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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:13:30 +1000
Thrills and spills at China's World Robot Games
It is the second year in a row that Beijing has hosted the robotics spectacle, showing its national talent as global competition heats up in the humanoid field.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:11:01 +1000
Trump’s weight is starting to worry doctors
The US president’s medical measurements are always closely watched and with his weight trending upwards, some physicians say he needs to focus on trimming his waistline.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:56:18 +1000
Deleted tweets show Natalie Harp’s ardent support for Trump on January 6
The controversial Trump aide posted more than 150 times urging Republicans to “FIGHT FOR TRUMP” on the day his supporters smashed their way into the US Capitol trying to overturn the 2020 election result.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +1000
The Sussexes’ selfish return spells peril for the royal family
Prince Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK heralds a moment of intense danger for the monarchy because almost anything could happen – and very little of it good.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:05:47 +1000
What Londoners think of Harry and Meghan's return to the UK
Europe correspondent David Crowe asked Londoners what they think of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, making an imminent return to Britain.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +1000
In the shadow of a palace, Beijing’s uncles defy a swimming ban to cool off
Wang Jianbao, 92, makes the 40-minute trip on his tricycle every day, from crisp March through to chilly November, for a dip in the shadow of Beijing’s Summer Palace.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:36:03 +1000
‘The worst actress that ever lived’: The knives are out for Harry and Meghan and we’ve seen how this ends
Confusion clouds the return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Let’s not forget how Harry impressively fought the bullies who have destroyed lives.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:25:40 +1000
‘Scroungers’ or worth a second chance: What Londoners really think of Harry and Meghan
We headed to the Duke of Sussex pub in Waterloo to find out. When Harry and Meghan return, they should drop in for a drink.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:03:06 +1000
‘I shouldn’t be here’: Australian man accused of killing Thai teenager says he is innocent
Simon Carman told the ABC he was acting in self-defence to stop Thanchanok Donhomla from stabbing him at his Pattaya apartment.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:49:46 +1000
‘Lighten up a bit’: Trump caps US’ 250th birthday with IndyCar race in DC
More than 100,000 spectators converged on the US capital for its inaugural Grand Prix race. Many were racing fans - some said they were just there to support the president.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +1000
‘Loser country’: Republicans target Australia over news bargaining, tech regulation
Republican political activist Grover Norquist also took aim at Australia’s local content quota for streaming giants such as Netflix.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +1000
Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at Beijing games
The two “runners” lacked the Jamaican’s flair, slamming straight into a thick mat designed to stop them in their tracks.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:11:09 +1000
Canadian PM accuses Trump of tariff ‘attack’
Canada and the United States are now locked in a trade war after talks to find a deal on new tariffs fell through.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:49:55 +1000
Natalie Harp has a magnificent obsession with Trump
It’s a perfect (taxpayer-funded) relationship. She thinks he’s amazing. And he agrees.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +1000
Fast and furious: the TikTok joyriders who risk dying for likes
Irish authorities are desperate to stop an online trend that encourages young men to film themselves driving at reckless speeds.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:30:56 +1000
Trade war begins as US-Canada talks collapse
The United States and Canada are in the midst of a trade war after talks between the two countries broke down overnight.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:49:59 +1000
‘Wait here’: Father leaves young son alone on Mount Fuji ... for hours
The boy was found sitting on a bench 2000 metres up Japan’s highest mountain in fog and rain.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +1000
There’s good news about America’s fentanyl crisis – but it’s not the full story
Fatal drug overdoses have plunged since the pandemic – which the Trump administration has celebrated. But the headlines hide new problems and disturbing trends.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:33:01 +1000
‘At war’: Canada walks away from US trade talks, retaliates against tariffs
Acknowledging the two countries were in a trade war, Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to lead resistance to the Trump administration.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +1000
‘It’s like we’re being robbed’: The relentless march of data centres
With skilled workers, low company tax rates, a cool climate and good land, Ireland is a test case as data centres spread globally.

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