports, including a fatality in 2022, prompted the decision.
