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The U.S. backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash
Apr 19, 2026 - World 
Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the center of an exploratory U.S.-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste.
A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
Apr 19, 2026 - World
A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing on Sunday ran faster than the human world record in a show of China's technological leaps.
Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature's resilience and survival spirit
Apr 19, 2026 - World
On contaminated land that is too dangerous for human life, the world's wildest horses roam free.
An energy blockade on Cuba pulls the plug on Havana's legendary nightlife
Apr 19, 2026 - World
Havana's broad avenues are empty at night. Theaters are closed. Bars and cafes have curtains lowered. It's hard to find lights in the streets or Cubans making money entertaining tourists.
Belgium's Beguinages: Tranquil oases in a world of noise and distraction
Apr 19, 2026 - World
The clatter of suitcases rolling over cobblestones, motorboats chugging along a canal and visitors chattering in a smattering of languages provide a soundtrack to Bruges that makes it clear you are in one of Belgium's most touristic cities.
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