The Independent

Team GB’s Lauren Henry revealed the moment the women’s quadruple sculls crew went for broke to grab Olympic glory in Paris.The British quartet of Henry, Georgie Brayshaw, Hannah Scott and Lola Anderson trailed the Netherlands from the start, and their dream of striking gold at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium seemed to be over just metres from the finish line.But with one final British push the two boats finished side by side – and a photo-finish was declared on the TV coverage.The moment of realisation!!It went to down to a photo finish, but it was our women's quad sculls team that came...

Lauren Henry reveals ‘need to go now’ call as GB pip Netherlands for gold

Duncan Scott, Lukas Maertens, David Popovici, Matt Richards, and Hwang Sun-woo are all top swimmers who have made their mark in the 400m freestyle event. Lukas Maertens from Germany has consistently performed well in this event, earning medals at the last three world championships. In 2022, he secured a silver medal, followed by bronze medals in 2023 and 2024. Maertens’ experience and success in this event make him a formidable competitor.

Lukas Maertens’ Impressive International Medal Streak in 400m Freestyle

A woman who recovered from a serious head injury sustained in a horse riding accident is celebrating winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Georgie Brayshaw, 30, who took up rowing while studying at the University of Northampton, was in the team that won a nail-biting final in the women's quadruple sculls on Wednesday.

Rower beats serious head injury to win Olympic gold

The Associated Press

VAIRES-SUR-MARNE, France (AP) — Evy Leibfarth was sitting in third place in the women’s canoe slalom final with just one competitor standing between the American and a first Olympic medal. Gabriela Satkova of the Czech Republic, the fastest finisher in the semifinals, could have knocked her off the...

Evy Leibfarth of United States claims bronze in women’s canoe slalom with father as coach

The last Northern Ireland athlete to win an individual Olympic gold medal has hailed an “extraordinary” Paris 2024 medal haul.Daniel Wiffen, 23, won a swimming gold medal for Team Ireland in the men’s 800m freestyle on Tuesday night, and within an hour Jack McMillan, 24, took gold as part of Team GB’s 4x200m freestyle relay team.On Wednesday, rower Hannah Scott, 25, won gold as part of Team GB’s women’s quadruple sculls final.Northern Ireland had previously won just three gold medals in the Olympics.Lady Mary Peters won gold in the pentathlon in the 1972 Games in Munich, while Stephen Martin and...

Mary Peters hails ‘extraordinary’ Olympic medal haul for island of Ireland

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

A detective has described a paedophile given a 25-year jail term for raping a child as "incredibly dangerous". Shaun Bolingbroke, 32, of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, was jailed by a judge at Cambridge Crown Court on 23 July. Jurors found him guilty of raping a child under 13. He had admitted a...

'Incredibly dangerous' child rapist jailed

Two men have been arrested over an an attack in Antrim town in which a teenager had part of each of his ears bitten off. The victim - a man in his late teens - was attacked at a pub in High Street on 12 May. The arrested men, aged...

Arrests after teenager's ears partially bitten off

The American women had a tall task against defending Olympic champions New Zealand, who have dominated this tournament and had won the last twelve matches against the United States. New Zealand proved victorious with a 24-12 win and advanced to the gold medal match. The U.S. women fill face Australia for bronze.

U.S. women's rugby puts forth valiant effort in New Zealand loss, will face Australia for bronze

The victim was stripped naked, beaten with a metal pole and burned with cigarettes.

Three men jailed for 'brutal' kidnap

Two puppies were found abandoned in a sealed cardboard box, as the cost of living takes a toll on rescue centres and pet owners. RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre in Somerset took the dogs in, who were just a few weeks old, after they were found by a member of the public at a roadside in Burtle on 5 July.

Puppies found abandoned in sealed box

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Police said the motorcyclist, a local man in his 70s, died at the scene.

Motorcyclist killed in tractor crash

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Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

A woman is being treated for skin cancer after her 11-year-old daughter spotted a mole on her back as she stepped out of the shower. Natasha, of Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, was getting ready for her daughter Maisy's football game when the youngster pointed out the mole. The 43-year-old teaching assistant...

Mum's cancer diagnosis after daughter spots mole

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Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Police say two rival gangs co-ordinated to kill the rapper as he celebrated his 26th birthday in June.

Three arrested for murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio

Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children. The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2020 and 2022 and relate to 37 images that were shared on a WhatsApp chat, according to the Metropolitan Police. The broadcaster was...

Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children

Anjem Choudary, the leader of the banned group al-Muhajiroun, has been jailed for life and may never leave prison alive. The extremist preacher was found guilty of directing the group, which is banned under UK terror laws, and encouraging support for it through online meetings. The sentence means he cannot...

Anjem Choudary jailed for life

Plans to build 446 homes on green belt land near Horley have been approved on appeal, overturning the local council’s initial rejection. The development will include including 201 affordable homes and four Traveller pitches on land west of Reigate Road in Hookwood. Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) has confirmed...

Plans for over 400 new homes approved after appeal

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Doyle and Lynch win Olympic bronze in double sculls

Philip Doyle becomes the fourth athlete from Northern Ireland to win a medal at the Paris Olympics as he finished third in the men's double sculls...

Doyle and Lynch win Olympic bronze in double sculls

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