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The Gaza Man: A Palestinian’s quest to make it to the Paris Olympics
Mohammed Hamada is a champion weightlifter. But after struggling to survive in Gaza, he faces an uphill task.
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Olympics: USA rack up relay golds; Barshim bows out with high jump bronze
USA win both 4x400m relay and men's 100m hurdles finals for their 14 athletics medal at Paris Olympics 2024.
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Olympics: USA rack up relay golds; Barshim bows out with high jump bronze
USA win both 4x400m relay and men's 100m hurdles finals for their 14 athletics medal at Paris Olympics 2024.
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Canada’s B-Boy Phil Wizard wins first Olympic breaking gold in Paris
The Canadian beat France's Dany Dann in front of a partisan crowd to take the first-ever men's gold medal in breaking.
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Canada’s B-Boy Phil Wizard wins first Olympic breaking gold in Paris
The Canadian beat France's Dany Dann in front of a partisan crowd to take the first-ever men's gold medal in breaking.
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Thousands protest in Serbia’s Belgrade against lithium mining project
Protesters say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would pollute water sources and endanger public health.
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Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon wins 1500-metre final for record third Olympic gold
Kipyegon becomes the first athlete ever to win three back-to-back 1500m gold medals and sets new Olympic record time.
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What are the chances for renewed talks to end the Gaza war?
Israel says it will attend as its forces kill more than 100 Palestinians in school attack.
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‘I was ambushed’: Sinaloa cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ details capture
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada says he was taken against his will to US amid conflicting accounts of arrest last month.
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US election 2024: Harris leads Trump in three key states, new poll shows
Poll shows Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has edge over Republican rival in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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Over 100 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza school
Over 100 Palestinians were killed after Israeli strikes attacked a school sheltering forcibly displaced Palestinians.
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Ethiopia’s Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon; Kenya’s Kipchoge drops out
Tamirat Tola completes the tough Paris course in an Olympic record time of two hours, six minutes and 26 seconds.
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Israeli attack on Gaza school renews calls for US to end support for Israel
Advocates urge Washington to stop sending weapons to Israel after attack kills more than 100 Palestinians in Gaza City.
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Brazilian authorities recover bodies, probe cause of deadly plane crash
Civil defence teams are working to recover bodies of 58 passengers, four crew killed in fiery crash in Sao Paulo state.
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After Hasina: Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future
The overthrow of Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable political feat. However, many challenges lie ahead.
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Bangladesh chief justice agrees to resign amid new student protests
Hundreds protest outside the Supreme Court calling for Obaidul Hassan, seen as loyal to ex-PM Hasina, to step down.
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Migrant workers sent $650bn overseas last year – what it means
People living abroad are sending more money to their families at home, but how do money transfers work?
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‘Bloody massacre’: Reactions to Israeli attack on Gaza school
Hamas condemns 'dangerous escalation' while Qatar calls strike 'brutal crime against defenceless civilians'.
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Sonic booms – the psychological warfare Israel uses to sow fear in Lebanon
Since October 7, Israel has been using thunderous noise, triggering memories of Beirut’s devastating port explosion.
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Harris tells pro-Palestine protesters ‘now is time for ceasefire’ in Gaza
People chanted 'Free, free Palestine' during Democratic presidential candidate's speech at Arizona rally.
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