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Ukraine’s robot and drone parade offers a glimpse of the future of war
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day with a military display unlike any it had staged before: robots on the streets of Kyiv, naval drones on the Dnipro river and UAVs in the skies above the capital, showcasing technologies that have transformed the battlefield since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Are humanoid robots the future of warfare?
Humanoid robots are breaking world records in sports, and are increasingly being developed and tested for military use.
France to press ahead with high school phone ban from next month
The French government said on Monday it would press ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools from next month, but trade unions warned that the measure might be hard to implement quickly. In July, France’s parliament approved legislation banning both social media access for children under 15 and mobile phone use in high schools. It is part of a push by President Emmanuel Macron for childre...
‘There’s a baby on the field’: Toddler invades pitch during Minnesota’s MLS win over San Jose
Child wandered on field during MNUFC’s 5-1 winMinnesota posts win was ‘Like taking money from a baby’A toddler interrupted a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday by invading the pitch – a bizarre scene punctuated by an on-air analyst saying, “There’s a baby on the field.”With a minute and a half to play in the game that Minnesota won 5-1 at PayPal...
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Toddler invades pitch during Minnesota’s MLS win over San Jose: ‘There’s a baby on the field’
Child wandered on field during MNUFC’s 5-1 winMinnesota posts win was ‘Like taking money from a baby’A toddler interrupted a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday by invading the pitch – a bizarre scene punctuated by an on-air analyst saying, “There’s a baby on the field.”With a minute and a half to play in the game that Minnesota won 5-1 at PayPal...
Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite
Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.
Researchers develop 3D-printed replacements for missing pottery parts, embed sensors in them
Researchers at Koc University have developed a method that uses photogrammetry, 3D printing and embedded sensors to repair damaged ancient pottery. The customised 3D-printed sections can replace missing parts while monitoring temperature, humidity, pH and physical stress. Tested on maritime amphorae from Türkiye and Italy, the approach could help conservators track changes and support long-term pr...
A black hole keeps tearing pieces off the same star, yet the star survives and comes back again
Astronomers have made fascinating observations of stars that are caught in a gravitational dance with supermassive black holes. As these stars approach, they lose material in a series of light bursts that fade over time. New research indicates that the stars' rapid initial spin is key to this phenomenon, as it limits excessive rotation during subsequent encounters with the black holes.
UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters
The UK's willingness to share classified missile-production knowledge sets a potentially important precedent.
Samuel Eto’o urges support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Former star striker, now head of Cameroon's FA, backs Infantino despite mounting pressure on him to resign.
Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Greta Thunberg joins 10,000 climate marchers in Stockholm
Around 10,000 people marched through Stockholm on Sunday demanding stronger climate action, a month before Sweden's general election.
Trump threatens to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50% after trade talks collapse
"Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," the president wrote in a post on his Truth Social account.
US to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles after trade talks break down, Trump says
"Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," the president wrote in a post on his Truth Social account.
Why Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in West Bank are pogroms
Israeli settler attacks, aided by military, increasingly fit the definition of a pogrom.
Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage’ may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn
Virus has already caused catastrophic losses in pinnipeds in South America and sub-Antarctica, particularly among pupsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScientists have warned deadly H5 bird flu could cause “carnage” for Australia’s seal and sea lion populations after detection of the virus in long-nosed fur seals in South Australia.SA confirmed Australia’s first case in a ...
Mainland China’s ship activity near Taiwan hits record for third month in a row
Mainland Chinese government vessel sightings around Taiwan have reached record levels for a third straight month, as Beijing expands its law enforcement footprint east of the island following the announcement in late May of Tokyo-Manila maritime boundary talks over the area. Taiwan’s defence ministry said that in the first 24 days of August it detected mainland coastguard, survey and other officia...
The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces the U.K. will help Ukraine make its own long-range missiles
Ukraine's amputee veterans celebrate independence day with grueling endurance challenge
Military amputees and veterans in Ukraine marked Independence Day by completing Iron Week, a grueling seven-day endurance event covering more than 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) across the country
Prince Harry to leave board of African Parks conservation nonprofit
Prince Harry is stepping down as a trustee of African Parks, a nonprofit managing protected areas in 13 countries
‘We don’t need Canada’: Trump threatens to double auto tariffs after trade talks collapse
US tariffs on all Canadian cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said in a social post on Monday. Doubling down on his threats, Trump said the US does not “need” Canada after trade talks between the two countries collapsed over the weekend.
Trump threatens 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks amid trade row
US tariffs on all cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel would be increased to 50 per cent starting January 1 next year, President Donald Trump said in a social post on Monday after trade talks with Canada collapsed over the weekend. “Build in the U.S. and there are ZERO TARIFFS. Canada will be treated like a State no longer!” Trump wrote. “On Trade, and in other ways, also, they are among t...
Houses set on fire as fresh violence erupts in India’s Manipur
Several houses were set ablaze in India’s Manipur state, followed by gunfire between two groups.
Meet the Indian food safety officer shaking up Mumbai with viral raids
Tukaram Mundhe is an Indian bureaucrat on a mission. As a state food safety commissioner, the 51-year-old has raided food businesses in the country’s commercial capital Mumbai in an unprecedented crackdown on poor hygiene and unsafe food that has captivated the public nationwide. Mundhe has led the suspension of food permits of four Domino’s and one Pizza Hut outlet in recent weeks, and has also t...
Chinese tech, pharma firms eye Hong Kong as springboard for global expansion
Mainland Chinese technology and pharmaceutical companies are using Hong Kong as a launching pad for global expansion, industry leaders have said, as a major state-owned drugmaker weighs whether to invest in the city’s Northern Metropolis megaproject. The comments highlighting the city’s international background and professional expertise were made during a six-day trip to the rest of the Greater B...
UK PM Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
Guns, axes, explosives: violent museum heists are on the rise, says Europol
EU police agency says shift could point to involvement of new criminal networks focused on specific artefactsRobberies at European museums are becoming increasingly violent, with thieves brandishing guns, assaulting staff and using sledgehammers, axes and even explosives to smash their way into buildings and display cases, according to a Europol report.The EU police agency said while museum thefts...