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Robots strut their stuff, race up sacred China mountain
Dozens of robots took on more than 3,000 steps up one of China's most famous peaks, many carrying eggs and watermelons in a race organizers billed as a test of real-world machine endurance, state media showed.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf
Houthi-affiliated media report that seven people were wounded in strikes on the city of Hodeidah.
Hundreds evacuate city during temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
The ceasefire in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city has ended. The ceasefire, which lasted several days, allowed hundreds of residents to evacuate.
FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the theft of $6.3B from Binance
The FBI is attributing the theft of $6.3 billion from the Binance cryptocurrency exchange to North Korean hackers. North Korea has prioritized cyber operations and built a formidable cyber force.
Gulf region on edge over possibility of renewed U.S. attacks against Iran
Gulf states fear renewed war with Iran after the U.S. midterms.
How Arab Gulf states view Trump's Iran war plan
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with geopolitical analyst H.A. Hellyer about the view from Arab Gulf states of Trump's Iran war plan.
Nuclear radiation in Russia, Ukraine? No, just hacked warning alerts
Warnings startle people in Ukraine, but authorities say they cleared up the confusion in under an hour.
Push for U.S.-Iran deal punctuated by threats to resume fighting
Mediators have been pushing for a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war as both sides publicly exchange threats.
Anthrax outbreak kills hippos in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park
Drought and conflict compound the threat to wildlife in eastern DR Congo.
Sydney deploys heavily armed police unit after Bondi attack
Thousands evacuated as India braces for second cyclone in a week
Cyclone Murasu expected to hit near Ongole late Monday with wind speeds of 100-110km/h, Meteorological Department says.
How the president’s party has fared in every US midterm election since 1946
Only twice in the past 20 midterms has the president’s party gained House seats. Polls suggest 2026 won’t be the third.
RFK Jr is wrong about the Arab world
Its challenges in knowledge production cannot be blamed on some kind of innate incompetence or a political group.
UN staffer’s death in custody exposes Houthi ‘political extortion’ in Yemen
Following a UN staffer's death, rights experts expose systematic abuses and demand international accountability in Yemen
Hormuz shipping still faces major risks
The Strait of Hormuz remains dangerous and costly for shipping, despite US claims that it is open.
The future of the Palestinian vote in Israel
The backlash against the high Palestinian turnout reveals much about the state of Israeli democracy and its future.
Bangladesh garment factories disrupted as protests continue for third day
Workers in Bangladesh's largest export sector are demanding a minimum wage increase amid rising inflation.
Final distress call with Learjet pilot captured moments before crash
Newly released air traffic control recordings reveal the crew’s urgent mayday calls onboard a Learjet 60 jet
Hebron governor says Israeli forces withdraw from city after 10-day siege
Governor Khaled Dudin says families who were forced from their homes can return.
FIFA Quietly Paid Millions in Gianni Infantino’s Taxes
FIFA promises to disclose its executives’ compensation. But its under-fire president received tax benefits that were never made public, according to documents and interviews.
China’s Message to Its Rivals: You Need What We Make
It’s not just rare earths. China is making it harder for other countries to shed their dependence on its solar, drone and drugmaking technology.
Bulgaria has its first elected female president
Iliana Iotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff, becoming the country’s first elected female president.
Trump says Iran war will be put away very soon, "one way or the other"
Earlier, President Trump predicted the war with Iran is "going to end soon," without offering any details, as Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for a deal.
US midterms: What to know about independent voters and candidates
Despite a record number of independents, third-party candidates and voters struggle to penetrate the two-party system.