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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Yang Liujing wins the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Yang Liujing poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Yang Liujing wins the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Shi Shengji wins the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Shi Shengji poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Shi Shengji wins the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk silver in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk silver in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk silver in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk silver in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi finishes second in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi finishes second in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk silver in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi finishes second in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: IOC head Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry serves as an Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games swimming race medal presenter at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: IOC head Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry serves as an Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games swimming race medal presenter at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Cycling road

Afghanistan's Fariba Hashimi reacts after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's cycling road race silver in Shinshiro in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Cycling road

Afghanistan's Fariba Hashimi reacts after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's cycling road race silver in Shinshiro in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Cycling road

Afghanistan's Fariba Hashimi (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's cycling road race silver in Shinshiro in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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[Breaking News]World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

BEIJING, China, Aug. 24 Kyodo - A humanoid robot of Japan's GMO Internet Group, developed by China's Unitree Robotics, competes in a 400-meter race during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026. (Kyodo)

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IndyCar race held on Washington streets

People gather on Aug. 23, 2026, for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an NTT IndyCar Series race, held on the streets Washington.

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IndyCar race held on Washington streets

The inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an NTT IndyCar Series race, is held on the streets of Washington on Aug. 23, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

A humanoid robot of Japan's GMO Internet Group, developed by China's Unitree Robotics, falls after competing in a 400-meter race during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

A humanoid robot of Japan's GMO Internet Group, developed by China's Unitree Robotics, is about to fall after competing in a 400-meter race during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The Tien Kung Ultra robot developed by Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co. catches fire after crashing into a mat set up for deceleration following a 100-meter preliminary heat during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026. The robot finished the race in 9.32 seconds, beating the 9.58-second world record set by Jamaica's Usain Bolt in Berlin in 2009.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

A humanoid robot of Japan's GMO Internet Group, developed by China's Unitree Robotics, competes in a 400-meter race during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The Tien Kung Ultra robot developed by Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co. competes in the 400-meter race final during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026. The robot clocked a preliminary 38.15 seconds, faster than the 43.03-second world record logged by South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The Tien Kung Ultra robot developed by Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co. competes in the 400-meter race final during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026. The robot clocked a preliminary 38.15 seconds, faster than the 43.03-second world record logged by South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots compete in a 100-meter track race at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots compete in a 400-meter track race at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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US: Thousands of Rubber Ducks Fill Chicago River for Annual Ducky Derby

The Chicago River filled with thousands of rubber ducks on Thursday, August 6, as the annual Ducky Derby raised money for Special Olympics Illinois.

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US: Hundreds Rally in San Francisco Against AI Race, Demand Training Pause

About 200 protesters marched through San Francisco on Saturday, moving from the offices of OpenAI to Anthropic and Google DeepMind to demand that the companies pause all new AI model training, citing concerns over rising rents, job losses, environmental harm and existential risk. The demonstration, organized by the group Stop the AI Race, drew a diverse crowd including students, AI researchers and longtime residents calling for greater regulation of the artificial intelligence industry.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura (R) steers 3-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot (R) to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura steers 3-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot (2nd from L) to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura is pictured after steering three-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura (top) steers 3-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot (R) to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura celebrates after steering three-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura smiles after steering three-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 3

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 2

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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China: Dog Runs 3,000-Meter Race Alongside Competitor in Inner Mongolia

On May 15, 2026, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a small dog stole the spotlight during a 3,000-meter race by running alongside a female competitor. As the pair neared the finish line, the dog's sprinting form drew particular attention from onlookers. According to reports, the girl regularly trains at the track and has been feeding the dog during her visits — a routine that appears to have earned her the dog's loyalty, prompting it to join her the moment it saw her run.

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Traditional dragon boat race in Okinawa

Traditional marine event Naha Hari is held in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on May 5, 2026, with three dragon boats taking part in a 600-meter race.

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Traditional dragon boat race in Okinawa

Traditional marine event Naha Hari is held in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on May 5, 2026, with three dragon boats taking part in a 600-meter race.

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Traditional dragon boat race in Okinawa

Traditional marine event Naha Hari is held in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on May 5, 2026, with three dragon boats taking part in a 600-meter race.

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Traditional dragon boat race in Okinawa

Traditional marine event Naha Hari is held in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on May 5, 2026, with three dragon boats taking part in a 600-meter race.

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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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Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo,Japan Formula E Tokyo Race Talk Session. The photo shows, from left to right, racing driver Juju (Jujun Noda), Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, and Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E Operations.=April 14,2026,Tokyo