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Humanoid robots show rapid advances as they race past humans in Beijing half-marathon
Winning robot records faster time than Jacob Kiplimo’s world record More than 100 robots run in parallel tracks to avoid collisions with humansDozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, having lagged far behind a year earlier.The race’s inaugural edition last year was riddled with mishaps, as many robots struggled to get off the starting line, and most were unable to finish. Continue reading...
Australia news live: Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegations in first public statement since arrest; free public transport in Victoria extended
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDefence Minister Richard Marles says the success of Australia’s alliance with the United States should not be measured against a single president or federal government in Canberra, insisting the longstanding ties will endure.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised Australia for not assisting with the war in Iran, while federal Labor, including Marles and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, say the White House has not made any specific request for assistance. Continue reading...
Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’
IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait during brief window when shipping lane had reopenedAnalysis: Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace Iranian officials say they have reversed the reopening of the strait of Hormuz and reimposed restrictions on the vital shipping lane after the US said it would not end its blockade of Iranian ports.A UK maritime agency reported that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ships had fired at a tanker as it attempted to pass through the strait on Saturday. Reuters reported an Indian-flagged vessel carrying crude oil had also been attacked while in the waterway. Continue reading...
More than 3,400 Iranians killed in war - as it happened
This blog is now closed. Our latest main story on the Middle East crisis is here.Separate to the Pakistani army chief’s trip to Iran (see post at 07:53), the Pakistani prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and foreign minister Ishaq Dar also concluded a trip to the Middle East after visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey for talks.“We have just concluded the last leg of our engagements following productive and fruitful visits … where we held meaningful bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation across key areas,” Dar said on X. Continue reading...
Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating human half-marathon record
A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record
North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea
South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters
'Will Not Compromise': Iran Says Reviewing New Proposals From US
The Supreme National Security Council said Iran's negotiating delegation "will not make even the slightest compromise, retreat or leniency, and will defend with all its strength the interests of the Iranian nation".
"They Got A Little Cute": Trump After Iran's Flip-Flop On Strait Of Hormuz
"Iran Can't Blackmail Us: Trump After Tehran's Flip-Flop On Strait Of Hormuz
South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles
South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters
2 Indian-Flagged Vessels Attacked By Iran Gunboats In Hormuz, Crew Safe
2 Indian-Flagged Vessels Attacked By Iran Gunboats In Hormuz, Crew Safe: Sources
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles toward sea
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, the North's latest weapons testing activity this year.
'Very Interesting Documents': Trump Teases UFO Files Release 'Very, Very Soon'
Donald Trump on Friday (Apr 17) announced that the Pentagon will soon declassify UFO files amid growing transparency calls.
