Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record A humanoid robot's record half-marathon run shows China's speed in robotics development.

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Global growth in solar "the largest ever observed for any source" The Energy Information Agency says we've entered the Age of Electricity.

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Report finds Gaza needs more than $71bn in next decade for recovery Devastated sectors in Palestinian enclave include housing, health, education, commerce and agriculture, EU and UN find.

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As Iran crisis drags on, fears of global food catastrophe grow While global food prices have risen modestly so far, the full impact of the conflict has yet to be felt, analysts say.

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‘Predators’: Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump, as human rights decline Global rights group says leaders of three countries behind devastating wars inspire other states to carry out abuses.

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The Native marathoner who conquered Boston He broke records and inspired the name Heartbreak Hill in one of the world's most famous marathons. Now, more than 50 years after his death, travellers can learn about his legacy.

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West Bengal election: Why politicians are campaigning with fish in hand In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.

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Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

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Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer – and we're starting to understand why The 4,000-year-old drug, most commonly used to treat pain, prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body – findings that are already changing health policies.

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John Ternus named as Apple chief executive to replace Tim Cook Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

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Weed is stronger than ever: 6 surprising facts about cannabis | CBC Documentaries Cannabis was the first thing ever sold online, but we’ve been using it for thousands of years.

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Nike backtracks after 'walkers tolerated' Boston Marathon ad draws outrage | CBC News Runners accused Nike of being tone-deaf for a sign it posted in a store along the route for the Boston Marathon, which is also the premier marathon event for para athletes and adaptive runners.

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This neighbourhood already breathes airport exhaust. Now, Doug Ford wants bigger jets | CBC Accessibility Neighbours of Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto are already worried about the air they breathe — and what toll exhaust is taking on their health. Studies have shown high levels of ultrafine particles, p...

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Who was Sir Isaac Brock, and why does Carney have his statuette in the Prime Minister's Office? | CBC News Prime Minister Mark Carney stunned some Canadian historians over the weekend when he released a pointed video message about the U.S. featuring a War of 1812 general who led the charge against the Amer...

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Pakistan prepares ahead of another round of Iran-U.S. talks even with Tehran's stance unclear | CBC News Pakistan pressed ahead Tuesday with the groundwork for a second round of talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad as a fragile ceasefire hung in the balance, even though it remained uncle...

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The Dead Man's Touch, Inspector Gilles Maintenon Mystery #11. Chapter Twenty-Six. Louis Shalako. Tits and all. Louis Shalako “My instincts are killing me.” Gilles glanced over from the passenger seat. “Your instincts are supposed to keep...

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Enterprise demanded almost $10K from couple, alleged wrong fuel damaged rental car | CBC News A B.C. couple says they returned a rental car without issue — then months later were told they owed almost $10K for diesel damage. Receipts, vehicle design and expert opinion contradict the claim, whi...

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The race to Shackleton Crater is on—will Jeff Bezos or China get there first? US and Chinese landers could be operating in close proximity on the Moon later this year.

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Trump’s presidency is what evil looks like: absurd, frightening, cruel | Nesrine Malik Commentators have said that the US president’s clownishness and lack of ideology somehow make him less dangerous. They’re wrong, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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Outrage after photo shows Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon Social media users condemn Western silence on attacks on religious symbols and sites by Israeli soldiers and settlers.

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Ukraine claims attack on Russian warships in occupied Crimea Ukraine's military intelligence says two large landing ships struck in Sevastopol Bay in Russian-occupied Crimea.

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Kenyan women defy fishing taboos as climate change threatens Lake Victoria In a lakeside village in Kisumu County, women were forbidden from fishing. Until Rhoda Ongoche Akech defied the stigma.

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The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction Asin tibuok is one of the world's rarest salts and it's only produced on one small island. But thanks to chefs and TikTokers, this prehistoric-looking orb is now being revived.

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What is Anthopic's Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose? The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

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Ethiopia's Teddy Afro: Millions listen to star's song taking swipe at government The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.

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The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

In fash doctrine, El Trumpo is the law. So he can do no wrong.

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Down payments of only 1% get thousands into Steinbach-area home ownership | CBC News A Steinbach developer is driven by faith and community to get people who have trouble saving for a down payment into owning their own homes.

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