Web archive - August 2, 2024

Sports

Hungarian boxer unphased by gender controversy, ready for Olympic showdown with Algeria's Khelif

Khelif, who failed a gender eligibility test at World Championships last year, won against Italy's Carini on Thursday

World

Democrats tease Donald Trump with ad campaign for skipping debate with Kamala Harris

DNC purchased large ads that dominate digital homepages of major local newspapers in states where Trump will campaign

Pakistan

Karachi struggles as monsoon rains disrupt traffic and sewage systems

Despite ongoing monsoon season, municipal authorities fail to implement effective measures

Pakistan

Monsoon downpours torment motorcyclists, pedestrians in Karachi

Pricey motorbike repair parts, non-existent shade facilities have complicated the daily life of Karachi citizens

World, Sports

Simone Biles claps back at Donald Trump's 'Black jobs' comment

Gymnast tweeted: “I love my Black job," responding to a post of her proudly displaying her latest Olympic gold medal

World

Funeral for Ismail Haniyeh held in Qatar, Israel warned of revenge

Haniyeh killed by a missile that hit him directly in a state guesthouse in Tehran where he was staying

World

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan freed by Russia in biggest East-West prisoner swap since Cold War

US negotiated with Russia and other countries, saying eight prisoners held in the West were being sent back to Moscow

Sports

Canadian teen Summer McIntosh wins second gold at Paris Olympics

The 17-year-old touched the wall in an Olympic record time of two minutes 3.03 seconds at La Defense Arena

Sports

Simone Biles shines in Paris, clinches sixth Olympic gold medal

She reasserts her status as No. 1 all-around gymnast three years after withdrawing from the final at the Tokyo Games

World

Jordan slams Israel as 'rogue' state following killing of Ismail Haniyeh

FM says killing of Hamas' lead negotiator in truce talks clear sign Israel has decided to undermine US-backed talks