HUMANOID ROBOT BREAKS HALF MARATHON WORLD RECORD IN BEIJING

Mon 20 April 2026: The humans were left far behind as smartphone maker Honor’s humanoid robot shattered the men’s world record in China. A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners has broken the world record at a Beijing half-marathon, showcasing the rapid technological advancements achieved by Chinese makers. Spectators lined the roads in Yizhuang in […]

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BABY FOOD RECALLED IN AUSTRIA AFTER JAR TESTS POSITIVE FOR RAT POISON

Mon 20 April 2026: Baby food brand HiPP recalls products after Austrian police say a tampered jar contained rodent poison. Baby food manufacturer HiPP has issued a product recall in Austria after authorities reported the presence of rat poison in one of the company’s jars. HiPP said on Sunday that it had pulled all baby […]

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RENEWABLE ENERGY DEMAND RISE TO HIKE COPPER, SILVER PRICES: EXPERT

Sun 19 April 2026: Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Mideast conflict has piqued interest in renewables, says futures and commodities expert Rising demand for renewable energy is expected to push up copper and silver prices, as both metals are widely used in the sector. With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, oil prices have surged, while […]

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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLICE REVEAL ‘DEEPLY TROUBLING’ DISCOVERY OF 56 BODIES, MOSTLY CHILDREN

Image is for illustration purpose Sun 19 April 2026: Police suspect the grim discovery in the city of Cumuto may be a case of ‘unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses’. Law enforcement officials in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago have launched an investigation after 56 bodies, mostly of children, were found abandoned at a […]

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BRAZIL, MEXICO, SPAIN UNITE IN CALL TO DEFEND CUBA’S SOVEREIGNTY AGAINST TRUMP’S ESCALATING PRESSURE

Sun 19 April 2026: The three countries pledged more aid to Cuba and said Cubans must decide their own future amid an ongoing US pressure campaign. The leaders of Mexico, Brazil and Spain have pledged more aid to Cuba, while appealing for the island nation’s sovereignty to be respected amid an ongoing pressure campaign from United States […]

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UK’S STARMER REJECTS CALLS TO QUIT AS PRESSURE MOUNTS OVER MANDELSON VETTING

Sat 18 April 2026: Top Foreign Office official takes fall for fiasco and resigns; Starmer promises to deliver ‘relevant facts’ on Monday. Keir Starmer says he is “absolutely furious” that he was not informed that Peter Mandelson failed his security vetting before being appointed UK envoy to Washington, as the United Kingdom prime minister faced renewed calls […]

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SATELLITE MIRRORS COULD THREATEN NIGHT SKIES AND ECOSYSTEMS, SCIENTISTS WARN

Sat 18 April 2026: Plans to launch reflective satellites and up to 1 million additional spacecraft in low Earth orbit could disrupt human sleep, wildlife, and ecosystems, scientists have warned. “The proposed scale of orbital deployment would represent a significant alteration of the natural night-time light environment at a planetary scale,” said the presidents of […]

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POLAND HIT BY RECORD CYBERATTACKS IN 2025 AS MINISTER WARNS OF RUSSIA’S ‘DIGITAL WAR’

Sat 18 April 2026: Poland experienced a record number of cyberattacks in 2025, with incidents rising by more than 140% year-on-year, the country’s digital affairs minister said Thursday. Poland recorded 682,000 reports of cyber incidents last year, according to a cybersecurity report published by the Ministry of Digital Affairs. “2025 was a record year in […]

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CUBAN PRESIDENT DIAZ-CANEL DEFIANT AMID US PRESSURE AND ENERGY BLOCKADE THREATS

Fri 17 April 2026: Miguel Diaz-Canel marks anniversary of socialist revolutionary declaration under threat of US attacks. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said that his country does not seek conflict with the United States but is prepared to fight if necessary, as Cuba marks the anniversary of its socialist revolutionary character amid the threat of US attacks. […]

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