Simone Biles reclaims gymnastics all-around crown for sixth Olympic gold
American gymnast Simone Biles reclaimed the Olympic all-around title on Thursday, securing her sixth Olympic gold medal by outscoring Brazil’s…
Global food monitor says famine has taken hold in Sudan’s Darfur
By Maggie Michael, Lena Masri, Ryan McNeill and Deborah Nelson CAIRO (Reuters) – The war in Sudan and restrictions on…
Erosion of fundamental principles to protect civilians
The coronavirus pandemic is not the only news we should be paying attention to at the moment. This spring marks…
Nakamura, Dion and the ‘Smurf artist’: Olympic show boosts music stars
Paris (AFP) – It might have triggered some controversy and been damper than desired, but the Olympics opening ceremony was also…
Djokovic, Alcaraz close in on Olympics showdown as Nadal exits
Paris (AFP) – Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz overcame crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for an Olympic final…
Sjoestroem in the zone to snap 100m freestyle jinx
Paris (AFP) – Veteran Swedish sprint star Sarah Sjoestroem said she was “so in the zone” after winning the women’s 100m…
Ledecky admits ‘not getting easier’ after another Olympic masterclass
Paris (AFP) – American great Katie Ledecky admitted “it doesn’t get any easier” after powering to the Olympic 1500m freestyle title…
Magnifique! Magical Marchand sweeps to Olympic double
Paris (AFP) – France’s Leon Marchand produced a dazzling double gold-medal winning performance to electrify the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, powering…
China’s Pan wins ‘magic’ 100m freestyle gold in new world record
Paris (AFP) – China’s Pan Zhanle enjoyed a “magic moment” after smashing his own world record on his way to victory…
Salah scores as Liverpool beat Arsenal 2-1 while Chelsea, Man Utd win
Washington (AFP) – Mo Salah and Fabio Carvalho scored first-half goals to give Liverpool a 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Wednesday…