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THE NEW YORK TIMES: While killer robots may seem a horrifying prospect, something out of dystopian science fiction, the race for them is on worldwide.

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command ‌of ISIS globally, has reportedly been eliminated by US forces during an operation in Africa.

Oil prices jumped, stocks tumbled, and bond yields spiked as markets contended with persistent supply disruptions in the Middle East and the absence of meaningful breakthroughs at the summit in Beijing.

The woman’s lifeless body was found by her partner.

Bombshell details have emerged about the isolated life the ‘disowned’ ex-prince now leads.

US health officials are monitoring reports of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda and providing technical assistance to their governments.

The streets of Cuba's capital Havana have erupted in mass protests, with citizens angry over ongoing power cuts.

A judge declared a mistrial Friday after the jury in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial was unable to reach a verdict on the charge that the disgraced Hollywood producer raped an aspiring actress in 2013. 

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by 45 days after another round of talks.

An Ebola outbreak has struck Democratic Republic of Congo, with 65 deaths recorded, Africa's top public health body says.

In a groundbreaking ruling, an app founder once backed by JK Rowling must now pay double for discriminating against a transgender user.

A large presence of a chemical often used as rat poison was found in the watermelon the family ate before their deaths.

All four people on board have been killed when a small medical plane crashed in a mountain range in New Mexico, with the cause of the crash unknown.

Smartraveller has issued a warning to all Aussies hoping to spend their holidays smoking cigars and driving colourful vintage cars.

Studies suggest the disease is most contagious when people are carrying a lot of virus, perhaps just as they are starting to feel sick.