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Published 28 minutes ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

Humanoid Robots Outperform Humans in Beijing Half-Marathon

For the first time, humanoid robots have outclassed humans in a half-marathon held in Beijing.

Published 1 hour ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Bulgarians Vote in High-Stakes Election

Bulgarian voters are heading to the polls for the eighth time in five years, reflecting a prolonged political crisis in the country.

Published 1 hour ago • DW - Europe • via dw.com

Bulgarians Vote in High-Stakes Election

Bulgarian voters are participating in elections amid ongoing political instability, marking the eighth election in five years.

Published 5 hours ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

Iran's Negotiations with the US and Strait of Hormuz Closure

Iran has reported progress in negotiations with the United States, although significant gaps remain between the two sides. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again amid ongoing tensions.

Published 6 hours ago • The New Arab - Top • via newarab.com

French Peacekeeper Killed in Southern Lebanon

A French peacekeeper has been killed and three others wounded in a deliberate attack on a UN patrol in southern Lebanon, prompting France to demand accountability.

Published 7 hours ago • ABC News - International • via abcnews.com

North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles

North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, marking a significant military action amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Published 8 hours ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Spain, Brazil, and Mexico Strengthen Support for Cuba Amid US Pressure

Spain, Brazil, and Mexico have pledged to increase aid to Cuba and advocate for the island's sovereignty in response to ongoing pressure from the United States.

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Published 8 hours ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Investigation Launched After Discovery of Bodies in Trinidad and Tobago

Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago are investigating the discovery of 56 bodies, primarily of children, found abandoned in a cemetery in Cumuto.

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Published 10 hours ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

Appeals Court Permits White House Ballroom Construction to Proceed

An appeals court has granted permission for the continuation of construction on the White House ballroom, lifting a previous injunction that had halted above-ground work.

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Published 11 hours ago • Gulf Times - Business • via gulf-times.com

Oil Prices Drop Following Iran's Declaration on Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fell significantly after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels, leading to a swift reaction in the markets.

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Published 11 hours ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Israel Establishes 'Yellow Line' in Lebanon

Israel has established a 'yellow line' in Lebanon, a measure previously used in Gaza, marking a significant shift in its military strategy.

Published 12 hours ago • ABC News - Health • via abcnews.com

Canadian Man to Plead Guilty to Aiding Suicide Amid Murder Charges

The lawyer for a Canadian man facing murder charges for allegedly selling lethal substances online to people at risk of self-harm says that he has agreed to plead guilty to counseling or aiding suicide The lawyer for a Canadian man facing murder charges for allegedly selling lethal substances online to people at risk of self-harm has told the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.

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Published 12 hours ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

Pope Leo says he was not ‘trying to debate’ Trump over US attack on Iran

Pontiff says that despite ‘certain narrative that has not been accurate’, he will continue to preach message of peaceSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPope Leo XIV said on Saturday that it was “not in my interest at all” to debate the US president, Donald Trump, about the Iran war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.Leo spoke to reporters aboard the papal plane flying from Cameroon to Angola as part of his 11-day tour of Af... 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...

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Published 12 hours ago • TechCrunch - Main Feed • via techcrunch.com

Cerebras Files for IPO Amid Tech Surge

Cerebras, a Silicon Valley AI chip maker, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO), joining a wave of tech companies preparing to go public.

Published 13 hours ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

US strikes on drug boats spark legal controversy

The US has carried out further attacks on alleged drug boats.

Published 13 hours ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com

All construction of Trump's White House ballroom can resume, appeals court says

All construction of Trump's White House ballroom can resume, appeals court says9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAna FaguyWashingtonGetty ImagesDemolition of the White House East Wing began in OctoberConstruction of the underground and above ground portions of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project will be allowed to continue, a US appeals court said. Construction was stopped after suit challenged president’s authority to raze East Wing without congressional approvalThe Trump administration can continue building a $400m White House ballroom at the site of the former East Wing, a US appeals court ruled on Friday.The three-judge panel of the US court of appeals for Washington DC granted the administration a stay of an order days earlier that had aimed to halt most aboveground construction.

Published 14 hours ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Rising Risks for UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The recent killing of a French UN peacekeeper in Lebanon underscores the increasing dangers faced by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

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Published 14 hours ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Trump Signs Order to Accelerate Psychedelic Review

Former President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at expediting the federal review process for psychedelics, including ibogaine, for potential therapeutic uses.

Published 14 hours ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

Modi Criticizes Congress Over Women's Quota Legislation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Congress party for its role in the failure to pass a women's quota law that would reserve a third of parliamentary seats for women.

Published 15 hours ago • The New Arab - Top • via newarab.com

Iran's Military Actions in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has conducted strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing its control over this strategic maritime route amid ongoing tensions with the United States.

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Published 15 hours ago • The Guardian - US • via theguardian.com

California Men Sentenced for Bear-Suit Insurance Fraud

State investigated claims of bear attacks on cars, unconvincingly backed up by video of person in bear suitWhen it comes to the California department of insurance, don’t poke the bear.That is the lesson three individuals in Los Angeles learned recently when they were sentenced to jail time for an insurance fraud scheme in which they staged attacks on high-end vehicles by having a person dress up in a bear costume – then pretending that person was an actual bear. Three sentenced for 'man in bear suit' insurance scam2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen HabeshianWatch: Cars damaged by bear revealed to be person in costumeThree California men have been sentenced for an insurance scam using someone in a bear costume to stage fake attacks on luxury cars.Viral video handed to insurers as evidence seemed to show a bear in a 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost in Lake Arrowhead on 28 January 2024.

Published 16 hours ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Pope Leo XIV Addresses Rift with Trump During Angola Visit

Pope Leo XIV, on his way to Angola, downplayed the ongoing tensions with US President Donald Trump, emphasizing his focus on peace rather than debate.

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Published 16 hours ago • Bloomberg Markets • via bloomberg.com

Stocks Surge Amid Mixed Earnings Outlook

Stocks are reaching new highs driven by positive earnings results and hopes for peace in the Middle East, though analysts caution about the importance of corporate forecasts for future gains.

Published 16 hours ago • ABC News - International • via abcnews.com

French Soldier Killed in Lebanon Attack on Peacekeepers

A French soldier was killed and three others were wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.

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