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Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that viruses can interfere with the body's cells. When too much RNA accumulates inside a cell, it can damage the structures that produce energy, potentially leaving the cell struggling to function normally. A new study led by researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) found that excess RNA produced during poxvirus infections can impair mitochondria, the tiny structures responsible for generating most of the energy cells need to survive.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that viruses can interfere with the body's cells. When too much RNA accumulates inside a cell, it can damage the structures that produce energy, potentially leaving the cell struggling to function normally. A new study led by researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) found that excess RNA produced during poxvirus infections can impair mitochondria, the tiny structures responsible for generating most of the energy cells need to survive.

Trump's endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu came despite opposition from some of his closest advisers, who have grown frustrated with the Israeli prime minister. Follow us on GoogleIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of U. S. President Donald Trump at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, on October 13, 2025(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)ByASHER SMITHOCTOBER 24, 2026 18:09Updated: OCTOBER 24, 2026 19:50US President Donald Trump’s advisers are reportedly optimistic about opportunities to work with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition if he loses in the upcoming election, according to US officials cited by Axios. Trump endorsed Netanyahu on Tuesday after weeks of hesitation, with Axios noting that the US president has never worked with an Israeli prime minister other than Netanyahu and does not personally know any of the other candidates. “[Netanyahu] is the devil [Trump] knows,” one Trump adviser told Axios. The report also said that many of Trump's closest advisers opposed his decision to endorse Netanyahu, believing the president should stay out of the Israeli election.

'My daughter's bed was propped up on books,' says mum amid child poverty fears3 hours agoShelley PhelpsWales Westminster correspondentSarah RuscoeSarah Ruscoe's daughter Sabrina is among Wales' one-third of children living in relative poverty"I was sleeping on the sofa, she had a bed that was propped up on books. One of the legs had fallen off completely. "Sarah Ruscoe, a single mum out of work because of a health condition, said she had worried her daughter's bed would collapse in the night after finding herself in a "dire" financial situation. A food bank user, Ruscoe said "every year seems to be getting worse" as she struggled to make her benefits cover essentials. A charity eventually paid for a new bed for daughter Sabrina, 11. But MPs heard this week that the general picture of one in three children living in relative poverty in Wales had not changed in 20 years, with a think tank saying the problem was becoming entrenched. On Wednesday MPs at the UK Parliament's Welsh Affairs Committee opened an inquiry on ending child poverty in Wales.

United States intelligence agencies have warned that Iran is in “advanced stages” of plans to target US personnel abroad, prompting Washington to place staff on high alert in the Middle East, according to US officials and an official memo cited by Axios and The New York Times (NYT). The alert comes as the US and Israel signal they may be preparing for a new military campaign against Iran, which Tehran has reportedly threatened to retaliate against, in part by targeting communications cables in the Gulf. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Are global oil reserves sufficient to withstand renewed US-Iran war?list 2 of 3Netanyahu promises Iran regime change: Can Israel topple Tehran government?list 3 of 3Iran says seven ships hit in Hormuz Strait, warns US of wider responseend of listThe heightened threat assessment has prompted Washington, already on guard over escalating attacks by Iran-backed Houthis, to trim Washington’s diplomatic presence in the Middle East, the NYT has reported, citing officials. Here’s what we know about the latest US warning, and how it fits into the broader US-Iran conflict:What has the US said about Iran’s alleged plans to attack Americans?