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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

Michelle Jenneke is an Australian hurdles athlete internationally known for her looks and signature move before a race. Jenneke, who rose to fame in 2012 when a video of her dancing before her 100-meter hurdles event at the World Junior Track and Field Championships in Barcelona went viral, will be back in the spotlight when the 2024 Paris Olympics come around later this month.

PHOTO: Australian Hurdler Michelle Jenneke Has The Entire World “Excited” With Her Frisky Post Ahead Of The 2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo made good on her promise to swim in the Seine to show it is ready for the Olympics — now just nine days away! The river will play a key role in the Games, including for a boat parade during the opening ceremony and serving as a venue for athletes. NBC’s Meagan Fitzgerald reports for TODAY.

Mayor of Paris follows through on promise to swim in Seine

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Watch a view of the Paris skyline on Friday, 19 July, ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games which will begin one week today.The Games will start with an opening ceremony through the centre of France's capital city along the River Seine - the first opening ceremony in the history of the Summer Games to not take place in a stadium. Dozens of boats will carry thousands of athletes and performers on a 6km route along the water passing iconic landmarks such as the Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower.Earlier this week, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo finally swam in the Seine to...

Watch from Paris a week ahead of Olympic Games kicking off

The mayor of the French capital Anne Hidalgo is set to splash into the murky waters of the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate that the river is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics later this month. The Seine is set to be used for the swimming leg of the Olympics triathlon on July 30-31 and August 5, as well as the open-water swimming on August 8-9.

Paris mayor to take dip in Seine ahead of Olympics

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Ian Price, 52, died in September 2023 after being attacked by two XL bully dogs in Stonnall.

Man charged over death of XL bully attack victim

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

James Roddis is one of the most senior army officers to be court-martialled in the last 200 years.

Ex-Major General admits disgraceful conduct

A man found dead in a park in the early hours of the morning has been officially named as Thomas Boom, 30, known as Tommy. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened shortly after midnight in Miller's Meadow in Northampton. Northamptonshire Police said Mr Boom...

Man, 30, found dead in park is named by police

Lewis Hamilton says Ralf Schumacher’s decision to come out as gay “sends such a positive message” but that Formula 1 needs to make more progress on inclusivity.

Schumacher coming out 'sends positive message' - Hamilton

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

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 National Trust says it will contact police after illegal campers chop trees and burn fires.

Campers leave trail of destruction at lakeside

Ex-teacher Ms Willett, who was born in St Leonards in 1916, raised funds during the Covid pandemic.

Charity fundraiser celebrates 108th birthday

A group accused of attempting to kidnap a coroner have said how they were "instructed" to do so by a man they believed had judicial powers. Four people are alleged to have stormed Essex Coroner's Court, in Chelmsford, during a bid to abduct senior coroner Lincoln Brookes in April 2023.

Plot to kidnap coroner was 'instructed by judge'

Three men are arrested after the victim is pronounced dead at the scene.

Murder investigation launched after body found

The gunman's father was reportedly concerned about his son and told police he'd vanished without any notice.

Father of Trump gunman called police about son before attack

A man has been jailed for 30 years for murdering a father while he was pushing his infant son in a buggy. Maurice Jones, 25, of Gainsborough Close, Salisbury, fatally stabbed Tsvetomir Genov - also known as TG - on 22 August 2023. Jones was convicted in June of murder...

Man jailed for murdering father pushing son in buggy

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07/17/24 | Women's Basketball EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon women's basketball's Elisa Mevius was selected to Germany's 3x3 basketball roster and will represent her home country in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Germany announced Wednesday. Mevius, a 5-foot-10 junior guard, is entering her first season as a Duck after she transferred from Siena following two standout seasons. Mevius is a two-time all-MAAC selection and was tabbed 2023-24 MAAC defensive player of the year and 2022-23 rookie of the year. Another Duck is Paris bound! Elisa Mevius is headed to the 2024 Olympic Games with Germany 3x3 ????! #GoDucks x...

Mevius to Represent Germany at Paris Olympics

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Paris games a 'pinch-me' moment for dressage star

The former world champion from Yorkshire is \"staying in the moment\" despite her gold medal...

The former world champion from Yorkshire is "staying in the moment" despite her gold medal...

Paris games a 'pinch-me' moment for dressage star

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