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Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: "The robots are coming"

Rheinmetall chief Armin Papperger on empty missile stockpiles, expanding defence production and the weapons systems of tomorrow. What role will Skyranger, drones, robots and space play?

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Rheinmetall boss Papperger: "Robots will come"

Rheinmetall boss Armin Papperger on empty missile stocks, ramping up arms production and tomorrow’s weapon systems: what part will Skyranger, drones, robots and space play?

Australian politics live: Chalmers says Liberal migration policy ‘determined by One Nation’; PM denies giving reference for sacked Labor staffer
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Australian politics live: Chalmers says Liberal migration policy ‘determined by One Nation’; PM denies giving reference for sacked Labor staffer

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBarnaby Joyce says Labor is copying and pasting One Nation’s homework because the measures we know so far around blocking the families of international students and preventing visa hopping have some similarity to what Pauline Hanson is suggesting.Speaking to the Today show a little earlier, Joyce says Burke’s last...

Hong Kong’s John Lee vows to review IVF support for women over 40

Hong Kong’s John Lee vows to review IVF support for women over 40

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Hong Kong’s leader has vowed to examine whether the government can better support women aged over 40 seeking assisted reproductive treatment, while acknowledging that financial incentives alone would not reverse the city’s falling birth rate. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made the pledge during a radio phone-in programme on Thursday, when residents described obstacles to having children, includ...

Hong Kong leader John Lee vows to review IVF support for women over 40

Hong Kong leader John Lee vows to review IVF support for women over 40

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Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has vowed to examine whether the government can better support women aged over 40 who are seeking assisted reproductive treatment, while acknowledging that financial incentives alone would not reverse the city’s falling birth rate. Lee made the pledge during a radio phone-in programme on Thursday, when residents described obstacles to having children, including jo...

Women in England with incurable breast cancer to get life-extending drug on NHS

Women in England with incurable breast cancer to get life-extending drug on NHS

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Thousands with HER2-low advanced breast cancer will have access to Enhertu after ministers strike deal on priceThousands of women in England with incurable breast cancer will get access to a life-extending drug on the NHS after negotiations over its cost proved successful.About 1,000 women a year with HER2-low advanced breast cancer will be able to obtain Enhertu from Thursday after ministers and ...

Anthropic priced above $2 trillion as markets eagerly await IPO filing

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Traders are pricing Anthropic above $2 trillion (€1.73tn) in pre-IPO markets, more than double the company's valuation in its last private funding round, as investors wait for the public release of the S-1 filing that could open the way to the largest flotation in history.

Hong Kong to support rocket, satellite IPOs as SpaceX-led sector takes off

Hong Kong to support rocket, satellite IPOs as SpaceX-led sector takes off

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Hong Kong aims to adjust listing rules to grab a share of initial public offerings (IPOs) by mainland China’s space companies as activity in the sector increases in line with Beijing’s priorities and heightened activity in the sector following the blockbuster June listing by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. That could lead to more head-to-head competition between the Hong Kong stock exchange and the Shanghai S...

ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man arrested after 8 months

ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man arrested after 8 months

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In Minneapolis, an ICE agent has been arrested due to a shooting incident in which he wounded a Venezuelan man. Facing state assault charges, the agent allegedly provided false statements to investigators about the January incident. Video footage has contradicted his claims of being attacked with household items. This arrest comes shortly after he was released on bond from federal custody earlier ...

ADHD is linked to almost 50% increase in gut problems

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People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are significantly more likely to experience a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new systematic review covering more than 1.9 million people.

Australian politics live: Burke warns cutting migration too much would ‘trash economy’ and hoses down accusations of tension with Albanese and Chalmers

Australian politics live: Burke warns cutting migration too much would ‘trash economy’ and hoses down accusations of tension with Albanese and Chalmers

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Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBarnaby Joyce says Labor is copying and pasting One Nation’s homework because the measures we know so far around blocking the families of international students and preventing visa hopping have some similarity to what Pauline Hanson is suggesting.Speaking to the Today show a little earlier, Joyce says Burke’s last...

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan, John Lee’s 2026 policy address: everything you need to know

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan, John Lee’s 2026 policy address: everything you need to know

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We have put together stories from our coverage of John Lee’s 2026 policy address. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. 14 key takeaways from John Lee’s policy address, Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has placed deepening integration with mainland China and developing new economic engines centre stage as he unveile...

US farmers are turning their land into Airbnb

US farmers are turning their land into Airbnb

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As farming challenges mount, many farmers are finding solace in agritourism. Brit Thompson has successfully transformed her Airstream trailer into a popular Airbnb rental, highlighting the trend's potential for financial stability. By tapping into agritourism, families can secure additional revenue streams, maintain ownership of their land, and engage in diversification that encourages resilience ...

Britain’s butterfly boom comes with a warning for next year

Britain’s butterfly boom comes with a warning for next year

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Britain experienced a significant butterfly boom during the record heat of summer 2026. Over 100,000 volunteers counted nearly 1.4 million butterflies and moths across the nation. Painted ladies, a migratory species, saw their numbers surge by 335 percent this season. Experts warn this boom could lead to a population crash for caterpillars next year. Drought conditions that benefited adult butterf...

Casino, not bakery: Philippine e-payment firms urged to improve merchant vetting

Casino, not bakery: Philippine e-payment firms urged to improve merchant vetting

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Electronic payment providers need to be more diligent in vetting companies that use their platforms to protect people from fraud, the Philippine central bank said. The requirement came after Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas found thousands of illegal businesses on the payment platforms, including many online casinos masquerading as more ordinary companies like beauty salons and bakeries. “We want to pr...