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1. Italy tests R1 robotic museum guide in Turin’s historic Palazzo Madama

   Italy is trialling the R1 robot guide at Turin’s Palazzo Madama to ease crowding and improve access, explaining centuries-old artworks to visitors.

2. Kenyan appeal court overturns ruling that affirmed the right to abortion

   A court of appeal in Kenya Friday overturned a ruling that affirmed the right to access abortion, setting up a legal clash that is likely to be appealed again to the Kenyan Supreme Court.

3. El Niño set to return in mid-2026, UN warns of global climate impacts

   The warming El Niño climate pattern is expected to return by mid-2026, potentially driving higher global temperatures and disrupting weather systems worldwide, the World Meteorological Organization said Friday.

4. South Africa vows crackdown on xenophobic attacks after Ghana protest

   South Africa has pledged decisive action against perpetrators of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals, after Ghana formally protested over incidents involving its citizens.

5. Four tickets for FIFA World Cup final on resale site for over $2 million each

   The seats for the game on 19 July were listed on the world football body's Resale/Exchange Marketplace website.