China’s Liu Yukun wins men’s 50m rifle gold
China’s Liu Yukun won the men’s 50m 3 positions final, ahead of Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish and India’s Swapnil…
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Israel says it has confirmed that chief of Hamas’ military wing was killed in a July strike in Gaza
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Thursday that it has confirmed that the head of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif,…
Continue ReadingDon’t panic! Taylor Swift warns fans to expect sirens for WWII anniversary in Warsaw before concert
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Taylor Swift is telling fans traveling to her first concert in Warsaw this week to not panic when they hear…
Continue ReadingBritish prime minister announces policing plan to deal with violence after fatal stabbing of girls
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “tiny mindless minority” behind unrest that has plagued…
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Beach volleyball recap, Aug. 1: Italy upsets No. 1 Sweden
Men’s and women’s beach volleyball competition continued on Thursday at the Paris Olympics at Eiffel Tower…
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3×3 basketball recap, Aug. 1: U.S. women break winless streak; Fredette goes down
A full breakdown of all the Olympic 3×3 basketball action, from the women and the men, on Aug.…
Continue ReadingParis Olympics sweetheart: Rugby player Ilona Maher promotes body positivity through social media
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Ilona Maher, America’s rugby-playing social media sweetheart, walked onto the terrace of Team USA House carrying…
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Pakistan’s cultural capital sees record rainfall, flooding streets and affecting daily life
Associated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say Pakistan’s cultural city of Lahore has seen record-high rainfall, leaving at least three…
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Race walk recap: Ecuador’s Brian Pintado prevails in men’s race, China’s Yang Jiayu wins women’s walk
Ecuador’s Brian Pintado won his first Olympic medal on Thursday morning, breezing to victory in the men’s 20km race walk. Pintado, 29, finished in…
Continue ReadingAmid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour
AP Diplomatic Writer SINGAPORE (AP) — With large parts of the world in turmoil and deep uncertainty over the future direction of America’s global…
Continue ReadingProtest by climate activists at another German airport halts cargo flights
BERLIN (AP) — Officials say an overnight protest by climate activists at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany forced a three-hour halt to cargo…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Worries about the economy hit Wall Street, and the Dow drops nearly 500 points
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Just a day after rallying on hopes that the Federal Reserve is about to cut interest rates, U.S. stocks tumbled…
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Warm and breezy close to July as humidity and rain chances rise to start August
The return of monsoonal moisture will arrive Thursday, bringing higher humidity and rain chances to the Desert Southwest. Excessive heat potential…
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Race walking! Answers to all your calf-burning questions
Race walking. Turbocharged toes pacing with purpose, striding with pride, all with a need for speed. These professionals have no time to stroll,…
Continue ReadingF-16s have arrived to help Ukraine fight Russia. Here’s what to know about their possible impact
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The American-made F-16 is an iconic fighter jet that’s been the front-line combat plane of choice for…
Continue ReadingToyota reports record quarterly profit, boosted by a weak yen and despite a certification scandal
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Toyota says its April-June profit rose 1.7%, boosted by a favorable exchange rate, as vehicle sales grew around the…
Continue ReadingBank of England lowers its main interest rate by 0.25%, to 5%, its first cut since for over 4 years
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England is cutting interest rates for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early…
Continue Reading Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered ‘new phase’ after killings of top militant figures
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah’s leader warned Thursday that the conflict with Israel has entered a “new phase,” as he addressed…
Continue ReadingExtended drought parches Sicily, and farmers worry about being forced to sell off animals
Associated Press CAMMARATA, Italy (AP) — Crippling drought from a nearly rainless year, along with record-high temperatures, is stressing farmers…
Continue Reading From Gaza to Kyiv, a Palestinian doctor lives between two wars
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In Ukraine, he is Alya Shabaanovich Gali. He’s a doctor with lines of patients waiting for him. To…
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