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Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at humanoid games
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Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at humanoid games

A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58 second world record.

Aug 23, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

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Canada to hit US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
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Canada to hit US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates

Mark Carney says Canada will impose tariffs starting September 8 on imports of US steel, electronics and other products.

Aug 23, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Thousands flee Sudan’s Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid
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Thousands flee Sudan’s Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid

Thousands flee Sudan’s Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid.

Aug 23, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Girl, 17, killed in Swedish sword attack, police say
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Girl, 17, killed in Swedish sword attack, police say

Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.

Aug 23, 20261 min read
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BBC World

1xCup 2026: Gabriel Ajao The Hero As AMA Smile FC ‘Smile’ Into Group Stage
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1xCup 2026: Gabriel Ajao The Hero As AMA Smile FC ‘Smile’ Into Group Stage

AMA Smile FC have sneaked into the group stage of the 1xCup 2026 following a 4-3 penalty shootout win against Brighton FA at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos on Frid

Aug 23, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

Iran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war
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Iran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war

Official says any state joining US would be considered an enemy and Tehran would target their interests in retaliation.

Aug 23, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Iran threatens countries that join US ‘economic D-Day’
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Iran threatens countries that join US ‘economic D-Day’

Iran warns that countries joining the US economic war against Iran will face ‘tit-for-tat’ action.

Aug 22, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing
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Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing

BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.

Aug 22, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Iran warns of retaliation against countries joining US ‘economic war’
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Iran warns of retaliation against countries joining US ‘economic war’

Warning comes after Trump said he will impose 'most crushing' sanctions to isolate Iran and weaken its government.

Aug 22, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
world

Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?

Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.

Aug 22, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds
world

Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds

For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.

Aug 22, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 in Jose Mourinho’s first game on return
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Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 in Jose Mourinho’s first game on return

Carlos Espi scores late to snatch a win for Real Madrid after Alex Calatrava had levelled Jude Bellingham's opener.

Aug 22, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Ligue 1: Simon Subbed On As Paris FC Hold Troyes
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Ligue 1: Simon Subbed On As Paris FC Hold Troyes

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was in action as Paris FC played out a goalless draw against Troyes in Saturday’s Ligue 1 game at the Stade de l’Aube. The Nigerian inte

Aug 22, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law
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Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law

The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.

Aug 22, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Nigeria Secure Historic Qualification For Women’s Beach Volleyball At 2028 Olympics
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Nigeria Secure Historic Qualification For Women’s Beach Volleyball At 2028 Olympics

Nigeria has clinched a historic qualification for the women’s beach volleyball event at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA, after Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa emerged champi

Aug 22, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

Zelensky vows response after Russian strike on shopping mall in his village kills 16
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Zelensky vows response after Russian strike on shopping mall in his village kills 16

A devastating Russian drone attack targeted a crowded shopping mall in President Volodymyr Zelenskys hometown of

Aug 22, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Belgian Car Salesman becomes Prince after DNA Test confirms Royal parentage
entertainment

Belgian Car Salesman becomes Prince after DNA Test confirms Royal parentage

A 26-year-old Belgian car salesman, Clment Vandenkerckhove, has officially become a prince of Belgiu

Aug 22, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Nigeria Women’s Beach Volleyball Team qualifies for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
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Nigeria Women’s Beach Volleyball Team qualifies for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

Nigerias womens beach volleyball team has qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time afte

Aug 22, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

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