This Was the Best Opening Ceremony Paris Could Give Us?

2 hs ago (The Atlantic): The city seemed exhausted, not exuberant.

Japan and South Korea top diplomats pledge even stronger cooperation

2 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The pair reaffirmed the importance of cooperation in order to maintain and strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Tourists recount frantic escape from burning villas in Seminyak, Bali

2 hs ago (9News): A Melbourne woman told 9News she was forced to jump from the roof of her burning hotel into the arms of people outside on the ground.

As foreign ministers meet, China says relations with Japan at 'critical stage'

2 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The pair discussed thorny issues, including Japanese nationals detained in China, food import bans and semiconductor curbs.

Olympic cauldron lit by flame for Paris Games

2 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): The Olympic cauldron was officially lit by the Olympic flame from the torch carried by several athletes. The cauldron, which was also a hot air balloon, lifted into the Paris night sky. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Team USA sails through opening ceremony of 2024 Olympic Games

2 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Team USA’s boat was the penultimate vessel to sail into view in the opening ceremony, representing 594 athletes from 46 states. The country’s placement symbolizes the next Olympic cycle, when the U.S. will host the Games in Los Angeles in 2028. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Trump appears without his bandage as FBI confirms he was struck by a bullet

2 hs ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): The FBI’s statement was an attempt to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former president’s injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally.

Grappling with maritime disputes and Myanmar crisis, ASEAN top diplomat meetings joined by US, China

2 hs ago (ABC News: International): Top diplomats from Southeast Asia are gathered in the Laotian capital with partners that include the United States, China, Russia, Japan, India and Australia

Sha'Carri Richardson savors 'phenomenal' and 'humbling' Olympics experience

2 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): U.S. track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson was savoring the experience of floating down the Seine with other athletes at the Paris Games, calling the experience "phenomenal" and "humbling." Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Smallest Ukrainian delegation makes opening ceremony entrance

3 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Ukraine has showed up in Paris with the fewest number of athletes since 1996. Their delegation stands at 140 athletes. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Russia Warned Austin About Alleged Ukrainian Plot in Private Call

3 hs ago (NYT > World News): Russia’s defense minister said he needed to talk to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about an alleged Ukrainian operation. What happened next remains murky.

Father of California teen missing for a week arrested on suspicion of child abduction

3 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): The father of a 15-year-old Southern California girl who was missing for about a week has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and other offenses, police announced Friday.

Surfer who survived great white shark shares message from recovery

3 hs ago (9News): Kai McKenzie, 23, promised to be "back in the water in no time."

South Korea expresses 'regret' over Olympics opening ceremony gaffe

3 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The South Korean athletes were introduced as representing the Democratic People's Republic of Korea — the official name for North Korea.

The Taxidermy Bat Market Is Compounding Threats to a Species’ Existence

3 hs ago (NYT > World News): Online sales appear to be compounding threats from climate change and habitat loss, according to new research.

'The rain can't stop us': Lebron James and Coco Gauff talk Team USA

3 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Team USA flag bearers Coco Gauff and LeBron James share the significance of being at the Olympics and the downpour of rain at the 2024 opening ceremony. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Arne Slot era begins with victory in Pittsburgh as Liverpool beat Real Betis

3 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.): Arne Slot began his tenure at Liverpool with a 1-0 friendly victory in Pittsburgh over Real Betis. Dominik Szoboszlai’s first-half goal proved to be the difference as Liverpool began their tour of the USA with a win. Mohamed Salah laid on the assist for Szoboszlai, who fired into the far corner from inside the box. There was an injury concern for Liverpool as Curtis Jones went off during the first half.]]>

Fresno County man sentenced to 29 years for sexually assaulting children, dog

3 hs ago (California): Gage Mason pleaded guilty to all counts and 'aggravating factors' against him on June 5, according to the Fresno County district attorney's office.

Can Fees on Polluting Cars Clean the Air? London Has New Evidence.

3 hs ago (NYT > World News): The city’s expanded low-emissions zone, which was politically fraught, has cut emissions that contribute to health problems like asthma, new numbers show.

Photos: Paris is the backdrop for a colorful Olympics opening ceremony

4 hs ago (California): The ceremony is underway and American audiences can watch live on NBC or Peacock.

More than 60,000 BMWs recalled over faulty airbags

4 hs ago (9News): More than 60,000 BMW cars have been recalled after a fault in their Airbag systems was discovered.

J.D. Vance’s ‘cat ladies’ insult sparks criticism of Trump’s VP pick

4 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Comments JD Vance made in 2021 disparaging "childless cat ladies” are drawing criticism from not only Democrats, but also some members of his own party.

This road gives its country one of the world's worst road tolls

4 hs ago (9News): The road toll is a sad reality of Australian life - but where do we stand compared to the rest of the world?

Trump offers Israel's Netanyahu warm words after White House friction

4 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): It was as much as Netanyahu could have hoped for in making the trek to Florida after he gave a speech to Congress that was criticized by Democrats.

FBI confirms Trump hit by bullet in assassination attempt

4 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Former U.S. President Donald Trump was indeed hit by an assassin's bullet or a fragment of one, the FBI said Friday, putting to rest questions over the nature of the Republican candidate's wounding at a campaign rally this month.

Céline Dion performs at Olympic Games Opening Ceremony amid health issues

4 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Céline Dion closed out the opening ceremony with her first performance since she announced her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. Dion performed “L’Hymne à l’amour” by the French singer Édith Piaf, from a stage at the base of the Eiffel Tower. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Key Pakistani Islamist party begins sit-in to protest increase in electricity bills

4 hs ago (ABC News: International): Pakistani officials say hundreds of supporters of a key Islamist party have started a sit-in protest in the garrison city of Rawalpindi after authorities detained several people to stop them from holding a rally in the neighboring capital, citing secur...

Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O’Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing

4 hs ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): The late singer’s brother said it was a “hideous” representation of his sister that looked like a cross between something in a department store window display and a 1960s sci-fi TV show that used electronic puppets.

Violent demonstration outside L.A. synagogue sparks second lawsuit

4 hs ago (California): Stand with Us Center for Legal Justice, a nonprofit fighting antisemitism, filed the lawsuit on behalf of seven Jewish people who planned to attend a real estate and religious event at the Adas Torah Synagogue.

Doused by Rain, Paris Opens Its Games With a Boat Party on the Seine

4 hs ago (NYT > World News): Undeterred by arson attacks on rail lines earlier in the day, the Parade of Nations continued beneath a glittering Eiffel Tower, where Celine Dion belted out a love anthem.

Paris Olympics kick off with rain-soaked — but grandiose — opening ceremony

5 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The sprawling opening ceremony delivered on the promise to send athletes down the River Seine and culminated in the stirring return of superstar singer Celine Dion.

Snoop Dogg, NBC’s New Voice of the People

5 hs ago (NYT > World News): The network hired the rapper for an expanded role on its broadcasts of the Summer Games in Paris after posting record-low viewership of the Tokyo competition.

2 Top Leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, Including ‘El Mayo,’ in U.S. Custody

5 hs ago (NYT > World News): Ismael Zambada García and Joaquín Guzmán López helped run the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most dominant criminal groups in Mexico.

FBI confirms that a bullet struck Trump's ear during assassination attempt

5 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): FBI Director Christopher Wray had told lawmakers "there’s some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel" that hit the former president.

Watch: French flag-colored plumes of smoke burst from Paris bridge at Olympics opening ceremony

5 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): The colors of the French flag were ejected in a beautiful bouquet from the Austerlitz Bridge in Paris to kick off the opening ceremony. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Japan should display full history of Sado mine, South Korean archaeologist says

5 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): He will not advise the South Korean UNESCO delegation against accepting the designation of the mine if Japan explains its history properly.

European medicines watchdog rejects new Eisai's Alzheimer's drug

5 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The watchdog said the risks of side effects, including potential brain bleeding, outweighed the benefits.

‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday

5 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Swaps markets suggest a roughly 45% chance of the Bank of Japan hiking rates by 15 basis points at the conclusion of its July 31 policy meeting.

Snoop Dogg on Olympics opening ceremony: 'When you hold the torch, you're a peace messenger'

5 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Snoop Dogg talks to NBC's Mike Tirico about his experience holding the Olympic torch. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

BOJ’s former top female executive takes gender fight to Japan’s schools

5 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Tokiko Shimizu is launching her own consultancy to focus on bringing more women into STEM-related fields starting at the high school level.

Vice President Harris calls family of woman shot to death in Illinois

6 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Vice President Kamala Harris called the family of Sonya Massey, the Black woman who was shot to death in her home in Illinois by a sheriff's deputy. Massey's father said Harris expressed her condolences to the family. New details emerged about the shooting and the background of the former deputy, Sean Grayson, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports.

How one week turned social media’s election narratives upside down

6 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Kamala Vance

Spectacular Opening Ceremony kicks off Paris Olympics

6 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Under tight security, the Olympic Ceremony kicked off the Paris Olympics, with LeBron James and Coco Gauff the flag bearers for Team USA. Hours before the ceremony, sabotage attacks paralyzed France's high-speed train system. Travel for up to 800,000 people could be affected through the weekend. NBC News' Tom Llamas reports. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Paris Olympics emerges from darkness with unique opening ceremony

6 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.): After the mayhem, the majesty. Paris conjured a truly indelible spectacle to launch the Games of the 33rd Olympiad, with a blazing hot-air balloon soaring high into the night sky offering a breathtaking showcase for the City of Lights. The four-hour opening ceremony was unlike any conceived in the 128 years of the modern Olympics, transplanting the host nation’s story from a stadium setting to a dozen complex tableaux on water, all while ferrying 6,800 athletes in a 3½-mile flotilla of 85...

Mystery as missing girl’s DNA found in stolen car in major breakthrough almost a year after teen vanished in France

6 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

The dancer keeping Osaka’s Nakazakicho indie

6 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Nakazakicho’s transformation is more than the success story of a small neighborhood turning the tide against inner-city decay.

Massive fire rages in Northern California

6 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): The Park fire in Northern California has doubled in size, burning more than 170,000 acres with 0 percent containment. Gusty winds and bone-dry conditions are fueling the Park fire and others. More than 130 structures have been destroyed and thousands more are threatened. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports.

How the US captured one of the world’s biggest drug lords

6 hs ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): Zambada is one of the most powerful drug lords in the world and has been a key target for the U.S. government for years in its bid to stop huge sums of drugs being trafficked across the border.

Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale's quiet expansion of hyper-local art

6 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The event’s ninth edition doesn’t offer new bangers, but its detailed installations in the verdant mountains of Niigata Prefecture still present a unique experience.

When did summer in Japan stop being fun?

6 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Summer in Japan used to be something to enjoy. Now, it’s something to endure.

When Netanyahu arrived at Mar-a-Lago, Trump was ready to share some advice about ‘public relations’

6 hs ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): For the Israeli prime minister, repairing relations is imperative given the prospect that Donald Trump may once again become US president.

A glorious finale but otherwise the Olympics opening ceremony was a damp squib

6 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

G20 finance ministers agree to work toward effectively taxing the super-rich

6 hs ago (ABC News: International): Finance ministers from leading rich and developing nations have agreed to strive toward effectively taxing the super-rich

See the Wildfires Burning Across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest

7 hs ago (NYT > World News): Fires burned hundreds of thousands of acres in California, Oregon and Alberta, causing evacuations and blanketing cities in smoke.

UN body that regulates ocean floor prepares for election amid debate over deep-sea mining

7 hs ago (ABC News: International): A U.N. body that regulates deep international waters is preparing to elect its next leader, a crucial position as it faces pressure to either ban, approve or place a moratorium on seabed mining

Giant balloon carries Olympic flame to float over Paris

7 hs ago (9News): Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River.

Election in Venezuela: A Presidential Challenger Who Isn't Even on the Ballot

7 hs ago (NPR Topics: World): In Venezuela's presidential elections, incumbent Nicholas Maduro fights a movement against him lead by Maria Corina Machado, who's been barred from the race. In Russia, Russian American journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva, is sentenced to prison in a case similar to that of jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

Olympics Photo of the Day: A Towering Light Show

7 hs ago (The Atlantic): One of the most memorable images of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony

Opening Ceremony Highlights: Celine Dion Caps Celebration Along Seine Hours After Rail Chaos

7 hs ago (NYT > World News): The sprawling ceremony was held under rainy skies and featured sports stars like Zinedine Zidane and Serena Williams. Earlier, coordinated arson attacks disrupted service on three high-speed links to Paris, causing severe delays.

Celine Dion performs from Eiffel Tower in opening ceremony climax

7 hs ago (9News): Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century this morning with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River.

The Lies Nostalgia Tells Us

7 hs ago (The Atlantic): I was a child in the 1960s, and those days weren’t better—but in one way, they were sweeter.

Olympic flag raised upside down in opening ceremony blunder

7 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

How long will the Paris Olympics last? Your ultimate guide

7 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Who Is Performing at the Olympics Opening Ceremony?

7 hs ago (NYT > World News): The ceremony will also provide a showcase for Aya Nakamura, a French-Malian singer, and a range of musical styles including disco, French hip-hop and zouk from the French Caribbean.

Elaborate light show projected from Eiffel Tower

7 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): A spectacular light show is being displayed on the Eiffel Tower as the torch makes its way to its final destination: the cauldron. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Where to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics

7 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Team GB at Paris Olympics: British athletes to watch at 2024 Games

7 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Olympic predictions for Paris 2024, including Team GB

7 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Celine Dion’s Performance Closes the Olympics Opening Ceremony

7 hs ago (NYT > World News): It was the first public performance since 2020 for Dion, who has a rare neurological disorder known as stiff person syndrome.

Trump Says He and Netanyahu Remain on Good Terms

8 hs ago (NYT > World News): The former president met with the Israeli leader in Florida, a day after his main opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, and he both criticized Israel’s conduct of the war.

In President Milei's sit-down with Macron, Argentina says the leaders get past soccer chant fallout

8 hs ago (ABC News: International): Argentine President Javier Milei and French President Emmanuel Macron have met in Paris where they appeared to put aside recent controversy stemming from their countries’ fierce soccer rivalry

When the Game Does Not End at the Final Whistle

8 hs ago (NYT > World News): Most soccer fans long ago internalized the idea that truth is a slippery concept.

‘Papa Smurf’ and flaming pianos – strangest moments of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

8 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Rail Sabotage Blights an Olympic Moment for France

8 hs ago (NYT > World News): The arson attacks were carefully planned to cause maximum disruption on a train network so vast it is virtually impossible to fully secure.

Luxury bags and a mini-fridge stuffed with cash: Orange County schools embezzler is going to prison

8 hs ago (California): Jorge Armando Contreras is sentenced to six years in prison for embezzling millions as the director of fiscal services for the Magnolia School District.

Watch a mesmerizing metal horse gallop down Seine River

8 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Metal horse gallops down Seine River to deliver Olympic flag during the Opening Ceremony at the Paris Games. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Lady Gaga thrills millions with Paris opening ceremony performance

8 hs ago (9News): The international superstar took the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony by storm with a "magnificent" rendition of Zizi Jeanmaire's Mon Truc En Plumes, descending a golden staircase straight into a chorus line and stint on a floating piano.

Son of 'El Chapo' may have tricked Sinaloa Cartel co-founder onto U.S.-bound flight, officials say

9 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): The son of jailed Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán and another cartel leader were arrested Thursday in El Paso, Texas.

Starmer accused of U-turning on pledge to scrap his own pension tax perk

9 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.): Sir Keir Starmer has been accused by the Tories of performing a U-turn on a pledge to scrap a “special tax perk” he enjoyed on his pension.]]>

More than 350 structures were destroyed by Jasper wildfire in the Canadian Rockies, officials say

9 hs ago (ABC News: International): Canadian officials say a wildfire in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies this week has destroyed more than 350 structures but all of the critical infrastructure is intact

We Might Get Thrilling News About Aliens … in 2040

9 hs ago (The Atlantic): The search for extraterrestrial life starts with an interesting-looking rock. Bringing it back to Earth is the hard part.

The Global Temperature Just Went Bump

9 hs ago (The Atlantic): We’re just sticking a toe into the climatic realm of the previous interglacial period, not living in it—yet.

Inside New Jungle camp where hundreds of migrants live in squalid conditions and join ‘WAITING LISTS’ to cross Channel

9 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing

9 hs ago (ABC News: International): A Dublin museum has pulled a wax figure of Sinéad O’Connor from its collection after fans and family members complained that it did not compare to how the late singer looked

Health Canada warns of dosing instruction error in naloxone take-home kits

9 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News): Health Canada warns that naloxone take-home kits from Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. may contain incorrect naloxone dosing information on the instructional card.

Mexico's president downplays cartel violence that drove nearly 600 Mexicans into Guatemala

9 hs ago (ABC News: International): Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has thanked Guatemala for helping nearly 600 Mexicans who have crossed into Guatemala to escape drug cartel violence

Canada men’s football team dragged into drone spying row but Jesse Marsch keeps distance

9 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Each with their own political mission, Trump and Netanyahu meet at Mar-A-Lago

9 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News): Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his home in Florida on Friday, meeting face-to-face for the first time in years as they each try to boost their political fortunes.

Jasper Fire Worsened by Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud

10 hs ago (NYT > World News): Blazes that generate such stormy conditions can be nearly impossible to put out and pose special dangers to firefighters.

Photos: Procession of boats, flags and joyous athletes floats down the Seine

10 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): More than 10,000 athletes sailed across the Seine River in a 3.5-mile parade Friday, kicking off the 2024 Paris Games with a spectacular open-air ceremony that showed off the exuberance of this year's competitors and the majesty of the surrounding French landmarks.

Who Was the Heavy Metal Band at Opening Ceremony? That Was Gojira.

10 hs ago (NYT > World News): Gojira, a popular French band, became the first hard rock act to perform in an Olympic Games opening ceremony when it did a metal version of “Ah! Ça Ira,” a song that was popular during the French Revolution.

England’s iceman Gus Atkinson has revitalised their attack – James Anderson is not missed

10 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.): The third Test is beautifully poised and a sold out Saturday at Edgbaston requires another dose of England’s new found refined batting if they are to take control of the match.]]>

When are the next Olympics? Date and host city for 2028

10 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Community rallies around 7-year-old Saskatoon girl robbed of cash, candy at lemonade stand

10 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News): Madison Vanden Dungen's week started sour and ended sweet.

Man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and leaving her and 4 kids to die in Sacramento River

10 hs ago (California): A Sacramento man was convicted of first-degree murder this week in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend and mother of four kids, according to authorities.

Federal control board sues Puerto Rico's governor over net metering law

10 hs ago (ABC News: International): A federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances has filed a lawsuit challenging amendments to the island’s net metering law, triggering a backlash

Olympic torch zip lines over River Seine

11 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Who is that masked person zip-lining over the River Seine with the Olympic torch at the Opening Ceremony? Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Anger Lingers Over Positive Doping Tests for Chinese Swimmers

11 hs ago (NYT > World News): In Paris, Chinese swimmers have been under extra scrutiny by doping watchdogs, but that hasn’t satisfied competitors like American star Caeleb Dressel.

Arson Attacks on French Rail Leave Thousands Stranded

11 hs ago (NYT > World News): Hundreds were stuck at train stations in Paris and London as operators canceled and delayed trains on Friday after the attacks.

‘OnlyFans saved my life’: Why Olympians are turning to the adult-only site

11 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Where did the Olympics originate? A complete history of the host cities

11 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Two alleged leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa crime cartel arrested after landing in the US

11 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

‘They’re on fire for Kamala’: How Harris has upended the 2024 US campaign

11 hs ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): In 36 hours Harris amassed $192 million in donations, 100,000 new volunteers and blew up the internet with endearing memes of the vice president.

Middle East Crisis: Harris Expresses Support for Israel but Says She ‘Will Not Be Silent’ About Palestinian Suffering

11 hs ago (NYT > World News): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a day after addressing Congress, met on Thursday with Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden separately at the White House at a time when the future of the Middle East is on the line.

Lady Gaga performs at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

11 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Lady Gaga appeared from behind a plumage of pink peacock feathers to the delight of Olympic fans during the Opening Ceremony in Paris on Friday. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Suspected Arsonists Knew Exactly Where to Strike Paris Railways to Heighten Chaos

11 hs ago (NYT > World News): Thousands of miles of tracks leave the French system vulnerable to sabotage. But the suspected arsonists also knew just where to strike.

COVID-19 public health emergency in B.C. declared over

11 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News): British Columbia's top doctor says she is ending the public health emergency declared in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

86-year-old retiring nurse recalls stretcher races, animal crackers and keeping it light for the team

11 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News): Kathy Skinner says that when she started nursing in the late 1950s, there were few career options for women. At 86, the Wallaceburg resident is retiring after working in Ontario and the U.S., and is taking memories of keeping things light on the job with her.

Paranoid Putin frantically moves air defences to guard beloved £3bn Crimean Bridge as Ukraine blitzes TWO airfields

11 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

What sports are in the Paris Olympics? Every sport ranked

11 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

2024 Paris Olympics: What to Know and How to Watch Opening Ceremony

11 hs ago (NYT > World News): Gymnastics. Track. Swimming. Basketball. Break dancing.

As Trump Looms, Blinken Aims to Reassure Allies on U.S. Commitment to Asia

12 hs ago (NYT > World News): Asian officials will press Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about the former president and about Kamala Harris as he visits the region.

Anti-tourism fury floods Europe as locals vow ‘guerrilla action’ against holidaymakers making town into ‘amusement park’

12 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Abandoned £100m megayacht ‘seized from Putin pal’ finally sold to mystery buyer after 2 years… but for fraction of price

12 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Foreign investor that loaded Thames Water with debt takes control of UK gas network

12 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.): The former owner of Thames Water is to take full control of Britain’s gas network in a £700m deal.]]>

UK drops plans to challenge ICC arrest warrant request against Benjamin Netanyahu

12 hs ago (ABC News: International): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office says the U.K. will not intervene with the International Criminal Court’s request for an arrest warrant against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Venezuela opposition leader provides hope for many, even though she isn't on the presidential ballot

12 hs ago (ABC News: International): Maria Corina Machado has walked highways, sought shelter in supporters’ homes and seen her closest collaborators detained and persecuted as she crisscrossed Venezuela ahead of the upcoming presidential election

Mexico Sinaloa Cartel Leader ‘El Mayo’ Is Arrested: What to Know

12 hs ago (NYT > World News): The U.S. said it had arrested Ismael Zambada García, a co-founder, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another co-founder. Both are accused of involvement in fentanyl trafficking.

What caused the Notre Dame fire in Paris, was anyone hurt and how much has been raised for the cathedral to be restored?

12 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Arson Attack on France’s Rail Network: What We Know

12 hs ago (NYT > World News): Coordinated arson attacks on France’s national high-speed rail network have disrupted travel ahead of the opening ceremony for the Olympics in Paris.

An ambitious Olympics opening ceremony showboats French culture on the Seine River

12 hs ago (NPR Topics: World): The amphibious ceremony unfolded as a love letter to France and global sport.

A pollster sheds light on Palestinian attitudes toward the U.S., Israel and Hamas

13 hs ago (NPR Topics: World): For three decades, Khalil Shikaki has provided insights into Palestinian public opinion. The most recent poll showed a rise in Hamas popularity, though a majority of respondents don't support Hamas.

Roland Dumas Dies at 101; French Foreign Minister Tainted by Scandal

13 hs ago (NYT > World News): A lawyer and confidant of François Mitterrand, he was in the forefront of French politics for decades, only to be undone by his taste for the high life.

Friday evening news briefing: France ‘preparing for more attacks’ after train sabotage

13 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

The Prosecutor vs. the Felon

13 hs ago (The Atlantic): Kamala Harris is finally embracing her law-enforcement record, though Republicans see it as a vulnerability.

These Millennials Can’t Get Out of Their Head

13 hs ago (The Atlantic): In Halle Butler’s new novel, young people won’t stop pathologizing others—or themselves.

A Russian Navy research vessel is suspected of violating Finnish territorial waters

13 hs ago (ABC News: International): The Finnish defense ministry says a Russian vessel is suspected of a territorial violation of Finland’s marine area in the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea

What to know about Venezuela's election, as Maduro faces stiff opposition

13 hs ago (NPR Topics: World): Venezuela is holding a presidential election on Sunday that could bring dramatic change to the nation, if the opposition candidate can really knock out longtime President Nicolás Maduro.

Kamala Doesn’t Have to Be ‘Momala’ to the Whole Country

13 hs ago (The Atlantic): You don’t need a child to know how to care for others.

U.K. Drops Opposition to I.C.C. Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

13 hs ago (NYT > World News): The new Labour government confirmed it would drop the previous government’s objection to I.C.C. arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the defense minister, Yoav Gallant.

Keely Hodgkinson: I’d love to be Team GB’s poster girl like Jess Ennis at London

13 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Russia Raises Key Inflation Rate to 18 Percent

13 hs ago (NYT > World News): The move underscored the wartime risks for the Kremlin as the government pumps enormous sums of money into the Russian economy.

Boeing’s incredible self-driving FLYING taxis with top speed of 110mph & hailed by app set to hit skies by 2030

13 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

UN fund warns of $23 million deficit in Haiti's education system as it announces grant

13 hs ago (ABC News: International): Schools in Haiti’s capital and beyond are crumbling as gang violence deepens poverty and disrupts basic government services as the state education system faces a $23 million deficit

Trump Urges Netanyahu to End War in Gaza Ahead of Friday Meeting

13 hs ago (NYT > World News): The Israeli leader is scheduled to visit Mar-a-Lago in Florida before he returns home.

Company halts construction of $2.7B battery project in eastern Ontario

14 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News): After breaking ground in 2023, the company building a plant to produce battery components for electric vehicles in a municipality near Kingston, Ont., says it's delaying construction of the plant citing a slowdown in EV sales.

‘I Can’t Put My Trust in the Invisible Woman’

14 hs ago (The Atlantic): Voters say they don’t know what Kamala Harris stands for. That’s a challenge—and an opportunity.

This Bad-Vibes-TV Moment Needs to End

14 hs ago (The Atlantic): When did television shows become so averse to having an actual plot?

Paris Olympics timetable and calendar

14 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

America’s Political Chaos Is Enviable When You Live in an Autocracy

14 hs ago (The Atlantic): Chinese social media is fascinated with Biden’s decision to step aside.

Ukraine weathers further strikes on energy infrastructure - ‘Ukraine: The Latest’ Podcast

14 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

What’s on TV tonight: Paris 2024: Opening Ceremony, Champions: Full Gallop and more

14 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Divers discover eerie shipwreck with hundreds of champagne bottles onboard after mysteriously vanishing 171 years ago

14 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Kremlin welcomes Trump’s description of Russia as ‘war machine’

14 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.): Moscow welcomed Donald Trump’s comments on Russia being “a war machine” that had defeated Napoleon and Hitler, but said it had reservations about the ex-president returning to the White House.]]>

Scandal Hits U.K.’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ the Original ‘Dancing With the Stars’

14 hs ago (NYT > World News): The BBC said it would add chaperones to rehearsals after allegations of abusive behavior at a hugely popular dance show that inspired international versions.

How might Netanyahu's visit to the US affect cease-fire efforts?

14 hs ago (ABC News: International): Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial trip to the United States comes as ceasefire talks to broker an end to the raging war in Gaza and bring about a hostage-for-prisoners exchange hang in the balance

Hungary will seek solution to Ukraine oil transit impasse by September, minister says

15 hs ago (ABC News: International): Hungary will seek to resolve a disagreement with Ukraine over the transfer of Russian oil to avoid a potential energy crisis, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's chief of staff says

Scotiabank says it has fixed technical issue that stalled payday deposits to customers

15 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News): Scotiabank says it has resolved the issue that prevented paycheques from being deposited in customer accounts and clients will start seeing payments land in their accounts.

Postmedia enters agreement to buy SaltWire chain of newspapers

15 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News): Postmedia has entered an agreement to purchase SaltWire, Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain, according to a news release issued Friday.

Security Precautions Failed to Halt Train Sabotage in Paris

15 hs ago (NYT > World News): The attacks on several high-speed rail lines happened despite the sweeping mobilization of recent weeks.

Soccer experts question strategic value of Canadian team's drone gambit

15 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News):

B.C. fire officials welcome cooler weather, remain wary of winds

15 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News): The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were to blame for the rapid growth of an out-of-control fire near Golden, but rain and cooler temperatures arriving for most of the province are expected to help reduce fire activity.

Russia detains former deputy defense minister on corruption charges

15 hs ago (ABC News: International): Russian security services say a former defense ministry official has been arrested on corruption charges

Influencer mum, 34, dies days after emergency surgery & asking fans to ‘pray for recovery’ as tributes pour in

15 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

With Kamala Harris, U.S. Free Trade Skepticism May Continue

15 hs ago (NYT > World News): The vice president has been critical of past trade deals. But her record suggests she could push for trade measures that address environmental issues.

Crown made a 'mockery' of 2 treaties with First Nations for 150 years, Supreme Court rules

15 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News): For the past 150 years, the governments of Ontario and Canada have made a “mockery” of their treaty obligations to the Anishinaabe of the upper Great Lakes, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday.

My £100k yacht was SUNK by 5 orcas – beasts circled boat ‘like wolves’ before ramming it in horror 2hr attack, says Brit

15 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Helen Glover interview: I want my kids to see me win a medal in Paris

16 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

95 Libyan nationals arrested in South Africa at suspected secret military training camp

16 hs ago (ABC News: International): South African police say they have arrested 95 Libyan nationals on suspicion of receiving training at a secret military camp in the north of the country

Man gets third-degree burns walking on blazing hot sand dunes in Death Valley

16 hs ago (9News): A European visitor got third-degree burns on his feet while briefly walking barefoot on the sand dunes in California's Death Valley National Park over the weekend, park rangers said Thursday.

Russia's Central Bank hikes interest rate as inflation soars

16 hs ago (ABC News: International): Russia’s Central Bank has raised its key lending rate to the highest level in more than two years to stem soaring inflation in an overheated economy hit by Western sanctions in response to Moscow’s military action in Ukraine

Tom Daley: I tortured myself at previous Olympics – this time the gold medal is having my kids there

16 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Inside the desperate hunt for El Chapo’s bloodthirsty partner El Mayo – who skinned rivals & ruthlessly turned on boss

16 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Inside ‘world’s most dangerous’ island where tourists are BANNED… & will be attacked if they dare visit remote paradise

16 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Brazilian football legend Zico has £420,000 worth of items stolen in Paris robbery

16 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Seven Books That Will Change How You Watch the Olympics

16 hs ago (The Atlantic): These titles will allow you to view the competition with a new appreciation.

How a B.C. immigration fraud case crumbled due to court delays

16 hs ago (CBC | Top Stories News): It was a five-year investigation that the Canada Border Services Agency said showed its commitment to protecting Canadians and prospective immigrants. Now, "Project Husky" has all but died in the courts.

Two trains carrying athletes to Paris Olympics were stopped hours before opening ceremony, linked to sabotage - SNCF

16 hs ago (ABC News: International): Two trains carrying athletes to Paris Olympics were stopped hours before opening ceremony, linked to sabotage - SNCF

Why Olympic surfing is taking place 10,000 miles from Paris

16 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

The Democrat Who Thinks Biden Didn’t Go Far Enough

16 hs ago (The Atlantic): Republicans aren’t the only ones questioning whether the president is up to completing his term.

Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav relishes role as hype man for U.S. water polo team

17 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The rapper is using his fame to help support the U.S. team.

UK drops plans to challenge the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant request against Benjamin Netanyahu

17 hs ago (ABC News: International): UK drops plans to challenge the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant request against Benjamin Netanyahu

As Starvation Spreads in Sudan, Military Blocks Aid Trucks at Border

17 hs ago (NYT > World News): A country torn apart by civil war could soon face one of the world’s worst famines in decades, experts said.

All Airlines Are Now the Same

17 hs ago (The Atlantic): Southwest’s open-seating policy will be sorely missed.

Over 30 injured after a van with 50 migrants overturns in Serbia, reports say

17 hs ago (ABC News: International): Serbia's state television reports that a van carrying some 50 migrants overturned on Friday in southwestern Serbia, injuring more than 30

Three men charged after allegedly forcing two teenagers to marry

17 hs ago (9News): The AFP said the teenagers wanted to date each other but were told by family members that they could not unless they were married.

Brit tourist, 45, drowns off coast of Lanzarote as medics battle to save her life on beach in front of family

17 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

World’s most remote hotel ‘Margherita Hut’ located 15,000ft up mountain requires 5hr trek – but it’s worth it for view

17 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

'Two of the best mates': Experienced pilots killed in WA helicopter crash identified

17 hs ago (9News): Peter Ritter, 29, and Gavin U'Ren, 30, were in helicopters mustering cattle when they collided shortly after take-off.

Team Japan not impacted by French train attacks ahead of opening ceremony

17 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The French railways system was hit by a series of attacks on Friday.

French PM says rail attacks targeted three main routes to Paris and aimed to 'block the high-speed train network'

17 hs ago (ABC News: International): French PM says rail attacks targeted three main routes to Paris and aimed to 'block the high-speed train network'

Celine Dion and Lady Gaga face Olympic opening ceremony washout

17 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

LAPD officer pleads no contest to falsely identifying people as gang members

17 hs ago (California): An officer accused of falsifying records in an L.A. Police Department gang-framing scandal pleaded no contest to six felony counts.

EU sends first $1.6 billion from frozen Russia assets to Ukraine

17 hs ago (ABC News: International): The European Union says it had made 1.5 billion euros available to support Ukraine, the first tranche of money generated from profits on frozen Russian assets

Tom Pidcock: Olympic mountain bike course is ‘bland’

18 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Governor of Italy's Liguria region resigns after being arrested for alleged corruption

18 hs ago (ABC News: International): The governor of Italy’s northern Liguria region has resigned after being held under house arrest since May as part of a corruption investigation by local prosecutors

Unbowed by Oct. 7 aftermath, Israeli, Palestinian teens come together for future of troubled region

18 hs ago (ABC News: International): In the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks, a small nongovernmental group called Jerusalem Peacebuilders is pressing ahead with its ambitions help shape Israeli, Palestinian and American teenagers into future leaders

‘I’m not the whistleblower but Charlotte Dujardin has lots of enemies’

18 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Jaw-dropping tales of Ibiza’s wildest nightclub… with sex shows & bouncer ‘Johnny the Dwarf’ who kept out Hells Angels

18 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

France’s train network sabotaged in arson attack ahead of opening ceremony

19 hs ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): The high-speed network was targeted by vandals in a series of coordinated actions that brought major disruptions to some of the country’s busiest rail lines ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her crucial support

19 hs ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): The endorsement from two of the nation’s most popular Democrats comes as Harris continues to build momentum as the party’s likely nominee, replacing Joe Biden.

Kamala Harris vows ‘I’ll not be silent’ on Gaza in 1st meeting with Netanyahu sparking fears hostage deal will COLLAPSE

19 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

These Are the French Rail Lines Affected by the Arson Attacks

19 hs ago (NYT > World News): The arson has caused widespread travel disruptions in France ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

Australian hockey player amputates finger to play at Paris Olympics

19 hs ago (www.telegraph.co.uk for the latest news from the UK and around the world.):

Everyone can see the cacti – but you need 20/20 vision to spot the three animals in under 13 seconds

19 hs ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Opinion: Inglewood needs the people mover, Rep. Waters

19 hs ago (California): The plan to add a three-station connector to the Metro K line has been vetted, and its funding is all but secured. It puts Inglewood on the cusp of transit equity and environmental justice.

Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches

19 hs ago (California): If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.

Column: If a driverless taxi pulls up to a senior center, will anyone brave a ride?

19 hs ago (California): Despite some trepidation -- and fear of mishaps -- these seniors rejected human drivers and climbed into driverless cars. What happened next may surprise you

Advisor to L.A. County district attorney pleads not guilty to 11 felonies over use of sheriff's records

19 hs ago (California): A lawyer for Diana Teran, a top aide to L.A. County Dist. Atty. George Gascón, argued in court that she had committed no crimes when she flagged several sheriff's deputies' names for possible inclusion on a list of problem officers.

Is this the solution to California's soaring insurance prices due to wildfire risk?

19 hs ago (California): The insurance industry will soon have the ability to use wildfire models when setting rates. Homeowners in high risk areas already know how these models have made policies hard to get and hard to afford.