May 8, 2025
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France aims to deploy combat-ready robots by 2040, with early prototypes already undergoing battlefield testing.

BEYNES, France (May 8) — France is on track to field battle-ready robots by 2040, according to military officials and technology partners involved in a recent collaborative exercise that brought together engineers, researchers, and defense contractors.‍

May 8, 2025
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Arsenal's hopes of European glory are dashed as PSG secures a spot in the Champions League final.

PARIS, May 8 — Paris Saint-Germain secured a spot in the Champions League final with a 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their semi-final tie yesterday, completing a 3-1 aggregate victory.‍

May 7, 2025
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‘A dream come true’: China hails Zhao’s historic snooker triumph

BEIJING, May 7 — Zhao Xintong’s historic victory at the World Snooker Championship sparked celebrations across China yesterday, with trailblazing star Ding Junhui leading the tributes to the country's newest sporting icon.‍

May 7, 2025
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India launches ‘precision strikes’ in Pakistan, killing at least eight; Islamabad vows retaliation

MUZAFFARABAD (Pakistan), May 7 — Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan surged yesterday after India launched missile strikes on Pakistani territory, killing at least eight civilians, according to Pakistani officials, prompting immediate retaliation from Islamabad.‍

May 7, 2025
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Bangladesh seeks China’s support as US aid cuts threaten millions of lives

DHAKA, May 6 — Bangladesh had hoped to mark a milestone this year in its fight to eliminate tuberculosis, having dramatically reduced the death toll from the preventable and treatable disease.

May 6, 2025
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Knockouts, Celebs, and Shocks: Fury Championship Attracts 200,000 Viewers as Stars, Influencers, and Pros Face Off

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The debut of Malaysia’s Fury Championship wrapped up last Friday with high-energy bouts and dramatic moments at Zepp KL, featuring 16 fighters from Malaysia and Indonesia — including pro athletes, content creators, and celebrities.‍