A heavily mutated variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 appears to be affecting primarily children, scientists say, though it’s not causing more severe disease – in kids or in adults.

Kids may be more likely to get the new ‘Cicada’ variant of Covid-19, scientists say. Here’s what to know about BA.3.2

By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - NASA sent four astronauts on the world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century on Wednesday, in preparation for a first-ever manned landing on

Factbox-China's crewed lunar programme eyes astronaut landing by 2030

The deepening energy crisis triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran has thrust energy security back onto the political stage in European countries.

Energy security rifts widen in Europe

Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the "urgent need to refrain from measures" that risk further inflaming tensions on the ground. Eight Muslim-majority countries "strongly condemned" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinian terrorists convicted in military courts, a joint statement released by Pakistan said on Thursday.

Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law

Tiny particles from certain lab gloves look like microplastics, and they can contaminate samples, new study finds.

Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment – and the culprit is lab gloves

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A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new image of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder.

Witness the elegance of the cosmic butterfly in a remarkable telescope photo

The Lion Nebula is located 10,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus

A 'rampaging lion' nebula roars to life in a stunning deep-space photo

It is the latest in a spate of violent attacks in Niger state, and comes a day after officials said schools could reopen following a mass abduction last year.

At least 30 killed in attack on Nigeria village

Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.

Tragedy in Minnesota, vaccine news, Snoop's game call: Week in review

Greece is looking to set up repatriation centres for irregular migrants outside the EU and sees Germany as a potential partner, Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris said on Wednesday. Speaking on state broadcaster ERTnews, Plevris said the centres would accommodate migrants who cannot be returned to their home countries.

Greece eyes migrant repatriation centres outside the EU

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Free food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

A viral walk-out sparked debate over an intimate scene between Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey. Parents with young kids have different reactions.

Some are walking out. Some are shouting. Some are oblivious. How kids are reacting to THAT 'Wicked: For Good' scene

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover could break the record for miles driven on another planet

Instant evaluations narrow your perspective and limit your mind’s potential to connect and engage with other aspects of your experiences.

Stop the ‘good’ vs ‘bad’ snap judgments and watch your world become more interesting

TED Talks have turned into a worldwide stage for sharing thoughts, information, and motivation. From interesting conversations to strong individual stories,


The Most Moving TED Talks You Want to Watch


Tuesday's high-level meeting of the supporter states of Ukraine sends a strong signal of unity, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said. The agreed joint declaration sends a clear message, she wrote after the discussions in Paris.

Von der Leyen: Paris meeting sends signal of unity for Ukraine

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The 20th anniversary of the annual report tracks how sea ice, snow cover and many other vital signs of the Arctic have changed, and the impact that’s having on people and wildlife.

From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected

We saw quite a few milestones notched in the final frontier this year. But there were a number of failures as well, some of them quite dramatic.

12 times rockets and spacecraft crashed and burned in 2025

The CDC is no longer recommending that all adolescents and teens get vaccinated for potentially fatal bacterial meningitis, although the shots are still available for high-risk patients.

As cases of a rare, deadly infection rise, doctors worry fewer teens will get vaccinated

Customers who bought the cheese should not consume it and return to the store for a refund.

Shredded cheese recall: Multiple brands sold at Aldi, Target and Walmart affected over potential metal fragment contamination

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Mehran Rezvani, who grew up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, has become a devoted supporter and volunteer for Israel. ‘Truth is stranger than fiction” goes the time-tested saying coined by Lord Byron in 1823.

From Iran to Israel: An Iranian volunteer’s unlikely stand in wartime

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Different Film Classification: What's Your Go-To for Amusement


There were breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease and sleep apnea.

1st-ever disease gene fix, Alzheimer's blood test: 7 medical breakthroughs in 2025

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more famous, picking the right brand is fundamental for guaranteeing an equilibrium of execution, unwavering quality,


4 Electric Vehicle Brands: Execution, Unwavering quality, and Development


Former Nepalese prime minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested in connection with the deadly protests in September, local media reported on Saturday, one day after new Prime Minister Balendra Shah was formally appointed. Media reports, citing Home Minister Sudan Gurung and police, said former home minister Ramesh Lekhak had also been arrested.

Reports: Nepal's former PM arrested over deadly protest crackdown

The Israeli military said on Thursday it has killed more than 40 members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon in the last 24 hours. Sources within Hezbollah also reported that dozens of fighters had been killed in close combat with Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon.

Israel says 40 Hezbollah members killed as forces advance in Lebanon

Li Xiong, 41, the former chairman of Huione Group and a core member of what Chinese authorities call the Chen Zhi criminal syndicate, was escorted off a China Southern Airlines flight in Beijing on April 1 – shaven-headed, handcuffed, flanked by officers from China’s Ministry of Public Security. The real ...

Alleged Huione Group Money Laundering Boss Extradited to China

Germany is setting up a council to oversee the return of cultural property and human remains taken from former colonies.View on euronews

Germany to create restitution council to return colonia-era acquired cultural artefacts

Several Muslim countries have strongly criticized Israel's new death penalty law passed by parliament earlier this week. The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates strongly condemn "the imposition of the death penalty in the occupied West Bank and its de facto application against Palestinians," according to a joint statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Thursday.

Muslim nations condemn new Israeli death penalty law

While writing "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online," Fortesa Latifi learned a lot about parent and child influencers. Like, a lot.

$1,000 bribes, Mormon momfluencer mixers and making content to get plastic surgery: The wildest things I learned reporting my book

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.

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