On April 19, about 12,000 runners took part in a half marathon in Beijing, China. On a separate track, beside the human runners, over 300 humanoid (human-like) robots tackled the same challenge. In a similar race last year, humans won easily. This year, the robots not only won, they beat the human world record.
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Today, NewsForKids.net looks at two important stories in the news. Last week, 56 countries met in Colombia to try to find a way to end fossil fuels. And struggles over control of the Strait of Hormuz may be challenging the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Today marks the 56th celebration of Earth Day, a day set aside to remind people to protect our planet. This year’s theme, like last year, is "Our Power, Our Planet". The theme focuses attention on clean energy, while also reminding people of the power they have to fight the climate crisis.
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has reached a difficult moment. There is currently a ceasefire, but it ends on Wednesday. The struggle between the countries continues, with each side accusing the other of breaking the ceasefire. The US and Iran may meet in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at the US-Iran ceasefire and election results in Hungary. Last Tuesday's ceasefire between the US and Iran is showing signs of breaking down. Peace talks between the two nations seem to have failed. And Europe prepares for big changes after Hungary's long-time leader, Viktor Orbán, has been voted out.
The US and Iran are both making efforts to find a peaceful way to end the war in Iran. But at the same time, US President Donald Trump has greatly raised tensions with threats of a massive attack on Iran's bridges and power stations if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at the war in Iran and Cuba's oil shortage. The US and Israel's war on Iran has now been going on for more than a month. There are signs that the war is growing. And Cuba, which has nearly run out of oil, is expecting a delivery from a large Russian oil tanker.
For over 100 years, scientists have wondered how cats manage to land on their feet when they fall. Some questions about how cats do this have been solved. But many mysteries remain. Now, researchers in Japan have shown that part of the secret may have to do with the way a cat's spine is built.
As the US and Israel’s war on Iran enters its fourth week, there is no end in sight. Iran is greatly overpowered. But the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for shipping oil, is still under Iran's control. There have been increased threats from both sides, and it's unclear whether peace talks are being held.
As the US and Israel's war on Iran enters its third week, there is no clear path out of the conflict. The attackers have used their great military strength to try to overpower Iran. But Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear material it holds are making it hard for the attackers to claim victory.
Balendra Shah, a well-known rapper in Nepal, is expected to become the country's next prime minister. Mr. Shah leads the political party that won the most seats in last Thursday's election. His victory is seen as a huge change in Nepal's politics.