Washington (AFP) – Sports enthusiasts in a bar in Washington watch Simone Biles lead the United States to a dominant victory in the women’s gymnastics team final, laying the ghosts of Tokyo to rest as she claims a fifth career Olympic gold medal.
Caracas (AFP) – Thousands of Venezuelans gather in a peaceful show of opposition support a day after 12 people died and dozens were injured in protests against President Nicolas Maduro’s disputed presidential election victory.
Southport (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Violent clashes broke out in the northern England town of Southport after a vigil was held for the victims of a mass stabbing attack. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said those responsible for the violence would “face the full force of the law”.
Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) – Israel says it has carried out an attack on a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Beirut, killing a senior commander of the Iran-backed group.
Berlin (AFP) – In the German capital, Berlin, a number of sports clubs offer safe spaces for the LGBT+ community, where physical activity can be practised without fear of judgement, whether playing rugby or water polo.
Montagne-de-Lure (AFP) – Since wolves returned to the Luberon massif in southern France around ten years ago, many farmers adopted Pyrenean mountain dogs. To ensure the safety of hikers, volunteers step in and guide them through the routes and the pastures.
Paris (AFP) – Unsafe pollution levels in the River Seine forced the postponement of the men’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics. In a massive blow to organisers who have repeatedly vowed that the Seine would be safe to swim in, the race was called off just hours before the start after last-minute water quality tests.
Wayanad (AFP) – Rescue efforts are underway after landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains have killed at least 93 people, with at least 250 others rescued from a landscape transformed by mud and debris, officials said.
London (AFP) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the “whole country is deeply shocked” as a knife attack in northern England killed three children and critically injured five others. A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested and is being questioned over the attack in Southport, near Liverpool.
Caracas (AFP) – At least one person has died in Venezuela as security forces try to break up protests triggered by a hotly disputed election result that gave Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a third term in power, an NGO said.
