Field stormers, clearance and disallowed goal after 2 hours: Morocco wins absurd game at Games
Morocco wins over Argentina after tumultuous start to Olympic soccer tournament, while Spain narrowly wins over Uzbekistan in second opening match.
Influencers raise money for equipment for Russian military through the Netherlands
Russian soldiers at the front lines are struggling to receive necessary equipment and are turning to social media for help, with the help of pro-Russian influencers and a Dutch-based company, CEBC. The company's questionable ownership and connections to the Kremlin raise concerns over sanctions evasion.
At least 174 deaths and 2,600 arrests counted during protests in Bangladesh
Protests in Bangladesh turn deadly as over 170 people have been killed and nearly 2600 arrested. Students are demanding an end to inequality and the re-opening of universities, while the government faces pressure to reform job distribution and offer apologies for the recent violence.
Bodycam footage shows cop shooting black woman to death in her home in U.S.
In de US, shocking bodycam footage of a white police officer shooting a black woman in her home has been released, causing outrage. The officer, who is now in jail awaiting trial for murder, claims he was defending himself, but the victim's lawyer says she was in need of mental health support, not a fatal bullet.
Tour winner Pogacar in Surhuisterveen: 'Am mentally exhausted, want to relax, go to the beach'
Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar has decided to skip the Olympic Games due to fatigue and will instead take a relaxing vacation with his fiancée, Slovenian cyclist Urska Zigart, who was also not selected for the Olympics despite her top performance at the national championships. Pogacar's main focus is now on winning the World Championships in September, for which he needs time to rest and maintain his top form.
Snoop Dogg, Zorro and craft beer: the opening of the Paris Olympics
Paris is awaiting the opening ceremony of the Olympics, involving 3,000 dancers and 300,000 visitors. Speculation about the secret performance, the final flame bearer and even the weather are the headlines in French newspapers.