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Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:10:16 GMT
Bangladesh takes Eid break from Covid lockdown
Tens of millions of Bangladeshis defied a Covid-19 surge on Wednesday to join prayers in packed mosques and outdoor locations, as Muslims slaughtered record numbers of animals for the festival Eid al-Adha. The government has lifted a strict lockdow...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:42:12 GMT
Japan's cycling Saitama Criterium cancelled over pandemic
The Tour de France's Saitama Criterium has been cancelled for the second straight year over rising Covid-19 cases, organisers said, days before the Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony. "We have reached the conclusion that our priority is ensuring the sa...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:38:11 GMT
Indian Ocean ballet: S.Africa's breathtaking 'sardine run'
Dolphins gracefully pop in and out of the water, peppering the infinite-looking Indian Ocean, sharks rise from the depths while birds dive from the sky -- all on the hunt for their next meal: sardines. In the crisp air of winter, South Africa's eas...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:36:12 GMT
Bucks use perseverance to snap 50-year NBA title drought
A resilient Milwaukee Bucks squad that battled back from adversity throughout the NBA playoffs and bonded over past failures ended a 50-year title drought Tuesday by winning the NBA Finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points, grabbed 14 rebound...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:26:09 GMT
Giannis scores 50 as Milwaukee Bucks clinch first NBA title since 1971
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a historic 50-point performance when it mattered most in leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA title since 1971 by defeating the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:02:12 GMT
Taliban in 'defence status' during Afghan Eid holiday
The Taliban said Wednesday they would fight only to defend themselves over the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, but stopped short of declaring a formal ceasefire. The militants are waging sweeping offensives across Afghanistan, snapping up territory...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:01:58 GMT
UK to pay French border police €62.7 million in migrant clampdown
France and the United Kingdom have agreed to deploy more police and invest in detection technology on the French coast to try to stop boats carrying illegal migrants from reaching British shores, they said in a joint statement on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:58:12 GMT
Creating an Olympic soundscape at a fan-free Tokyo Games
Nuno Duarte claps in Tokyo's Aomi Urban Sports Park and the sound echoes around the empty stadium, which will host Olympic sport climbers and 3x3 basketball players -- but no spectators. "It's very strange for the athletes. They are not used to thi...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:56:13 GMT
Giannis scores 50 to power Bucks to first NBA title since 1971
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a historic 50-point performance when it mattered most in leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA title since 1971 by defeating the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Tuesday. The Bucks captured the best-of-seven NBA Final...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:56:12 GMT
US NBA star LaVine gets Olympics all clear after Covid scare
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was given the all-clear to travel to Tokyo for the Olympics Wednesday after being placed into Covid-19 safety protocols this week. The 26-year-old, who played in all four of the United States' recent exhibition match...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:42:14 GMT
Russia unveils stealth fighter jet to compete with F-35s
Russia on Tuesday unveiled its new Sukhoi stealth fighter jet designed to compete with the US F-35 and capable of striking six targets simultaneously. Dubbed "The Checkmate", the plane was first shown to a reportedly "pleased" President Vladimir P...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:34:12 GMT
Suns deal with worst pain of lives after NBA Finals failure
Losing in the NBA Finals left the Phoenix Suns struggling to deal with a pain like they had never felt, having come close to a dream only to fall short. "I haven't felt a hurt like this in my life," Suns guard Devin Booker said. "This isn't somethi...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:32:11 GMT
Hong Kong broadcaster forbids Taiwan 'government' references
Hong Kong's public broadcaster has banned staff from calling Taiwan's leader "president" or referring to its "government" in new guidelines that mimic mainland China's rhetoric. The decision comes as Beijing remoulds Hong Kong in its own authoritar...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:28:13 GMT
High-tech TV tricks for fan-free Tokyo Olympics
There'll be no fans in the stands, and less media on the ground, so when it comes to covering the Tokyo Olympics, broadcasters are relying on technology to give viewers a more vivid experience. After the coronavirus pandemic forced the Games to be ...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:05:12 GMT
France introduces Covid-19 health pass to access cultural venues
People wanting to go to cinemas, museums, sporting matches and other cultural venues in France will have to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test starting on Wednesday as the country faces a spike in cases from the highly transmissi...



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