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Image copyrightAFPImage captionRomeo lives in the Cochabamba Natural History Museum and there may only be five years left to save his species Conservationists in Bolivia are scouring the country to find a mate for a childless frog who they fear may be the last of his species. Romeo, a 10-year-old Sehuencas water frog, has beenContinue reading “Bolivia’s lonely frog: Scientists race to find mate for Romeo”

Channel Tunnel train operator Eurostar is launching direct services between London and Amsterdam. Trains will run twice daily from 4 April, with the journey from St Pancras to Amsterdam taking three hours and 41 minutes. But for an initial period, the Eurostar service will only run direct one-way, from London to the Dutch city. PassengersContinue reading “Eurostar launches London-Amsterdam route”

Image copyrightEPAImage captionMr Trump earlier overruled FBI objections to release a Republican document Donald Trump has blocked the release of a Democratic rebuttal to a Republican memo alleging bias against the US president over the FBI’s Russia probe. The White House said on Friday Mr Trump could not declassify the memo because of “sensitive passages”Continue reading “Donald Trump blocks release of Democratic Russia memo”

Image copyrightEPAImage captionThousands of Venezuelans cross into Colombia daily, escaping an economic crisis at home Thousands of Venezuelans have rushed to border crossings with Colombia after Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced a tightening of controls. Only those who have registered for a special border card or can produce a passport will be able toContinue reading “Venezuelans rush to the border as Colombia tightens controls”

Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionDavid Sorensen was a speechwriter who worked at the Council on Environmental Quality A speechwriter has become the second White House aide this week to resign amid allegations of domestic abuse. David Sorensen denies his former wife’s allegations he was violent and emotionally abusive. His departure comes just days after another Trump official,Continue reading “David Sorensen becomes second Trump aide to quit over abuse claims”

Image copyrightAFP/ GETTY IMAGESImage captionKim Yo-jong presented President Moon Jae-in with a blue folder holding a handwritten note from her brother, the leader of North Korea North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has invited South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in to Pyongyang. It would be the first summit in more than a decade between Korean leaders. MrContinue reading “Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea invites South president to Pyongyang”

Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionThe Israeli F-16 jet crashed near a village in northern Israel An Israeli F-16 fighter jet has crashed amid Syrian anti-aircraft fire after an offensive against Iranian targets in Syria, the Israeli military says. The two pilots parachuted to safety before the crash in northern Israel. It is believed to be the firstContinue reading “Syria war: Israeli fighter jet crashes under Syria fire, military says”

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionShelton Benjamin (left) has held the WWE Intercontinental, United States and Tag Team Championship belts When renting a car it is normal to check for scratches and dents to avoid later being accused of any damage. One thing you might not think is necessary to look for is a loaded handgun inContinue reading “WWE star finds loaded gun in rental car”

Image copyrightAFP Apple has confirmed that some of the source code for its iOS mobile operating system has been leaked online. The boot-up source code used on its older iOS 9 operating platform was posted on code-sharing website Github. Apple typically keeps most of its iOS source code private and ordered Github to remove theContinue reading “Apple confirms iPhone source code leak”

Image copyrightSHUTTERSTOCK/GETTY IMAGESImage captionJill Messick was Rose McGowan’s manager in 1997 Jill Messick, Hollywood producer and former manager of actress Rose McGowan, has died in Los Angeles, aged 50. Messick represented McGowan in 1997, when the actress alleged she was raped by Harvey Weinstein – which he denies. McGowan has previously said she was notContinue reading “Rose McGowan’s former manager Jill Messick found dead”