PARIS: Lezana Placette felt a wave of calm and looked up at Paris' most famous landmark. “Whenever I get a little nervous, I turn my head and look at the Eiffel Tower. That should help remind me what I'm playing for,” said the French beach volleyball player as she stood on the sand of the … Read more
Temperature records have been broken twice this week and experts have warned that a new record could soon be broken again.
PARIS: There will be no flags or fanfare for Daniil Medvedev at the Paris Olympics, but the most high-profile Russian athlete in the French capital is unlikely to be far from the headlines. The tennis star, along with other Russians and Belarusians, must compete as neutrals at the Games following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. After … Read more
JABALIA, Palestinian Territories: On a makeshift pitch in war-torn Gaza, a young player and goalkeeper block out a rowdy crowd and focus only on soccer.The referee blows his whistle and the penalty taker blasts the ball into the makeshift goal, sparking wild celebrations as the crowd swarms him.For fans and players, Tuesday's game at the … Read more
Watermelon soap from cosmetics company Lush will support the mental health of Palestinian children LONDON: British cosmetics retailer Lush has launched a watermelon soap, the proceeds of which will fund essential mental health support and trauma counseling for children in Gaza and the West Bank. Watermelons have become a symbol of solidarity with Palestine because … Read more
N'DJAMENA, Chad: A top UN official issued a stark warning earlier this month that terrorism and organized crime from violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Daesh are escalating into a pervasive threat across West Africa and the Sahel region. The threat is now spilling over into coastal West Africa, suggesting the world may be … Read more
Recent deep discounts in the electric vehicle market are starting to take a toll on resale values, a report has found.
N'DJAMENA, Chad: A top UN official issued a stark warning earlier this month that terrorism and organized crime from violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Daesh are escalating into a pervasive threat across West Africa and the Sahel region. The threat is now spilling over into coastal West Africa, suggesting the world may be … Read more
A shift to electric vehicles would put the same strain on Australia's struggling electricity grid as it does on homes and apartments, experts have warned. It comes as the House of Representatives continues its inquiry into the impact of the wholesale rollout of electric vehicles, or EVs, including infrastructure and costs to motorists. Interim director … Read more
N'DJAMENA, Chad: A top UN official issued a stark warning earlier this month that terrorism and organized crime from violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Daesh are escalating into a pervasive threat across West Africa and the Sahel region. The threat is now spilling over into coastal West Africa, suggesting the world may be … Read more
