AI helps researchers read ancient scroll burned to a crisp in Vesuvius eruption Writing on PHerc. 172 papyrus, found at Roman mansion in Herculaneum, revealed after 3D X-rays and software competition Ian Sample Science editor https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/feb/05/ai-helps-researchers-read-ancient-scroll-burned-to-a-crisp-in-vesuvius-eruption

‘Everyone is on tenterhooks’: Santorini streets empty after days of tremors Thousands of locals and tourists have fled Greek island amid fears of bigger earthquake or volcanic eruption Helena Smith in Athens https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/05/santorini-streets-empty-after-days-of-tremors-greece

Australian scientists produce kangaroo embryos using IVF for first time Team has produced more than 20 embryos using method used in humans, though there are no plans for live joeys Donna Lu Science writer https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/06/australian-scientists-produce-kangaroo-embryos-using-ivf-for-first-time

New Orleans clergy abuse: Lawyer says claims that Saints emails protected by court order have no basis Saints attorney maintains disclosure of messages showing team execs’ aid in softening media coverage was ‘violation’ Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/05/new-orleans-clergy-abuse-saints-emails

US Postal Service briefly halts packages arriving from China and Hong Kong Normal service resumes after initial suspension, in latest episode of growing trade war between the US and China Helen Davidson in Taipei and agencies https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/05/trump-in-no-rush-to-speak-with-xi-after-chinas-retaliatory-tariffs

The rise and fall of Emilia Pérez: how did it all go so wrong for the Oscar-nominated film and its star? Less than two weeks ago, the movie was flying high, with 13 Academy Award nods. Then came a social media scandal and a serious backlash Steve Rose https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/feb/05/the-rise-and-fall-of-emilia-perez-how-did-it-go-so-wrong-for-oscar-nominated-film-star

How to protect yourself from scams: six easy ways to stay safe Whether on social media, online shopping or fielding calls, there is plenty you can do to cut the risk of being caught out Rupert Jones https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/feb/05/how-to-protect-yourself-from-scams-six-easy-ways-to-stay-safe

How to make cassoulet – recipe A superbly rich bean stew laced with duck fat, sausages and pork belly Felicity Cloake https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/feb/05/how-to-make-cassoulet-recipe-felicity-cloake

Paprikash fish and leek and olive stew: Irina Georgescu’s recipes from the Danube Two traditional and homely dishes from Romania Irina Georgescu https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/feb/05/paprikash-fish-and-leek-and-olive-stew-recipes-mancare-irina-georgescu-romania