The Independent

Few athletes will be under as much scrutiny at the Paris Olympics as the swimmers from China.Revelations that nearly two dozen elite Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Games — and were allowed to compete with no ramifications — have raised major concerns from the rest of the world about the seriousness of anti-doping efforts in a sport that has endured its share of scandals over the decades.From the East German's systematic, state-sponsored program of the 1970s and ‘80s to a previous Chinese doping ring in the 1990s to questions over one-and-done Irish star...

Chinese swimmers will be under scrutiny at the Paris Olympics after positive doping tests revealed

Denmark mixed doubles badminton player Mathias Christiansen has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics, a decision his national federation on Wednesday called the result of multiple unintentional errors made in reporting his whereabouts in line with anti-doping regulations. The Badminton World Federation confirmed Christiansen's absence from the field and the removal...

Denmark mixed doubles badminton player Mathias Christiansen withdraws from Paris Olympics

British sprinter Zharnel Hughes hopes to again use the London Diamond League as a springboard to a global podium at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

'Delayed not denied' - Hughes aims to 'rewrite history'

Rafael Nadal's preparations for the Olympics continue with an impressive straight-set win over Britain's Cameron Norrie in the second round of the Swedish Open.

Nadal continues Olympic preparations with win against Norrie

The daughter of Dubai's ruler appears to have announced her divorce on social media. A post from the verified Instagram account of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said she was ending her marriage, and reads: "I hereby declare our divorce." The BBC has reached out to officials...

Instagram account of Dubai princess announces divorce

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Country singer Ingrid Andress has apologised and admitted being drunk while performing a much-derided rendition of the US national anthem, at a baseball stadium. Andress's erratic performance of The Star-Spangled Banner was widely shared after Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby, in Texas, on Monday. "I was drunk last night,"...

Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk

A courier who was attacked by a dog while delivering parcels said she thought she was "done for". Sarah Bound, from Brynmenyn, Bridgend, was taken to hospital after police were called to the scene on the A4063 in the Coytrahen area of the town at about 13:20 BST Monday. The...

Woman attacked by dog while delivering parcels

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Thank you to Barry Revzin for running the numbers. With U.S. Trials in the rearview mirror, let’s take one final look at the data from nine days of high-pressure racing. We’ve done a few of these before, including breaking down the entry data, checking in mid-meet, and investigating if Hoosiers had a hometown advantage. In this article, we’ll be breaking down improvement from seed time for individual performances.

2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: One More Look at the Data

More than 120 people died in the crush which occurred at an event led by the self-styled godman.

'No-one can change fate': India preacher on deadly crush

A woman and two children have been taken to hospital after a suspected arson attack, police said. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is investigating the incident, which happened on Dean Brook Close in Moston, Manchester, at about 21:45 BST on Wednesday. All residents of the house were safely evacuated, with a...

Woman and two children injured in 'arson attack'

Teachers at a Nottingham secondary school are set to strike over "detrimental" staffing issues. National Education Union (NEU) members at The Trinity Catholic School in Aspley will walk out on Wednesday and Thursday. The union says 10 members of teaching staff are set to leave the school at the end...

Teachers to strike at school over staffing issues

The family of Muriel McKay said they were trying to persuade police and government officials to allow her killer into the UK from Trinidad to help unearth her body. A police search for Mrs McKay’s remains began on Monday at Stocking Farm in Hertfordshire, where she was held hostage and murdered in 1969.

Talks continue for Muriel McKay's killer to fly to UK

Human remains found in a park have been identified as those of a man who had been missing for more than two years. Karandeep Singh was initially reported missing from Slough on 13 December 2021. The formal identification follows the discovery of the remains in Herschel Park, Slough, on 7...

Remains identified as man missing for two years

The search for a body continues decades after she was abducted, mistaken for Rupert Murdoch’s wife.

What happened to Muriel McKay: The bungled kidnap victim

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

A "damning" inquiry into claims of mistreatment of women and girls by Greater Manchester Police has uncovered further evidence of people being "humiliated" in custody. A report by Dame Vera Baird KC heard from 12 women and two men, some of whom were victims of domestic abuse but were themselves arrested after making complaints about their partners.

Women and girls 'humiliated' in police custody

A drug commonly prescribed to thin blood can be repurposed as a cheap antidote to cobra venom, a team of scientists based in Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the UK has discovered. Snakebites kill about 138,000 people a year, mostly in poorer rural areas in low- and middle-income countries in...

Common blood-thinning drug neutralises cobra venom

The victim suffered life-threatening injuries after the early morning attack.

Two charged after attack leaves man in hospital

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Okaro 'honoured' to make Team GB history in pool

Eva Okaro will become the first black woman to represent Team GB in the pool at an Olympics, but says it won't \"define\"...

Eva Okaro will become the first black woman to represent Team GB in the pool at an Olympics, but says it won't "define"...

Okaro 'honoured' to make Team GB history in pool

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