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Humanoids at home: How robots could soon fit into everyday life

From doing the laundry to offering companionship and performing backflips, humanoid robots were everywhere at IFA 2026. Euronews took a closer look at what they can already do, and where the technology still falls short.

Tech News

IFA 2026: Xiaomi wants its smart-home cars on European roads by 2027

Xiaomi is done being just a phone brand. At IFA 2026, it laid out plans to launch electric cars in Europe by 2027, all wired into a smart-home ecosystem it calls Human x Car x Home.

Tech News

IFA 2026: Looking beyond the smart home with Haier

From AI-powered appliances to humanoid robots, Haier is using IFA 2026 to showcase its vision of the "intelligent home". Euronews spoke to Haier Europe CEO Neil Tunstall about what comes after the smart home — and how soon some of these ideas could become reality.

Tech News

From giant TVs to 'James Bond glasses': TCL's vision for the future

TCL is showcasing its vision of a more connected home at IFA 2026. Euronews spoke to TCL Europe chief marketing officer Stefan Streit about where AI and display technology could take everyday life next.

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IFA 2026: What could the home of the future look like?

From AI-powered appliances and smart beds to connected pet gadgets and robot dogs, Euronews went to IFA 2026 in Berlin to see how new technology could reshape life at home.

Europe News

Swiss man arrested after one killed in shooting at rave, police say

In a statement earlier on Monday, the cantonal police said that partygoers were preparing to go home when several shots were fired "at a group of people."

Europe News

US defence firm plans medium-range missile production near Leipzig

Covenant is a relatively new player in the arms industry. The company was founded in 2024 and is also active in Israel.

Nepal

At least 160 dead and hundreds of people missing in Nepal floods

Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.

Culture news

Country music icon Dolly Parton dies aged 80, family announces

The singer, songwriter and actress was one of the most influential figures in country music and shaped music and popular culture over a career spanning decades.

Earth News

The beetle that hears fire: why it is so valuable to science

The black pine jewel beetle is drawn to forest fires. This seeming paradox actually aids woodland recovery and inspires new early wildfire detection tech.

Europe News

Explosive drone: Why Leipzig/Halle airport keeps becoming a target

Leipzig/Halle is one of Europe’s most important cargo airports and a key hub for military transport. After the latest incident, the question arises again: why does this site repeatedly become a focus of suspected sabotage?

Europe News

UEFA decides to boycott future FIFA World Cups over investment plan

UEFA says the World Cup "cannot be treated as an investment product" and has threatened to pull its national teams from FIFA competitions unless the proposal is permanently withdrawn.

USA

Trump links Saudi nuclear agreement to normalisation with Israel

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman formally signed the agreement, along with "bilateral safeguards" against non-proliferation.

Sport

Spain prepares to welcome its World Cup heroes with victory parade

A tense final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina's reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time.

World News

England beat France 6-4 to claim World Cup third place

Bukayo Saka scored a hat trick as England beat France 6-4 in a record-breaking World Cup third-place playoff. The Three Lions survived a dramatic French comeback to secure their best finish at the tournament since winning the title in 1966.

Europe News

Police end 11-hour hostage standoff at Berlin supermarket

Staff members who were in the supermarket at the time of the incident were able to leave the building unharmed and are being attended to by emergency services.

Europe News

Could drones target Germany's parliament? Minister warns

As drone-related security concerns rise across Europe, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is calling for permanent protection of the Bundestag and other constitutional bodies while authorities expand the country's counter-drone capabilities.

Europe News

Why the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project failed

Planned as Europe's biggest joint defence project, FCAS has been abandoned after French and German companies failed to resolve years of disputes, despite repeated political intervention.

Europe News

Germany fails to gain seat on UN Security Council

In secret ballots cast by the General Assembly for the European seats, Portugal and Austria received 134 and 131 votes respectively, while Germany received 104.

Business

Which European countries attract the most foreign investment?

Foreign investment is widely seen as a key driver of economic growth, innovation and job creation. But which countries are winning the race for international investors, and how is Europe's position changing in an increasingly competitive global market?

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