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Nathan Rennolds

China

Chinese humanoid robot beats Bolt's 100-metre world record time

"In 1 year alone the robots competing have become twice as fast. This highlights the pace of advancement both in the market, and specifically in Chinese robotics," organisers of the World Humanoid Robot Games said.

Japan

5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, injuring at least 37

"I would ask residents in the areas where the shaking was particularly strong to remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake of a similar magnitude," Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said.

India

Cargo vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal, sparking rescue operation

The crew consisted of 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals, and one Bangladeshi, the Indian Coast Guard said.

Canada

Carney says new US tariffs are 'designed to hurt us and divide us'

"We cannot accept what they've offered, and we will not give what they've asked," Carney said during a speech outlining Canada's position on the trade dispute with the US.

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Europe News

France to give new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, Macron says

"It is crucial to provide Ukraine with all the necessary means to defend its airspace and thwart this aggression," Macron wrote in a post on X.

Europe News

Europe's wildfires unveil deadly new threat - bombs from WWI and WWII

Droughts across Europe have also been churning up military vehicles and weapons from the era, with shrinking rivers revealing German warships, a Wehrmacht motorbike, and a bomb.

USA

TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle US children's privacy suit

“This settlement is a major victory for American children and parents,” associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward Jr. said.

Europe News

At least two killed in fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine

The strikes come a day after Russia launched a major daytime drone attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Canada

Canada will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar,' Carney says

"In recent weeks, we made important progress toward improving Canada’s position as having the best deal in the world with the U.S. However, that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians," Mark Carney said.

USA

Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year

Trump's comments come just days after he announced that he had ordered US forces to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, which he said sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to Pyongyang.

Central African Republic

At least 100 people may have died after gold mine collapsed in Africa

According to the Baboua public prosecutor, the incident is believed to have been caused by "the collapse of several underground tunnels in which miners were operating."

Kenya

Ecuador's intelligence chief among victims of Kenya helicopter crash

The victims are said to include the head of Ecuador's National Intelligence Centre, his wife, and five Americans.

Europe News

Second Ukrainian arrested in connection with Nord Stream explosions

Prosecutors say the objective of the alleged attack on the Nord Stream pipelines was to "permanently disrupt gas supplies" and to stop Russia from using the revenue to finance its war effort in Ukraine.

Europe News

Film producer Altmayer and Dior PR director Favier killed in car crash

"Their joint passing has cast a shadow over two worlds which, one through the stories it creates and the other through the silhouettes it crafts, together carry France’s cultural influence far and wide," Catherine Pégard, France's Culture Minister, said.

USA

ICC hits back after US announces sanctions on senior court figures

Responding to the US' move in a statement, the ICC reportedly said the new sanctions "undermine the rule of law."

Europe News

St Pancras station briefly evacuated amid controlled explosion of car

Eurostar services are continuing to operate as normal. Police have since declared the incident as non-suspicious.

Europe News

Belgian and Ukrainian FMs meet in Kyiv bomb shelter amid air siren

Air raid sirens have become a familiar sound in Kyiv. One website tracking air alerts in the city shows that eight have already gone off on Tuesday, with one active at the time of writing.

Europe News

UK will 'support Ukraine 100%' despite Russian threats, PM says

"We are providing support so that Ukraine can defend itself," UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday.

Europe News

Norway's King Harald V hospitalised and put on sick leave, palace says

The Norwegian royal palace said the monarch, 89, has been battling haemolytic anaemia, a blood disorder characterised by the premature destruction of red blood cells.

Israel

Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough

A senior Israeli official told news agency AFP that the US and Israel had "agreed that no redeployment or reconstruction would take place in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed throughout Gaza."

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