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DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97

The Nobel Prize winner felt ostracised by the scientific community over his comments on race and intelligence.
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders

The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
Released Israeli hostage says he was sexually assaulted in Gaza captivity

In an interview with Israeli TV, Rom Braslavski described how he was stripped naked and tied up by members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
British ex-soldier arrested over alleged murder of Kenyan woman in 2012

Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Manjiru.
Israel receives coffin Hamas says contains body of Gaza hostage

If the body is identified as a hostage, five dead hostages will remain in Gaza and still need to be returned under a ceasefire deal.
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations

Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees, while K-Pop breaks into the song of the year category.
More than 50 people injured in mosque blast at Jakarta high school

Authorities say a 17-year-old suspected of causing the explosion during Friday prayers is in surgery.
Belgium rushes to secure drone defences after airport disruption

After drone sightings cause Zaventem airport near Brussels to close temporarily, Belgium turns to its European allies for help.
Typhoon which killed almost 200 in Philippines and Vietnam weakens

One of the year's deadliest storms has headed west to Cambodia and Laos after barreling through Vietnam.
Ugandans welcome war crimes charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony and demand his arrest

The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.