A unique funeral ritual in China has caught the attention of people online after a luxury Mercedes-Benz worth Rs 1.49 crore was buried along with a deceased man. A viral video shows the car being lowered into a grave next to the man’s tombstone, leaving many shocked. While the family believed the offering would bring […]
A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing on Sunday ran faster than the human world record in a show of China’s technological leaps. The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the 21-kilometre (13-mile) race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to a WeChat post by the Beijing […]
Beijing — They were trailing behind their human rivals a year ago. But on Sunday, an android outpaced the entire field to run a half-marathon faster than even the quickest human. Lightning, a running robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished the 21-kilometer run in Beijing in a stunning 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating […]
A funeral ritual in northeast China has triggered widespread debate online after a luxury car was buried along with a deceased family member, raising questions about tradition, environmental responsibility and modern interpretations of ancestral customs. Viral video shows luxury car lowered into grave The incident occurred in Liaoning province, where members of the Jin family […]
By CAITLIN LENG Published: 03:56 EDT, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 04:22 EDT, 19 April 2026
BEIJING: A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing on Sunday ran faster than the human world record in a show of China’s technological leaps. The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the 21-kilometer (13-mile) race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to a WeChat post by the […]
Beijing E-Town said about 40 per cent of the robots navigated the course autonomously, while the others were remotely controlled. State broadcaster CCTV said a robot served as a traffic officer to direct the participants with it arm gestures and voice. In China, technology has evolved into an area of competition with the US with […]
BEIJING (AP) — A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing on Sunday ran faster than the human world record in a show of China’s technological leaps. The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the 21-kilometer race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to a WeChat post by the […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – For some Filipinos, being repatriated is so random that it can come down to plain luck. Take the case of frail, 59-year-old Anthony Cueva, who has been in hiding for lack of legal papers for the past five years. He was a chance passenger but made it because a diabetic […]
Hundreds of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 200 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia’s Sabah state on Sunday, April 19, state news agency Bernama reported. Authorities were notified of the fire in Sandakan district at around 1.32 am (1732 GMT), the district’s fire and rescue chief Jimmy Lagung was quoted […]
David Orson Newton’s new book explores advanced AI that sees humans as cavemen painting on walls (Image: Stock image) Spring 2016 – I remember the conversation as if it were yesterday. I was studying in Silicon Valley along with 200 other handpicked executives from around the world. As part of our programme, we would step […]
SEOUL (Reuters) — North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the U.S. and South Korea. Pyongyang’s intense missile activity — this was the fourth such launch this month and the seventh of the year — is meant to […]
North Korea boosts military capabilities amid Iran war, experts say. Ballistic missiles flew 140 km in the fourth launch this month. President Trump is visiting Asia in May and interested in meeting Kim Jong Un. People watch a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a […]
Many people may dream of moving abroad, but you might not realise that some countries will actually pay you to do so. If you fancy living in the glorious sunshine, and making some money in the process, you could actually embark on the travel adventure of a lifetime by packing your bags for good. Countries […]
Destinations loved by Brits are actually paying people to move there. If you fancy a life in the sun, you could make some extra cash while topping up your tan in Spain or Italy 07:16, 19 Apr 2026Updated 09:55, 19 Apr 2026 View Image Spain and Italy will pay people to move abroad (stock image)(Image: […]
Many people may dream of moving abroad, but you might not realise that some countries will actually pay you to do so. If you fancy living in the glorious sunshine, and making some money in the process, you could actually embark on the travel adventure of a lifetime by packing your bags for good. Countries […]
A lavish funeral gesture in China has sparked a heated online debate after a family buried a luxury Mercedes-Benz alongside a deceased relative, raising questions about excess and environmental impact. As reported by South China Morning Post, the incident took place in Liaoning province, where the Jin family arranged for the high-end vehicle to be […]
Donald Trump has never pretended to be a conventional statesman. The US president negotiates peace deals and trade agreements over social media and relishes ripping into long-standing allies rather than criticising Washington’s old adversaries. The 2025 class of ambassadors Trump has appointed across Europe, stacked full of political loyalists, friends, wealthy campaign donors and his […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. NEW YORK — Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. PARIS — The leaders of France and the U.K. on Friday welcomed the announcement by Iran and the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open, but said freedom of navigation must be permanently restored to the key oil […]
COEUR d’ALENE — Police have arrested a man accused of attacking and fatally injuring his elderly mother last September, apprehending the suspect as he prepared to fly to China, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department. Neil F. Stratton, 52, of Coeur d’Alene, is charged with first degree murder, burglary and destruction of evidence, all […]
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump said talks could take place this weekend and he believed a deal to end the Iran war would come “soon”. Araqchi said in a post on X the strait was […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Philippine troops kill 10 militants in clash MANILA, Philippines — Philippine forces killed 10 suspected Muslim militants Friday in the deadliest clash so far this year in the south where troops have been fighting remaining rebels waging a considerably […]
More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China’s second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed to test their technical advancements, as Beijing seeks to develop the industry into a major pillar of its economy. Over 70 teams, almost five times as many as last year, will be competing in the 21 […]
Brenda Song opened up about a touching moment with her sons, Carson and Dakota, who can’t bear to see her and Macaulay Culkin prepare for the outside world. Whenever they see her getting ready, they sweetly plead, ‘Mama, don’t leave!’ This endearing reaction showcases their deep affection and desire for family time, turning their parents’ […]
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Rodrigo Duterte rode a ballistic trajectory of fate, soaring on the wings of power and entitlement only to crash-land into a mire of helplessness and desperation. And his heir apparent, daughter Sara, appears on a similar tragic ride. For Rodrigo, the ride took all of a generation. The flight was as long and high as […]
As India ushers in the new financial year with Akshaya Tritiya, gold continues to remain a trusted asset for Indian households—bridging tradition and financial security in an increasingly uncertain world. Gold continues to balance tradition with a complex global backdrop. Historically too, Akshaya Tritiya has been a favourable entry point for investors, with gold delivering […]
FITTING HEADLINER Actor-singer-host-endorser Piolo Pascual headlines the next ‘Good Life Sessions’ at Hall 1 of SMX Convention Center Manila on April 30, 2026. IMAGE FROM SMDC FEW names carry the kind of recall that Piolo Pascual does. With a career that has remained strong across film, television and live performance, he continues to draw audiences […]
