Month: August 2024

Read MoreParis’ Champs-Elysees has been at the center of the Olympics and has long been a gathering spot in French life. But many Parisians have fallen out of love with the area, with a new study saying just 5% of daily visitors are local. Michelle Miller has more on the plan developed by French officials…

Read More Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is using social media to crack down on government opponents and glorify security forces. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is using social media to crack down on government opponents and glorify security forces.

Read MoreRussia imposes strict measures in three regions to try to halt a surprise incursion by Ukrainian troops.Russia imposes strict measures in three regions to try to halt a surprise incursion by Ukrainian troops.

Read More Ukraine invaded Russia this week – an attack that was shocking in scope and execution. Ukraine’s cross-border incursion into western Russia is now in its fifth day. Ukraine invaded Russia this week – an attack that was shocking in scope and execution. Ukraine’s cross-border incursion into western Russia is now in its fifth…

Read MoreBrazilian authorities are searching for answers after a passenger plane crashed, killing all 61 people on board. Video shows the aircraft spiraling out of control and plunging to the ground. Authorities did discover the black box and hope it can help in their investigation.Brazilian authorities are searching for answers after a passenger plane crashed,…

Read MoreA deadly Israeli airstrike at a mosque in Gaza during dawn prayers left at least 80 people dead, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The Israeli military says Hamas fighters were operating a command center within the compound.A deadly Israeli airstrike at a mosque in Gaza during dawn prayers left at least 80 people…

Read More Bebe King’s parents pay tribute to their ‘sweet, kind, and spirited’ daughter and reveal her older sister escaped attack The parents of a six-year-old girl who died after being stabbed in Southport have paid tribute to their “beloved” daughter, and said her sister witnessed the attack and escaped. Bebe King died after being…

Read More PARIS — Ethiopian runner Tamirat Tola won the men’s marathon at the Paris Olympics on Saturday to end Kenya’s dominance of the race. Tola finished in an Olympic record time of 2 hours, 6 minutes and 26 seconds, with Belgium’s Bashir Abdi finishing 21 seconds behind and Benson Kipruto taking bronze for Kenya,…

Read More Man finds rare item from ‘Great Lego Spill of 1997’ on top of his fishing nets after an expedition in Cornwall A fisher from Devon has caught a rare Lego shark 27 years after it went missing from a shipping container in the 1990s. The toy is one of 5m pieces lost overboard…

Read MoreIn a statement, the Paris prosecutor’s office said the custody order for the 33-year-old rapper was extended Friday night.In a statement, the Paris prosecutor’s office said the custody order for the 33-year-old rapper was extended Friday night.

Read More NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Marc Owen-Jones, a disinformation researcher, about the role of social media during race riots in the UK. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Marc Owen-Jones, a disinformation researcher, about the role of social media during race riots in the UK.

Read MoreThe overthrow of Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable political feat. However, many challenges lie ahead.The overthrow of Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable political feat. However, many challenges lie ahead.

Read MoreDetails of new films including the third Avatar and a new Star Wars are announced at a Disney fan event.Details of new films including the third Avatar and a new Star Wars are announced at a Disney fan event.

Read More Some areas see days of temperatures over 100F, drying plants and fueling wildfires as extreme heat creates deadly conditions California experienced its hottest month on record in July as grueling heat baked the American west for weeks on end. The state’s average temperature for the month was 81.7F (27.6C), according to the National…

Read More Perseids will be at their height Sunday night into Monday – and viewers will be able to spot a flurry of shooting stars If you’ve been waiting to make a wish, this weekend may be your best opportunity to spot a shooting star. The Perseids – a meteor shower visible from late-July to…

Read More Some competitors accused of also trying to cover up cruel ‘blue tongue’ condition with white foam Some competitors accused of also trying to cover up cruel ‘blue tongue’ condition with white foam

Read MoreDozens were sheltering in the compound, which includes a school.Dozens were sheltering in the compound, which includes a school.

Read More Compound where about 6,000 displaced people were sheltering hit as many prepared for dawn prayers Middle East crisis live – latest updates About 100 people have been killed in Israeli missile strikes on a school compound in Gaza City, according to the Hamas-run Gaza government, the latest in a string of attacks on…

Read More Met Office also predicts thundery showers in parts of the country, with temperatures as high as 34C on Monday The UK will experience a short period of “strong summer sunshine” this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach into the high 20s. However, forecasters have warned “thundery” showers may also be on the way.…

Read MorePeople living abroad are sending more money to their families at home, but how do money transfers work?People living abroad are sending more money to their families at home, but how do money transfers work?

Read More Even if you’re not competing on a world stage, learning to fuel your body and mind like an Olympic or Paralympic athlete may help you boost your own game. Even if you’re not competing on a world stage, learning to fuel your body and mind like an Olympic or Paralympic athlete may help…

Read More Susan Wojcicki, who led YouTube through one of its most turbulent and fastest-growing periods, has died at 56. Susan Wojcicki, who led YouTube through one of its most turbulent and fastest-growing periods, has died at 56.

Read MoreFrench prosecutors say they have extended the police custody order for rapper Travis ScottFrench prosecutors say they have extended the police custody order for rapper Travis Scott

Read MoreAn Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City has been condemned by Hamas as a ‘dangerous escalation’.An Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City has been condemned by Hamas as a ‘dangerous escalation’.

Read MoreSince October 7, Israel has been using thunderous noise, triggering memories of Beirut’s devastating port explosion.Since October 7, Israel has been using thunderous noise, triggering memories of Beirut’s devastating port explosion.

Read More Transport secretary had ‘no choice’ but to approve cuts – but warns she will take further action if improvements not made The transport secretary has expressed “serious concern” about railway operator CrossCountry, warning she may take further action amid its ongoing reduction in services. Louise Haigh said she had little choice but to…

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Read MoreAll 61 people on board were killed when a Voepass plane came down in São Paulo state.All 61 people on board were killed when a Voepass plane came down in São Paulo state.

Read More The Israeli military acknowledged the airstrike, claiming it hit a Hamas command center within the school. Hamas denied using the school as a command center. (Image credit: AP) The Israeli military acknowledged the airstrike, claiming it hit a Hamas command center within the school. Hamas denied using the school as a command center.

Read MorePeople chanted ‘Free, free Palestine’ during Democratic presidential candidate’s speech at Arizona rally.People chanted ‘Free, free Palestine’ during Democratic presidential candidate’s speech at Arizona rally.

Read MoreDual Russian-Spanish citizen was greeted by President Putin last week after spending years in a Polish jail.Dual Russian-Spanish citizen was greeted by President Putin last week after spending years in a Polish jail.

Read MoreRussia has imposed ‘anti-terror’ measures in Kursk and the nearby regions of Bryansk and Belgorod.Russia has imposed ‘anti-terror’ measures in Kursk and the nearby regions of Bryansk and Belgorod.

Read More Wojcicki, one of the most prominent women in tech, had been living with cancer for two years Susan Wojcicki, the former YouTube CEO and one of the first Google employees, has died at the age of 56 after two years of living with cancer. Her husband, Dennis Troper, announced the news of her…

Read MoreWomen and girls fleeing armed groups in Mali claim sexual assault by Malian soldiers at border with Niger.Women and girls fleeing armed groups in Mali claim sexual assault by Malian soldiers at border with Niger.

Read More Estimates for the number of dead range between 60 and 100, while Israel says it struck ‘command and control centre for Hamas terrorists’ According to the United Nations, 477 out of 564 schools in Gaza have been directly hit or damaged in the war as of July 6. In June, an Israeli strike…