As Ukraine Collects Medals in Paris, Its Sports Pipeline Is in Tatters
The Olympic medals have come in a flurry for Ukraine in recent days: golds at the track and on the fencing piste, a silver in gymnastics, two other bronzes. “It’s…
Virginia man charged with threats against Kamala Harris
A Virginia man has been charged with making violent threats on social media against Kamala Harris shortly after she began her campaign for president. Frank Carillo, 66, of Winchester, faced…
Man nearly hit when small plane crashes on golf course
A small plane crash-landed on a golf course in Sacramento, California, nearly hitting a golfer. The pilot, who had taken off from McClellan Air Force Base, experienced complete mechanical failure…
Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city?
Catrine Daoust When Frank Sinatra sang about “a city that never sleeps”, he probably wasn’t thinking about the economic boost that busy nightlife can provide to a metropolis. Yet a…
Olympics men’s 100m final: How Noah Lyles won the greatest race in history
Was this the greatest race in history? A spectacular pre-race lightshow and dramatic music during a lengthy wait for the starting pistol at an expectant Stade de France heightened the…
Olympics gymnastics: Simone Biles achieves ‘more than wildest dreams’ in Paris
Andrade had the crowd at the Bercy Arena on its feet with her lively routine, setting an early mark as the second gymnast to go in the floor final. Biles,…
Google’s online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules
A US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to crush its competition and maintain a monopoly on online search and related advertising. The landmark decision on Monday is a major…
Biden convenes national security team as fears of Iran attack grow
White House/ X US President Joe Biden met his senior national security team on Monday as concerns of a possible Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel grew. Mr Biden said he…
Kamala Harris poised to announce vice-presidential choice
Vice-President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate by Tuesday morning, ending two weeks of intense speculation as the US hurtles towards November’s presidential election. Ms Harris interviewed…
Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr’s faltering campaign
Getty Images Robert F Kennedy Jr’s independent White House bid was buoyed by Democratic Party chaos and dissatisfaction with two familiar candidates. But bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited…