Robots exceeded human records at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing’s Olympic speed skating arena as China showcased its dominance in the industry. Dozens of humanoids and their human operators...
Europe ramps up support to Ukraine as its US-dependent air defence runs low • FRANCE 24 English
European leaders are meeting Kyiv as Ukraine holds celebrations for its 35th Independence Day. The so-called Coalition of the Willing is set to hold talks regarding support to the country, four-and-a-half years after...
Volkswagen warns Germany’s car-making industry is in jeopardy • FRANCE 24 English
The CEO of the German car-making group Volkswagen is warning that the situation at the company is "more than critical". Oliver Blume is saying that ahead of meetings with the car giant’s staff. He says...
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Andy Burnham in Ukraine to hand over UK blueprints to make long-range missiles | BBC News
Andy Burnham has arrived in Kyiv for his first foreign visit as UK prime minister, where it is expected he will hand over blueprints so Ukraine can build its own long-range missiles. It comes as the UK government has...
Strategic talks in Paris show France and Saudi Arabia ‘need each other too much’ • FRANCE 24
The Saudi crown prince and French President Emmanuel Macron are to chair on August 24 the first meeting of the Saudi-French strategic partnership council, and a number of agreements arer expected to be signed. Among...
European leaders rally in Kyiv to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day • FRANCE 24 English
European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 24 for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its four-year-old invasion of the country. Among the...