New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has praised Olympics organisers for allowing her to compete in the Games ahead of her controversial debut in the 87kg category. https://ift.tt/3jbhPe2
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Tear gas fired amid clashes at vaccine passport protests in Paris
Police fired tear gas at protesters in Paris amid fierce clashes at demonstrations against COVID vaccine passports. https://ift.tt/3jbdjft
Wildfires and deaths across southeast Europe amid most severe heatwave in decades
The worst heatwave in decades is causing deaths and mayhem across southeast Europe, with wildfires causing entire villages to be evacuated and millions of people instructed not to venture out into the midday sun. https://ift.tt/3feA54Y
Amanda Knox says Matt Damon film Stillwater rips of her life story 'without her consent'
Amanda Knox has claimed new film Stillwater sensationalises her life and rips off her story "without her consent" and "at the expense of her reputation". https://ift.tt/3fgKXPY
Friday, July 30, 2021
Tokyo could be hottest Olympics ever - and the 'brutal' toll on athletes makes it a dangerous game
Tokyo is hot in the summer. That's why back in the 1964 Olympics they shifted events into October and the athletes enjoyed pretty much perfect temperatures. https://ift.tt/3C1ZlFC
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles withdraws from another two Games finals
Simone Biles has pulled out of another two Olympics finals, USA Gymnastics has said. https://ift.tt/3ieKTCk
Satellite images show devastation caused by deadly wildfires in Turkey
Satellite images have shown the devastation caused by deadly wildfires raging across southern Turkey. https://ift.tt/3feqVps
Briton among two killed in attack on tanker in Arabian Sea
A crew member from the UK was among two workers killed in an attack on an oil tanker off Oman, the firm managing the vessel has said. https://ift.tt/3j3QDOl
Shilpa Shetty's millionaire husband in court over porn case
Raj Kundra, the millionaire husband of Bollywood superstar Shilpa Shetty, has applied for bail after being charged on distribution of porn charges in India. https://ift.tt/3lctHPN
Human remains found are missing British hiker's, DNA test confirms
Human remains found in the search for a missing British hiker have been confirmed as being hers, a charity says. https://ift.tt/3xehPiD
Enough ice melted in Greenland on Tuesday to cover Florida in two inches of water
The amount of ice that melted from Greenland on Tuesday alone would be enough to cover the whole US state of Florida in two inches of water, scientists have warned. https://ift.tt/2WBiZbf
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Malta 'responsible' for murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia - inquiry
An independent inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has found the Maltese state responsible because it created a "culture of impunity". https://ift.tt/3zON6dn
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney for streaming Black Widow at same time it was released in cinemas
Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney - accusing the company of breaching her contract when it offered the film Black Widow on its streaming service at the same time as it was released in theatres. https://ift.tt/3l62ZIu
British military chiefs criticise China and Russia for 'reckless' behaviour in space
Two military chiefs have criticised China and Russia for "reckless" behaviour in space, such as using weapons to destroy satellites, leaving a trail of dangerous debris orbiting Earth. https://ift.tt/3zOoDF3
'How can we protect our population?' - Kenya's president criticises vaccine nationalism
Kenya's president has told Sky News that vaccine nationalism "has really shown how unequal this world is" - and has vowed to fight "day and night" to ensure that developing countries are treated equally. https://ift.tt/3yfC94e
Three dead in Turkey fires as authorities investigate causes of blazes - including possible sabotage
Three people have died following wildfires in southern Turkey, with officials investigating the causes of almost 60 blazes. https://ift.tt/3zNIXqf
EU warns against visiting Greek tourist islands including Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini as cases rise
The most popular Greek tourist destinations have been marked "dark red" on the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control's COVID-19 map. https://ift.tt/3BSN0mY
Judge recommends Shakira goes on trial for alleged tax fraud
A judge has recommended that pop star Shakira goes on trial for alleged tax fraud in Spain. https://ift.tt/376DI8C
Scientists call for 'refreezing' of the Arctic after several 'never before' events
The Arctic is now experiencing several "never before" events, with dramatic, human impacts on the planet's ecosystem, according to a new report. https://ift.tt/3BVGT1m
Military called in to enforce Sydney lockdown as Delta variant fuels record rise in COVID cases
Hundreds of military personnel have been called up to help enforce a COVID lockdown in Australia's biggest city. https://ift.tt/3xgsJUJ
Earth Overshoot Day: We've already consumed more this year than the planet can regenerate
Humanity's global demand for ecological resources this year has already exceeded those that the Earth can regenerate in 12 months, according to researchers. https://ift.tt/3fayBZz
Major new bridge connecting two parts of Croatian coastline angers Bosnian officials
A major bridge has been built over the Adriatic Sea linking two swathes of Croatian coastline - in a move that has angered Bosnian officials who claim it violates its access to open waters. https://ift.tt/3BOFEB7
Foreign secretary 'unlikely' to attend Beijing Winter Olympics as calls for boycott grow
Dominic Raab has said it is "unlikely" that he will attend the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, amid growing calls for British dignitaries to boycott the event over alleged human rights abuses in China. https://ift.tt/3761Rfw
Tsunami warning in Hawaii after 8.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Alaska Peninsula
An 8.2 magnitude earthquake that struck the coast of Alaska triggered a tsunami watch in Hawaii and a warning that waves may be felt as far away as Australia. https://ift.tt/3fawRzx
Ireland's long wait for Olympic gold ends with 'tremendous' victory in double sculls
Ireland's long wait for an Olympic gold medal has finally come to an end after a thrilling lightweight double sculls victory in Tokyo. https://ift.tt/3zSpwNb
UK and Ireland among five nations most likely to survive a collapse of global civilisation - study
The UK and Ireland are among five nations most likely to survive a collapse of global civilisation, researchers have said. https://ift.tt/3zPXMZd
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
New Zealand is best placed to survive a global collapse of society, study suggests
New Zealand is the country most likely to survive a collapse of global civilisation, researchers have said. https://ift.tt/2Vf20uA
PM urges world leaders to dig deep to boost children's education across globe
Boris Johnson is urging world leaders to dip into their pockets to boost children's education across the globe and help avoid a "legacy of wasted talent" as a result of the coronavirus crisis. https://ift.tt/3zKwfsj
US backs Simone Biles after top gymnast withdraws from two Olympic finals to focus on her mental health
America's divisions are huge, but the country appears to have come together to support Simone Biles. https://ift.tt/3l7x4ra
'For my peasant sisters and brothers': Left-wing rural teacher becomes new president of Peru
A man who was until recently a teacher in a rural part of Peru has been sworn in as the country's new president. https://ift.tt/2WvBSwe
Spain's former king Juan Carlos accused of harassment by ex-lover
Spain's former king Emeritus Juan Carlos is being sued by his former mistress in a British court for allegedly spying on her. https://ift.tt/3l5NIqV
Team GB make history with gold in men's 200m swim relay and Dujardin's dressage bronze
Day five brought three more medals for Team GB in Tokyo, with swimmer Tom Dean making history in the pool and Charlotte Dujardin in the dressage. https://ift.tt/3BPtLuz
Tokyo Olympics: The alternative medal tables
Which country is more likely to win the largest number of medals at Tokyo 2020? https://ift.tt/3BMDv8S
Sydney remains in lockdown amid 'national COVID vaccine stockpile'
Sydney will remain in lockdown for another month as officials continue to struggle to contain a growing outbreak of the Delta coronavirus variant. https://ift.tt/3l1JYqF
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was not 'directed' to buy club for Putin, court hears
Roman Abramovich was not "directed" to buy Chelsea FC by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the High Court has heard. https://ift.tt/3rF7LxF
Mexico's methane leak rate 'alarming and worrying' for climate change, report warns
Mexico leaks more methane into the atmosphere than the US and at an "alarming and worrying" rate, a report has warned. https://ift.tt/3x9Lnhd
PM urged to expand scheme to allow former Afghan interpreters to resettle in UK
Dozens of top British commanders have urged Boris Johnson to immediately expand a scheme to allow former Afghan interpreters to resettle in the UK. https://ift.tt/378eh6W
How will allowing fully vaccinated US and EU travellers into the UK work - and might they return the favour?
Fully vaccinated travellers from the EU and the US will be allowed to avoid quarantine on arrival in England. https://ift.tt/3ibhA3e
UN warns it will imminently 'run out of food' in Ethiopia refugee camps
The head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned the agency will "run out of food" for refugee camps in Ethiopia's conflict-ravaged Tigray region as early as Friday. https://ift.tt/2Wvya5N
Mount Sinabung volcano erupts, spewing ash 4,500m into the sky
Indonesia's Mount Sinabung has erupted, sending a thick column of ash 4,500m into the air. https://ift.tt/2VhuILc
Ferocity of US wildfires revealed as forest camera swamped by flames
The ferocity and speed of US wildfires has been caught from a unique perspective, with a forest camera revealing what it's like to face an oncoming wall of flames. https://ift.tt/2WojncR
UK to give Kenya more than 800,000 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine
The UK will give Kenya 817,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, the government has announced. https://ift.tt/3rEMXGK
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Olympics Games reveal strain on body AND soul of life in the sporting spotlight
If you do what Simone Biles does, if you take the awe-inspiring risks that she takes, you really have to believe that you can pull them off. https://ift.tt/3iWWp4o
Team GB claim six medals on day four with historic swimming and gymnastics success
Team GB added six medals to their Olympic tally on day four of the Tokyo Games, after historic success in the pool and the gymnasium. https://ift.tt/3y92aC9
Dozens rescued after towns around Italy's Lake Como hit by landslides and flooding
More than 60 people have been rescued after towns surrounding Lake Como were hit by mudslides and floods as extreme weather gripped northern Italy. https://ift.tt/3BNva4R
World Health Organisation calls for greater regulation to protect children from 'harmful' e-cigarettes
The head of the World Health Organisation has branded electronic cigarettes "harmful" as he warned their use should be better regulated to protect children and teenagers. https://ift.tt/2Wu3G43
Biles says mental health issues behind withdrawal as she admits: 'I just didn't want to go on'
Simone Biles says mental health concerns were behind her shock withdrawal from the team gymnastics final at the Tokyo Olympics as she admitted: "I just didn’t want to go on". https://ift.tt/3iR4aZz
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