A robot sprinter shatters a 100-meter record again as sparks fly at China’s robot competition
A robot sprinter has broken another 100-meter record at China's World Humanoid Robot Games
World
abcnews.com
27.08.2026
U.S. says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate
The hackers have used tools they developed to compromise critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks in the U.S. and worldwide since at least 2018, an affidavit said.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Dating, delinquents and the power of second chances
Japanese Netflix show ‘Badly in Love’ puts 11 troubled young people in a confined space and waits for Eros to light the touchpaper
Finance
ft.com
27.08.2026
US says Chinese-linked hackers attacked NASA, Senate, and gov’t agencies
US authorities seized two domains allegedly used to target sensitive government networks since 2018.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Older women experience sexual violence too, but their stories rarely make the news
The reality of sexual violence against older women is an issue that remains significantly underreported and misrepresented in Australia. Almost 50 sexual assaults occur every week in aged care. Sexual
Science
phys.org
26.08.2026
Thai woman jailed in Myanmar for immigration offense may face US diplomat murder trial
It's not clear whether she has been formally charged with murder, or even whether a murder investigation is still ongoing, a lawyer said
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
The Humanoids at China’s Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt—but I’m More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery
Beijing’s endlessly delightful Robot Games featured tons of impressive stunts. But the most mind-blowing tricks challenged the humanoid’s brain, not its brawn.
Tech
wired.com
26.08.2026
Terrifying video captures people fleeing incoming mudslide at Nepal-China border
Video captures mudslides engulfing buildings in Gyirong, Tibet, minutes after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake triggered flash flooding near Nepal's border.
World
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
From Apple (AAPL) to Ford Motor Company (F): Why Global Giants Can’t Quit Chinese Technology
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
US seizes domains of Chinese botnet used to hack NASA, Justice Department, and the Senate
The FBI has seized domains associated with a botnet that allowed Chinese-backed hackers to breach several U.S. government departments.
Tech
techcrunch.com
26.08.2026
Applied Materials’ China Problem Is Getting Worse
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
Federal judge strikes down Texas restriction on drag shows, offers people a 'simple' solution
Judge David Hittner blocked Ken Paxton from enforcing Texas Senate Bill 12, citing First Amendment protections for drag shows and free speech.
Politics
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
Hundreds Feared Dead, Including Foreign Tourists, After Flash Floods in Nepal
The flooding has so far impacted regions in the north of the country, as well as areas of China's Tibet region across the Himalayan border.
World
time.com
26.08.2026
China tightens rules on citizens abroad
Starting September 15, 2026, new rules governing entry and exit procedures will come into effect in China. The changes are aimed at strengthening border controls and addressing cases involving citizen
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
26.08.2026
China is collecting on old debts but won’t pay its own
China’s leaders are working to recoup hundreds of billions of dollars worth of unpaid taxes. At the same time, the country is defaulting on a significant obligation.
Finance
marketwatch.com
26.08.2026
Hundreds missing in Nepal after massive flash flood
A wall of mud and rock appeared to collapse into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China’s Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that killed at least 31 p
World
nbcnews.com
26.08.2026
Hundreds reported missing after flood on Nepal border with China
Nepal says more than 50 people confirmed dead, with 384 foreign and local tourists reported missing
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
Uzbekistan, China, Mongolia explore green technologies for drylands
Azerbaijan
trend.az
26.08.2026
CCTV captures terrifying mudslide engulfing Nepal-China border
CCTV footage shows people fleeing seconds before a massive mudslide engulfs a crossing on the Nepal-China border.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
At least 75 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.
World
npr.org
26.08.2026