ALGIERS: Eight Algerian activists from the pro-democracy protests that toppled the country's last president have been remanded in pretrial detention while six others have been released under judicial supervision, one of their lawyers said Friday. The activists were arrested between July 8 and 15 in Bejaia, about 220 kilometers (136 miles) east of the capital … Read more
An Australian council is considering fining residents who prune ancient trees on private property.
A doctor has dramatically confessed to giving performance-enhancing drugs to a superstar athlete, just days before the start of the Paris Olympic Games.
TEL AVIV: Israel threatened retaliation on Friday after a drone claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels penetrated its vaunted air defenses and killed a civilian in a Tel Aviv apartment building near a U.S. Embassy annex. The attack drew condemnation from U.N. chief Antonio Guterres and a call for “maximum restraint” to avoid “further escalation in … Read more
The Australian team has a small café with a barista ready to prepare the perfect drink for the athletes to ensure they have a sufficient caffeine intake.
Dante Exum had an injury and Josh Giddey led the team with 19 points as the Australian Boomers topped Puerto Rico.
RIYADH: For many, summer in Saudi Arabia is a time to lounge on the couch, turn on the air conditioning and watch others play sports on TV. Those who dare to defy this approach often end up suffering from heatstroke. However, running clubs in the Kingdom are as active as ever and show no signs … Read more
Travelers have received an important warning as a power outage is causing massive disruption around the world and an Australian airline is canceling all flights.
The former rugby star took to Instagram to share an emotional post after keeping a big secret from fans for a “long time”.
DHAKA: Bangladesh entered a nationwide communications blackout on Friday following clashes between police and students that have killed dozens of people in recent days. The government announced on Thursday night it would shut down mobile internet for security reasons, as student protesters demanding the removal of government employment quotas took to the streets after authorities … Read more
