Outrage after Indian man carries his sister’s skeleton to a bank to prove her death
A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.
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How a robot rescued an elderly woman from Ukraine’s frontline
Footage shared by Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps showed the moment an elderly woman trying to leave her wrecked village was rescued by a robot. The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue. Drone footage released on Saturday showed a robot with the words “grandma, sit down” approaching […]
Continue ReadingJapan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers
These robots may in future help clean cabins and operate ground support equipment.
Continue ReadingEx-TV showgirl’s pardon at centre of widening Italian scandal
Nicole Minetti was convicted of facilitating prostitution in connection with the notorious “bunga bunga” parties at Silvio Berlusconi’s villa.
Continue ReadingPath cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.
Continue ReadingIndian billionaire’s son offers to save Escobar’s hippos
Anant Ambani – son of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani – says he can take care of the animals roaming free since the drug lord’s death.
Continue ReadingThird Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations
Residents near a burning refinery in Tuapse are told to leave, as efforts continue to contain an oil spill caused by earlier strikes.
Continue ReadingSuspected gunman aged 89 held in Greece after five wounded
Five people were left with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Greece’s state broadcaster ERT.
Continue ReadingAustrian goes on trial accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
Prosecutors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A, received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.
Continue ReadingRussian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
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