Robots compete in boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games
The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.
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Middle East live: Iran's president says country facing 'many problems' as US sanctions loom
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that his country was facing "many problems" and that authorities were striving "to overcome inflation, livelihood problems, unemployment, and to secure the future of the people". His comments came after the US vowed last week to bring about the "collapse" of the…
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37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan
37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan
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Is the US seeing a turning point in obesity rates?
Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but now there are signs this could be changing. Use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has increased rapidly — are they helping?
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What is the 'political firewall' against Germany's far-right AfD?
Germany's centrist parties reject any cooperation with the Alternative for Germany (AfD), parts of which are classified as right-wing extremist. However, this policy is coming under increasing pressure.
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Where water conflicts pose the biggest threat in 2026
Water-related conflicts have nearly quadrupled since 2020. As World Water Week 2026 begins, Al Jazeera unpacks the data.
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Ukraine: Zelensky asks for more Patriot interceptors as civilian deaths hit highest level since 2022
Kryvyi Rih is still digging through the wreckage. The Russian strike on a shopping centre there, in President Zelensky's own hometown, has now claimed at least sixteen lives, with several people still unaccounted for. It has added urgency to the request Zelensky has been making for months: he needs Patriot…
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South Korea tests Arctic route with a first container shipped to Europe
Reaching Europe from Asia via the Arctic is nothing new... Russia and China have used this route for years. But yesterday, South Korea sent its first container ship along this path to avoid the traffic blockade in the Middle East. Experts warn the shift could further accelerate the melting of polar ice.
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5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, injuring at least 37
"I would ask residents in the areas where the shaking was particularly strong to remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake of a similar magnitude," Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said.
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US-Canada trade dispute escalates after Carney announces retaliatory tariffs
Canada and the US were closing in on a trade deal earlier this week until the negotiations fell apart. Both sides blame each other for last-minute changes to the terms. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States after Washington imposed a 50 percent levy on…
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Iran escalates threats as US pushes economic isolation
Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate. Tehran is threatening to regard as enemies any countries that join the US sanctions, in response to Washington’s calls to isolate its economy. A press conference is scheduled for Monday to outline the US strategy. Story by Camille Corcoran.
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Echoing Trump, Latin America’s Leaders Boost Allies Across Borders
With cheers, endorsements and insults for rivals and “wokismo,” a new crop of right-wing leaders are openly stepping into one another’s elections.
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The World’s Breadbaskets Are Getting Pounded by War, Weather and Trade Spats
Bad harvests and attacks on trade passages threaten to drive food prices higher.
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Kazakhstan parliamentary vote to cement president's power
Candidates from seven state-approved parties are taking part in the election, while opposition parties have been banned. Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia and the West.
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Kazakhstan parliamentary vote cements president's power
Candidates from seven state-approved parties are taking part in the election, while opposition parties have been banned. Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia and the West.
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Israeli wounded in occupied West Bank stabbing
Israeli forces launch wide search in Jordan Valley after a stabbing incident in the occupied West Bank village of al-Auja.
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Flooding across Caracas, Venezuela, after heavy rains
Flooding across Caracas, Venezuela, after heavy rains
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Photos: Russia celebrates National Flag Day amid war and tensions with the West
Participants in St Petersburg honour Russia’s tricolour with patriotic events and ribbon distributions across the city.
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Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister says
The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.
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Search resumes for 22 crew after cargo ship sinks off India
The Panama‑flagged Ocean Winner had 24 people on board when it sank in the Bay of Bengal. The ship is thought to have been carrying iron ore from India to Singapore.
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Israeli politicians focus on foreign threats, ignoring spiralling debt
Israel faces mounting debt pressures as wars and declining tax revenues collide and more top earners leave the country.
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Kazakhstan holds parliamentary election expected to cement president’s grip
Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part amid a sweeping constitutional overhaul.
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Indian Coast Guard launches search and rescue operation after cargo vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal
The crew consisted of 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals, and one Bangladeshi, the Indian Coast Guard said.
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Trump hits out at Canada over retaliatory tariffs
Donald Trump has accused Canada of treating US farmers unfairly for years as a trade standoff between Ottawa and Washington escalates. Both sides are threatening new tariffs after the collapse of talks on Friday.
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