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The Dutch rider hit the deck at 6.3km to go on Thursday

Yellow jersey Demi Vollering involved in high-speed crash at Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, down on GC

Amneville (France) (AFP) – Yanina Kuskova rode Thursday's fifth stage of the women's Tour de France as the sole survivor of a team that had thought twice about even being there. Tashkent City Women Professional Cycling Team, from the second-tier Continental Tour, has struggled on its debut in the...

Outclassed Tashkent team fades out of women's Tour debut

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AMNEVILLE, France (AP) — Demi Vollering’s chances of winning consecutive women’s Tour de France races was in jeopardy Thursday after the defending champion crashed at high speed in the final moments of the fifth stage from Bastogne, Belgium to Amnéville in France. Vollering was descending into...

Vollering crashes in 5th stage of women’s Tour de France as Niewiadoma takes overall lead

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SD Worx-Protime confirm no fractures for defending champion after high speed and loss of the yellow jersey in Amnéville

Demi Vollering races on at Tour de France Femmes despite Thursday's crash and time loss

Charlotte Kool beat fellow Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes on the line Tuesday to defend her leader's yellow jersey in the second stage of the Tour de France for women. Meanwhile West Ham signed Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka in a deal worth a reported £15 million ($19 million) on Tuesday. FRANCE 24 Sports Editor Leo McGuinn reports.

Women's Tour de France: Dutch rider Charlotte Kool defends yellow jersey

The Africa CDC or centres for Disease Control has declared its first ever public health emergency over the most recent mpox outbreak that began in DR Congo last September but has since spread to other countries. Over 38,000 cases and more than 1,400 deaths have been attributed to the virus on the continent since the start of 2022.

Africa's top health body sounds alarm over mpox outbreak

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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

Ceco, a 2-year-old beagle, has one mission: to keep South Korea safe from bedbugs. He has been deployed in the country's main airport to prevent the tiny insects from entering the country after the Paris Olympics.

South Korea employs sniffer dog to keep bedbugs out of country after Paris Olympics

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Business Insider

Cepee Tabibian, 44, didn't see herself following the conventional paths to success in the US. After moving to Spain, she feels fulfilled and accepted.

I moved from the US to Spain, where life is more affordable and relaxed. I finally feel like I belong.

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The father of 17-year-old Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal has been hospitalised after being stabbed in a parking lot near Barcelona, according to multiple reports in Spain.

Lamine Yamal's father stabbed near Barcelona

Mallorca, Spain, is a magnet for multi-millionaires and megayachts. This time, it is the address of the mammoth 464-foot-long Yas superyacht. The once-deadly warship of the Dutch Navy, owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, graced Club de Mar in Palma with some very careful help from the port pilots. Being the 14th longest private yacht in the world, it demanded expert local navigation akin to that of oil tankers, and the port pilots were instrumental in the smooth docking of the $180 million superyacht.

This Abu Dhabi royal’s superyacht is so large that port pilots that help dock massive oil tankers had to guide the $180 million superyacht to safely moor in Mallorca. Longer than two Olympic sized swimming pools the goliath can accommodate 60 guests and is one of the fastest vessels.

Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet tells us more.

Five charged over death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

Russia began evacuating thousands more people from its border regions on Thursday (August 15) after Ukraine said it was advancing deeper into the country in a lightning incursion. FRANCE 24's Rob Parsons gives us his analysis.

Ukraine's incursion in Kursk region: What is Kyiv's goal?

Rutter had to settle instead for silver in the women's skeet final on August 4 at the Paris Games after she was ruled to have missed a shot, even though television replays appeared to show she had clipped the target. Both Rutter and her coach made a protest at the...

British Olympic shooter wants apology over call that ended gold bid

The US Sun

BARCELONA star Lamine Yamal has been seen leaving hospital after his dad was brutally stabbed during an argument in a car park. Mounir Nasraoui, 35, was reportedly rushed to hospital in “serious condition” on Wednesday evening after he was knifed several times. Footballer Yamal, 17, was by his dad’s side along with was Barcelona chief […]

Spain & Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is seen leaving hospital after dad stabbed during argument in car park

German mayors are urging the federal government to release cash to restore air-raid shelters used during the Second World War. Around 600 of the 2,000 bunkers built over the past 80 years still exist, but they've been neglected for years. The German government is currently working on a new civil protection programme. But some people are now turning to private bunker builders to protect themselves in case of war.

Germany: The rebirth of bunkers

The Independent

French authorities have called of their search for British doctor who disappeared in while hiking in Pyrenees.Tom Doherty, 67, went missing on 6 August after he went for a hike on the Col d’Escots near the ski resort of Guzet. The retired doctor from Hertfordshire was on a solo camping expedition when he sent his family a WhatsApp message asking for help, writing: “Help, I’ve fallen and cannot move.”French police launched a major search involving helicopters and dogs as Mr Doherty’s wife and one of his daughters arrived in the area to help.The search party located Mr Doherty’s tent, and...

Search called off for missing British doctor Tom Doherty in French Pyrenees after six days

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Recently, I traveled from the town of St. Nazaire in Western France to the island of Rügen in the very northeast of Germany, and back. While I could have flown most of the way, I am dedicated to my climate change action pledge and therefore opted to ride the rails and use public transports for the entirety of my trip. The journey to and from Germany was long, but very comfortable, and much more scenic than I anticipated. I was lucky enough to travel in first class throughout, which although cost more, made a big difference when traveling such a long way.

What It’s Like to Ride First Class Trains From France to Germany, and Back

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Vas claims fifth stage of Women’s Tour de France after defending champ Vollering crashes

Hungarian cyclist Blanka Vas raced to win the fifth stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, taking over defending champion Demi Vollering from the...

Vas claims fifth stage of Women’s Tour de France after defending champ Vollering crashes

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