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Trending News: Jean-Luc Melenchon condemns ‘spineless’ French government ‘incation’ over GazaVideos show Hawk Fire spreading around Reno, Nevada, prompting thousands to evacuateInferno bears down on Reno, Nevada, displacing thousandsU.S. promises economic warfare against Iran, urges allies to join economic pressure campaignCost of building and construction could increase with new U.S. tariffs on CanadaHow some are keeping manual driving aliveAndy Burnham in Ukraine to hand over UK blueprints to make long-range missiles | BBC NewsAndy Burnham in Ukraine to hand over UK blueprints to make long-range missiles | BBC NewsStill Serving: Inside the Most Bombed McDonald’s in The WorldCLOSED-DOOR MEETING: Jeffries faces backlash after private Kushner meetingDETAILS: Postpartum psychosis at crux of Lindsay Clancy defenseDaniel Di Martino: This is how socialism works…Ted Cruz: This story needs to be toldBREAKING: Iranian currency hits HISTORIC low as US readies new sanctionsChina ‘actively committed’ to Iran talks with tensions risingZelenskyy says Putin rejected Black Sea shipping truce offerMarine found dead with head wound inside vehicle on OkinawaUS Navy surveillance aircraft completes rare flight over Taiwan StraitUS rebuts Chinese claims over troop visit to Philippine steel plantUS, Japan step in after sailor leaves without paying bodily injury victimsVancouver Army Reserve Brigade Welcomes New Commander as Army Reserve AdaptsFrench tourist dies in Death Valley heat after vehicle gets stuck in mud5 people and multiple animals killed on rural Oregon property, with suspect found deadDan Sullivan endorses Dan Sullivan to beat Dan Sullivan in perplexing Alaska Senate race2 Phoenix police officers fired, arrested after violent traffic stopSean Grayson, convicted in killing of Sonya Massey, dies in prison, attorney saysU.S. set to unveil "economic D-Day" sanctions against IranSuspect in murders of 5 found dead day after their bodies were discoveredU.S. destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific, killing 2 peopleHumanoid robots smash Usain Bolt’s 100-meter recordM's crushed again in Miller start, lose 19-2 to CubsSeahawks rookie Clark breaks ankle, out months'It's just golf': LIV season ends amid shaky futureTransfer rumors, news: Barcelona left back Balde open to Man United moveDonalds says he's 'working' with Haitian leaders to stabilize government after end of TPSDonalds says he's 'working' with Haitian leaders to stabilize government after end of TPSDonalds says he's 'working' with Haitian leaders to stabilize government after end of TPSSullivan endorses Sullivan against Sullivan in AlaskaSullivan endorses Sullivan against Sullivan in AlaskaBernie Moreno says Natalie Harp discourse has been ‘super misogynistic’Bernie Moreno says Natalie Harp discourse has been ‘super misogynistic’Servicemember aboard USS Lincoln decries father’s ICE detentionServicemember aboard USS Lincoln decries father’s ICE detentionPhotos: IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand PrixMarine Le Pen's career has been resurrected – and she is a bigger threat than ever | Mujtaba RahmanThe hill I will die on: A music festival isn’t a music festival without children | Iman AmraniCan Burnham justify giving the go ahead to oil drilling? Yes, but these must be the conditions | Michael JacobsTwo US tanker aircraft leave Bulgaria a month after deployment upset IranKing of Norway's health has worsened, palace saysFour arrested over boxing champion's murder in South AfricaNearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, NevadaWatch: Wildfire seen near Reno as tens of thousands told to evacuateKazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary electionE1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel’s right might not mind global outrageMercedes no longer have the fastest car in F1, says leader AntonelliUS threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detenteSeville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League‘Emomee,’ Indian Kids Life-Skills Series, Lands on Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)‘An Oak Tree’ Casts Sacha Dhawan, Gemma Whelan for London Run (EXCLUSIVE)‘An Oak Tree’ Casts Sacha Dhawan, Gemma Whelan for London Run (EXCLUSIVE)Alia Bhatt’s Young-Adult Rom-Com ‘Don’t Be Shy’ Sets September Prime Video Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)Alia Bhatt’s Young-Adult Rom-Com ‘Don’t Be Shy’ Sets September Prime Video Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)Venice Adds ‘Naza,’ Documentary From ‘No Other Land’ Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to CompetitionCalifornia Attorney General Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Says He’ll Meet When They ‘Stop Playing Games’John Oliver Takes a Close Look at Sean Duffy’s “God-Awful” New Reality Show: “We’ve All Been Taken for a F***ing Ride”Busan Film Festival Sets 23 Titles for Vision Korea, Vision Asia Sections‘I Plant My Hand in the Garden’ Blurs the Line Between Autobiography and Fiction to Explore Identity and Family (Exclusive Venice Trailer)Meet Tuide, Your New Favorite Girl Group (Exclusive)Linda McMahon vows crackdown on teachers sexually harassing students: 'Must end'Trump's Bedminster turf could make or break his last two years in the White HouseFour ways to make sure your will protects your family and avoids added grief9/11 is becoming history. My generation must make sure America never forgetsI have eight kids. Here's why the 'back-to-school' mom memes break my heartRobots compete in football, boxing and sprinting at World Humanoid Games in China | BBC NewsPolice name five young people killed in wrong-way collision near Middlesbrough | BBC NewsSacked Ukraine defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for presidential election | BBC NewsBurgum PRESSED on whether Grand Prix will return to DC next yearTrump reveals his BIGGEST PROBLEM with IranTrump secures MAJOR WIN with ballroom constructionThe 2000s: Mission AccomplishedWhy everybody is losing with America’s most important voter groupPhilippines says military logistics pact with Japan now in forceMinnesota man charged in death of co-worker crushed by hydraulic grapple in prank gone wrongKyle Kirkwood wins IndyCar race in downtown D.C. celebrating U.S. 250th birthdayCeeDee Lamb’s home burglarized for $300K in property while Dallas Cowboys star was at training campBunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.CKyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.CKyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.CKyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.CFast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuateFast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuateFast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuateFast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuateIndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. today. 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Mon. Aug 24th, 2026

Humanoid robots smash Usain Bolt’s 100-meter record

Tiangong Ultra (left) also broke the 400 meter world record during this year’s World Humanoid Robot Games. | Image: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images

The 9.58-second 100-meter dash record set by Usain Bolt in 2009 has been outpaced by Chinese robots participating at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. In a preliminary heat on Saturday, Tiangong Ultra, made by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation ​Center, ran the distance in 9.39 seconds, followed by the Honor-developed Lightning at 9.47 seconds.

It’s one of several notable achievements to take place at the event, which can best be described as a sort of annual robot olympics that’s designed to showcase advancements in bipedal bot technology. After launching in 2025, 2,056 robots from 16 countries are participating in this year’s …

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