In China, the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games featured a free combat championship that delighted spectators with chaotic antics. “Attention-seeking” robots staged playful attacks on referees, faked fouls, and swung at thin air. While adorable, organizers stress that the robots are constantly evolving, hinting at even more sophisticated—and unpredictable—performances in future competitions.
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani clarified remarks about his aunt’s 9/11 subway experience after social media backlash. Critics accused him of politicizing the tragedy and invoking Islamophobia claims. Mamdani said his comments were misinterpreted and intended to highlight post-9/11 discrimination faced by…
US President Donald Trump met with Japanese families whose relatives were abducted by North Korea decades ago. The meeting, held in Tokyo, reaffirmed America’s support for Japan’s efforts to seek the return of the abductees. Trump called the abductions a “deeply tragic human rights…
