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Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscle

China’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global robot race. While the US remains stronger in AI and advanced robotics, China has a major advantage in manufacturing scale, supply chains and a huge domestic market.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Iran Warns War Could 'Reach Europe' as It Threatens Strikes on US Targets if Trump Escalates Attacks

Iran is reportedly considering attacks on US-linked military targets in Europe if tensions with the US escalate, highlighting the potential for conflict to spread beyond the Middle East.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

'Message to Europe - it can receive missiles': Iran warns of wider war if Trump attacks, says report

Iran has considered targeting US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the ongoing war, according to regime insiders cited by the Financial Times .

The Times of India · Aug 19

Christian Horner Comeback Gathers Pace as Former Red Bull Boss Weighs Possible Return to F1

Christian Horner's return to the F1 paddock at Silverstone fuels speculation about his comeback, with potential roles at Alpine and BYD being explored, though no official position is confirmed yet.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

Billionaire Ian Wace bought a $2.2 million Scottish island in 2017. Now, his $135 million Tanera Mòr revival has restored 50+ buildings, planted 100,000 trees and rebuilt a lost community

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ian Wace bought Scotland’s remote Tanera Mòr island for about $2.2 million in 2017, when its historic buildings were deteriorating and its population had dwindled. What began as an island purchase has since grown into a $135 million regeneration project, with more than 50 buildings restored,…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

A billionaire bought a dying Scottish island for $2.2 million and spent $135 million bringing it back to life with 100,000 trees, restored homes and new community spaces

When billionaire hedge fund manager Ian Wace bought Tanera Mòr in Scotland's remote Summer Isles in 2017, the 800-acre island had little resemblance to the thriving community it had once been. Its historic buildings had fallen into disrepair, its population had dwindled and much of the land had become overgrown.…

The Times of India · Aug 11

More Than 400 Former National Security Officials Warn of Trump's Consolidation of Power: 'The Guardrails Were All Taken Down'

Former officials pointed to Trump's use of security clearances and declassified intelligence among their concerns

Latin Times · Aug 10

Investigation raises alarm over uranium in DRC cobalt shipments to China

An investigation by Lighthouse Reports, The Financial Times and Le Monde traces the possible export of uranium from the Democratic Republic of Congo back to a confidential International Atomic Energy Agency memo obtained in 2024. Chinese mining group CMOC, which owns the main site examined in Katanga, disputes the findings.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 9

Trump Says He Took Venezuela's Oil. Here's What Actually Happened.

Trump put Venezuelan revenues in a secretive bank account overseen by the U.S. government. It's a display of the Treasury's unaccountable power.

Reason · Aug 7

Scientists use AI to create viruses that don’t exist in nature for the first time

Scientists have designed and created new viruses using artificial intelligence. These AI-designed bacteriophages successfully replicated and killed E. coli bacteria. This breakthrough marks a significant advancement in synthetic biology and potential medical applications. The technology could aid in developing new treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections.

The Economic Times · Aug 7