CAS clears Japan’s Olympic silver medallist Ikeda of doping, overturns ban
CAS clears Japan’s Olympic silver medallist Ikeda of doping, overturns ban Race walker Koki Ikeda returns to competition immediately; Ethiopia’s marathon runner Ruti Aga given 6-year doping ban. Ikeda challenged…
Are parents in France and Italy liable for damage caused by student protesters?
EXPLAINER Are parents in France and Italy liable for damage caused by student protesters? Parents in Italy could face financial penalties if their children participate in vandalism or looting during…
At least one dead and four injured in Paris suburb shooting
One person has been killed and four others injured in a Parisian suburb, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said. The “very serious events” happened in Trappes, to the west…
Saudi Arabia security puts Asian Cup in doubt: Japan football chief
Saudi Arabia security puts Asian Cup in doubt: Japan football chief Tsuneyasu Miyamoto says it will be difficult for Saudi Arabia to host next year’s tournament as scheduled. Saudi Arabia’s…
‘Pink blooms from among the rubble’: Battling breast cancer in Gaza
Health workers in Gaza are participating in a breast cancer campaign called ‘pink blooms from among the rubble’.
France tightens security in anticipation of weekend protests
France tightens security in anticipation of weekend protests Gatherings banned and curfews extended as cities lock down in bid to avert more unrest. French authorities are seeking to prevent the…
Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting
Five Israelis have been wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed by Israeli security forces following a shooting in the occupied West Bank, Israeli officials say. Footage verified by the…
Meghan says she was informed about ‘disturbing allegations’ against her father in 2018
The Duchess of Sussex has said she was informed about “disturbing allegations” about her estranged father in 2018. In a statement, Meghan said a letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle…
South Korea invites North for military talks over border
South Korea invites North for military talks over border The proposal comes days after Pyongyang says it moved new military units into ‘firing positions’ along the border. Tensions between South…
Cyprus police open investigation into financial affairs of Roman Abramovich
Police in Cyprus have opened an investigation into the financial affairs of Roman Abramovich, following revelations by BBC Panorama that accountancy firm Deloitte helped in falsifying documents to hide his…