Humanoid robots climb China’s Mount Tai in unusual challenge
China’s Mount Tai hosts a robot challenge, with nearly 90 teams tackling 3,100 steps and a 600-metre climb on an ancient mountain path. Read More
Tents return to Lisbon square after Portugal protest victory
Portugal’s housing protesters celebrate a court victory in Lisbon, allowing activist Renata Cambra to set up a tent in Rossio Square. Read more at Read More
The Senate on a razor’s edge: The races that will decide America’s midterms
Democrats look all but certain to take the US House. The real fight is for the Senate, where a handful of races in states Republicans never expected to defend will…
A licence to create: Inspired carpets and religious brushstrokes shine at Baku Art Weekend
Transforming a carpet into contemporary art and replacing a painter’s brush with a syringe. Just a few insights into how an art weekend offered new methods of artistic licence to…
Americans head to the polls for US midterm elections
Voters cast their ballots in Fairfax, Virginia, and New York as Americans head to the polls in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the final two years…
South Korea and Turkey sign financing pact as Seoul seeks role in planned nuclear power plant
Turkey and South Korea are expanding nuclear, defence and trade ties. Their latest agreement explores funding for nuclear projects, while Ankara weighs potential partners for its planned Sinop plant. Read…
Philippe Jaenada wins 2026 Prix Goncourt for novel ‘L’Inconnue du quai de Javel’
The jury for the Goncourt Prize, France’s most prestigious literary award, has delivered its verdict, amid controversy over the dominant role of the Madrigall group in the selections. Read More
Taylor Red singer Nicole Taylor dies aged 35 after battle with breast cancer
The death of Taylor Red’s singer Nicole Taylor was announced by her siblings on YouTube. They described their sister as their “fearless leader”. Read More
Flash floods devastate US Southwest, sweeping away homes and cars
Flash floods sweep across the United States Southwest, destroying homes, stranding residents and forcing hundreds to evacuate. Read more at Read More
Qatar sees ‘hope’ for US-Iran deal despite fresh US strikes as mediators exchange proposals in real time
Qatar said Tuesday it saw hope for an interim deal as mediators continue to exchange proposals, despite fresh US strikes and threats to shipping through Hormuz continue to complicate efforts…