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French mountaineer killed at Mont Blanc, two Germans missing

Tragedy strikes in the French Alps as a climber loses their life and two Germans go missing after a massive ice block breaks off a glacier and falls onto a group of fifteen climbers.

Aug. 6, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Team sprinters to final with world record, Great Britain opponent for gold

Dutch team sprinters again reach the final and take on Great Britain tonight for a thrilling battle for gold at the Paris Olympics at the VĂ©lodrome de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.

Aug. 6, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate

Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2020 presidential election. Walz is governor of Minnesota and has been praised for his commitment to working-class families and progressive policies.

Aug. 6, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Dutch soldier injured in riots in St. Maarten

Dutch soldier injured in riots on Sint Maarten during election tensions, as police and military struggle to restore order in the Dutch Quarter neighborhood. Tensions have been high on the island in recent weeks after a politician's wife was killed in a shooting and allegations of political corruption have arisen.

Aug. 5, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Bloomberg news agency apologizes after violating embargo prisoner swap

Bloomberg apologizes for violating an embargo on news coverage of the Russia-West prisoner swap, which could have endangered the White House. Measures are being taken against several employees and the news agency's practices will be evaluated to prevent a recurrence.

Aug. 5, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Turmoil in the stock markets: what's going on?

'Listed companies and stock market experts are reacting to turmoil in financial markets caused by a combination of factors, including disappointing U.S. jobs figures, tensions in the Middle East and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Investors are wondering if this is the beginning of the end of growth for tech companies, but analysts are still optimistic about developments in artificial intelligence.