PARIS: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Friday, emerging as champion after a stormy run at the Games where she suffered intense scrutiny in the ring and online abuse from around the world over misconceptions about her femininity. Khelif defeated China's Yang Liu 5-0 in the women's welterweight … Read more
The east coast of one Australian state is forecast to receive isolated rainfall totals of more than 50mm in the coming days, with numerous flood warnings issued on rivers across the state.
PARIS: A resurgent USA, under new coach Emma Hayes, hope to re-establish themselves as a leading force in women's international football by winning the gold medal in Saturday's Olympic final against Brazil and their legendary captain Marta. The U.S. entered the Olympics with a rejuvenated team and a point to prove after a poor showing … Read more
The east coast of one Australian state is forecast to receive isolated rainfall totals of more than 50mm in the coming days, with numerous flood warnings issued on rivers across the state.
LONDON: Britain is keeping thousands of specialist police on duty in case of racist riots at the weekend, and the government said it was considering tightening regulations on social media companies after days of unrest fueled by online misinformation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer released more police figures and Swift Justice from Wednesday deterred people he … Read more
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DHAKA: Jubilant and hopeful Bangladeshis on Friday welcomed their new interim government headed by Nobel laureate in economics Muhammad Yunus and staffed by renowned lawyers, academics and leaders of the student movement that toppled the previous regime. The new administration was sworn in at the presidential palace in Dhaka on Thursday night, three days after … Read more
A crocodile expert said the killing of the father by the crocodile was “unnatural” behavior and the attack likely had a tragic reason.
RIYADH: Many people wish they could turn their dreams into reality – and animation director Mahmoud Zaini is doing just that, illustrating his own imaginary world inspired by childhood movies and admiration for Saudi culture. As a child, his appreciation for cartoons and comics was cultivated by newspapers, Japanese anime series, and films such as … Read more
Some homeowners are trying so hard to stay on top of their mortgage that they beg their bank to let them do something extreme.
