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Humanoid robot wins Beijing half-marathon, defeating the human world record

By Associated Press

This year's race featured over 300 robots from more than 100 teams, including international participants. The competition highlights China's advancements in a technological competition with the U.S.

North Korea tests short-range ballistic missiles

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

South Korea’s military was analyzing whether the latest launches were made from a submarine, a land-based launcher or both platforms, according to South Korean media.

U.S. attacks Iranian-flagged ship as Tehran promises to respond

By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press

It was the first interception since the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran's joint military command called the armed boarding an act of piracy and a ceasefire violation, the state broadcaster said.

How consumers can navigate the cost of available flights impacted by the Iran war

By Rio Yamat, Associated Press

Experts say booking earlier, and staying flexible on dates, destinations and departure airports can help reduce costs.

Witnesses detail deadly Israeli strikes on medics in Lebanon

By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press

The three strikes, which killed four paramedics and wounded six others, is the latest example of Israel's willingness to target Lebanon's health sector. The attacks on the ambulances have drawn condemnation, including from the United Nations’ human rights office.

Iranian official says excessive demands made by U.S. are barrier to in-person talks

By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press

Speaking at a diplomacy forum in Turkey on Saturday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the U.S.

Ukrainian police fatally shoot gunman who killed at least 6 hostages

By Volodymyr Yurchuk, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

The head of Ukraine’s Interior Ministry, Ihor Klymenko, said in a statement on social media that special tactical police units stormed the store after attempts to contact the gunman with a negotiator failed.

Pope Leo arrives in Angola, the third stop on his visit to Africa

By Nicole Winfield, Gerald Imray, Associated Press

Leo’s plane touched down at Luanda’s international airport after the flight from Yaounde, Cameroon, where he celebrated a morning Mass before an estimated 200,000 people.

Widespread Russian attacks hit Ukraine as Ukraine targets Russian industrial areas

By Associated Press

Local officials report that a civilian was killed and dozens were wounded in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine.

French soldier killed in attack on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon

By Associated Press

Macron identifies the soldier as Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio from the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment. He states that Hezbollah is likely responsible for the attack.