Category: Culture
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Two Israeli judokas eliminated from Paris Olympics
Judoka Sagi Muki, a former world champion, said that after the death of his coach’s son Omer Smadja, who was killed in Gaza, he found it difficult to concentrate; Gili Sharir was also eliminated from women’s judo competition by Olympic… Continue Reading
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Pax Jolie Pitt suffers head injury in crash
The 20-year-old son of actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie crashes his electric bicycle into a car in LA; is taken to hospital after concern that he may be bleeding into his head; said to be stable but the extent of his injuries is still unclear
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Major volcanic eruption cooled rather than warmed Earth, study finds
A new study published in the Geophysical Research: Atmospheres Journal, found that the Hunga Tonga volcano’s eruption in the South Pacific actually contributed to cooling the Earth rather than warming it, similar to other major volcanic events.
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‘King Charles loves and truly appreciates Kate,’ new biography claims
Royal author Robert Jobson’s new biography of Kate Middleton revealed Prince Harry has conflicts with both his father King Charles III and Prince William, which she has managed to mediate due to the king’s care for her. One such conflict… Continue Reading
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Bella Hadid says Adidas was wrong in campaign, opposes antisemitism
Hadid wrote that she wasn’t aware of the Munich Olympics’ history and the murder of 11 Israeli athletes by the Black September Palestinian terrorist organization — marking a surprising statement from someone who has made herself a symbol… Continue Reading
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After deadly Hezbollah attack, IsraAID mobilizes to help Druze
In the wake of Hezbollah’s rocket attack that killed 12 children and injured 40 others in the Golan Heights Druze village of Majdal Shams, IsraAID mobilized an emergency response team to provide support. The humanitarian aid organization… Continue Reading
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Rhythmic Gymnast latest to receive threats in Paris Olympics
The family of Rhythmic gymnast Shani Bakanov representing Israel at the 2024 Paris Olympics said late on Monday that they have been receiving threats on her life. “How did they get our phone number?” mother Krystina asked. “You are not invited to… Continue Reading
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Cyclist Lucas Plapp undergoes surgery after crash at Paris 2024 Olympics
Australian cyclist Lucas Plapp, a two-time Australian time trial champion, underwent abdominal surgery at a Paris hospital after a heavy crash during the men’s individual road time trial at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 23-year-old Plapp slid… Continue Reading
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Manchester United considering new 100,000-seat stadium
Manchester United is exploring the possibility of building a new 90,000 to 100,000-capacity stadium adjacent to Old Trafford, estimated to cost around £2 billion ($2.5-2.6 billion), with a potential construction time of around six years…. Continue Reading
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Judo siblings’ dream of Olympic double-gold dashed surprise upset
Japan’s Hifumi Abe secured his second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the men’s 66kg judo event, defeating Willian Lima of Brazil in the final. He remained undefeated since 2019. In a shocking upset, Uta Abe, Hifumi’s sister and a four-time… Continue Reading