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NASA carries out first-ever space station medical evacuation

The SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down off San Diego less than 11 hours after undocking, with four astronauts from the US, Russia, and Japan.

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Video of bodies outside Tehran morgue raises alarm about Iran crackdown

A verified video shows bodies outside a Tehran morgue, indicating a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran, with human rights groups reporting numerous deaths.

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USA: Minneapolis ICE shooting caught on video

Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown.

Tech News

What strange tech innovations are stealing the show at CES 2026?

From lollipops that play music through your teeth to robot dogs dancing to K-pop, CES 2026 is leaning hard into weird and wonderful tech.

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Tech News

Can this AI digital twin help you skip some of those work meetings?

Too many meetings, too little time? A new AI software, unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, builds “digital twins” using an employee’s voice, video and knowledge, allowing them to be in two places at once.

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Oto the robot concierge welcomes guests at a Vegas AI-powered hotel

A Las Vegas hotel is putting artificial intelligence front and centre with Oto, a humanoid robot concierge that greets guests and offers local recommendations.

Lifestyle

Padel: Why you should try the world’s hottest new sport in 2026

From packed clubs in Spain to newly built venues across Europe and beyond, padel is rapidly growing into a global phenomenon.

Tech News

From robot 'girlfriends to AI lipstick': The weirdest tech of 2025

Humanoid robots that fold your laundry to fluffy wearable creatures that act shy around people – there's been plenty of marvellously eyebrow-raising gadgets this year.

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Could this electric air taxi really ease city gridlock?

A British start-up has unveiled an electric air taxi, pitched as a future fix for gridlocked cities - but analysts warn the economics of vertical flight haven’t changed since the helicopter.

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Video shows Gaza hostages celebrating Hanukkah before deaths

New footage shows six hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel before being killed by Hamas. Their families hope to highlight that they should have returned alive.

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Australia banned social media for under-16s. Could it work in Denmark?

Australia is cracking down on social media for kids under 16, and Denmark looks set to follow with a ban for under-15s.

Culture news

Rare Fabergé 'Winter Egg' set to fetch over €22m at London auction

A rare Fabergé egg, commissioned by the last Emperor of Russia, is expected to fetch more than £20 million (€22.8m) at auction.

Space

Could these 100-gram bricks shape the first habitats on the Moon?

Researchers say the findings could help predict how such brick age over 5, 10 or even 20 years on the lunar surface, bringing China’s vision of its “Guanghan Palace” a little closer to reality.

Cinema

Doha Film Festival debuts with a bold vision for global cinema

97 films from 62 countries are being spotlighted at the inaugural Doha Film Festival, which is bringing star power and bold new voices.

Destinations

Why a visit to Thailand could be the travel reset that you need

From soothing massages to street-side Muay Thai gyms, Thailand is redefining wellness - proving that “Healing is the New Luxury".

Destinations

How sports are powering Las Vegas’s new era of tourism

From sports spectacles like the Super Bowl and Formula One to immersive tech marvels like The Sphere, Vegas is continuing to offer one-of-a-kind entertainment and cutting-edge experiences.

Destinations

Here's why Valencia is worth travelling to in 2026

In 2026, Valencia is set to shine on the global stage - hosting the Gay Games, unveiling two landmark museums and leading Spain in sustainable and inclusive tourism.

Destinations

Beyond the beaches: How the Philippines is redefining paradise

As the Philippines looks to the future, tourism is becoming less about sightseeing and more about meaningful connection - with its people, its food and its traditions.

Art

German exhibition invites visitors to 'nose' history through smell

A new sensory exhibition in Germany is inviting visitors to experience 81 scents across 37 galleries, bringing art and culture to life in a unique way.

Mobility

Are driverless tractors the key to tackling farming’s labour crisis?

At FIRA USA 2025 in California, the future of farming was on full display, with driverless tractors, drones and AI-powered machines navigating fields and tending crops.