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Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
The company is testing robots on tasks that can performed by technicians.

Everton call off Armstrong sale after fan backlash
Everton have called off a proposed deal to sell midfielder Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest following a backlash from the club's supporters.

Former railway line named Britain's favourite path
The traffic-free route has been maintained by volunteers since the railway closed in the late 1960s.

Three rescued, two still missing as French fishing vessel sinks in Channel
Three of the five crew members were rescued and taken to hospital, the coastguard says.

Boat carrying some 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus, local media report
The local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.

British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station
A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.

Why sleep will be a key tactical difference in Melbourne’s NFL match
The San Francisco 49ers will arrive in Australia later this week for their historic NFL clash at the MCG, but the Los Angeles Rams are not flying until match eve. We asked a sleep expert who made the right call.

Paulo binned, AFB injured after hip-drop
Eels prop Junior Paulo is sin binned for a hip-drop tackle on Sharks star Addin Fonua-Blake.

Commentators confused by Katoa no try
Sharks winger Sione Katoa is denied a try by Ashley Klein for a bizarre reason.

Cleary embraces family after NRL debut
Warriors halfback Jett Cleary embraces his family, including dad Ivan and brother Nathan, after his NRL debut.

Tottenham make Ndiaye move with Richarlison set for Everton
Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction as part of separate negotiations.

Some parents 'unaware' summer-born children can defer school
Parents say misinformation means many families do not realise summer-born children can delay school.

Girl faces six-month recovery after 'freak accident' bus crash on holiday
Emma Williams says what happened to her daughter shows the importance of travel insurance.

Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five
Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.

China censors videos showing deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border
Footage of the flash floods have become almost impossible to find on China’s heavily censored internet.

Church names pastor killed by falling sign at Christian festival
Robert Guanco, 41, was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?
The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.

Eels young gun scores in frenzied start
Eels fullback Apa Twidle crosses for a try against the Sharks.

Penisini polishes off long-range try
Eels centre Will Penisini finishes off a long-range intercept try against Cronulla.

Round 26: Warriors v Knights | Match Highlights
The New Zealand Warriors host the Newcastle Knights in Round 26 of the 2026 NRL Premiership.

Mixed emotions for Ivan Cleary as son Jett stars on debut to put Warriors on top
The Cleary family flew to Auckland to watch Jett play his first NRL game – and help keep Ivan and Nathan’s Panthers in second spot on the ladder.