Neil Gourley says sealing an Olympic place is "pretty special" after an "especially challenging" year. The 29-year-old enjoyed a comfortable 1500m win at the UK Athletics Championships to make sure of his Paris 2024 place. In a slow race, Gourley pulled away from George Mills on the home straight to...

Olympic place 'pretty special' for Gourley

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Maybe the most remarkable thing about Simone Biles’ decade-plus run redefining what’s possible in gymnastics is how she has managed to stay healthy while doing it. She is well-versed in the danger lurking at every turn, every twist, every landing. Blocking it all out...

U.S. loses 2 key gymnasts to injury at Olympic trials

Defending Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own 400m hurdles world record as she qualified for the Paris Olympics on Sunday at the US trials in Oregon. McLaughlin-Levrone, 24, recorded a time of 50.65 seconds, which was 0.03secs faster than her previous best when she won the World Championships at the same track in 2022.

McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record for fifth time

McLaughlin-Levrone obliterated her rivals to power home in an astonishing 50.65sec, bettering her previous best of 50.68, also set at Hayward Field, during the 2022 World Championships. McLaughlin-Levrone, the reigning Olympic champion, was out of the blocks quickly and then produced a devastating burst of speed down the stretch to...

McLaughlin-Levrone sets 400m hurdles world record to seal Olympic berth

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The group features five veteran Olympians and five who will make their Olympic debuts at the Bercy Arena.

Meet the U.S. Gymnasts Going to the Paris Olympics

Two men are arrested and a crime scene is in place after a woman was attacked at the M32 Skatepark.

Woman raped in early hours of morning in skatepark

Four Sri Lankan fishermen have died and another two are critically ill after consuming an unknown liquid from bottles they found while at sea, according to local media reports. The sailors were said to be on a fishing trip when they retrieved the bottles around 320 nautical miles from Tangalle,...

Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea

Police Scotland is trying to find one of its dogs after it went missing near Loch Ness. The force said Fergie was being walked in a remote area west of Drumnadrochit when she ran off after a deer at about 10:00 on Sunday. Police said anyone who encountered the German...

Search for missing police dog that ran after deer

Jan and Els were married for almost five decades. In early June, they died together after being given lethal medication by two doctors. In the Netherlands, this is known as duo-euthanasia. It’s legal, and it’s rare - but every year, more Dutch couples choose to end their lives this way.

Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living

Paying tribute to the 23-year-old, his family say they will "never be the same without him".

Stabbed man had 'heart of gold', his family says

The message in the car windscreen says "please do 20 before another pet is killed".

Cat's death sparks speed message from pet owner

A man has been arrested after driving on the A1 at six times over the legal drink- drive limit. Lincolnshire Police said they received reports of a car being driven erratically near Grantham on Sunday. Officers located the car at Gonerby Moor service station. The 38-year-old driver was taken into...

Driver six times over drink-drive limit

A mother grieving the loss of two of her three children who took their own lives said she never imagined it was possible. Tanya and Stevie Kordek began experiencing mental health problems as teenagers but struggled to get help as adults, their mother said. Inspired by her children, Leanda Kelly,...

'You don't expect your children to take their lives'

A teenager has suffered life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in Sheffield, police said. Emergency services were called to reports of a serious assault on White Hart Lane in Oughtibridge just after 21:00 BST on Sunday. The 19-year-old man suffered injuries to his abdomen and is being treated in hospital, South...

Stabbed teenager in life-threatening condition

At the 2024 Pan-American Senior Championship in Lima, Peru — the last competition before the Olympics — Team USA tops the medal table with 19 medals: 10 gold, five silver, four bronze. In Team USA’s final tuneup before the Olympic Games Paris 2024, our fencers looked sharp.

Team USA Sweeps All Six Individual Golds at Zonals for the First Time Since 2011

Two brothers who launched a "brutal" attack on a stranger on the street have been jailed after their initial sentence was deemed too lenient. Kenneth Brown, 27, and Shaun Brown, 25, had initially been spared jail for the attack in Carlisle city centre, which left their victim with a broken hand, fractured nose and black eyes.

Brothers jailed for 'brutal' attack after review

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When did you last read a book? Some zodiac signs love reading while others dislike it. People who read often tend to amass a lot of knowledge. Some like researching certain issues while others do it as a hobby. There are different book genres that you can check out. Also, many renowned authors like reading their colleagues' publications to hone their writing skills.

5 Zodiac Signs That Love Reading Books

Brahim Saadoun left Morocco to study in Ukraine in 2019 and when the Russians invaded in February 2022 he joined the Ukrainian army. He was captured by pro-Russian forces and sentenced to death for being a mercenary. In an agreement mediated by Saudi Arabia, Mr Saadoun was released in September 2022 and returned to Morocco.

The Moroccan man sentenced to death for fighting for Ukraine

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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'I deserved a fight-off' - Cook devastated after Olympic omission

Three-time world taekwondo champion Bianca Cook says she feels \"let down\" after being omitted from Team GB’s Olympic line-up and believes she deserved a fight-off for...

Three-time world taekwondo champion Bianca Cook says she feels "let down" after being omitted from Team GB’s Olympic line-up and believes she deserved a fight-off for...

'I deserved a fight-off' - Cook devastated after Olympic omission

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