August2023
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Kremlin critic Navalny faces decades more in prison
Aug 2, 2023On Friday, a Russian court will rule on the trial of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is facing extremism accusations that may keep him in prison for decades. The 47-year-old attacked Russia’s military intervention in... -
Jamaica dump Brazil and Marta out of World Cup to reach last 16
Aug 2, 2023Jamaica guaranteed Marta’s World Cup journey would not finish happily as they defeated Brazil 0-0 on Wednesday to advance to the last 16 and condemn the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995. Marta, the... -
Germany want more creativity in crunch South Korea clash
Aug 2, 2023Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, Germany’s coach, has challenged her squad to be more creative as they attempt to rebound from a stunning setback to South Korea in a crucial Women’s World Cup match on Thursday. The 2003 and... -
India blow away West Indies in decider to seal ODI series
Aug 2, 2023In the critical third and final one-day international at the Brian Lara Stadium on Tuesday, India quickly erased the memory of a dismal second encounter by annihilating the West Indies by 200 runs. Even with skipper... -
Beijing rains heaviest since records began 140 years ago: weather service
Aug 2, 2023The latest rains in Beijing were the biggest since records began 140 years ago, according to the city’s weather bureau. “The maximum (amount) of rainfall recorded during this storm, which was 744.8 millimetres, occurred at the... -
‘Euphoria’ actor Angus Cloud dies aged 25
Aug 2, 2023Angus Cloud, a 25-year-old co-star of the smash HBO drama “Euphoria,” died on Monday, according to his family. The actor, who played laconic drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill in the Emmy Award-winning series, died of natural... -
Each cigarette in Canada now comes with warning label
Aug 2, 2023Since Tuesday, each cigarette sold in Canada has come with an individual health warning that “cigarettes cause impotence” and cancer, and that there is “poison in every puff.” The May labeling requirement, which aims to further... -
20 dead in Uganda boat accident
Aug 2, 2023On Wednesday morning, a boat collapsed in Ugandan waters on Lake Victoria, killing twenty persons, authorities said, while rescuers and local residents looked for survivors. “So far 20 people have been confirmed dead, and nine (9)... -
Niger reopens land and air borders with five neighbouring countries: junta
Aug 2, 2023Niger’s land and air borders with five neighbouring countries have been reopened, nearly a week after they were closed following a coup that overthrew elected President Mohamed Bazoum, one of the putschists announced Tuesday on national... -
Saudi Arabia to host talks on Ukraine on Aug 5-6
Aug 2, 2023In early August, Saudi Arabia hopes to host peace talks on Ukraine. Russia was not invited. TASS has compiled the important insights from the discussions’ preparations. On June 26, Germany’s ARD TV channel reported that an...