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A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100 metres in 9.39 seconds in a preliminary heat at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday, faster than the men’s world record held by Jamaican sprinting great Usain Bolt.Tiangong Ultra, developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, won its heat at the opening of the games’ second edition, organisers said.The robot overtook smartphone maker Honor’s Lightning near the finish after falling behind early in the race. Lightning finished in 9.47 seconds, also faster than the 9.58-second record Bolt set at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin.Stay up to date with…

The publisher of Grand Theft Auto VI obtained court orders Friday requiring Microsoft and Discord to turn over data in an effort to identify the source of recent leaks surrounding the eagerly anticipated video game.Two federal judges in New York approved the subpoena requests, which had been filed a day earlier, according to court documents reviewed by AFP.In order to obtain the injunctions, Take-Two Interactive, the American parent company of GTA VI developer Rockstar Games, had to assert that the videos posted online reproduce material for which it holds the copyright — a claim it has never publicly confirmed.Stay up…

An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday.The visitors headed into the Mackay showdown on a high after shocking the world’s top-ranked team by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin. But they were brought crashing back to earth by some scintillating fast bowling, led by Starc who finished with 10-51 for the match to level the two-game series.  After 18 wickets fell on a frenetic first day in Mackay, the…

Dubai: Hospitality and travel industry experts have challenged the common perception that booking directly with a hotel always guarantees the lowest price, or that online travel platforms consistently offer the best deals, saying the reality is far more complex.They said hotel rates vary depending on demand, occupancy levels, booking timing, room category, cancellation terms and additional benefits, making it essential for travellers to look beyond the advertised room rate when comparing offers.Experts said travellers seeking the best value should compare the total cost of a stay, including taxes, fees, breakfast, cancellation and modification policies, payment flexibility, loyalty rewards and the…

SHARJAH, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) conducted 8,870 laboratory tests on water samples at its specialised laboratories during the first half of 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to uphold the highest quality and safety standards and ensure the delivery of clean and safe drinking water to consumers across Sharjah. The comprehensive tests form part of SEWA’s strategy to enhance its water quality monitoring system from the source through to consumers’ meters, using the latest technologies and advanced analytical equipment. A total of 5,865 samples were tested at the main Water…

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirms affected products linked to US recall are not available locally Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has confirmed that frozen berry products marketed under the GreenWise brand are not available in the UAE market following their recall in the United States over potential contamination with E. coli bacteria. In a statement published on its official account on the social media platform X, the ministry said the confirmation came after the relevant regulatory authorities completed investigations and verified import and distribution records across local markets. The ministry stated that the…

Will Apple finally launch a foldable phone this year? Is the iPhone 18 launch being split? Apple fans around the world are currently enduring a nail-biting wait as the likely launch date for the tech giant’s new lineup draws near. While Apple is yet to officially announced the date, this is expected to be their biggest hardware launch of the year. According to Macworld, some of the biggest launches will include the iPhone Fold and the iPhone 18 Pro redesign, while meaningful upgrades will include the under-display Face ID, OLED iPad mini.As rumours, speculations and anticipation builds up, here’s a…

More national football federations and Fifa officials have withdrawn their support for the soccer body’s president Gianni Infantino after the exit of Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour, which one Fifa vice-president described as the “final straw”.Fifa said on Monday that Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised Infantino’s plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments.His exit prompted Hungary’s Sandor Csanyi — one of eight Fifa vice-presidents and a member of the Fifa Council — to withdraw his support for the embattled Infantino, who is under pressure from three…

U.S. dollar hits three-month low as Treasury buybacks aim to curb surging long-term bond yields amid global debt and inflation concernsSINGAPORE: The ‌U.S. dollar stood at three-month lows on Thursday after the Treasury Department moved to calm a bond market rout that had pushed long-end yieldsto their highest since 2007, sapping support for the greenback.The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six other units, was at 98.813, around its lowest level since mid-May.The euro was at $1.1676, perched at the highest level since late May. Investors have been grappling this week with a sharp selloff in the bond…

BRUSSELS, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Development Team won the Kortrijk Koerse race held yesterday in Belgium, a one-day event, with Dutch rider Sofie van Rooijen claiming first place after a 10-month absence from the winner’s podium. Van Rooijen completed the 127.6-kilometre race in a time of 3 hours, 4 minutes and 17 seconds. The Dutch rider repaid the team’s work in style, producing a powerful sprint to take the victory and return to the top step of the podium. Charlotte Kool (Fenix-Deceuninck) finished second, with Kathrin Schweinberger (Human Powered Health) completing the podium. The UAE team lined…