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'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.

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

Judge releases name of Southport suspect, Starmer in emergency consultation with police chiefs

Extremist protests and violent attacks following the deadly knife attack in England, with the identity of the underage perpetrator now revealed to prevent the spread of fake news. Nigel Farage and far-right groups are spreading anti-immigration and nationalist slogans while Prime Minister Starmer announces police cooperation to stop these coordinated actions by the far right.

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

Major prisoner exchange between Russia and West, journalist Gershkovich also free

Political prisoners are being released and exchanged between Russia, Belarus and Western countries with the help of Turkish intelligence, including well-known journalist Evan Gershkovich and Kremlin critic Ilya Yashin.