1. New superbug-killing antibiotic discovered using AI
- Scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover a new antibiotic that can kill a deadly species of superbug.
- The AI helped narrow down thousands of potential chemicals to a handful that could be tested in the laboratory.
- The result was a potent, experimental antibiotic called abaucin, which will need further tests before being used.

2. Ukraine war: Wagner says Bakhmut transfer to Russian army under way
- The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group has announced that its forces have started withdrawing from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
- Yevgeny Prigozhin has vowed to transfer control of the city to the Russian army by 1 June, but Kyiv says it still controls pockets of the city.
- He said its forces were ready to return if the Russian regular army proved unable to manage the situation.

3. Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for Capitol riot
- The leader of a far-right militia has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the US Capitol riot.
- Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, was convicted on charges of seditious conspiracy and other crimes.
- Rhodes stayed outside the Capitol on 6 January 2021, but co-ordinated with militia members who stormed the building.
1. New superbug-killing antibiotic discovered using AI
- Scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover a new antibiotic that can kill a deadly species of superbug.
- The AI helped narrow down thousands of potential chemicals to a handful that could be tested in the laboratory.
- The result was a potent, experimental antibiotic called abaucin, which will need further tests before being used.

2. Ukraine war: Wagner says Bakhmut transfer to Russian army under way
- The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group has announced that its forces have started withdrawing from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
- Yevgeny Prigozhin has vowed to transfer control of the city to the Russian army by 1 June, but Kyiv says it still controls pockets of the city.
- He said its forces were ready to return if the Russian regular army proved unable to manage the situation.

3. Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for Capitol riot
- The leader of a far-right militia has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the US Capitol riot.
- Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, was convicted on charges of seditious conspiracy and other crimes.
- Rhodes stayed outside the Capitol on 6 January 2021, but co-ordinated with militia members who stormed the building.
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