Daniel Wiffen earns his second medal of the Paris Olympics after finishing in third place in the 1500 metre freestyle final, which was won by the USA's Bobby Finke.

Wiffen third in 1500m final for second Olympic medal

Kristen Faulkner becomes the first American winner of the Olympic women's road race in 40 years with a late solo attack in Paris.

American Faulkner stuns favourites in women's road race

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Great Britain’s 4×400 metres mixed relay team of Sam Reardon, Laviai Nielsen, Alex Haydock-Wilson and Amber Anning secured Olympic bronze and a new national record.It was Team GB’s first athletics medal of Paris 2024, with a time of 3:08.01, after qualifying third-fastest on Friday night.The United States, who set a world record 3:07.41 in the qualifiers, settled for second after the Netherlands’ Femke Bol laid down a 47.93 anchor leg to claim the title for the Dutch in a thrilling finish.

Team GB secure first athletics medal in Paris in relay race thriller

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Today, 31 Olympians will be crowned as champions in their events. That's the highest number on a single day at the Paris Games so far. Meanwhile, Simone Biles is on the vault attempting her third gold medal of the games. Dana Jacobson has more.

31 Olympians will be crowned as champions in their events today

Warwickshire's Ed Barnard hits 152 as they and Glamorgan continue to set the Group B pace in the One-Day Cup, with Derbyshire top of Group A.

Barnard hits 152 as Bears maintain 100% record

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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

Philippa Swatton had to shelter inside a restaurant when rioters stormed the venue.

Diner describes panic as protesters storm restaurant

Four people have been arrested after what is believed to be monkey dust was uncovered during raids. Three females and one male remain in custody after West Mercia Police carried out two raids on properties in Telford. Officers targeted properties in Ketley Park Road, Ketley and Wilkinson Close, Snedshill, where...

Four arrested in raids targeting monkey dust

A faith leader has told how some members of the Muslim community were left terrified and did not want to leave their homes after a night of unrest in the city. Rioters in Sunderland attacked police officers, damaged buildings and targeted mosques on Friday in an outbreak of violence following the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport.

Night of violence leaves community in fear

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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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

Sharren Bridges said a "multi-agency, systematic failure" contributed to Jen's death.

Mum calls for change after daughter's suicide

Adam Peaty was unable to inspire Team GB to a podium place as they finished fourth in the men’s 4×100 metres medley relay.While Peaty, who on Saturday described how he had had the “worst week” of his life physically after testing positive for Covid on Monday, left Team GB second at halfway, they fell away thereafter.China took top spot ahead of the United States with France third – more than a second ahead of Team GB.

Great Britain relay team featuring Adam Peaty miss out on a medal

Celtic: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, McGregor, O'Riley, Hatate, Forrest, Kuhn, KyogoSubstitutes: Sinisalo, Palma, Yang, Holm, Tomoki, Bernardo, Ralston, Welsh, M. JohnstonKilmarnock: McCrorie, Watson, Mayo, Findlay, Bainbridge, Kennedy, Lyons, Polworth, Donnelly, Murray, Vassell.Substitutes: O'Hara, McKenzie, Armstong, Mackay-Steven, Cameron, Anderson, Wales, E. Brown, Brannan.

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Chinese Taipei's Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin retained their Olympic badminton men's doubles title with a thrilling win over China's Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang.Yang and Chi-Lin ran out 21-17 18-21 21-19 winners at the Porte de La Chapelle arena in Paris in a gripping final which lasted one hour and 16 minutes.Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik took bronze after winning 16-21 22-20 21-19 against Kim Astrup and Anders Rasmussen of Denmark.

Yang and Chi-Lin of Chinese Taipei retain doubles title

A man with a "savage temper" who caused a crash that led to his ex-partner's death by pulling on the handbrake while she was driving has been jailed. Gary Toomey, 37, told police a "feeling had come over him" after a row with Victoria Bell, 34, which led him to cause the crash on the M62 near Liverpool on 24 September 2021.

Killer who pulled car handbrake in rage is jailed

Derek McInnes has made four changes from the midweek defeat to Cercle Brugge.Having just sealed his loan move yesterday, Oliver Bainbridge goes straight into the starting XI in place of the suspended Robbie Deas.Injured Joe Wright is replaced by David Watson. Rory McKenzie drops to the bench while Marley Watkins is out of the squad altogether. Liam Polworth and Fraser Murray are their replacements.

Baptism of fire for Bainbridge

Essex Police say they want to speak to any residents who may have information.

Dogs to be destroyed after fatal attack on owner

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Medics said it was very unusual for someone to survive such a surge of electricity.

Man's arms 'exploded' after 11,000-volt shock

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A record number of Welsh Olympians

So with Clara Evans on her way to Paris after her late call-up to join Team GB's marathon runners, that's now 33 Welsh athletes...

A record number of Welsh Olympians

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