Russia's first humanoid robot takes awkward tumble at launch event: Mood.
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Key FactsRussian Humanoid Robot Falls During Moscow Debut
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- AIDOL, a humanoid robot created by a small Russian team, fell during its first public demonstration in Moscow.
- The startup, composed of 14 members, develops AI-powered robots without outside funding or government support.
- The robot features full facial expressions and context-aware offline dialogue, marking it as a leading Russian innovation.
- The developers viewed the incident as a normal part of technological progress and were surprised by the widespread attention.
We know that many are worried about the robot's condition. It's in good hands, and we'll do everything possible to help it recover soon.— AIDOL, a Russian startup, in response to the media attention over the robot's fall.
Emails: Jeffrey Epstein offered to give Russia "insight" into Trump: A slew of emails released by the House shows Epstein keeping close tabs on the ...
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Key FactsEpstein Emails Accuse Trump of Dangerous Behavior
7 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
- Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly criticized Donald Trump in released emails, describing him as mentally unstable and evil.
- The White House dismissed the emails as a politically motivated hoax with no proof of wrongdoing by Trump.
- Epstein indicated Trump was aware of underage girls and had asked Ghislaine Maxwell to stop the abuse.
- Congress is scheduled to vote next week on compelling the Department of Justice to release all Epstein-related files.
Mystery surrounding Lavrov: Russian foreign minister keeps a low profile: Sergey Lavrov has been Russia's foreign minister for 21 years – recently ...
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War in Ukraine: Heavy air strikes on Russian targets – Flamingo cruise missiles in use
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Ukrainian commander-in-chief reports on plans to defend Pokrovsk: Ukraine is fighting for Pokrovsk against massive Russian attacks. Commander-in-chief Syrskyj is ...
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Ukraine urgently needs money from the EU, Selenskyj: "It's about our survival": The Ukrainian president says: the EU must tap into the confiscated Russian money ...
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Key FactsUkraine Urges Swift EU Aid Amid War Financial Crisis
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
- The Ukrainian president highlights the essential need for fresh EU funds to sustain the war-impacted economy.
- He advocates reallocating frozen Russian assets to finance reconstruction, air defense, and drone production.
- Selenskyi also calls on the US to release frozen Russian funds and contribute at least five billion dollars.
- The EU postponed a 140-billion-euro loan decision until December, while the IMF is considering up to eight billion dollars in aid.
It is about our survival.— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview with Bloomberg TV regarding the urgent need for financial support from the EU.
Pavel Durov: France lifts travel ban against Telegram boss: Durov is alleged to have failed to adequately control criminal content on Telegram. However ...
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Trump loses patience: Russian oil giant Lukoil falters: The Russian oil company Lukoil is in considerable difficulties due to US sanctions ...
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Key FactsUS Sanctions Threaten Lukoil's Global Oil Assets
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The Iraqi government ceased cooperation with Lukoil due to US sanctions preventing contract fulfillment.
- Lukoil holds a 75% share in the West Qurna-2 oil field, producing more than 400,000 barrels daily.
- Payments for November crude oil shipments to Lukoil have been frozen pending compliant transaction methods.
- Lukoil’s attempt to sell overseas assets to Gunvor was blocked by US authorities, severely limiting its international operations.
All payments for exported oil and petroleum products are processed through the SWIFT (international transactions) system, which prohibits participation by sanctioned or high-risk entities.— Ali Nizar al-Shatari, director general of Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization known as SOMO, in a video statement.
Top buyers spooked and Lukoil in crisis: Russia feels the heat from Washington’s latest oil sanctions
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NATO tanks conduct combat drills near Russian border: The multinational tank force trained under conditions intended to simulate early stage Article 5 operations ...
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Russia makes clear it won’t defend Venezuela: Russia has made clear it has no plans to provide military assistance to Venezuela, with Foreign Minister Sergey ...
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The first Russian 'humanoid' robot powered by artificial intelligence stumbled on stage during its debut walkout in Moscow and landed face down
AfD leader says Putin poses no threat to Germany, warning instead of Poland: The comments come as mainstream German politicians increasingly portray the ...
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Italy's most important daily newspaper cancels Lavrov interview – Russia speaks of “censorship”
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Major corruption scandal engulfs top Zelensky allies: The Ukrainian president has called for the justice and energy ministers to be removed from their posts.
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Key FactsMajor Corruption Scandal Rocks Ukrainian Leadership
6 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- President Zelensky imposed sanctions on Timur Minditsch, freezing his assets amid corruption allegations.
- The scandal centers on bribery in the energy sector, prompting the resignation of two ministers.
- Minditsch allegedly misappropriated approximately €86 million gained through illegal activities in energy.
- International partners continue support for Ukraine but demand a firm fight against corruption.
They made it clear to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha that a determined fight against corruption in Ukraine is needed for Western support to remain credible.— Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) on the necessity of a determined fight against corruption in Ukraine to secure Western support.
Russians' robot premiere fails – employees hastily cover up mishap: “Idol” is supposed to keep up in the global race – but the presentation of the AI robot is ...
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Crime, shifting allegiances, and a Russian passport — How Odesa's longtime mayor fell from grace
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Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’: Kazakhstan’s lower parliament pushed ahead with anti-LGBTQ legislation Wednesday that appears to mirror ...
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AfD leader Chrupalla defends Vladimir Putin: “No current threat to Germany from Russia”
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Key FactsChrupalla Defends Controversial Stance on Russia
8 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- Tino Chrupalla emphasized a need for détente with Russia to avoid a larger conflict in Europe during the ZDF Morning Show.
- He stated that Russia does not pose an immediate threat to Germany, but any country could potentially become dangerous.
- Chrupalla opposes sending German troops to foreign wars and advocates for a peaceful approach in national policy.
- Criticism arose within the AfD, especially from defense spokesperson Rüdiger Lucassen, while co-leader Alice Weidel highlighted continued cooperation despite differing views.
What I aim for with that is clearly a policy of détente that we desperately need.— Tino Chrupalla in the ZDF 'Morgenmagazin' regarding his statements on Russia.
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North Korea plans to sell its ‘cure-all’ drugs in Russia. There’s no evidence they work.
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In pictures: HM the Sultan gives audience to Secretary of Russian Security Council
Ukrainian troops repel Russian attempt to break into Kostiantynivka – video: Soldiers from the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade have reported that they ...
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An RFE/RL investigation has discovered that Russian President Vladimir Putin uses three nearly identical offices in different parts of Russia and that the ... Show more
Russian assets most effective way to finance Ukraine, von der Leyen says: EU member states have three options to fund Ukraine's financing needs ...
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A Russian firm unveiled a humanoid robot dubbed Aldol during a flashy showcase in Moscow, only for it to fall on its face. Figuratively *and* literally ... Show more
Use for propaganda purposes: Report: Medvedev pushed for further AfD visits to Russia
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Epstein Tried Contacting Lavrov to Discuss Trump, Emails Reveal: The late American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein attempted to pass a ...
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Newly released Epstein emails resurrect Russiagate: ‘Lavrov can get insight on talking to me’
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Moscow Risks Losing a Key Ally in Latin America as Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro
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Inside Putin's new drone war against Europe launched just 50 miles from UK coast: Recent drone incursions into Belgium are thought to have been launched from ...
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Epstein bragged about his ability to provide Russians with ‘insight’ on Trump : Convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein urged a former foreign leader to pitch ...
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EU provides €6 billion to Ukraine: The European Union has announced almost €6 billion in budget support for Ukraine.
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Lithuania slaps 10-year entry ban on Russian ‘Putin worshipper’ rapper: Morgenshtern has drawn criticism for controversial remarks about Ukraine.
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British spy plane watches Russian forces near Black Sea: A Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance aircraft was deployed today to monitor Russian forces in occupied ...
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Russia stands to gain very little from the bloody battle for Pokrovsk: Recently returned from the front lines near Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine ...
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'Not a guest house for Putin worshippers' — Controversial Russian rapper banned from entering Lithuania
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Putin's 'swollen and sore' hand sparks new wave of speculation over Russian president's health
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Pokrovsk not encircled but remains Russia’s main target, Syrskyi says: Russia has not taken control of Pokrovsk, but the area remains Russia’s primary offensive ...
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Lavrov urges Washington to avoid steps that could escalate Ukraine war: Russian foreign minister says Trump remains committed to dialogue and a "sustainable ...
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Explosions Rock Russia’s Oryol – Ukraine’s Long-Range ‘Flamingo’ Missiles Suspected
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Evgeni Malkin’s urgent intensity is driving the Penguins into NHL playoff contention
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Ukraine’s Top General Denies Encirclement Claims in Battle for Pokrovsk: Ukraine’s top military commander on Wednesday denied claims that his troops were ...
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Ukraine Says it Foiled Russian ‘Terrorist Attacks’ on Kyiv Metro and Entertainment Spots
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Exclusive: Russia using spare oil refining capacity to offset Ukrainian drone damage, sources say
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EU chief insists using Russian assets best way to fund Ukraine: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen insisted Thursday that using frozen Russian assets to fund a new ...
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Lavrov blames US for failed Putin-Trump talks; Kremlin says Ukraine will have to come to table 'sooner or later'
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Apparently part of a broad propaganda operation: Putin is said to have been involved in a conference with AfD politicians
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s survival rests on new funds from allies: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy implored European Union allies to overcome their ...
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Banned Russian antivirus maker Kaspersky rolls out new products — basic plan for Linux starts at $59.99 a year
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Rubio says Hungary received only 1-year sanctions waiver on Russian oil, gas: Rubio also confirmed that the U.S. is not interfering in the expansion of a ...
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Russia enters Phase 0 of aggression against Europe – analyst: Contraband balloons disrupting the work of Lithuanian airports, the increasing number of drone ...
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Putin counters Trump: Moscow does not want to give up Central Asia without a fight.
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Videos show flooded streets in Russia’s Novorossiysk after a water main burst, sending water shooting into the air.
EU solidarity in action means using Russia’s frozen assets to defend Ukraine: Europe must turn frozen Russian assets into real support for Ukraine through the ...
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Zelensky grapples with fallout from energy corruption scandal engulfing his administration
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Kiesewetter criticizes Chrupalla's appearance on Lanz: “Russian Trojan horse”: Chrupalla's comments on Lanz cause irritation: Kiesewetter not only criticizes a ...
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Anand announces new sanctions targeting Russian drones as G7 diplomats meet: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is announcing more sanctions on Russia today as ...
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