Watch: Taking a 180mph spin round America's birthday Grand Prix racetrack

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations and the first major auto race in the US capital in more than 24 years.

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Watch: Moment robot attempts to beat Usain Bolt's 100m record

An android at China's World Humanoid Robot Games ran faster than Bolt's world record, smartphone maker Honor says.

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Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.

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Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts

Officials say the bodies of the two Belgians, who went missing in 1992, were discovered after the Trift Glacier receded.

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Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time

Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.

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Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed

Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.

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Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition

Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.

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