A Chinese humanoid robot completed a 21-kilometer race in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly seven minutes. This achievement highlights rapid advancements in robotics, contrasting with last year's inaugural race where many robots failed to finish.
President Trump issued fresh threats against Iran, vowing to "knock out every power plant and bridge" if a peace deal isn't reached, while announcing US officials would travel to Pakistan on Monday for negotiations. This follows Iran's alleged ceasefire violation in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump's "expletive-laden social media threats" and "profane crusade" regarding the Iran war are drawing criticism and analysis. Commentators question his strategy and highlight the "real Iran threat" outlined in its constitution, while others criticize his "witless vengeance.
President Trump's use of AI-generated "MAGA Jesus" imagery and "profane crusade" drew criticism from Pope Leo XIV, who later clarified his remarks were not directly aimed at Trump. Vice President Vance expressed gratitude for the Pope's efforts to de-escalate the public disagreement.
UK cabinet ministers are backing Keir Starmer amid growing calls for the Prime Minister to resign following Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador despite failing security vetting. Ministers stated Starmer would have blocked the appointment if he had known about the vetting issues.
Police in Austria confirmed rat poison was found in a jar of HiPP carrots and potatoes baby food, leading to a recall from over 1,000 Spar supermarkets. The manufacturer stated the items may have been tampered with, warning of "life-threatening" consumption.
Iran reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, blaming a US blockade of its ports, after reports of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps ships firing on tankers attempting passage. The US Navy is deploying robots to clear mines, aiming to reopen the vital shipping lane.