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Iran

Iran executes man convicted of spying on US-slain general Soleimani

Iranian state television has reported that Iran has executed Mahmoud Mousavi Majd, an alleged spy who passed information about Qassem Soleimani to the US and Israel.

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Drone footage shows the empty streets of cities on lockdown

See some of the world's most popular cities as you've probably never seen them before.

Italy

Coronavirus: Italy approves use of drones to monitor social distancing

The Italian Civil Aviation Authority will allow local police to use the equipment to help enforce restrictions on assembly.

Iran

Euroviews. What the killing of Iran's General Soleimani means for Europe ǀ View

European calls for restraint will not be enough on their own, argues Thomas S Warrick

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Iraq

US sends 3,000 troops to Middle East as Iran vows 'harsh retaliation'

The killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani has ignited fears the conflict between Iran and the US could spread through the whole region.

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Drone show as Shanghai welcomes in the new year

It makes a change from fireworks.

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Overall champion crowned at the World Drone Racing Championships in China

Changhyeon Kang of South Korea was crowned overall champion at the World Drone Racing Championships in Xiangshan, China on Saturday (December 14) after beating out more than 100 competitors from 31 countries over four days of competition.

World News

Create rather than kill with artificial intelligence, says AI pioneer

From self-driving cars to Amazon’s Alexa, artificial intelligence is already here. But some fear AI could be used to create killer robots.

Hungary

Budapest Airport suspends flights again over drone activity

Budapest Airport has temporarily suspended flights for a second consecutive day after a drone was spotted in the vacinity of the facility.

China

Euroviews. Who has the hottest stealth drones and hypersonic missiles? Not the US

Despite starting technologically well behind America, China has developed new systems faster and more cheaply to fend off the U.S. in East Asia.

Business

Oil prices soar after attacks in Saudi Arabia

Oil prices rose by nearly 20 percent - the biggest intra-day gain since 1991 - after the attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities over the weekend.

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Robots, drones and the future of farming

In partnership with The European Commission

On this week's episode of Futuris, Euronews visits a hazelnut orchard in Italy to see how the new generation of robots can help farmers and agronomists make agriculture cheaper and more environmentally friendly.

World News

Hezbollah say it is ready 'for any confrontation' with Israel

Tensions have risen in the last week after Israel allegedly crash-landed two drones in southern Beirut. Hezbollah's leader said in a speech on Saturday that Israel will "pay a price" for the attack.

Lebanon

Two Israeli drones crash in Beirut suburb

Two Israeli drones came down over Beirut early on Sunday causing damage in a densely populated neighbourhood.

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High speed drone race in Turin Italy

Apex Racing beat XBlades Running of Britain on Saturday, July 13, to win the Turin leg of the Drone Champions League.

France

Watch: Airbus and Boeing present their autonomous air taxis

Autonomous air taxis are still years away, but prototypes are creating a buzz at this year's Paris Air Show.

Spain

Could this drone help save migrant lives in the Mediterranean?

Spanish engineers are developing a specially-adapted drone that can aid lifesaving migrant search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea.

China

Watch: Galaxy of drones light up Guiyang night sky

3D designs of love hearts, butterflies and the human body can be spotted in a rainbow of colours.

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Thai King’s coronation celebrated with 300 drone light show

The drones spelled out phrases like 'Chakri Dynasty', formed a silhouette of the king and the message, 'Long Live the King'.

Australia

Google launches its first drone delivery service in Australia

Google has launched its first drone delivery service in Australia,