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Pope Leo XIV calls for 'hope' before 100,000 faithful in Angola
Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon

A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday, showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers.

April 19, 2026

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Zelensky slams oil sanctions relief for Russia
Zelensky slams oil sanctions relief for Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the Middle East war.

April 19, 2026

Thousands gather for Pope Leo's first mass in Angola
Thousands gather for Pope Leo's first mass in Angola

Tens of thousands gathered outside Angola's capital Luanda for a giant open-air Sunday mass led by Pope Leo XIV on the second day of his visit to the resource-rich country marked by deep poverty.

April 19, 2026

French billionaire shrugs off mass exodus at hallowed French publisher
French billionaire shrugs off mass exodus at hallowed French publisher

Conservative billionaire Vincent Bollore unapologetically vowed Sunday to find new authors for one of France's most prestigious publishers after about 170 said they would leave in protest at political interference.

April 19, 2026

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From Armin van Buuren to Mochakk, electronic music dominates Coachella
From Armin van Buuren to Mochakk, electronic music dominates Coachella

From established stalwarts like Fatboy Slim to rising artists like Australia's Ninajirachi, this year's edition of the annual Coachella music festival dedicated nearly half of its lineup to electronic musicians.

April 19, 2026

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How France fell for reimagined 19th-century workers' canteens
How France fell for reimagined 19th-century workers' canteens

So-called bouillon restaurants are mushrooming all over France, reviving a traditional low-cost Gallic meal concept that can compete with fast-food on prices and easily beat it on quality.

April 19, 2026