France secured a spot in the men's Olympic basketball semi-finals with an 82-73 victory over previously unbeaten Canada on Tuesday. Guerschon Yabusele and Isaia Cordinier led the charge, helping France build an early lead that they maintained, setting up a rematch against Germany.
Niger State protesters who attempted to invade the Suleja Modern Market were on Monday stopped by soldiers detailed to prevent violence and vandalism. The protesters gathered at the Suleja Junction, along the ever-busy Kaduna-Suleja-Abuja highway, with the determination to invade the biggest market in the state, when security agents, mainly soldiers, quickly mobilised to the
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Leigh Hoffman, Matthew Richardson and Matthew Glaetzer win bronze for Australia in the men's track cycling team sprint. © International Olympic Committee
A 700,000-year-old humerus suggests small hominins have a long history on Flores.
Hamas names Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar as chief after Haniyehs killing
Washington — The United States has evacuated two people from an air base in Iraq for additional medical care following a rocket attack Monday that injured seven. A U.S. defense official on Tuesday said all seven — five servicemembers and two contractors — were wounded after two rockets slammed into the Ain al-Asad base in Western Iraq. The official said all seven are in stable condition but that two people were taken for “further care.” “Post-strike assessments are still ongoing,” the official said. Читать дальше...
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as head of Bangladesh's interim government, says President's Press Secretary.
Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for a variety of reasons: Their reported chemistry in interviews, his viral weird claim that took over the discourse, and his folksy, Midwestern appeal.
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Janet Jackson has surfaced as the new superstar headliner on the Strip, with sources reporting she is planning a New Year’s Eve return.
JD Vance slammed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz over their actions during the violent and destructive riots its response to the death of George Floyd.
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Tropical Storm Debby could help play a role in bringing temperatures in the mid-30s to the UK next week.
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BBC bosses have reportedly axed the reboot of the popular reality competition show after just one series, as it failed to impress viewers and was panned as "boring".
Hobby Lobby has begun interior construction work for its new store at a San Jose retail center that has also landed new restaurant and stores.
A Vermont judge has denied the city of Burlington’s request to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that police used excessive force…
Vice President Harris announced her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Tuesday following a whirlwind process kicked off by President Biden leaving the presidential race only a few weeks ago. Democrats from all ends of the party’s spectrum have speedily coalesced around Walz as the pick, from members of the "squad," including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez...
Travis Peterson has signed a multi-year agreement and will join Spire Motorsports at the conclusion of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season.
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From abortion to gun control to immigration, here's where Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' running mate, stands on key issues.
Dutch stars Harrie Lavreysen, Roy van den Berg and Jeffrey Hoogland flew round the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome in a blistering 40.949secs to consign Britain to silver. Australia took the bronze. That time followed the trio thrilling the capacity crowd with a new world best 41.191 in the heats to better the 41.225 they set at Berlin in 2020. "It's crazy," said Lavreysen, the world's top sprinter. "Of course we were going for the gold medal but breaking world records and going under 41, that was really special. Читать дальше...
A video posted to TikTok shows a group of people harassing a Black man.
Showdown comes as violent protests, partly fueled by online misinformation, raise new concerns about social media.