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May 1, 2024

Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence allowed back in lab after lock out

Chinese scientist Zhang Yongzhen, the first person to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus, regained access to his lab after being locked out and staging a sit-in protest.

May 1, 2024

Bon appétit: A look at the foods Olympic athletes will be served in Paris this summer

Athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics can indulge in a culinary experience featuring gourmet dishes crafted by renowned French chefs, according to officials.

May 1, 2024

Author Ransom Riggs announces new fantasy series 'Sunderworld' following success of 'Miss Peregrine' books

Ransom Riggs, known for the bestselling "Miss Peregrine" series, is set to release his new series "Sunderworld" this summer, published by Dutton Books for Young Readers.

May 1, 2024

98-year-old in Ukraine escapes Russian troops by walking for miles, with slippers and a cane

Lidia Stepanivna Lomikovska, a 98-year-old woman in Ukraine, escaped Russian-occupied territory by walking nearly 6 miles alone, according to officials.

May 1, 2024

Teen arrested in connection with Sydney bishop's stabbing applies for release on bail

One of the teenagers who was arrested and charged in the stabbing of a bishop in Sydney, Australia, has applied for release from custody due to exceptional circumstances.

May 1, 2024

Fitness influencer got 11 years in prison for 'terrorist offenses,' Saudi Arabia confirms

Saudi Arabia sent a letter to the UN confirming that Manahel al-Otaibi, a popular online fitness influencer, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for "terrorism offenses."

May 1, 2024

Greece bolsters firefighting arsenal to cope with country's growing heat risk

Greece is bracing for an intense wildfire season as temperatures rise and fires start earlier each year by doubling the number of firefighters in specialized units.

May 1, 2024

UK police officer faces terror charge for allegedly supporting Hamas on WhatsApp

A British police officer from West Yorkshire is facing a terror charge for allegedly sharing images supporting Hamas, a banned terrorist group in the UK.

May 1, 2024

Australian ministers highlight 'good relationship' with India, sidestep allegations of expelled Indian spies

Despite the good relationship between India and Australia, media reports claim Indian spies were caught in Australia four years ago. No government officials will comment on the matter.

May 1, 2024

17-year-old boy charged with attempted murder after assault involving 'sharp object' at UK school

Police say a 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people were assaulted at a secondary school in northern England.