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US intelligence assessments indicate that Saudi Arabia continues to harbour intentions of developing nuclear weapons, according to a report carried by WION. The finding points to Riyadh's persisting interest in nuclear arms despite ongoing diplomatic discussions about regional security and potential agreements with the United States. The revelation raises questions about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and how Washington will respond to its Gulf ally's ambitions.

Researchers are developing soybean varieties with deeper root systems, aiming to help crops endure droughts and extreme weather while locking away more carbon in the soil. The work reflects broader efforts to make staple crops more resilient as climate change disrupts growing seasons and threatens yields for farmers worldwide.

A new BBC series adapted from Anthony Horowitz's novel 'Marble Hall Murders' is drawing attention, with coverage focusing on its release date and weekly episode schedule. Anthony Horowitz is known for crime fiction including the 'Magpie Murders' books, and this latest adaptation continues that franchise. Viewers are checking when and how to watch the new episodes.

Low Carbon has announced plans for a 500 MW solar and storage park in the United Kingdom, according to a roundup of European solar PV news. The development would pair large-scale solar generation with battery storage, supporting the UK's push to expand renewable capacity. Other European solar project updates were included in the same industry news roundup.

Commentators are asking why the Bayeux Tapestry can be returned to Britain while the Parthenon Marbles remain in the British Museum. The question follows renewed momentum on the tapestry's planned loan to the UK, prompting renewed debate over whether Greece should similarly recover the sculptures taken by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.

The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed a technology for directly coating carbon onto substrates, according to a report by DongA Science. The technique could simplify manufacturing processes that currently rely on more complex carbon deposition methods, with potential applications in electronics and energy materials.

Carbon-rich rocks deep beneath the Martian surface could preserve evidence that liquid water once flowed on Mars, according to a report by Universe Today. Such carbonate formations form when water interacts with rock, so finding them buried underground would point to a warmer, wetter era in the planet's history and offer targets for future exploration.