Olympic Games Paris 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif advances to Olympic final amid gender controversy
Last year, Khelif was disqualified from participating in the World Championships in India by the International Boxing Association for failing to pass the gender qualification test.
Paris Olympic gold medals: how much are they worth?
As the highest symbol of honor in sports events, Olympic gold medals not only represent the outstanding achievements of athletes, but also carry rich historical and cultural values.
Paris swimming competition canceled for the fifth time due to pollution of the Seine
One of the highlights of the Paris Olympics is that the Seine River is used as the venue for multiple events, including the opening ceremony, triathlon and marathon swimming.
New purple track for the Paris Olympics
An eye-catching innovative design at the Paris Olympics has attracted the attention of audiences around the world - the new purple track on the track and field field.
Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle breaks the world record for men's 100m freestyle at the Paris Olympics
At the Paris Olympics, Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle broke the world record in the men's 100m freestyle final with an amazing performance, winning the ninth gold medal for the Chinese sports delegation in this Olympics.
Paris 2024: Athletes struggle as organisers refuse to install air conditioning in Olympic Village
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics took place in a downpour, soaking athletes and spectators.
Paris Olympics Mascot "Phryge"
The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games are in full swing, and people are excited not only for the sporting events, but also for the merchandise that fans are eagerly snapping up.
Paris Olympics: Promoting inclusion, but challenges still faced by the LGBTQ+ community
The Paris Olympic Committee has made significant efforts to promote inclusion and diversity.
The glorious moment of the US women's gymnastics team at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics women's gymnastics team final ended at the Bercy Stadium. The US team won the gold medal in the women's gymnastics team event with a high score of 171.296.
What is special about the Paris 2024 Olympic flame?
The design of the torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games was undertaken by French designer Mathieu Lehanneur, who drew inspiration from the three core themes of the Olympics: equality, water and peace.
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Germany
A hotel in a small town on the Mosel River in Germany collapsed
According to the latest report from the Berlin police, a hotel in Krof, a small wine-producing town on the Mosel River, collapsed in the late night of August 6, resulting in one person's death and eight others trapped in the ruins.
Athens Coast Guard
Athens Coast Guard seizes over 1 million euros worth of cocaine
The Greek Coast Guard announced a major victory on August 6, successfully intercepting a case involving a large amount of cocaine smuggling.
German
German court puts pro-Palestinian activist on trial
Moayeri was sentenced by the court to pay a fine of 600 euros for shouting the slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" at a rally four days after Hamas attacked Israel.
Glencore
Glencore was ordered to pay more than $150 million in fines for Congo mining bribery case
Glencore, a global commodity trading giant, was recently ordered by Swiss federal prosecutors to pay more than $150 million in fines and compensation for its involvement in the mining bribery case in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Romanian
Romanian Prime Minister Boycotts Closing Ceremony to Support Injustice in Gymnastics
n August 5, Ana Babosu, a member of the Romanian gymnastics team, won warm applause from the audience with her outstanding performance in the floor exercise and was initially confirmed to have won the precious bronze medal.
Danish Prime Minister
The case of a Polish man attacking the Danish Prime Minister in Copenhagen has been heard in court
In Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, the attack on the Danish Prime Minister officially entered the judicial trial stage on August 6.
England
The stabbing incident in Southport, England, triggered violence, with nearly 400 people arrested in a week
The police have arrested hundreds of people in an attempt to quell this storm driven by hatred and misinformation.
Ukraine
Ukraine's airstrikes on the Kursk border continue, and the Russian Ministry of Defense responds urgently
The Russian Ministry of Defense recently announced that Kiev continued to launch airstrikes on the Kursk border area of Russia on Wednesday night (August 7), and the Russian defense system responded quickly and successfully destroyed four drones.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria faces another early election
Bulgaria has been stuck in a revolving door government since anti-corruption protests in 2020 toppled the coalition led by the center-right populist GERB party.
Spain
The Catalan election in Spain is imminent, and the arrest of former leader Puigdemont may become the focus
This week, the Catalan Regional Council will hold elections, and voters will vote to elect a new regional leader.
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Europe
Heatwaves hit Europe: Spain, Romania and Greece are ready for extreme temperature challenges
As global climate change continues to intensify, the European continent is facing unprecedented heatwaves. Recently, countries such as Spain, Romania and Greece have issued warnings to prepare for the upcoming extreme high temperature weather.
British
British port operators call for compensation from the government: investment in border control facilities after Brexit needs to be rewarded
This demand stems from the Conservative government's rule, when port operators were forced to invest millions of dollars in border control facilities to cope with the challenges of border management after the UK left the EU.
Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport was blocked by climate protesters, and flights were suspended
On July 25, Frankfurt Airport in Germany encountered an unprecedented environmental protest storm.
French
French railway network vandalism incident: far-left and foreign links become the focus of investigation
On the eve of the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the French railway network suffered a sudden organized vandalism, which attracted global attention.
Greece
Greece implements comprehensive restrictions to deal with "goat plague"
Recently, the Greek government has taken a series of urgent and comprehensive restrictions to deal with the "goat plague" that has spread across the country, namely Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR).
Irish Writer
Legendary Irish writer Edna O'Brien dies at the age of 93
Acclaimed Irish writer Edna O'Brien has died at the age of 93 after a long illness. The news was officially announced by her publisher Faber on social media.
London
London police investigate Washington Post publisher's alleged deletion of phone hacking scandal emails
Recently, London police officially launched a preliminary investigation into Will Lewis, the newly appointed publisher and CEO of The Washington Post.
Finland
Adjustment of Finland's immigration policy: a dangerous precedent or a necessary response?
A new draft law recently proposed by the Finnish government has sparked widespread controversy.
Economy
As Germany's economy declines, giant cruise ships drive French GDP growth
In the second quarter of this year, the French economy unexpectedly achieved a growth of 0.6%, partly due to the delivery of a cruise ship worth more than 1 billion euros.
Dutch
Dutch authorities warn parents to keep children away from forests due to frequent wolf attacks
The central Dutch province of Utrecht recently issued an emergency notice, strongly warning parents not to let children go alone or approach a forest area near the province due to a series of shocking wolf attacks in recent days.
Abuse Problem
EU border abuse problem is serious: Fundamental Rights Agency calls for more investigations
Recently, a new report released by the EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) revealed serious human rights violations against migrants and refugees at the EU border.
Iran
Iran is accused of using covert influence activities to undermine Trump's candidacy, and Iranian officials strongly deny assassination plot
Recently, US intelligence agencies have released a series of reports stating that Iran is trying to undermine the candidacy of former US President Donald Trump through covert influence activities.
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Venice cuts tourist groups to 25 to ease pressure on the city
With the booming tourism industry, Venice is also facing urban congestion, environmental damage and a decline in the quality of life of residents caused by overtourism.
News
UN Security Council members are concerned about the situation in the Middle East
Recently, the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, the capital of Iran, has aroused deep concern and worry from the international community.
News
Ukrainian President Zelensky hopes Russia will attend the second peace summit
In the interview, Zelensky said that Russia must send representatives to the second peace summit to promote a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
News
Three children died in knife attack in Southport, UK
On July 30, 2024, a knife attack that shocked the whole country occurred in Southport, Merseyside, UK, killing three children under the age of 10 and injuring several children and adults.
News
Sudanese military leaders refuse new round of talks after drone attack
It is reported that Burhan was attacked by a drone while attending a graduation ceremony at the Sudanese Military Academy on July 31.
News
Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine in seven months: no casualties reported
Recently, Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine in seven months. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the Ukrainian army successfully shot down all 89 Shahed drones involved in the attack.
News
Mass tourism in Spain: The future of the Balearic Islands is affected
In the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands, with their crystal clear waters, charming coastlines, rich historical sites and warm and pleasant climate, have become an ideal holiday destination in the minds of tourists from all over the world.
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Ireland, Spain and Norway recognize the State of Palestine
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris had an in-depth conversation with Irish journalist Shona Murray on this historic move, providing new perspectives and insights for global dialogue.