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China: Towering Wall of Dust Engulfs Highway as Driver Passes Through Sandstorm in Qinghai

Filmed in Haixi, Qinghai, on September 19, 2025, this video shows a driver entering a massive sandstorm on a remote desert highway. A towering wall of dust engulfs the road, reducing visibility to near zero and turning the surroundings orange as vehicles proceed slowly with their lights on. After several minutes inside the storm, the driver emerges beneath clear blue skies, capturing the dramatic contrast between the sandstorm and the calm conditions beyond.

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China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing 2

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds.

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China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing 3

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds. Robots also showcased smooth dance moves at a special stage next to the marathon path at the robot mall.

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China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds.

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Athletics: Osaka Women's Marathon

Japan's Mikuni Yada poses after placing fourth at the Osaka Women's Marathon at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka on Jan. 25, 2026, clocking 2 hours, 19 minutes, 57 seconds, a record for a Japanese female marathon debuttant.

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Athletics: Osaka Women's Marathon

Japan's Mikuni Yada crosses the finish line in fourth place at the Osaka Women's Marathon at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka on Jan. 25, 2026, clocking 2 hours, 19 minutes, 57 seconds, a record for a Japanese female marathon debuttant.

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Athletics: Osaka Women's Marathon

Japan's Mikuni Yada crosses the finish line in fourth place at the Osaka Women's Marathon at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka on Jan. 25, 2026, clocking 2 hours, 19 minutes, 57 seconds, a record for a Japanese female marathon debuttant.

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Atmosphere Around Louvres Museum Following Robbery - Paris

An Italian tour guide stops in front of the balcony of the Apollo Gallery with his group. He explains that the robbery lasted seven minutes and shows photos of the gondola taken on October 19, just after the theft near Quai Francois Mitterrand in Paris, France on October 27, 2025. Photo by Axelle de Russe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's first humanoid half-marathon

BEIJING, China, April 21 Kyodo - The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes. (Kyodo)

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Construction to link JR stations with Haneda airport

TOKYO, Japan, April 21 Kyodo - Construction is under way near JR Tamachi Station in Tokyo on April 19, 2025, to link JR stations with Haneda airport directly. When the construction is completed in fiscal 2031, passengers will be able to travel between JR Tokyo Station and the airport in 18 minutes. (Kyodo)

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Expedition 72 Soyuz Landing in Kazakhstan

Handout photo dated on April 20, 2025 shows Roscosmos cosmonaut Ivan Vagner is helped out of the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft just minutes after he, Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin, and NASA astronaut Don Pettit, landed in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan on Sunday, April 20, 2025, (April 19 Eastern). The trio returned to Earth after logging 220 days in space as members of Expeditions 71 and 72 aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Don Pettit has safely returned to Earth after a seven-month mission aboard the ISS, landing with Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner. Their Soyuz MS-26 capsule touched down near Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, on Sunday, 20 April. Pettit’s 70th birthday. During their 220-day stay, the crew orbited Earth 3,520 times and traveled 93.3 million miles. Pettit participated in key experiments, including 3D printing in microgravity, water purification, plant growth studies, and fire behavior in space. He also shared images of Earth and conducted

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Expedition 72 Soyuz Landing in Kazakhstan

Handout photo dated on April 20, 2025 shows Roscosmos cosmonaut Ivan Vagner is seen inside the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft minutes after he, Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin, and NASA astronaut Don Pettit, landed in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan on Sunday, April 20, 2025, (April 19 Eastern). The trio returned to Earth after logging 220 days in space as members of Expeditions 71 and 72 aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Don Pettit has safely returned to Earth after a seven-month mission aboard the ISS, landing with Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner. Their Soyuz MS-26 capsule touched down near Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, on Sunday, 20 April. Pettit’s 70th birthday. During their 220-day stay, the crew orbited Earth 3,520 times and traveled 93.3 million miles. Pettit participated in key experiments, including 3D printing in microgravity, water purification, plant growth studies, and fire behavior in space. He also shared images of Earth and conducted inform

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Construction to link JR stations with Haneda airport

Construction is under way near JR Tamachi Station in Tokyo on April 19, 2025, to link JR stations with Haneda airport directly. When the construction is completed in fiscal 2031, passengers will be able to travel between JR Tokyo Station and the airport in 18 minutes.

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Construction to link JR stations with Haneda airport

Construction is under way near JR Tamachi Station in Tokyo on April 19, 2025, to link JR stations with Haneda airport directly. When the construction is completed in fiscal 2031, passengers will be able to travel between JR Tokyo Station and the airport in 18 minutes.

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Construction to link JR stations with Haneda airport

Construction is under way near JR Tamachi Station in Tokyo on April 19, 2025, to link JR stations with Haneda airport directly. When the construction is completed in fiscal 2031, passengers will be able to travel between JR Tokyo Station and the airport in 18 minutes.

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World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner (C) completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

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