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A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record

April 18, 2026 at 10:43 pm PDT

The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

April 18, 2026 at 9:47 pm PDT

The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again

The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again

April 18, 2026 at 8:34 pm PDT

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

April 18, 2026 at 4:35 pm PDT

A Canadian man facing 14 murder charges will plead guilty to aiding suicide, his lawyer says

A Canadian man facing 14 murder charges will plead guilty to aiding suicide, his lawyer says

April 18, 2026 at 2:44 pm PDT

Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships

Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships

April 18, 2026 at 1:55 pm PDT

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

April 18, 2026 at 1:48 pm PDT

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona

April 18, 2026 at 1:42 pm PDT

A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman

A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman

April 18, 2026 at 12:42 pm PDT

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado draws a huge Madrid crowd and rebuffs meeting with Spain's PM

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado draws a huge Madrid crowd and rebuffs meeting with Spain's PM

April 18, 2026 at 12:26 pm PDT

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says

Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace

UK police investigate an arson attempt on a building once used by the Jewish community

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade

The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery

Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious South African marathon

Pope urges Africa's youth to resist dual temptations of migration and corruption in Cameroon

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds

Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security

A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home

Lula and Sánchez to 'work for peace' at gathering of progressive leaders in Barcelona

Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president is seen as strong front-runner in Sunday's election

Australia's most decorated veteran walks free on bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths

Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty

The Latest: A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect

‘The Gambler’ songwriter, Don Schlitz, dies

Kipper the wallaby dies; cause of death announced

7-decade mystery solved; DNA proves missing family’s remains found

Recall alert: 1.39M Ford F-150s recalled; may downshift without warning

‘More than I can take on right now’: Meghan Trainor cancels tour months after welcoming baby