Posted on Sunday August 01, 2021
The UK accuses Tehran of violating international law, while Iran calls the accusations "baseless".
Posted on Sunday August 01, 2021
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she fears for her safety as Belarus orders her home for complaining about coaches.
Posted on Sunday August 01, 2021
Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs claims a shock gold in the Olympic 100m final, after Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes is disqualified for a false start.
Posted on Sunday August 01, 2021
The US shot-putter defies a ban on podium gestures after taking silver at the Tokyo Games.
Posted on Sunday August 01, 2021
The video conferencing firm denies wrongdoing, but has agreed to boost security measures.
Posted on Sunday August 01, 2021
Some former Olympians have resorted to selling their medals because of financial hardships or to raise money for charity.
Posted on Sunday August 01, 2021
Afghans are fleeing the Taliban advance.
Posted on Sunday August 01, 2021
An outbreak of the R.S.V. virus, combined with growing Covid-19 pediatric cases, is straining hospital resources in some cities.
Posted on Sunday August 01, 2021
Kristina Timanovskaya, a Belarusian sprinter, said she sought protection in Japan after the Belarus Olympic Committee tried and failed to forcibly deport her, following an Instagram post in which she criticized her coaches for registering her for the wrong event.
Posted on Sunday August 01, 2021
Protesters converged in Paris to oppose France’s new health pass policy, which bars people without proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid-19 test from indoor venues. Demonstrations also took place in other cities in France.