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Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute

Harris said the cemetery is "not a place for politics" in her first remarks on the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/de3OSR0

UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines

The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t0Ol3hI

Shooter Rubina Francis had rickets as a child, now she is a Paralympics bronze-medal winner

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Musk's X suspended in Brazil after ruling by judge

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W0loZ6X

Aarti wins 10000m race walk bronze with NR to open India’s account in World U20 C’ships

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Trump angers abortion opponents with comments on six-week ban

Donald Trump criticised Florida's six-week ban when he was asked about a state referendum on expanding abortion rights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A7U5qnE

Ukraine F-16 destroyed during Russian attack, BBC told

The incident happened just weeks after Kyiv took delivery of the supersonic aircraft. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8NiDR6l

Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing

The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U8r45gY

Paris Paralympics: Archer Sheetal Devi shoots an incredible 703, just one short of new World Record

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Supreme Court blocks Biden's latest try at student debt relief

It was another blow after the court struck down his attempt to cancel as much as $400bn in loans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iycOf4w

Future of Test cricket, issues with broadcast deal and fund for longest format behind big support for Jay Shah

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How Jay Shah became the most powerful man in global cricket

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Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics

They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kK9yeYH

Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues

The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YzSJy74

Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day

The Grammy-winning singer said in a statement her "heart is broken" after the two deaths and has asked for privacy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jv5qjCe

Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/bz1Vp5J

After Pakistan’s loss against Bangladesh, PCB chief mulls domestic strength: ‘You can’t dump someone unless you have a better one to replace’

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Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier

Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V76yKk5

Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'

Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/be6jN2g

Diamond League Athletics: Mondo Duplantis breaks pole World Record set three weeks ago, Jakob Ingebrigtsen shatters one from 1996

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Ingebrigtsen & Duplantis break world records

Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes the 3,000m world record before Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the Diamond League event in Silesia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NkvRxAY

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S0ef23p

Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two

A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RcrHwgj

Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest

A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Aeg1y6

Haaland hat-trick as Man City, Brighton topple Ipswich and United, Arsenal down Villa

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Watch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gNGqEV6

Pokrovsk: Ukraine's vital eastern town in Russian sights

Pokrovsk is a major logistics hub with a railway station and lies at the intersection of important roads. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PZlSY2X

The Gaza protests at the DNC in 50 seconds

Thousands of demonstrators marched in support of Gaza outside the Democratic National Convention this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wzfYuna

From Vinesh Phogat’s village emerges Neha Sangwan, India’s newly-crowned Under-17 World Champion

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Venezuelan court upholds Maduro’s disputed victory

The country's highest court agrees with election authorities despite the absence of full voting tallies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GaVd6vY

Three things the Democrats have avoided so far at the DNC

What they have tried to avoid says as much about their weaknesses as what they choose to highlight, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6j4oFXl

Rohit Sharma calls Rahul Dravid, Ajit Agarkar, Jay Shah ‘three pillars’, credits them for T20 WC win

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/PzNUaDr

Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k372dWL

No foreign holidays for Gabon government officials

The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ROC6rF

Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef

Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kWXS1MY

Milwaukee woman jailed for 11 years for killing her abuser

Chrystul Kizer agrees a plea deal to avoid life term for shooting dead Randall Volar, whom she said was her sex-trafficker. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BmpodVv

Could Vinesh Phogat’s Day 1 results have been retained? Breakdown of key findings from CAS’ full verdict

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/8MIP6fD

Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman

Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kC8ms4L

Fabian Hurzeler, Premier League’s youngest ever manager at 31, loves setpieces and high-presses

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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sf765Qb

'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats

Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sjC162V

Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh

In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yNzIMLH

How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided the breaking world

The Australian hip-hop community has been shaken by Raygun's efforts in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GTJFCI9

Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report

A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xfVgSJ5

X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JsmFWT7

Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu presented Olympic bronze medal first awarded to American Jordan Chiles

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Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament

A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tsuOdWJ

Sumit Antil to take over the baton of chasing gold from Neeraj Chopra as Paralympics roll in

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/Pf2mU94

Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge

Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ADxo5TN

Trump attacks Harris over US border policing – was it her job?

Critics call the vice-president a "failed border tsar" - but supporters say that was not her mission. from BBC News https://ift.tt/glzG9cI

Australian breakdancer Raygun opens up about 'devastating' hate online

The Australian b-girl said she "gave her best" during her performance at the Paris Olympics from BBC News https://ift.tt/2RIgbr9

Ukrainian TV films inside Russia as flag removed

Journalist Natalia Nahorna was reporting from the Russian town Sudzha when Ukrainian soldiers threw the flag to the ground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TeQjaUg

Vinesh Phogat verdict: Why Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision was on expected lines

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/QF9iluk

Woman switches to Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss South Africa row

Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/307qGU9

Fresh evacuation alert as Greek wildfire threat continues

Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts continuing through the night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PQeHKjn

Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles

The countdown for LA 2028 has begun as the Olympic flag arrived in the city of angels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mQe27Hw

Badminton: Smt. Krishna Khaitan Memorial tournament from Sep 12

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Thousands evacuated as wildfires reach Athens

Thousands have to leave their homes as fires reach the suburbs of the Greek capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S2bI8i7

'On verge of an explosion': Policeman's killing part of spiralling West Bank violence

More than 600 Palestinians and at least 17 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/duLlFf6

Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings

Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings from BBC News https://ift.tt/hFXpHf6

Paris Olympics: How race for bragging rights between sporting powerhouses USA and China unfolded on final day

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Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists

Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S2bI8i7

Paris Olympics: India finish events with 6 medals after Reetika Hooda shows promise but exits 76 kg wrestling class

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Trolling of viral Olympics breaker 'disappointing'

Rachael Gunn failed to score a single point with the judges as she lost all three of her breaking round-robin battles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OikPeJT

India at Paris Olympics 2024, Day 15 schedule: Wrestler Reetika Hooda in action, golf comes to a conclusion with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/Wpm1knd

Arshad Nadeem wins Olympics gold: Pakistan hockey legends believe javelin glory is ‘oxygen that could revive nation’s sports culture’

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Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 62 on board

The passenger plane came down in the town of Vinhedo, Brazilian airline Voepass says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SK7iuke

What we know about military records of Walz and Vance

Walz's military record has been under scrutiny after a series of claims made by veterans and leading Republicans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pdw9zul

Neeraj Chopra, the icy-cool champion: India’s only bankable Olympic medal winner

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Paris Olympics: Aman goes down in semis but hopes remain for a wrestling bronze

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/pEGj6u0

A step forward for Lanka cricket, and one backward stride for India

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/NVGsw2j

Two held in Vienna over Taylor Swift concert threat

Security measures at the singer's gigs are tightened after the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uDLSGy5

IND vs SL: On the brink, India need to dust up old habits

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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader

Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X8spW4P

India at Paris Olympics 2024, Day 12 schedule: Vinesh Phogat eyes gold, Mirabai Chanu in medal contention, Antim Panghal begins campaign

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Paris Olympics: In painful reminder of Vinesh Phogat at Rio 2016, Nisha Dahiya’s maiden Olympics turns into nightmare as injury results in loss of bout she was dominating

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/CmJQO7D

US judge rules Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal

The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I3ESZv6

India at Paris Olympics 2024, Day 11 schedule: Neeraj Chopra enters the stage; India vs Germany in hockey, Vinesh Phogat in action

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'Betrayal': Detained US teacher's sister upset Russia prisoner swap left him out

Marc Fogel, 63, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia and was excluded from the prisoner swap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Lqx1vN

Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SjwF27G

Brutal, precise shotmaking, perfect combination of resolute defence and calculated aggression: How Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/quwHz56

Casualties after third Israeli strike on school in a week

Rescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hWb6EQn

Lakshya Sen has a secret weapon at the Paris Olympics: Meals by mother

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Venezuela opposition leader emerges despite arrest threat

Maria Corina Machado appears at a protest in Caracas, defying threats of arrest from President Maduro. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XCGlx45

How a ‘genuinely scary’ trip to Alps in Switzerland set up by Paddy Upton helped India beat Australia in hockey

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Lakshya Sen beats Chou Tien Chen — with clarity of shot-making, by pushing pace of rallies and with lovely net tumbles

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/7oOkvE5

Paris Olympics: Boxers at centre of gender row get booed at venue, targeted in media

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Paris 2024: As Lakshya Sen reaches quarterfinals, who is he facing next and what kind of match to expect?

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/6BaZRDO

Russian TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swap

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MDFHgdn