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China's smaller manufacturers look to catch the automation wave

China's smaller manufacturers look to catch the automation wave

In a light-filled workshop in eastern China, a robotic arm moved a partially assembled autonomous vehicle as workers calibrated its cameras, typical of the incremental automation being adopted even across smaller factories in the world's manufacturing powerhouse.

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For children of deported parents, lonely journeys to a new home

For children of deported parents, lonely journeys to a new home

One recent day at Miami's international airport, Andy, age 6, was getting ready to fly to Guatemala.

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Hungary winemakers fear disease may 'wipe out' industry

Hungary winemakers fear disease may 'wipe out' industry

Hungarian winemaker Viktor Keszler had to rip out young vines after only three harvests -- when they should last at least 25 years -- after they were infected by flavescence doree disease that is threatening Europe's wine regions.

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Chile picks new president with far right candidate the front-runner

Chile picks new president with far right candidate the front-runner

Chileans elect a new president on Sunday, facing a stark choice between the most right-wing candidate in 35 years of democracy and the head of a broad leftist coalition.

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German defence giants battle over military spending ramp-up

German defence giants battle over military spending ramp-up

Defence giants are drawing battle lines as Germany rearms, with the old guard arguing for traditional heavy weaponry while start-ups push for more modern kit such as AI-enabled drones.

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Knicks reach NBA Cup final as Brunson sinks Magic

Knicks reach NBA Cup final as Brunson sinks Magic

Jalen Brunson powered the New York Knicks to their first NBA Cup final with a 132-120 win over the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas Saturday.

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Quarterback Mendoza wins Heisman as US top college football player

Quarterback Mendoza wins Heisman as US top college football player

Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy as 2025's most outstanding collegiate American football player.

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Knicks reach NBA Cup final with 132-120 win over Magic

Knicks reach NBA Cup final with 132-120 win over Magic

Jalen Brunson powered the New York Knicks to their first NBA Cup final with a 132-120 win over the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas Saturday.

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Campaigning starts in Central African Republic quadruple election

Campaigning starts in Central African Republic quadruple election

Campaigning kicked off Saturday in the Central African Republic, with the unstable former French colony's voters set to cast their ballots in a quadruple whammy of elections on December 28.

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NBA Cavs center Mobley out 2-4 weeks with left calf strain

NBA Cavs center Mobley out 2-4 weeks with left calf strain

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star center Evan Mobley, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, will miss the next two to four weeks with a left calf strain, the team announced Saturday.

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