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Study shows no genetic harm in children of Chernobyl radiation survivors A major international study has found that children conceived after the Chernobyl disaster show no additional DNA damage linked to their parents’ radiation exposure. Scientists looked at people born from 1987 to 2002 whose parents helped with cleanup or stayed near the zone. Instead of more harm, results point to stable patterns across generations.According to a report by BBC News, the findings are published in the journal 'Science'.Chernobyl: The end of a three-decade experimentChernobyl vodka made in exclusion zoneThe research team conducted one of the most detailed genetic investigations since the 1986 nuclear accident. Headed by Meredith Yeager from the US National Cancer Institute, the project tracked down family units where moms, dads, and kids all gave DNA. Scientists compared these samples to identify any increase in mutations that could link directly to radiation exposure.The research focused on..

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have committed $34 million through the Bezos Earth Fund to accelerate the development of sustainable textiles. The funding focuses on alternatives to conventional materials such as polyester and viscose, which are largely derived from fossil fuels. By supporting research into biodegradable and plastic-free fibres, the initiative aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the fashion industry. What began as a conservation-focused philanthropy is now expanding into material innovation, targeting one of the most resource-intensive sectors of the global economy.Jeff Bezos expands climate efforts into sustainable fashionSince its launch in 2020 with a $10 billion climate pledge, the Bezos Earth Fund has primarily supported conservation, climate science, and environmental protection projects. This investment signals a shift towards industrial transformation, particularly in fashion, where materials account for a significant share of emissions and environmenta..

AdvertisementJapanAsiaEast AsiaWildfires in Japan’s north worsen, 1,400 firefighters deployedJapan has experienced relatively few wildfires compared with other parts of the world, but climate change has increased their frequency
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenReutersPublished: 10:04pm, 26 Apr 2026Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and dozens of Self-Defence Force personnel to battle mountain blazes that have been raging in the north for five days and threaten to reach homes in the ‌picturesque coastal town of Otsuchi, officials said on Sunday.
Fanned by dry, windy weather, two more wildfires broke out elsewhere in the north on Sunday – one in Kitakata city and the other in Nagaoka, potentially stretching firefighting resources thin as local authorities send personnel to neighbouring areas.
The area burned by the Otsuchi fires reached 1,373 hectares (3,393 acres) as of Sunday morning, up 7 per cent from a day earlier.
Homes at riskThe ⁠fires threaten residential districts of Otsuchi on the Pa..

AdvertisementScienceChinaScienceScientists in China create a predator-like material to hunt for uranium in the oceanBreakthrough could aid radioactive pollution clean-ups and allow for uranium ion extraction from seawater to power nuclear reactors
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenChao Kongin BeijingPublished: 10:00pm, 26 Apr 2026An international research team in China has developed a microscopic “predator-like” material capable of swimming through water and hunting uranium ions, a breakthrough that could open new possibilities for nuclear fuel extraction and cleaning up radioactive pollution.The light-powered material, a metal-organic framework (MOF) micromotor created by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, can autonomously move through water while capturing uranium ions. The work was accepted on March 24 by the peer-reviewed journal Nano Research.Uranium is the fuel that powers nuclear reactors. Although seawater contains an estimated 4.5 billion tonn..

Britain’s King Charles is set to attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in New York City next week, as part of his official visit to the US, his office confirmed.The event will honour victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks, which killed over 2,600 people, including 67 Britons.New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is also expected to take part in the ceremony alongside other officials, though there will be no private meeting between the two, Reuters reported citing mayor's press secretary Joe ​Calvello.No private meeting planned between King and NYC MayorWhile both leaders are expected to appear at the same public remembrance event, Mamdani’s office clarified that there is no scheduled private audience with the monarch. The participation is part of a broader official programme involving US and UK dignitaries.State visit packed with diplomatic engagementsKing Charles is scheduled to travel across Washington, D.C., New York and Virginia during his April 27–30 state visit. He..

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A California winery co-owned by Tim Mynett, the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar, has shut down amid ongoing scrutiny from Republicans over the couple’s financial disclosures and business interests.According to California business records, the winery, eStCru LLC, ceased operations on April 4, 2026. The closure came roughly two months after House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer sent a letter requesting financial documents tied to Mynett’s business holdings.The congressional inquiry focuses on significant changes in the reported value of businesses connected to Mynett. In a 2024 financial disclosure, Omar said that her household assets ranged between $6 million and $30 million, tied to Mynett’s ownership stakes in a California winery and a venture capital firm.Lawmakers have said the business values changed a lot in a short time. In a letter, the House Oversight Committee said the reported value of the business went from about $51,000 in 2023 to as high as $30 million..

AdvertisementPope Leo XIVWorldEuropePope Leo urges worldwide abolition of death penaltyThe pope’s video message, marking the 2011 Illinois abolition of the penalty, came shortly after the US mentioned potential firing squads
1-MIN READ1-MIN ListendpaPublished: 11:51pm, 25 Apr 2026Pope Leo has called for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty on Saturday, a day after the US administration mulled expanding the penalty.
“The dignity of the person is not lost even after very serious crimes are committed,” Leo said in a video message marking the 15th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in his home state of Illinois.
“The Catholic Church has consistently taught that each human life, from the moment of conception until natural death, is sacred and deserves to be protected,” said Leo, who succeeded Francis last year to become the first pontiff from the United States.
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AdvertisementHong Kong societyHong KongSocietyPhoto of labourer smoking on scaffolding triggers anger after Tai Po blazeSocial media post shows construction worker smoking on bamboo scaffolding at residential building, prompting calls for company to act
1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenConnor MycroftPublished: 11:48pm, 25 Apr 2026An image of a Hong Kong construction worker smoking a cigarette while on bamboo scaffolding at a residential building has prompted outrage among internet users, who have drawn comparisons with the suspected cause of the city’s deadliest fire in decades.
An image shared on a Facebook page called the Shau Kei Wan Sai Wan Ho Concern Group showed a worker smoking a cigarette while standing on scaffolding erected around what was identified as Tai On Building.
A second worker in the same photo can be seen wearing a hard hat with the name of a local scaffolding company and its phone number shown.
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A Florida parking lot has become the scene of a viral clip that looks almost staged at first glance, showing a truck driving over a Lamborghini Huracán.The video shows the Lamborghini moving slowly through the lot, likely searching for a parking space. At the same time, the lifted pickup enters the frame at a higher speed. The truck then climbs onto the front of the supercar, briefly riding over it.The sequence unfolds in seconds. Many viewers initially questioned whether it was staged content designed for social media, but it was a real parking lot accident.The Lamborghini was moving cautiously through the space, as expected in a crowded lot. The truck appeared to enter without fully adjusting its approach. The Silverado comes into frame with more speed than the situation calls for. There is no clear correction, no hard braking before contact, and then the truck rides up over the front of the Huracán.The height difference between the two vehicles appears to have played a key role. The..

Cristiano Ronaldo could play alongside his son at Al-Nassr next season as reports suggest a senior team step-up after his 16th birthday/ Image: X Cristiano Ronaldo could be on course to share the pitch with his son at professional level, with Al-Nassr considering a gradual pathway to the first team for Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. next season. The development, still at an early stage, centres on plans to integrate Ronaldo Jr. into senior training once he turns 16 in June 2026, opening the possibility of a rare father-son partnership in top-level football. What is being planned at Al-Nassr The proposal is not an immediate promotion but a structured progression. According to reports cited by transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano and Saudi outlet Al Wiam, Al-Nassr are “considering to bring Cristiano Ronaldo Jr with the first team in training from next season. He’s turning 16 in June and Al Nassr are closely monitoring his development + best options for his pathway.” The idea is to include him firs..