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NASA prepares humanoid robots for trip to Mars

Humanoid Robots to pioneer Mars colonisation?

USA

Gorilla shot dead after playing with toddler who fell into enclosure

A four-year-old was rescued from a terrifying ordeal after falling into the enclosure of an adult gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo.

World News

Washington pays tribute to US military casualties at Memorial Day concert

Washington has staged a concert in the American tradition to commemorate Memorial Day, which honours military personnel who died serving the…

USA

Johnny Depp's wife granted domestic violence restraining order

Actress Amber Heard has been granted a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband Johnny Depp, after accusing him of throwing an smart phone at her…

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Turkey

US troops in Syria to remove Kurdish insignia after Ankara outburst

Turkey has accused the United States of being two-faced for continuing to support the YPG, a Kurdish militia group fighting in Syria.

Economy

US Q1 economic growth revised higher

US economic growth did slow in the first three months of this year, but not as sharply as initially thought.

Economy

China's steel makers deny hacking theft of US data

US regulators have launched an investigation into complaints about Chinese steel manufacturers that include research data being stolen through computer hacking.

USA

With defeat in sight, angry Sanders keeps rankling Clinton

USA

Donald Trump wins enough delegates to clinch Republican nomination

Trump saw off his last two rivals this month and reached 1,237 delegates needed. However, his nomination won't be official until the Grand Old Party confirms it in July and he will need to rally the d

Japan

Protests ahead of historic Obama visit to Hiroshima

You are not welcome here in Hiroshima!

USA

US nuclear arsenal controlled on 1970s floppy disks

The US nuclear weapons systems are still run on technology from the 1970s, the Government Accountability Office has revealed.

USA

Trump gains enough delegates for Republican nomination: AP

Donald Trump has won enough delegates to secure the Republican Party’s nomination for US president, according to estimates by the Associated…

Cinema

Russel Crowe and Ryan Gosling star in 'The Nice Guys'

Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling are ‘The Nice Guys’.

World

Top author Russell Banks blasts Trump: 'I think he is a deluded maniac'

If you like novels that take a walk on the wild side – exploring gritty themes like drug addiction, alcoholism and violence – then Russell Banks is probably the writer for…

Sport

Cleveland one win away from NBA final

The Cleveland Cavaliers moved one step closer to a second consecutive NBA showpiece match after thrashing the Toronto Raptors in Game five of their Eastern Conference…

World News

Eagles of Death Metal singer criticised for Muslim conspiracy comments

Eagles of Death Metal front man Jesse Hughes has been slammed for claiming the ISIL attack on a Paris theatre last November was part of a Muslim…

World News

What is the EU-US Privacy Shield?

The agreement which allowed major international companies to transfer data about their customers across the Atlantic was ruled illegal last…

Sport

Thunder thrash Warriors to edge towards NBA final

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from a major upset and a place in the NBA championship game after beating the Golden State Warriors in Game four of the Western Conference…

Business Series

Toyota invests in ride-hailing firm Uber

Toyota has become the latest carmaker to invest in an on-demand ride-hailing company by forging a deal with Uber. It follows General Motors investing in Lyft and Volkswagen in Gett.

Cinema

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles come Out of the Shadows

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to the big screen in the latest addition to the film franchise.

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