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China dismisses AI ‘fearmongering’ as spy chief warns of threat to Communist party rule

Beijing hits back after Anthropic CEO calls for US to impede China’s progress in AI

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

10 Joanna Wietrzyk Photos: Hyrox Beijing Incident Raises Questions When Athletes Are Pulled From Competition

Joanna Wietrzyk's HYROX Beijing race sparked a hygiene debate after she continued competing, as organisers admitted their response fell short and announced new procedures.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

China is exploring humanoid robots for war – but what role could they play?

At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, a humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra ran the 100-metre sprint in a staggering 8.64 seconds, shattering Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt’s legendary human world record of 9.58 seconds.

The Conversation · Sep 14

Who Is Joanna Wietrzyk? Viral Hyrox Athlete Who Pooped Herself While Competing

Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk won the women's Pro race in Beijing despite an apparent bowel-control incident that was captured on video and widely shared online.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

HYROX Sparks Fury After Wietrzyk Wins Beijing Event Despite Defecating Mid-Race as Statement Offers No Apology

Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk won the Beijing Women's Pro event after continuing despite a mid-race defecation incident, prompting hygiene concerns and criticism of race officials.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

HYROX Releases Statement After Backlash Over Aussie Athlete Who Won Race While Covered In Poo

HYROX's statement responding to concerns over an Aussie athlete who won the Beijing competition even though she poo'd on herself.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 14

Beijing bans drone possession after June's deadly skyscraper crash

Beijing will ban drone possession and storage starting November 15. Existing drone owners must remove devices from the city by November 14. Authorities are offering subsidies for owners selling or recycling their drones. These new rules tighten restrictions after a fatal small-plane crash in June. Unauthorised drone flights remain prohibited…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Trump downplays report China gave Iran intel before deadly strike on US base

US President Donald Trump downplayed reports that Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite imagery of a US military base in Jordan before and after an Iranian strike that killed three American soldiers. Trump said China and the US both conduct espionage, as the report threatens to add friction ahead of…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Xi-Modi thaw warms up ties at BRICS, but old India-China fault lines remain

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi used their first meeting on Indian soil in seven years to signal a thaw in ties and a willingness to manage shared challenges, including US President Donald Trump. But deep differences remain over the border dispute, trade imbalance, Chinese support for…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

China Joins the Nuclear Triad Club, but It's Still No Match for America's Stealth Bombers

New footage showing China's H-6N bomber carrying the nuclear-capable JL-1 missile publicly confirms the air component of Beijing's developing nuclear triad, without demonstrating parity with Washington.

International Business Times UK · Sep 13