Jordan’s top diplomat makes rare visit to Iran as fears of a wider regional war soar
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Jordan’s foreign minister met Iran’s acting foreign minister in Tehran on Sunday as the United States and…
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Ukraine intensifies its long-range strikes, sinking a Russian submarine and striking an airfield
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has sunk a Russian submarine and hit a Russian airfield in the past 24 hours, in line with a surge of…
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Power Rankings: Men’s basketball tournament enters knockout stage at Paris Olympics
The U.S. remains the favorite to win gold in men’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but as we reach the knockout round, where does everyone…
Continue Reading Fans of the Olympics find a new star. And Laurie Hernandez is not even competing this time
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Laurie Hernandez pauses briefly and taps her head. “There’s a lot going on in here,” the two-time Olympic…
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Field hockey recap, Aug. 4: India overcomes man disadvantage, Spain upsets world No. 1 Belgium
The men’s field hockey knockout round began in a theatrical fashion as India and Great Britain then Belgium and Spain battled through dramatic…
Continue Reading Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead, hundreds more injured in Bangladesh
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Nearly 100 people were killed and hundreds more injured Sunday as renewed anti-government protests swept…
Continue Reading Germany and the Philippines agree to rapidly finalize a defense pact to address security threats
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Germany and the Philippines have agreed to rapidly finalize a defense pact that will allow joint…
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Legendary Jamaican sprinters Fraser-Pryce, Jackson withdraw from key events at Paris Olympics
After sweeping the women’s 100m medal podium at the Tokyo Olympics, the legendary Jamaican trio of Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and…
Continue Reading Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinches first Olympic medal amid outcry tied to gender misconceptions
AP Sports Writer VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinched her first Olympic medal Sunday in front of a crowd that chanted her…
Continue Reading UK leader Starmer condemns attack on asylum-seeker hotel as far-right violence spreads
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned an attack Sunday on a hotel housing asylum seekers that saw at…
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Olympic men’s golf recap, Aug. 4: Scottie Scheffler storms back to win gold
Scottie Scheffler fired a final-round 62 to win the gold medal as Tommy Fleetwood secured silver and Hideki Matsuyama won bronze. See how the action…
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Tennis player Andy Murray’s extra sweet retirement
Two-time Olympic men’s tennis champion Andy Murray is officially retired and taking in all the sights, sounds and experiences off the court at the…
Continue Reading Nigerian leader calls for end to hardship protests, blaming ‘political agenda’ for violence
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s leader has called for an end to mass protests over economic hardship, saying the rallies have…
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Men’s handball recap, Aug. 4: Sweden advances to quarterfinals
The Olympic men’s handball tournament is wrapping up group play on Sunday. Details from each…
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Women’s volleyball recap, Aug. 4: Italy and United States advance to quarterfinals
The women’s volleyball competition continued with four matches of pool play on Sunday at the Paris…
Continue Reading Iconic Olympians Carl Lewis and Michael Phelps honored at gala for their philanthropy contributions
PARIS (AP) — Sharon Stone leaped with joy at the sight of Carl Lewis and was left speechless when Michael Phelps entered the room. During the…
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All your Paris Olympic pole vault questions answered
Pole vault at the 2024 Paris Olympics takes place on Aug. 3 (men’s qualifying), Aug. 5 (men’s final and women’s qualifying) and Aug. 7 (women’s…
Continue Reading Russia’s Putin offers disaster aid to North Korea to help it cope with recent flooding damage
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered humanitarian assistance to help North Korea cope with…
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Beach volleyball recap, Aug. 4: Switzerland reaches quarterfinals
Men’s and women’s beach volleyball competition continued on Sunday at the Paris Olympics at Eiffel Tower…
Continue Reading104.7 mph: Angels’ Joyce gets 1st save, strikes out Martinez on fastest pitch in majors this season
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — J.D. Martinez has faced many relief pitchers during his 14 years in the majors. The New York Mets…
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