PARIS: Lezana Placette felt a wave of calm and looked up at Paris' most iconic landmark. “When I get a little nervous, I just turn my head and look at the Eiffel Tower. It should help remind me what I'm playing for,” said the French beach volleyball player as he stood on the sand at … Read more
PARIS: There will be no flags or fanfare for Daniil Medvedev at the Paris Olympics, but Russia's highest-profile athlete in the French capital is unlikely to be far from the headlines. The tennis star, along with other Russians and Belarusians at the Games, must compete as a neutral following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Having shown … Read more
JABALIA, Palestinian Territories: On a makeshift pitch in war-torn Gaza, a young player and goalkeeper block out the roaring crowd and focus solely on the football as they kick off.The referee blows the whistle and the penalty taker fires the ball into the makeshift goal, sparking wild celebrations as the crowd swarms him.For fans and … Read more
Watermelon soap from cosmetics company Lush will support the mental health of Palestinian children LONDON: British cosmetics retailer Lush has launched a watermelon soap, the proceeds of which will fund essential mental health support and trauma counseling for children in Gaza and the West Bank. Watermelons have emerged as a symbol of solidarity with Palestine, … Read more
WASHINGTON: Negotiations for a cease-fire agreement and the release of hostages in Gaza are in their “final stages”, a US official said on Wednesday, ahead of talks between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Biden will try to close some “final gaps” in his talks with Netanyahu at the White House … Read more
It's an easy mistake to make, so Aussies are being urged to check their passports if they're heading overseas soon.
WASHINGTON: The gunman who tried to assassinate Donald Trump at a campaign rally searched online for details about the November 1963 shooting of US President John F. Kennedy in the days before the attack, the FBI chief said on Wednesday. FBI Director Christopher Wray, testifying before a congressional committee, said the gunman flew a drone … Read more
N'DJAMENA, Chad: A senior UN official delivered a stark warning earlier this month that terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Daesh are escalating into a pervasive threat across West Africa and the Sahel region. This threat is now spreading to the coastal countries of West Africa, suggesting that the … Read more
N'DJAMENA, Chad: A senior UN official delivered a stark warning earlier this month that terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Daesh are escalating into a pervasive threat across West Africa and the Sahel region. This threat is now spreading to the coastal countries of West Africa, suggesting that the … Read more
N'DJAMENA, Chad: A senior UN official delivered a stark warning earlier this month that terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Daesh are escalating into a pervasive threat across West Africa and the Sahel region. This threat is now spreading to the coastal countries of West Africa, suggesting that the … Read more
