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Friday, Aug 30

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Paris Has Fallen – Watch the trailer for the new TV show based on the Has Fallen films

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There is no Gerard Butler in this one (although maybe he does put in an appearance at some point), but it does follow the same formula as Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, and Angel Has Fallen. When a terrorist group led by the…

Thursday, Aug 29

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Paralympian aiming for gold at Paris 2024 after leg ripped off in shark attack

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American swimmer Ali Truwit will make her Paralympic debut in Paris after her lower leg was ripped off by a shark just 12 months ago as she looks to win gold

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Five years after brutal attack severed her spine, Tracy Otto proudly calls herself a Paralympian

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PARIS (AP) — Five years after losing an eye and having her spinal cord severed while being attacked, Tracy Otto…

Arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov is an attack on free speech

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Free speech is a cornerstone of liberty. That’s why the latest attack on free speech is so troubling. Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging service Telegram, was charged with numerous alleged crimes Wednesday in Paris, France,…

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Two Men Charged over Synagogue Arson Attack in France

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Two suspects involved in an attack on a synagogue in southern France at the weekend were charged late Wednesday and remain in custody, Paris anti-terror prosecutors said.

Wednesday, Aug 28

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The suspect in a French synagogue attack said he wanted to change Israel’s actions, prosecutors say

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PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors say a 33-year-old man accused in an arson attack on a synagogue last weekend said he wanted to defend Palestinians and change Israel’s policy in Gaza. A police officer was injured after the suspect set…

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Paralympic athlete who had heart attack at Tokyo 2020 makes emotional return to games

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Joachim Gerard was Belgium’s flagbearer at the Paris Paralympics opening ceremony on Wednesday, 28 August, three years after suffering a heart attack.

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The suspect in a French synagogue attack said he wanted to change Israel’s actions, prosecutors say

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PARIS (AP) — A 33-year-old man faced terrorism charges over an arson attack on a French synagogue last weekend that…

Tuesday, Aug 27

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Paralympic Games: From a bear attack survivor to a mine blast hero... meet the brave athletes to watch in Paris

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Australia took home 21 gold medals last time out in Tokyo, with their best ever performance coming in Sydney 24 years ago when they topped the medal table with 63 golds.

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From a 2.46m tall volleyballer to a bear attack survivor: Ten must-watch Paralympic events

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The Paris Paralympics will feature some of the best athletes in the world - here are some highlights to look forward to.

Monday, Aug 26

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Telegram founder arrested in Paris

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From the BBC World Service: Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of messaging platform Telegram, was arrested in France for allowing a wide range of crimes to take place on the platform due to insufficient moderation. Then, a “right to…

Wednesday, Aug 21

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Triumph Over Tragedy: Ali Truwit's Quest For Paralympic Gold In Paris 2024

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Shark attack survivor Ali Truwit turns tragedy to triumph. In 18 months, she becomes a Paralympic medal contender, inspiring millions with her resilience.

Tuesday, Aug 20

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Dennis Schroder Has No Right to Attack Kevin Durant, Says Stephen A. Smith

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Following the US Men’s Basketball Team’s gold medal win at the Paris Olympics, Kevin Durant took a subtle jab at Dennis Schroder on social media. He posted a picture of Team USA posing with the gold medal and captioned it, “Entertainment…

Saturday, Aug 17

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Jordan Chiles speaks out for the first time since being stripped of medal at Paris 2024 Olympics

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The 23-year-old says she's faced 'unprompted racially driven attacks' throughout the ordeal

Thursday, Aug 15

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Gymnast 'devastated' over decision to strip her of Olympic bronze - and criticises 'racially-driven attacks' online

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Jordan Chiles has revealed her "devastation" at being stripped of her 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medal.

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Raygun's Olympic breakdancing teammate Jeff Dunne reacts to her controversial Paris 2024 performance

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Raygun's Olympics breakdancing teammate Jeff 'J Attack' Dunne has jumped to her defense as controversy rolls on following the Australian's performance in Paris.

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Australian Olympic chief slams online attacks on breakdancer Raygun

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An online petition has called for an investigation into Rachael Gunn’s selection after her routine at Paris 2024 went viral

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Australia Olympic chief slams online attack on breakdancer Raygun

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The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) on Thursday condemned an online petition calling for an investigation into breakdancer Rachael Gunn’s selection for the Paris Olympics, saying it contained falsehoods aimed at inciting hatred against…

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Rachael Gunn: How Raygun's shocker made life hell for another Aussie breakdancer at the Paris Olympics

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The coach of Australia's male breakdancer at the Paris Olympics, 'J-Attack', has opened up about the effect Rachael Gunn's viral routines had on the 16-year-old as he represented his country.

Tuesday, Aug 13

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The 2024 Paris Olympics, by Reuben Abati

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There were also fears about security after the attack on targets across Europe and rising threat of terrorism and extremism.