Runners v robots at China half marathon

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust. The winning robot, Lightning, was developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor and finished the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to race organisers. Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo holds the men’s half marathon world […]

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According to South Korea: North Korea is testing missiles again

According to South Korean information, North Korea has again tested several short-range ballistic missiles. 04/19/2026, 06:0204/19/2026, 06:02 The South Korean military announced that the projectiles were fired in an easterly direction and reached a distance of around 140 kilometers, according to the Yonhap news agency. An image released by North Korea’s state news agency KCNA.Image: […]

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Exclusive: EU-based chemical producers ask Commission to probe Chinese group over deal in the UK

Published on 04/18/2026 – 22:58 GMT+2•Updated 23:06 A coalition of EU-based chemical producers of titanium dioxide – a strategic chemical used in green energy and aerospace – has lodged a complaint with the Commission alleging unfair foreign subsidies against leading Chinese producer LB Group, which is seeking to acquire a UK plant of British competitor […]

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