The family who raised Imane Khelif, the boxer whose Olympics have been overshadowed by a gender eligibility row, has told the BBC "Imane was born female and has lived as a female". Her uncle, Rachid Jabeur, told BBC Arabic that he thought Khelif’s tough upbringing in Algeria has given her...

Boxer Khelif's uncle describes her tough upbringing

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A short fight between Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Italian boxer Angela Carini lead to a long and sustained bout of misinformation.

Fact Check: Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Is Neither Trans Nor Male

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FLASHY swimmer Luana Alonso has hit out at her “North Korea” style punishment after Paraguay claimed to boot her out of the Olympics. Alonso failed to progress past the women’s 100m butterfly heats and allegedly decided to spend a day out in Paris complete with a trip to Disneyland, infuriating team bosses. The 20-year-old Paraguayan […]

Olympic star Luana Alonso rages at ‘North Korean’ punishment after claim she was booted out for ‘acting inappropriately’

LIN YU-TING’S defeated opponent made two X symbols with her fingers after losing to the gender-row boxer. Esra Yildiz Kahraman, 27, lost a unanimous points decision bout in the semi-final of the women’s 57kg featherweight division. Taiwan’s Lin dominated the fight without dropping a single point. She spoke to the Turkish fighter after the 57kg featherweight result […]

Gender row boxer Lin Yu-Ting’s opponent makes shock ‘double X’ gesture after whitewash defeat in Olympics semi-final

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Oscar De La Hoya says he will petition the IOC to ban Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting from participating in the Olympic Games in 2028. Khelif and Yu-Ting were guaranteed a medal at Paris 2024 despite a furor over their current gender status. It’s been reported that Khelif and Yu-Ting harbor the Y chromosome, which is only seen in males, despite both being born female.

De La Hoya wants Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-Ting banned from LA 2028

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Neither Simone Biles nor Jordan Chiles won gold in the floor event at the Summer Olympics in Paris on Monday. Instead, that honor went to Brazil's Rebeca Andrade.  But Biles, who won silver, and Chiles, who won bronze, were still in a pretty good mood following the event. They combined ...

NFL Star Rips Simone Biles For 'Disgusting' Photo At Olympics

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These will surely be a collector's item someday.

The Condoms Athletes Get At The Olympics Aren't Just Any Ordinary Condoms

Jennifer Lopez is seemingly showing husband Ben Affleck what he’s missing as bombshell reports of her divorce go viral. On Wednesday, The Daily Mail reported that the 55-year-old’s divorce papers are “finalized,” even sharing that JLo and actor Ben were done with their marriage months ago.

Jennifer Lopez Shows Ben Affleck Pool Body After ‘Filing For Divorce’

AN 18-year-old Exeter University student tragically died on her mum’s shoulder after having a horror allergic reaction. Lily King had been on holiday to celebrate top grades in her first year of University but had began to feel ill after eating chicken and chips. Lily and her mum Aicha, 56, were coming to the end […]

Girl, 18, ‘died on her mum’s shoulder’ after horror reaction to chicken and chips on family holiday

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Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week leading up to August 2, 2024, from a royal baby gender reveal to a new update from Meghan Markle about her kids.

Royal News Roundup: a New Royal Baby, a Royal Gender Reveal & an Update on Archie & Lilibet from Meghan Markle

Paraguay swimmer Luana Alonso has been kicked out of the Olympic village as she has been accused by others for creating a very inappropriate environment. Luana Alonso is a swimmer from Paraguay, and she is living in a Paris village during her time at the Olympics, along with other competitors. Everyone hangs out together, goes for dinner, and trains together in these villages.

Swimmer Luana Alonso kicked out of Olympic village for ‘inappropriate behaviour'

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Butler County Coroner William Young released a one-page autopsy summary of the man who attempted to kill former President Donald Trump.

Trump shooter autopsy reveals cause of death after attempted assassination

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Elephants trampled to death a Spanish tourist at a South African wildlife reserve after he left his vehicle and approached a herd to take photographs, police and local government authorities said Tuesday, marking at least the third such fatality on the continent in less than four months.The 43-year-old man was killed on Sunday at Pilanesberg National Park in North West province, about 110 miles from Johannesburg, police said.North West province's Parks and Tourism Board, which manages Pilanesberg, said an adult female elephant charged at the man."He was unfortunately not able to escape or evade the elephant, which was now joined...

Tourist killed by elephants after he left fiancée in car to take photos

Moana 2 (2024) star Auli’i Cravalho just came to the defense of her Demigod costar. Months ago, allegations surfaced of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (Maui) behaving unprofessionally on the set of Red One (2024). The WWE star was accused of tardiness, rude behavior, and even peeing in bottles instead of using onset bathrooms.

Dwayne Johnson Accused of Public Indecency Ahead of ‘Moana 2’ Premiere

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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. A convicted child rapist is no longer in the running for gold at the Paris Olympics. Netherlands beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde and his partner Matthew Immers were eliminated 21-16, 21-16 in the Round of 16 on Sunday by the Brazilian duo of Evandro Oliveira and Arthur Lanci, to raucous applause.

Paris Olympics: Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde eliminated from beach volleyball

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The 2024 Summer Olympic Games have featured a series of ups and downs, with fans getting to see some amazing triumphs, such as Simone Biles's triumphant return to USA gymnastics — as well as some shocking mistakes.One event that really tripped up athletes from multiple countries was the balance beam. Indeed, with shocked viewers looking on both at the Bercy Arena and at home, the likes of Simone and her teammate Suni Lee fell off the apparatus. What happened? Interestingly, the gymnasts have a theory as to why everyone fell off the beam.So, why did everyone fall off the beam?It...

Why Did Everyone Fall off the Beam — Including Simone Biles?

Beach volleyball has become one of the most popular sporting events at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. The sport made its debut at the 1996 Games in Atlanta and has been growing in popularity ever since. This year, the games are being played at Eiffel Tower Stadium underneath the Paris ...

Women's Rights Groups Offended By Olympic Beach Volleyball Uniforms

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Pax has been released from the ICU – as sources say he has a “long road of recovery” ahead of him following last week’s scary bike crash.RadarOnline.com can reveal Pax, 20, was released from the ICU almost one week after he suffered “complex trauma” when his electric bike crashed into the back of a car in Los Angeles on July 29.An insider said: “Pax has been released from the ICU. He suffered complex trauma, and now begins the long road of recovery and physical therapy.”The source also told People that Pax and his A-list...

Angelina Jolie’s Son Pax Released From ICU — but Faces ‘Long’ Recovery After Suffering ‘Complex Trauma’ in Bike Crash

Marvel stars bid farewell to a beloved friend and colleague. During Super Bowl LVIII, Marvel Studios announced through Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool/Wade Wilson) and his “frenemy” Hugh Jackman (Wolverine/Logan) that the long-awaited third installment in the Deadpool series will be titled Deadpool & Wolverine. With Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron...

Disney Releases Touching Eulogy for Late Marvel Legend

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The findings suggest the levels of certain fatty acid in the umbilical cord blood during pregnancy have an impact on the development of autism spectrum disorder.

Researchers may have found the cause of autism

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‘Biological doping’ claim against Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting

A Hungarian geneticist claims that Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting’s biological make-up in the female category is equal to doping. The Hungarian Daily News published the...

‘Biological doping’ claim against Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting

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