Paris Olympics brings out hoses and misters to cool down fans during heat wave
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Most parts of France are enduring a heat wave mere days after the 2024 Olympics launched with a rain-soaked opening…
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Europe’s growth lags US again, as Germany remains the eurozone’s economic problem child
AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy enjoyed only modest growth in the April-June quarter even as the U.S. outperformed…
Continue ReadingAustralian police officer recalls 2022 ambush by extremists in rural area that left 2 officers dead
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A police officer has testified that he did not know where bullets were coming from as two colleagues…
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Beach volleyball recap, July 30: Cuba’s Diaz/Alayo roll yet again
Competition continued in the Olympic beach volleyball tournament as athletes took to the sand and battled at the steps of the Eifel…
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Police clash with a violent crowd gathered near the site of UK stabbing attack that killed 3 girls
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Far-right protesters fueled by anger and false online rumors hurled bottles and stones at police, wounding more than…
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Volleyball recap, July 30: Italy and Slovenia clinch knockout appearances, U.S. men escape against Germany
Egypt dominated Italy in straight sets and Team USA barely escaped an embarrassing collapse on Day 4 of volleyball at the Paris…
Continue ReadingInterpol anti-narcotics operation leads to 206 arrests, seizure of $1.6B of illegal drugs, chemicals
LYON, France (AP) — Interpol says more than 200 people have been arrested and some $1.6 billion worth of illegal drugs and precursor chemicals…
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In the Village: The nuts and bolts of Olympic cycling
In the Village: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage of the daily lives of your favorite members of team USA during…
Continue ReadingFrance shifts Western Sahara stance, seeking closer ties with Morocco
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — France has backed Morocco’s autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara, shifting a decades-old position…
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Women’s handball recap, July 30: France remains undefeated in pool play
Details and takeaways from Tuesday’s pool play in the women’s handball tournament at the 2024 Paris…
Continue ReadingFlash flooding triggered by heavy monsoons in northwest Pakistan kills at least 14 people
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say heavy monsoons in northwest Pakistan triggered flash flooding, killing at least 14 people, 11 from the same…
Continue ReadingThe Taliban disavows many Afghan diplomatic missions abroad. Afghans call that unfair, impractical
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban has disavowed many Afghan diplomatic missions overseas, saying it will not honor passports, visas and…
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Men’s triathlon race postponed to Wednesday due to River Seine water quality
The men’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics will not go ahead as planned on Tuesday as pollution levels in the Seine remain too…
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Previewing men’s golf in the 2024 Olympics: How the field of 60 stacks up
There are 60 players in the Olympic men’s golf field. Here’s a look at how they stack up against one another at Le Golf…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate
Asian stocks were mostly higher Wednesday following a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate. Policy decisions were due…
Continue ReadingTurkey approves law to remove stray dogs from streets. Opposition vows to fight the ‘massacre law’
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Legislators approved Tuesday a new law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from Turkey’s streets…
Continue ReadingTaiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed what he said was the “largest-ever” delegation of foreign…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s foreign minister says Russia-North Korea defense deal is ‘risky for the world’
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Australia’s foreign minister says a recent defense deal between North Korea and Russia is…
Continue ReadingHow two Syrians in Rome are using hummus to aid war refugees and help migrants integrate
Associated Press A pair of Syrians have created a community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors…
Continue Reading Lice, scabies, rashes plague Palestinian children as skin disease runs rampant in Gaza’s tent camps
Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — A steady stream of miserable children and worried parents flowed into the dermatology office at…
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