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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

BEIJING, China, Aug. 23 Kyodo - Humanoid robots walk in formation during the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

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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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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is called out on strikes in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 25, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attempts to steal second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 23, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) steals second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 23, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) steals second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 23, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) steals second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 21, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) steals second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 21, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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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 walk in formation during the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots walk in formation during the opening ceremony of 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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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games is held in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games is held in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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China: Robot Crashes Into Electrical Boxes During Track Sprint in Beijing

On August 17, 2026, a humanoid robot warming up ahead of the Second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing lost control while rounding a bend on a running track. The machine veered off course and slammed into two electrical boxes beside the track, knocking both to the ground.

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China: Two Greyhounds Hop Fence, Determined Not to Miss Playtime

In Anyang, Henan, on August 14, 2026, two greyhounds tried to join a dog playing on the other side of a metal fence. One jumped over with ease, and the second, determined not to be left out, launched itself over in a clumsy but enthusiastic leap to join its companions.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics fight each other on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Robots developed by Unitree Robotics dance on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics dance on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics dance on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (L) is pictured with Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami after grounding out in the second inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (L) is pictured with Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami after grounding out in the second inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds into a fielding error by Colorado Rockies second baseman Connor Norby during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds into a fielding error by Colorado Rockies second baseman Connor Norby during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds into a fielding error by Colorado Rockies second baseman Connor Norby during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026. It was the second of his back-to-back homers during the game.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026. It was the second of his back-to-back homers during the game.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026. It was the second of his back-to-back homers during the game.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026. It was the second of his back-to-back homers during the game.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026. It was the second of his back-to-back homers during the game.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026. It was the second of his back-to-back homers during the game.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026. It was the second of his back-to-back homers during the game.

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Philippines: Monsoon Floods Submerge Manila Homes, Roads

Floodwaters submerged homes and roads across Manila on Monday as the southwest monsoon, locally known as "Habagat," brought heavy rain to the Philippines' northern island of Luzon, with some homes inundated up to the second floor.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox heads for second base after hitting a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani poses on second base after hitting a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured on second base after hitting a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts poses after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

People join the "Niwaka-ren" impromptu dance group during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event.