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Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race
Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
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Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to shelters
Hundreds of migrants are being removed from their makeshift camps on a beach in Ceuta, Spain.
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Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody
Authorities were warned about the dangers of hitting Mohammad Ghamira, who suffered from the rare medical condition haem...
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One geography, two states: Saudi Arabia’s security approach to Sudan
Riyadh sees Sudan’s unity and stability as inseparable from its own security across the Red Sea.
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Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack
Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.
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Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy
UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker diverted towards Somalia, as wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden.
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Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?
The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.
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Man Utd preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season
From Bruno Fernandes's future to a Champions League return, all to know about Manchester United before the new season.
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‘Tremendous costs’: Can Trump stop other countries from trading with Iran?
Iran's foreign minister has dismissed Trump’s latest threats, calling them a “diversion" from America’s own crisis."
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How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
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Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes
Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.
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Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest
Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.