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Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games

Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games

Faceless humanoids exceeded human records and delighted hundreds of spectators at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing as China showcased its dominance in the industry.

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Padikkal, Gill half-centuries take India to 187-3 at tea

Padikkal, Gill half-centuries take India to 187-3 at tea

Devdutt Padikkal continued to impress, posting yet another half-century as India reached 187-3 at tea on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

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Cummins hails 'sharp' Australia as they get back to winning ways

Cummins hails 'sharp' Australia as they get back to winning ways

Australia captain Pat Cummins praised his side for "all looking sharp" in a crushing innings and 51-run thrashing of Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday as they emphatically bounced back from losing the first Test.

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'Keep up the spirit': Indonesian teenage 'Superman' joins wildfire fight

'Keep up the spirit': Indonesian teenage 'Superman' joins wildfire fight

Dressed as his favourite superhero, Indonesian teenager Rudiyansah walks along a charred landscape, helping douse wildfires that have razed large parts of Borneo island.

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Bangladesh eye more Australia Tests to hit next level

Bangladesh eye more Australia Tests to hit next level

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said on Sunday his team had taken a lot of confidence from their two-Test series in Australia and were keen to return as they aim for more consistency.

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Starc bags 10 as Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test

Starc bags 10 as Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test

An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday.

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Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms

Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms

Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns.

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Starc heroics see Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test

Starc heroics see Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test

An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday.

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Starc heroics put Australia on brink of victory over Bangladesh

Starc heroics put Australia on brink of victory over Bangladesh

An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to put Australia on the brink of a commanding second Test victory inside two days on Sunday.

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Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincy final against Gauff

Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincy final against Gauff

Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek and book a title showdown with Coco Gauff at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

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