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Alfie Boe has shed light on the residual pain of his divorce - admitting he suffers 'a daily battle to forgive himself'. 

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: The winning runner at a Beijing half-marathon for humanoid robots finished the race today in 50 minutes and 26 seconds -- significantly faster than the human world record of 57 minutes recently set by Jacob Kiplimo. [...] [T]he winning time is a massive improvement over last year's race, when the fastest robot finished in two hours and 40 minutes. The Associated Press reports that this year's winner was built by Chinese smartphone maker Honor. It seems the winning robot wasn't actually the fastest, as a different Honor robot finished in 48 minutes and 19 seconds. But that one was remote controlled -- the 50:26 robot was autonomous and won due to weighted scoring. About 40% of participating robots competed autonomously, while the remaining 60% were remote controlled, according to Beijing's E-Town tech hub. Not all of them did as well as Honor's robots, with one robot falling at the starting line and another hitting a barrier.

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He's stopped exercising completely, eats poorly, sits on his Xbox all day, and has put on weight. I can see his confidence has taken a hit, but it's also starting to affect me.

It comes as the Royal Family prepare to celebrate the late Queen's historic centenary on April 21, with both King Charles and Queen Camilla set to lead the flurry of tributes to the late monarch.

It comes as the Royal Family prepare to celebrate the late Queen's historic centenary on April 21, with both King Charles and Queen Camilla set to lead the flurry of tributes to the late monarch.

Previous studies have suggest that it is only found in the air in areas close to traffic, through the evaporation of industrial products. However, a new analysis shows that this isn't the case.

Previous studies have suggest that it is only found in the air in areas close to traffic, through the evaporation of industrial products. However, a new analysis shows that this isn't the case.

The serviceman, who is wearing only underpants, has been thrown in a pit and appears to have broken ribs.

The serviceman, who is wearing only underpants, has been thrown in a pit and appears to have broken ribs.

Marketed as a less sugary alternative to the indulgent traditional bar, it contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and is often richer, while its bitter aftertaste is said to quickly curb sugar cravings.

Marketed as a less sugary alternative to the indulgent traditional bar, it contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and is often richer, while its bitter aftertaste is said to quickly curb sugar cravings.

Research by More in Common suggests Labour will lose seats in both the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd on 7 May to plunge Keir Starmer deeper into crisis.

Hollie Loraine, 27, expressed to a 111 NHS call handler that she wanted to end her life moments before she was allowed to hang up the call.

Hollie Loraine, 27, expressed to a 111 NHS call handler that she wanted to end her life moments before she was allowed to hang up the call.

Gabrielle Carrington, 29, known as RIELLEUK - has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving and drink-driving.

If you're running the London Marathon this weekend, it's best to leave your smartwatch at home. That's according to a new study, which warns that wearables can hinder athletic performance.

Naked, panicky and disorientated, a 19-year-old waitress wakes up in a budget hotel room in North Wales on a May Bank Holiday morning

A bride whose fairytale wedding descended into chaos after her sister-in-law hurled black paint all over her dress has given her first full account of the horror 'revenge' attack.

Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place, has died at the age of 57.

The Pussycat Dolls star, 44, showcased her jaw-dropping figure as she slipped into a tiny pink floral bikini while topping up her tan.