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No first tennis medal in 24 years: Koolhof and Schuurs grab next to bronze

Dutch tennis duo Schuurs and Koolhof miss out on Olympic medal, Canada takes bronze in mixed doubles.

Aug. 2, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Kremlin: children of spy couple learned they were Russian only on plane

Spy family Doeltsev was exchanged after years of training and spying in Slovenia in the largest prison exchange since the Cold War, being greeted by Putin upon arrival in Moscow.

Aug. 2, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

'Homeless and migrants had to make way for Olympics'

Police in Paris chase thousands of homeless and immigrants off the streets during run-up to Olympics, with temporary shelters set up outside the capital, but many soon return to the streets.

Aug. 2, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Venice bans large groups of tourists in fight against nuisance

Scroll New rules have been implemented in Venice, Italy to handle the influx of tourists in the city, such as limiting tour group sizes to 25 people and prohibiting tour guides from using loudspeakers. Residents welcome these efforts as they struggle to navigate through the crowded streets during peak tourist season.

Aug. 1, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Under the radar for years, but now Israel claims killing of Hamas chief Deif

Israeli defense minister announces death of top Hamas militant leader, who has been on Israel's most wanted list since 1995, in unverified airstrike on designated humanitarian zone that left 90 people dead.

Aug. 1, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Prisoner swap is success for Putin: 'No impact on Ukraine war'

Largest prisoner exchange since Cold War between Russia and Western countries releases 24 prisoners and shows growing Kremlin pressure on opposition.