UK’s Josh Kerr smashes longstanding world mile record in London
Kerr ran a 3:42.66 mile at the London Diamond League, smashing Hicham El Guerrouj’s world record by 0.47 seconds.
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Kerr ran a 3:42.66 mile at the London Diamond League, smashing Hicham El Guerrouj’s world record by 0.47 seconds.
The European Commission has confirmed it will allow EU industries to continue emitting planet-warming CO₂ gases well into the 2040s.
Pressure is expected to build on the Iranian public, as well as global energy markets due to the US blockade.
The move comes as EU foreign ministers remain deadlocked over a bloc-wide ban on illegal settlement trade.
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Slovenia's cycling phenomenon Tadej Pogacar launched a devastating late attack Saturday to win the mountainous 14th stage of the Tour de France, extending his lead over Jonas Vingegaard.
Everyone is watching the goals after they happen, and some get them significantly faster.
On Wednesday, French lawmakers approved a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses. The issue has been championed by President Emmanuel Macron but has been highly contentious politically. Still - opinion polls suggest that a large majority of the French population…
Towering plumes of smoke rose over Kuwait after Iranian strikes hit multiple locations in Mangaf.
London hosted an understated version of the Conservative Political Action Conference, known in the United States for its over-the-top celebration of MAGA causes.
The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday's blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.
Infertility affects one in six women in Germany. However, access to reproductive medicine is not available to all. Surrogacy as well as egg donation are banned.
As Cuba swelters under six-month oil blockade imposed by US, tempers are fraying and unrest is growingWhen Cuba’s national grid collapses, as it did for the third time in 10 days on Tuesday, a collective groan spreads across its cities and people wonder, again, whether the island’s antiquated electricity system may…
Three more pupils died after Uganda’s school bus crash, raising the death toll to 23 students and one adult.
This week France 24's media show "Scoop" looks at Donald Trump's latest attempt to intimidate the press. The New York Times broke the story that the Qatari-donated Air Force One had security concerns. It was clearly newsworthy: the US President flying on a plane that was less secure than another that was available to…
African communities have spent decades developing practical, tested ways to live with extreme heat.
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, including around 190 in northern Ontario, with the surge in fires largely attributed to climate change. Thick smoke has created hazardous air quality across parts of Canada and several US states, including Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and New York. Donald Trump has…
PM Narendra Modi says successful launch will 'encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly'.
The German government plans to crack down on tax fraud, money laundering and illegally acquired assets with more audits and stiffer penalties.
101 East investigates the supply chain behind India’s booming salt industry.
Bangladesh has never qualified for the World Cup. But every four years, many in the country adopt Argentina’s team as their own.
Last year, the aggressive genre of Drill could only be heard on social media in Ethiopia. But over the last few months the fast-paced, often matched with violent lyrics, style of hip hop has exploded on the streets of Addis Ababa, taking over mainstream bars and nightclubs. For some, its rapid popularity is due to Gen…