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Robots that ‘feel’ pain: the new electronic skin bringing machines closer to human touch
Robots are about to experience the world in a way we never thought possible. Scientists in Hong Kong have developed a new electronic skin that allows humanoid machines not only to feel touch but also to detect pain and react reflexively, similar to a human being. Such a development can make robots safer, more intuitive to work with, and better equipped to live outside controlled factory floors in the future.
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Eerie prediction: Peruvian shaman foresaw Maduro’s fall days before US capture
It began as just another seasonal forecast. Then real world events gave it an unexpected spotlight. Every December, shamans across Peru share their predictions for the year ahead. The practice is old, familiar, and widely covered by local television and newspapers. These forecasts are usually broad, touching on politics, weather, conflict, and public health. Most are treated as cultural tradition rather than serious political analysis.
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A quiet discovery in the Great Salt Lake that no one saw coming
It started as ordinary fieldwork and ended with scientists questioning what they thought they knew. In one of the harshest lakes in North America, a living creature was found where almost no one expected life at all.
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An old cartoon, a new crisis: why a 2007 sketch is trending now
A political cartoon that was drawn nearly twenty years ago is suddenly everywhere again. The image, shared widely in the aftermath of recent developments in Venezuela, has revived debates of US foreign policy and coincidence, or how people read meaning into history.
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America First versus intervention: Why Venezuela is splitting the MAGA coalition
Donald Trump’s decision to use US military force to capture Nicolás Maduro has thrilled parts of the Republican base but unsettled others who backed him for ending foreign wars. The fallout is exposing fresh cracks inside the MAGA movement.
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Why Iran’s rulers are in survival mode as unrest grows at home and threats mount abroad
Iran’s leadership is confronting a rare convergence of pressures, with spreading protests fuelled by economic collapse colliding with warnings of military action from the United States and Israel.
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How Venezuela shattered the illusion of an anti-war Trump presidency
The Venezuela operation lays bare how far the America First promise can stretch when strategic resources are at stake.
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Marco Rubio’s Venezuela problem: Toppling Maduro was the easy part
After years pushing for regime change, the US secretary of state is now tasked with helping run a fractured country of 29 million, manage its oil wealth and avoid a nation-building disaster.
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How people are recovering from AI-fuelled delusions by reconnecting with real humans
As cases of chatbot-induced paranoia and obsession draw scrutiny, a small online community has become a lifeline for those trying to reclaim their mental footing.
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Will US invade Colombia after Venezuela? ‘Sounds good to me,’ says Donald Trump
Will US invade Colombia after Venezuela? ‘Sounds good to me,’ says Donald Trump
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Maduro isn’t the first: past cases of US forces capturing foreign rulers
Large world events often cut across history in peculiar ways, and this dramatic seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces has raised many questions on how often the United States has taken a foreign leader into custody. In the case of Maduro in January 2026, it is quite extraordinary, but indeed, there was precedent in a few cases where US action directly resulted in the arrest or removal of another head of state.
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From first lady to global spotlight: who is Cilia Flores?
A woman captured by US forces alongside the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores has suddenly become a central figure in one of the most dramatic geopolitical crises to start off the year 2026. A long mainstay of Venezuelan politics and a close partner with Maduro, her detention is at once symbolic and legally significant.
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A simple question, a viral reaction: Trump asks about Maduro’s arrest
President Donald Trump's announcement that Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro had been captured by U.S. forces continues to spark intense debate in Washington and around the world, especially after journalists pressed U.S. officials for details. In one of the viral moments since the capture was announced, U.S. State Department spokespeople have faced demands that they clarify what Maduro was doing when the capture occurred-putting the operation and the administration's broader strategy under the spotlight.
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“What if Putin did the same?” US Democrat sparks debate after Maduro’s capture
A US Democrat’s remark after Maduro’s capture opened a much bigger debate about power, precedent, and global rules. By invoking Ukraine and President Zelensky, the comment struck a nerve far beyond American politics.
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Inside China’s viral ‘fat prison’ weight-loss trend that’s sparking outrage and debate
A set of intense weight-loss videos from China has taken social media by storm, showing a strict programme where participants follow demanding routines and restricted diets in what’s being called “fat prisons.” The content has raised eyebrows globally, prompting discussions about health, freedom and how far weight-loss methods should go.
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Why the Clooneys picked France as their second home and citizenship
George and Amal Clooney’s decision to become French citizens has been one of the more talked-about celebrity moves lately, and there are clear reasons behind it that go beyond glamour and headlines.
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Doctors find male chromosomes in woman’s blood after miscarriage in baffling medical discovery
A Brazilian woman’s routine post-miscarriage tests led to a rare genetic revelation that surprised doctors and adds to our understanding of human biology.Medical teams in Brazil found that a 35-year-old woman, despite being an anatomically and skin-cell-wise obvious female, carried male-typical genetic markers in her blood.
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When midnight lasted an hour: Abu Dhabi’s unforgettable New Year fireworks
A stunning New Year’s Eve welcomed 2026 as Abu Dhabi lit up the sky in a way few cities ever have. The capital of the United Arab Emirates staged an extraordinary celebration at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, where organisers set their sights on rewriting the record books and putting the world’s attention firmly on the desert emirate.
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The other war Russia isn’t talking about
Leaked complaints reveal how fear, abuse and coercion are being used to keep Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
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Flu cases in the US are climbing, and a new strain is hitting older adults harder
Doctors say this year’s flu season is picking up speed, driven by a strain that may not be a perfect match for current vaccines — though shots still matter.
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How power, policy and profit collide in Trump’s second term
A growing web of business deals tied to President Trump, his family and close allies is blurring the line between public office and private gain.
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NASA is nearing its most consequential spaceflight in decades
After years of delays and uncertainty, the Artemis II mission could soon send humans beyond Earth orbit for the first time since Apollo — and everything about it is a test.
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How a Japanese scallop got caught in a China-Japan power struggle
A prized delicacy from Hokkaido has become an unlikely bargaining chip in rising tensions over Taiwan, trade and regional influence.
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Russia’s war machine looks steady, but society is starting to crack
The Kremlin projects unity and momentum, but in towns near the front, the human cost is becoming harder to hide.
