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- 1Trump envoys report 'real progress' after UN General Assembly meetings▼Trump envoys tout ‘real progress’ after marathon meetings at UN General Assembly: ‘Hope and promise’
US envoys representing President Trump say they made 'real progress' during a series of marathon meetings held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, describing the sessions as giving 'hope and promise'. The meetings covered diplomatic discussions with international counterparts during the annual gathering of world leaders.
- 2Trump envoys report 'real progress' after UN General Assembly talks●Trump envoys tout ‘real progress’ after marathon meetings at UN General Assembly
Envoys representing President Trump say they made 'real progress' after holding marathon meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The sessions covered diplomacy with world leaders gathered for the annual assembly, and the envoys characterized the outcome as substantive. Details of what was agreed have not been laid out, but the team's upbeat framing is drawing attention amid intense diplomatic activity.
- 3LA Marathon criticised after medals given to runners who stopped at mile 18▼"A marathon is 26.2 miles": Internet divided after LA Marathon gave medals to runners who stopped at mile 18
The Los Angeles Marathon is facing backlash after awarding finisher medals to participants who stopped around mile 18, well short of the full 26.2-mile course. Organisers reportedly handed out medals to runners who could not complete the race, prompting criticism that it diminishes the achievement of those who ran the entire distance. Others defended the decision as a gesture of compassion for exhausted participants. The debate has split opinion online over what completing a marathon should mean.
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Attention is turning to the TCS Sydney Marathon after details of the 2027 ballot circulated, covering entry dates, fees and how runners can apply. The event, which has grown into one of the major world marathon majors, draws strong interest from Australian and international runners alike. Runners are now checking eligibility and preparing applications ahead of the entry window.
- 5Tigst Assefa finishes Berlin Marathon with torn Achilles●The fact that Tigst Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon with a torn Achilles may be more mind-blowing than her maintaini
Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa completed the Berlin Marathon while running on a torn Achilles tendon, reportedly holding world record pace for most of the race before finishing anyway. Observers are calling the feat extraordinary, with many saying her ability to finish at all despite the injury may be even more remarkable than the record-setting speed she sustained beforehand.
- 6Robot dog completes a marathon on a single charge●Robot dog runs a marathon faster than the average human, all on a single charge https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops
A four-legged robot has run a full marathon faster than the average human, completing the 42-kilometre distance on a single battery charge. The feat highlights rapid progress in robot endurance and battery efficiency, and is drawing wide attention and amazement online from robotics fans and general readers alike.
- 7Nigerian dancer attempts seven-day non-stop dance world record▼Nigerian attempts to break world record by dancing non-stop for seven days
A Nigerian dancer has launched an attempt to break the world record for the longest dance marathon, aiming to dance non-stop for seven days. The endurance feat follows a string of recent record-breaking attempts by Nigerians, including marathon cooking efforts, that have drawn international attention and sparked widespread online debate about stamina, health risks and the growing trend of record chasing.