LONDON — Scientists say they have successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells, using Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology. Working like scissors, but at the molecular level, it cuts DNA so “bad” bits can be removed or inactivated. The hope is to ultimately be able to rid the body entirely of the virus, although much more […]
LONDON — Misogyny, sexual discrimination and harassment are still everyday problems for female musicians in the UK, a damning new report has found. It says that one-third of women in the music industry have been sexually harassed at work, with many reporting it as a barrier to their career. Women are also eight times more
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LOS ANGELES — The floating piece of wood that kept Titanic’s Rose alive has been sold for $718,750 (£569,739) at auction. Ever since the release of the 1997 film, fans have wondered whether the panel was big enough to fit her love interest Jack as well, saving him from an icy death. The listing noted
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LOS ANGELS — Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family. “It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning.
SEOUL — A K-pop star who had to issue a grovelling apology to fans for having a boyfriend is single again. Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook rocked the K-pop world when they went public with their relationship in February, with some angry fans accusing her of “betrayal”. Lee’s agency C-JeS Studio confirmed the break up,
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AMMAN — The Royal Hashemite Court has joyfully announced that Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein are anticipating the birth of their first child in the coming summer. This joyful news brings immense happiness to King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah. The Royal Court extends its heartiest
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US colleges have seen thousands turn out in support of Palestinians and calling for an end to the war in Gaza [GETTY] The overwhelming majority of US student pro-Palestine campus protests over the Gaza war have been peaceful since they erupted in mid-April, according to a new study. Over 500 demonstrations have popped up across 36
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Thousands have been marching in Sweden against Israel’s participation in this year’s Eurovision song contest [GETTY] Dutch contestant Joost Klein has been dropped from Saturday’s Eurovision final just hours before the event is due to begin. Despite Klein’s disqualification being due to an incident with a female production crew member, there had been widespread speculation
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Iran’s conservatives and ultra-conservatives clinched more seats in a partial rerun of the country’s parliamentary elections, official results showed Saturday, tightening their hold on the chamber. Voters had been called to cast ballots again on Friday in regions where candidates failed to gain enough votes in the March 1 election, which saw the lowest turnout
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More than 300 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Saturday, as authorities declared a state of emergency and rushed to rescue the injured. Heavy rains on Friday sent roaring rivers of water and mud crashing through villages and across agricultural land in
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