Canadian record holders Masse, Liendo lead swimming team into Olympic semifinals
Canadian record holder Kylie Masse was never pressured in her preliminary swim and cruised to the semifinals of the women's Olympic 200-metre backstroke later Thursday.
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Ex-firefighter used torch to trigger elderly neighbour's security cameras in feud, court told
A retired senior firefighter deliberately triggered the Ring security cameras of his elderly neighbour at night during a feud, a court heard. Andrew Hagan, 54, used a torch to set off the devices up to four times each evening, magistrates were told.
WATCH: Keir Starmer holds emergency press conference after Southport stabbings and riots
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will hold a news conference at 4pm this afternoon after meeting with police leaders over 'incidents of extreme violence and public disorder on our streets' in recent days.
The 'run-down' flats that went to auction for £1 and sold for six figures after almost 100 bids
A property that started off with a guide price of just £1 has surprised an estate agent by fetching an impressive six-figure sum at auction.
World record holder Mayer out of decathlon with thigh injury
PARIS :World record holder Kevin Mayer of France has been ruled out of the decathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a thigh injury, the French Olympic Committee said on Thursday.
Van der Poel the man to beat in road race as Alaphilippe carries French hopes
PARIS : Mathieu van der Poel had a below-par Tour de France, failing to show his usual brilliance, but Saturday's dog-eat-dog Olympic road race might bring the predator out of the world champion.
Simone Biles' gymnastics titles: Olympics, Worlds, more stats - ESPN
Since she burst onto the elite scene in 2011, Simone Biles has been a one-of-a-kind force in gymnastics. Apart from success at her craft, Biles has also opened up important mental health conversations within the sport (after grappling with twisties at the 2020 Olympics). She took on her third Olympic cycle at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
'Job's not done': Loh Kean Yew ready to play underdog role against reigning Olympic champ Axelsen in quarters
PARIS: With all the matches earlier in the session complete on Thursday (Aug 1), all eyes were on Loh Kean Yew as he took on China's world number 6 Li Shifeng on centre court at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena.