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Travis Scott released with no charges after allegedly assaulting a hotel security guard

The rapper, who is in Paris for the Olympics, was arrested on Friday after an alleged fight with a security guard and his own bodyguard.
Travis Scott Olympic Basketball
Travis Scott Olympic Basketball
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Philippine military condemns China air force for ‘dangerous’ acts in South China Sea

It was the first time in recent years that the Philippines has complained of dangerous actions by Chinese aircraft, as opposed to navy or coast guard vessels.
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TOPSHOT-CORRECTION / PHILIPPINES-CHINA-MARITIME
7h ago

Many dozens of Rohingya, including children, killed in drone attack while fleeing Myanmar, witnesses say

A two-year-old was among the victims in the single deadliest known assault on civilians in Rakhine state during recent weeks of fighting between junta troops and rebels.
People of Maungdaw township of Myanmar are seen from the Teknaf area of Bangladesh, at the Myanmar-Bangladesh border, during the ongoing conflict in the Rakhine state of Myanmar, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, June 27, 2024.
People of Maungdaw township of Myanmar are seen from the Teknaf area of Bangladesh, at the Myanmar-Bangladesh border, during the ongoing conflict in the Rakhine state of Myanmar, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, June 27, 2024.

Flags banned, signs ripped up: Why you can’t mention Taiwan at the Paris Games

Geopolitics is at the heart of the dispute. Taiwan competes as “Chinese Taipei,” in an attempt to participate in the Olympics without angering mainland China.
A security member removes a banner showing the name "Taiwan" from a fan.
A security member removes a banner showing the name "Taiwan" from a fan.

Why Japan issued its first-ever 'megaquake advisory' — and what that means

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has raised the risk of an even larger temblor on the Nankai Trough, an underwater subduction zone.
A collapsed house in Osaki in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture on Aug. 9, 2024, the day after a strong earthquake hit southwestern Japan.
A collapsed house in Osaki in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture on Aug. 9, 2024, the day after a strong earthquake hit southwestern Japan.
21h ago

Algerian Imane Khelif wins boxing gold medal after her gender was wrongly questioned

Khelif and another boxer, featherweight Lin Yu-Ting of Chinese Taipei, have been fighting under a cloud in France after the Algerian’s opening victory over Angela Carini, who quit after 46 seconds.
Imane Khelif of Team Algeria competes against Liu Yang of  of China during the Boxing Women's 66kg Final match at the Paris  Olympic Games on Aug.  9, 2024.
Imane Khelif of Team Algeria competes against Liu Yang of  of China during the Boxing Women's 66kg Final match at the Paris  Olympic Games on Aug.  9, 2024.
23h ago

U.S. women blow out Australia, advance to gold medal basketball game

The Americans saw how their male counterparts nearly lost a night before. That wasn't going to happen to them.
A'ja Wilson goes to the basket past Australia's Ezi Magbegor in the women's semifinal basketball match at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 9, 2024.
A'ja Wilson goes to the basket past Australia's Ezi Magbegor in the women's semifinal basketball match at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 9, 2024.
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Protesters rally outside Bulgarian parliament to denounce ban on LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ in schools

Waving the rainbow flag, the protesters chanted slogans including “Bulgaria is no Russia” and “Silence means death” as police officers guarded the rally.
Pro-LGBTQ protesters.
Pro-LGBTQ protesters.

Iran is targeting the U.S. election with fake news sites and cyber operations, research says

The aim of the effort seems to be to sow division in the U.S., researchers at Microsoft said. Iran denied the report.
vote ballot processing
vote ballot processing

Why Paris 2024's 'food vision' didn’t receive a perfect score from Olympic athletes

Paris 2024, now in its final days, has eschewed the gastronomic stereotype of French cuisine in favor of something altogether more modern. An approach which was not universally loved by athletes.
Paris Olympic Village Food
Paris Olympic Village Food

Ukrainian troops push deeper into Russia as the Kremlin scrambles forces to repel surprise incursion

The unprecedented assault entered its fourth day Friday with Moscow rushing reinforcements and bombing its own territory to try to contain the Ukrainian advance.
A Russian battle tank T-72 drives outside the town of Sudzha, Russia
A Russian battle tank T-72 drives outside the town of Sudzha, Russia

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