Associated Press CHORNOMORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s war on Ukraine is demolishing the seeds of a sports culture that was a European powerhouse. It takes a decade and a national infrastructure of training facilities, feeder schools, equipment, and coaches to nurture an Olympic champion, and a process that begins in early childhood ends up winnowing
Continue ReadingSilvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — Most people buying cheap houses in Italy are simply attracted by the idea of paying a bargain price for the opportunity to escape to somewhere warmer that has better food. But what if it could also help you live longer? That was the thinking for Bingwa Thomas, 72, originally from
Continue ReadingBy Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — An estimated 72 million women in the United States have skipped or delayed a recommended health screening, according to a new survey. This poll, conducted by Gallup for medical technology company Hologic, found that 90% of women acknowledged the importance of regular health screenings — but more than 40% have
Continue ReadingBy Isabelle Chapman, Majlie de Puy Kamp and Audrey Ash, CNN (CNN) — It was another lawsuit brought by another victim whose fun-filled vacation turned into a voyeuristic nightmare: A woman was secretly recorded undressing at a rental property, her images stored on the computer of an alleged sexual predator accused of spying on unsuspecting
Continue ReadingBy Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s BYD, which vies with Tesla for the title of the world’s top maker of battery electric vehicles, has agreed to build a $1 billion car factory in Turkey, the Turkish government has announced. BYD’s CEO Wang Chuanfu and Turkey’s Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kaci
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Fritz advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals with a gripping comeback win from two sets down – 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 6-3 – against Alex Zverev on Monday. After two sets, the match was firmly in world No. 4 Zverev’s control. The 27-year-old stormed to a two-set lead and
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Britain’s largest utility company Thames Water says it will seek fresh funding to keep the business afloat even as it warned it would run out of money by the end of May. The company, which is burdened by some $19 billion in debt, has been locked in a dispute with regulator Ofwat
Continue ReadingBy Martynas Ruseckas, CNN (CNN) — BMX rider Saya Sakakibara is all too aware of the risks of her chosen profession. Her brother sustained a traumatic brain injury while racing, and Sakakibara has had two severe concussions, the second of which made her seriously consider quitting. The Australian was leading during one of the semifinals
Continue ReadingCNN By Martynas Ruseckas, CNN (CNN) — BMX rider Saya Sakakibara is all too aware of the risks of her chosen profession. Her brother sustained a traumatic brain injury while racing, and Sakakibara has had two severe concussions, the second of which made her seriously consider quitting. The Australian was leading during one of the
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic produced another impressive performance at Wimbledon on Monday to cruise into the quarterfinals, but the 24-time grand slam champion was far from happy after his win. The Serb took just over two hours to beat Holger Rune – 6-3 6-4 6-2 – on Centre Court but was
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Manifestantes de Barcelona rociaron a los visitantes con pistolas de agua como parte de una manifestación contra el turismo de masas. Los manifestantes que marchaban este sábado por zonas populares de la ciudad entre los turistas coreaban “turistas, vayan a casa” y les rociaban con pistolas de agua, mientras otros
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (CNN) — La cumbre de la OTAN estaba prevista desde hace tiempo para celebrar el 75º aniversario de la alianza, asegurar el apoyo militar a largo plazo a Ucrania e incluso preparar el futuro de Occidente frente a un posible segundo mandato de Donald Trump. Pero nadie esperaba que la reunión de esta
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The head of the U.N. refugee agency has met the Pakistani prime minister to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees living in uncertainty since Islamabad began a persistent anti-migrant crackdown last year. Pakistan has long hosted an estimated 1.7 million Afghans. Since the widely criticized clampdown started in November, an
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says rescue operations have stretched into a second day at a major Kyiv children’s hospital struck by a Russian missile. Officials said Tuesday that at least 42 people throughout Ukraine were killed in Monday’s attacks, which targeted several cities. Zelenskyy posted on X on Tuesday
Continue ReadingBy Kathleen Magramo, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Budget airline HK Express has apologized after two blind passengers alleged its crew removed them from a flight citing safety concerns, in an ordeal that left them feeling “insulted and embarrassed.” Passengers Andy Chui, 34, and John Li, 27, were booked for an afternoon flight from Hong
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Un ataque ruso con misiles destruyó parcialmente un hospital infantil en Kyiv este lunes, provocando que pacientes aterrorizados y sus familias huyeran para salvar sus vidas, mientras las autoridades temen que haya más personas atrapadas bajo los escombros. Moscú lanzó un descarado ataque aéreo diurno contra objetivos en ciudades de
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted United States-flagged container ship in the Gulf of Aden on Tuesday, officials said, the latest assault by the group on the crucial maritime trade route. The captain of the ship reported an explosion in close proximity to the vessel off the coast of
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker’s side, because the person was reportedly crossing against the light. Chinese tech giant Baidu said in a statement to Chinese media that its car began moving when the light turned green and had minor
Continue ReadingZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP) — At least 27 people, including 19 police and other government personnel, have been injured when a large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks exploded in a powerful blast in the southern Philippines, damaging houses, hotels and an international airport. Officials say two of the victims of Monday afternoon’s explosion are in serious
Continue ReadingBy Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — The Australian government is appointing the country’s first envoys to fight antisemitism and Islamophobia in an attempt to prevent further fraying of social cohesion over the war in Gaza. Announcing the positions on Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that conflict between Israel and Hamas in the
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