Women’s handball recap, Aug. 1: Sweden, Netherlands closer to advancing
Details and takeaways from Wednesday’s pool play in the women’s handball tournament at the 2024 Paris…
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Dutch province warns parents against taking young children to forests following wolf encounters
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A central Dutch province is urgently warning parents not to take young children to a popular forest area near the…
Continue ReadingJournalist associations condemn sexist radio comments at Olympic tennis
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The French association of women sports journalists and the union of sports journalists in France have condemned…
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WATCH OUT: Australia’s Clancy slams net camera on serve
Australian beach volleyball player Taliqua Clancy serves a shot that directly hammers the net camera in a match against…
Continue ReadingMohammed Deif, Hamas military leader who eluded Israel for decades, is claimed to be dead
Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ shadowy longtime military leader and one of the alleged masterminds of the Oct.…
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Ending July hot and starting August even hotter
Today will be hotter than yesterday, with highs hitting the triple digits in some areas. Another ridge of high pressure has centered itself over the…
Continue ReadingTras un año escandaloso, vuelven los concursos Miss Teen USA y Miss USA
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Tras un año turbulento para los concursos de Miss EE.UU. y Miss Teen EE.UU., en el que las dos ganadoras de 2023…
Continue ReadingIn an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will introduce legislation Thursday reaffirming that presidents do not have…
Continue ReadingBangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh has banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies, terming the…
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Shin Yubin defeats Hirano Miu in tight table tennis contest
Shin Yubin of SouthKorea defeated Hirano Miu of North Korea in a tightly contested match, where Shin squeaked out a 4-3 win over…
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Australia stifles Canada to pick up first win in Paris
Sami Whitcomb led a balanced attack and the Australian defense held Canada to just 35% shooting as the Dunkaroos picked up their first win of the…
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Rowing recap, Aug. 1: U.S. wins first Olympic rowing medal since 2016
Recapping a loaded day of rowing action at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, featuring finals in the fours and double sculls. The U.S. men’s four…
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What to watch for in women’s gymnastics all-around final
Samantha Peszek joins TODAY to preview the women’s gymnastics all-around final in Paris, including who could be the biggest medal threat to Simone…
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Inside the journey back to all-around final for Biles, Lee
TODAY’s Kaylee Hartung previews the journey Simone Biles and Suni Lee faced to get back to the women’s gymnastics all-around…
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Young USA swim fan goes wild over Katie Ledecky
After winning the women’s 1500m free, Katie Ledecky made a young fan’s day by waving to her in the…
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U.S. men’s soccer team eyes medal run in Paris
Caleb Wiley, Gaga Slonina and Benjamin Cremaschi join TODAY to talk about their Olympics experience so far and how they have their sights set on…
Continue ReadingMpox cases have surged by 160% in Africa in the last year, but few treatments and vaccines available
Associated Press BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — African health officials say mpox cases have surged by 160% in the last year, warning the…
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Powerhouse Serbia falls to Spain for second straight loss
Serbia, the two-time defending Olympic men’s water polo gold medalists, fell to Spain on Thursday for their second straight loss in the Paris…
Continue ReadingMoldova expels Russian diplomat after detaining two officials suspected of treason and conspiracy
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s foreign ministry says it has expelled a Russian diplomat after two Moldovan officials were detained on…
Continue ReadingIndia offers $300 million loan to build up Vietnam’s maritime security, saying it is a key partner
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India has offered Vietnam a $300 million loan to build up the Southeast Asian country’s maritime security,…
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