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Humanoid-maker Unitree surges more than 600% on Shanghai debut

Humanoid-maker Unitree surges more than 600% on Shanghai debut

Chinese humanoid pioneer Unitree, whose backflipping robots wowed the world earlier this year, made a much-anticipated market debut in Shanghai on Wednesday with a similarly impressive leap in share price of more than 600 percent.

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India four wickets away from victory in Sri Lanka Test

India four wickets away from victory in Sri Lanka Test

India closed on victory in the opening Test after striking twice to reduce Sri Lanka to 175-6 at lunch on the final day in Galle on Wednesday.

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Australian mushroom killer suffered miscarriage of justice, lawyers say

Australian mushroom killer suffered miscarriage of justice, lawyers say

Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson suffered a "substantial" miscarriage of justice in her trial, her lawyers said on Wednesday as they sought to quash her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy.

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Bowling great Donald warns Bangladesh that Australia will hit back hard

Bowling great Donald warns Bangladesh that Australia will hit back hard

South African bowling great Allan Donald has urged Bangladesh to resist any temptation to play for a draw in the second Test against Australia, saying they must stick to the formula that powered their win in Darwin.

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Belgian wildfire 'encircled' but situation still 'complicated'

Belgian wildfire 'encircled' but situation still 'complicated'

Firefighters managed overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but the situation on the ground "remains complicated" with crews battling several new flare-ups, authorities said Wednesday.

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STARPRIME Completes Beta Testing of Market-Maker Model for Retail Brokers

STARPRIME Completes Beta Testing of Market-Maker Model for Retail Brokers

The Market-Maker Model developed by STARPRIME has completed an extensive beta-testing phase, working with a select number of clients. The term ‘market maker’ carries a stigma of being a bad actor in our industry. That reputation has identifiable origins, and some of it has been earned. What follows is how a properly governed market-making arrangement differs, and where it can materially improve outcomes for retail brokers. 

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Southern African mothers plead for sons lured to Russia's war

Southern African mothers plead for sons lured to Russia's war

Instead of celebrating her son's birthday this month, Zimbabwean mother Rodwin Chitewere spent the day praying for his body to be brought home from Russia, where he was reportedly killed fighting Moscow's war against Ukraine.

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Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race

Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race

Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.

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Palestinian-American hoists US flag on home besieged by settlers

Palestinian-American hoists US flag on home besieged by settlers

A Palestinian-American has raised the US flag on his home besieged by Israeli settlers, as the United States renewed criticism of the siege that has generated condemnation around the world.

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Aussie Rules club suspends five players for drinking, bringing women to hotel

Aussie Rules club suspends five players for drinking, bringing women to hotel

Top Australian Rules side the Sydney Swans suspended five players on Wednesday for late-night drinking and bringing women to their hotel after a game.

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