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Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding -- There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

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Libyan cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70 -- A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family. -- South Scotland

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Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens -- A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims' families and prematurely closed missing persons cases. -- Asia

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman -- Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated. -- Europe

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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania -- Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline. -- US & Canada

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Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain -- When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own team-mates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom English. -- Celtic

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Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing -- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.

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Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap -- Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.

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LIVE - 'I'll think of you each step of the way' - Taylor Swift leads tributes after Dolly Parton dies aged 80 - The legendary country music singer died surrounded by loved ones after "bravely facing" cancer, her representatives said.

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Musk's SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility in Louisiana - It will be the firm's biggest site yet and aims to send rockets to space in 2029. 6 hrs ago

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LIVE - At least 14 newborn babies killed after fire breaks out in Pakistan hospital - The fire broke out in an air-conditioning unit in the ward and was ignited by oxygen connections, a spokesperson said.

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US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction

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As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps

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Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds

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Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say

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Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on

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How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs -- A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

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One of the world's best-loved stars -- What made the country singer so appealing to so many?

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'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview -- The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.

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Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China -- The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.

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Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean? -- Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.

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What was behind Dolly Parton's widespread appeal?

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Watch Nashville fans lay flowers in tribute to Dolly Parton

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BBC at Dolly Parton's Hollywood star as fans pay tribute

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Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer

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'I'm heartbroken' - Fans react to Dolly Parton's death

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Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base -- The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.

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Germany's Merz warns attackers will 'pay price' after drone incident -- A drone attack on Leipzig Airport highlights the "very real threat" faced by the country, the German chancellor says.

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Brain disease in dead NFL players 'higher than previously shown' -- A new study says at least one in four ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease but the true figure could be much higher.

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Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney join tributes to Dolly Parton

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A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

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Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%

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Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'

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CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump

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Rail boss 'in awe' after Kidman and Bullock scene

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Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community

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Dolly Parton: A life in pictures

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Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

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Is Joao Pedro ready to break Chelsea's so-called number nine curse? -- Joao Pedro took just 31 seconds to score his opening goal of the season - will the new number nine reach the 20 he scored last season while wearing the number 20 shirt?

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Fernandes and Shaw win PFA player of the year awards -- Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw win the Professional Footballers' Associations men's and women's player of the year awards.

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Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window? -- Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?

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O'Neill takes responsibility after Celtic's latest European capitulation -- Celtic throw away a four-goal aggregate lead as they suffer a 5-4 defeat by Austrian side LASK to miss out on the Champions League for the second year in a row.

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