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Looking as human as possible is one of the main goals for humanoid robots that interact with people.

Lord Pickles, who chairs the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, discussed the issue with MPs on Thursday.

The burden is set to rise to its highest level since 1949/50.

The Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry is examining allegations of the abuse of vulnerable patients at the Co Antrim facility.

In April, billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s firm Reliance Industries started working with Apollo Global Management on a potential move.

William Curtis is also accused, along with another man, of assaulting and abducting a sheriff.

Can Arslan, 52, who has a grandiose and narcissistic personality disorder, had spent more than a decade threatening residents in Walton Cardiff.

Adris Mohammed showed no emotion as a judge described the murder of 78-year-old David Varlow as ‘an horrific case’.

Aiden Aslin, 28 and Shaun Pinner, 48, are set to face a firing squad but could appeal, according to Russian state media.

The AA declared ‘enough is enough’ while the RAC said it was ‘a truly dark day’ for drivers.

Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has written to Finance Secretary Kate Forbes on the issue.

The PM met students at Blackpool and The Fylde College on Thursday.

Paul Whitters, 15, sustained a fatal head injured when he was struck by a police baton round amid rioting in Londonderry in 1981.

The Government is currently on track to miss its target to make England smoke-free by 2030, which means 5% or fewer adults smoke.

Professor Sir Chris Whitty said a small number of wealthy companies are profiting from some of the most vulnerable in society.

The dispute caused ScotRail to implement a temporary timetable which cancelled more than 700 services.

Workers in London and Edinburgh are taking action in a row over union recognition.

People trying to get on the property ladder are being faced with rising house prices and mortgage rates.

Former Royal Engineer Collin Reeves is on trial for the murder of Stephen and Jennifer Chapple in November last year.

Pc Nicole Short was involved in restraining the 31-year-old on the day he died.