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Meet Tiangong Ultra, the fastest humanoid robotTech4:23

China’s Tiangong Ultra made headlines in August by breaking multiple records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Reuters visited the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center for a behind-the-scenes look at the robot.

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Five dead and 86 feared missing after Philippines ferry fireWorld2:48

At least five people have died and 86 are unaccounted for after the MV June Aster caught fire while carrying 134 passengers and crew towards Coron, a popular tourist destination in the Philippines. Coastguard Captain Noemi Cayabyab says 43 people were rescued.

BBBC News
Former FBI agent’s fight against 9/11-related illnessSociety

ABC News’ Pierre Thomas spoke with former FBI agent Jeffrey Miller about his response to the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon and his current battle with cancer linked to exposure to debris there.

AABC News
ABC News Live Prime: September 9, 2026Politics22:56

President Donald Trump delivers the keynote address at the first-ever Republican Midterm Convention.

AABC News
Why a US startup wants to mass-produce cruise missiles in GermanyWorld

US defense startup Covenant plans to produce up to 5,000 long-range cruise missiles annually in eastern Germany. Its Anthem missile is intended to be cheaper and easier to manufacture at scale than existing systems. Reports say Germany’s Bundeswehr may seek to buy it as Berlin and its allies rethink deterrence after the war in Ukraine.

DDW News
August 2026 tied for world’s hottest month on record, Copernicus saysScience

August 2026 tied for the hottest month ever recorded globally, with average air temperatures 1.65°C above the pre-industrial reference level, according to Copernicus. Prolonged, early heatwaves also pushed Western Europe past its previous summer temperature record from 2003.

Eeuronews
Trump promises $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans win midtermsPolitics

Donald Trump made an extraordinary pledge at the GOP midterm convention on Wednesday, saying every American adult would receive $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress. He offered no explanation of how the proposal could work or whether it would be legal.

TThe Associated Press
Philippines ferry fire leaves at least five dead and scores missingWorld

The Philippine coast guard says at least five people died and more than 80 were missing after the MV June Aster caught fire off Palawan on Wednesday night. Video released by the agency showed flames consuming part of the vessel. The cause is under investigation.

GGuardian News
iPhone 18 Pro hands-onTech

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are now available for hands-on testing after Apple’s “Surprise and shine” event at Apple Park. The major additions include a variable-aperture main camera and new pro controls for photos and video. Four colors will be offered: black, silver, glacier, and burgundy. Preorders begin September 12 ahead of a September 18 release, with the iPhone 18 Pro starting at $1,199.

TThe Verge
Wyatt Walks Off The Block After Heated ArgumentCulture

Tensions flare on The Block after a misunderstanding over an unprotected bedhead being delivered in the rain. Following a tense call with Chantal, Wyatt packs up his gear and threatens to leave the site permanently.

TThe Block
Runners carry U.S. flag in relay honoring 9/11 victimsSociety

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, members of Virginia’s Old Town Run Club began a 780-kilometer relay carrying an American flag from Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to the Pentagon and New York City’s Ground Zero. The event honors the victims and raises money for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

VVOA Chinese
Pain in the gas: Oil surges above $100 a barrel again as Iran war reignitesEconomy2:01

Oil prices have climbed back above US$100 a barrel as attacks intensify in the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran. President Donald Trump claims the conflict will end immediately after the November 2026 midterm elections, while consumers in Canada and elsewhere face higher costs at the pump.

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Trump says tariffs have brought in trillions of dollarsPolitics

Communication strategist Dan Rene analyzes Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican Midterm Convention, in which Trump says tariffs have brought in trillions of dollars.

TTRT World
BRICS summit in India could offer ‘safe space’ for Iran, UAE talks: analystWorld11:02

BRICS leaders are due to meet in India this weekend as the group confronts divisions over the ongoing Middle East conflict. Analyst Sarang Shidore says the summit could give Iran and the United Arab Emirates, both members, a “safe space” to engage and better understand each other’s positions after Iranian attacks targeted the UAE.

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Trump threatens to ban Canadian liquor, dairy and other goods from USEconomy2:07

Canadian dairy, liquor and motorcycle producers could be barred from selling in the United States as President Donald Trump threatens to escalate his trade war with Canada. He also warned of additional 50% tariffs on various Canadian products. Companies are seeking other markets while exploring more sales between provinces.

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