Hope and faith can be wierd things that speak to something quiet in us all as much as many more cynical minds will fight to push them away.

A new president in Iran calls for talks to solve long term disagreements on Iranian nuclear programme.
South Korea offers $6m in aid to North Korea.
And hey, if Accrington Stanley can scalp Middlesbrough maybe anything is possible?

I hope you enjoy the following stories…

• Iran calls for “serious & substantive” talks
• S Korea approves $6m aid for N Korea
• Fusion Bid at crucial stage
• Cactus-inspired material cleans oily water
• Baby survives crash moments after birth
• Dolphins have amazing memories
• Childhood obesity rates fall in the US
• Kings Cross redevelopment nears completion
• Royal Yacht Squadron to allow women members
• Richard III museum plans in Leicester
• Secrets of Broxmouth Fort published
• ESA study examines skylon space plane
• League Two Accrington Stanley defeat Championship Middlesbrough

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