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5 hours agoBy Joanne MacAulay, BBC Scotland NewsVenture Builder Incubator Sânziana Foia has created a non-invasive test to check for signs of cervical cancerWhen Sânziana Foia went for her first smear test at the age of 25, she was surprised by how uncomfortable she found the whole experience. The post-graduate student thought there must be different and better ways of testing women for the signs of cervical cancer. Sânziana said: “I had my first smear test about three years ago and it was a hugely unpleasant experience. Talking to other women I realised it’s actually quite a shared unpleasant experience. “Since I…

Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has responded to allegations of “difficult” behaviour on the show, saying they were “overwhelmingly untrue”.The hairdresser, 37, was subject of a report by Rolling Stone in March, which claimed they had “rage issues” and were a “nightmare” to work with on set.Van Ness told Jessie and Lennie Ware’s Table Manners podcast that the article was written “in bad faith”.”I think a lot of people were like looking for a reason to hate me or like looking for a reason to be like, ‘See, I always knew that they were fake… and this is the…

The Kenyan High Court has approved the use of military force to restore order, following days of anti-tax protests that at some point overwhelmed police.More than 20 people have reportedly been killed in the nationwide protests that are largely led by young people opposed to government plans to increase taxes.Armoured military vehicles patrolled streets in the capital, Nairobi, on Thursday as police fired tear gas to disperse protesters, who had threatened to storm the presidential palace.A judge said that the military deployment was critical to protect government installations but gave the authorities two days to clarify how long the deployment…

Three employees of subsidiaries of HYBE, the agency behind K-pop superstars BTS, have been charged with insider trading by South Korean prosecutors.They are being accused of selling shares in the agency before BTS members announced they were taking a break on 14 June, 2022.The announcement sent HYBE shares plunging 25% when markets opened, resulting in a loss in market value of nearly 2 trillion won ($1.4bn; £1.1bn).The prosecutors said the three employees acted with prior knowledge of what was about to happen, avoiding losses ranging from $24,000 to more than $108,000.At the time, many analysts speculated about the reasons for…

9 minutes agoBy Ryan Leston, BBC NewsValerie PhillipsRichey Edwards created this intricate collage on the walls of a room he stayed in at a recording studioPreviously unseen photographs of the former Manic Street Preachers lyricist Richey Edwards have emerged almost 30 years after his disappearance.Photographer Valerie Phillips was sent to Pontllanfraith, south Wales, in 1991 to photograph the Manic Street Preachers during the making of their first album, Generation Terrorists.That’s where she met Edwards, as well as his bandmates Nicky Wire, James Dean Bradfield and Sean Moore, for the first time.“[Richey] was really lovely,” she said. “Just like the rest of them.”Obviously,…

A roof at Delhi airport has collapsed after heavy rain, killing one person and injuring four others.Videos online show huge pillars supporting the roof smashing into cars parked along the airport’s Terminal 1.All flights from the terminal have been temporarily suspended and check-in counters have been closed.The incident took place at 05:00 (23:30 GMT Thursday), authorities said.Rescue operations are under way at the airport and the injured are being treated in hospitals.India’s aviation regulator has advised airlines to accommodate passengers on alternate flights or offer them refunds.The accident has impacted travel plans of thousands, as most domestic flights take-off from…

The economy grew by more than initially estimated in the first three months of 2024 as the UK emerged from recession, revised official figures show.Between January and March, the economy grew by 0.7% the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.Figures released last month initially estimated growth had been 0.6%.The strength of the economy has been a central battleground in the general election campaign, with growth having been sluggish in recent years.Most economists, politicians and businesses want to see GDP rising steadily, because it usually means people are spending more, extra jobs are created, more tax is paid to the government…

The BearAyo Edebiri was keen to go behind the camera in the new season to try her hand at directing Ayo Edebiri may be best known for her acting and comedy, but it seems she is also just as capable behind the camera as in front of it. The Bear star tells the BBC about her experience stepping behind the scenes to direct episode six of the new season of The Bear.”I had a total blast and I learnt so much from it,” Edebiri, who plays sous chef Sydney, tells the BBC.”I love our cast but being able to collaborate…

A Chinese woman who tried to shield a Japanese mother and her child from a knife attack has died.Hu Youping was working as a school bus attendant in Suzhou province when a man attacked a Japanese woman and her child at a bus stop outside a Japanese school.She severed serious injuries while trying to restrain him.Tributes for her have poured out online and the local government has said she will be given the title of “Righetous and Courageous Role Model”. The Japanese embassy in China also lowered its flag to half-mast to honour Ms Hu. In a statement on Weibo,…

Nike had said it expects a surprise 10% drop in quarterly revenue, as it faces growing competition from newer rivals such as On and Hoka.The news sent Nike shares plunging more than 12% in after hours trading, which could mean a loss of $15bn in market value if the losses hold on Friday.The world’s largest sportswear company also told investors it is facing weakening demand in international markets, including in China. But Nike is optimistic that new products and a marketing campaign at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris will help the company regain momentum with consumers.”The Paris Olympics offers…