Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to her Algerian opponent, Imane Khelif, for abruptly exiting their Olympic bout without a handshake, explaining her frustration over losing a medal chance. The IOC defended Khelif's eligibility amid social media criticism, emphasizing non-discrimination and compliance with regulations.
Dikec finished 13th in his individual event and will not compete further in the Paris Olympics, but he is already looking forward to the 2028 Games.
Biden did board the plane but only to speak with the those who helped in bringing back the three freed prisoners home.
Vance has not addressed the makeup rumors, but if true, he would not be alone in the Republican party.
This surprising reversal means that Mohammed and his accomplices, Walid Bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawasawi, could again be subject to the death penalty.
Eric Nicholas Gapco was arrested for a violent outburst on an American Airlines flight, including attempting to open the plane's doors and making inappropriate advances towards a flight attendant. He now faces multiple charges, including interference with a flight crew and damaging a jail cell.
The France vs Argentina Paris Olympics 2024 quarterfinal match will be played on Friday, Aug 2, at the Stade de Lyon in Lyon, France.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's 2024 Olympic match against Italy's Angela Carini, which ended with Carini forfeiting after 46 seconds, sparked controversy and false claims of Khelif being a 'biological male.' Despite a 2023 gender eligibility test ban, Khelif is confirmed not to be transgender, raising debates about gender, biology, and fairness in sports. IOC has also confirmed that no transgender athlete is participating in games.
This incident occurred as two other athletes suffered seemingly serious injuries at Paris' Stade de France on Friday as the athletics events began in the French capital.
The India Vs Australia men's hockey match at Paris Olympics 2024 will be played on Friday, Aug 2 at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium.
Khelif vehemently criticized her disqualification in 2023, stating at the time: "There are some countries did not want Algeria to win a gold medal."
Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Hamas leader, was killed on Wednesday in Tehran by an explosive device planted two months earlier. The bomb, which caused extensive damage, was detonated remotely in a guesthouse managed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Haniyeh's assassination, attributed to Israeli involvement by both Iranian and Hamas officials, threatens to destabilize the region and disrupt Gaza cease-fire talks.
A major gender controversy erupted at the Paris Olympics 2024 when Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, previously disqualified for failing a gender test, knocked out Italian boxer Angela Carini, who then abandoned the bout. The incident has sparked widespread debate and high-profile reactions, including from author J.K. Rowling and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The controversy highlights a long-standing dispute between the IOC and the Russian-led IBA over accusations of mismanagement and lack of integrity.
The agency's Special Victims Unit said that investigators interviewed two juveniles who confirmed Clanton had sex with one of them, police said.
