Web archive - August 3, 2024

Sports

Pakistan's Under-15 football team reaches Norway Cup final

In the run-up to the tournament final, the Pakistani Under-15 team scored 26 goals while conceding only five.

World

Greenpeace co-founder faces extradition and 15-year prison sentence in Japan

Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd, co-founder of Greenpeace, was arrested on an international warrant in Greenland

Entertainment

Aerosmith bids farewell to touring due to Steven Tyler's vocal injury

After decades of electrifying performances, Aerosmith is stepping away from the touring stage.

World

Turkish Airlines postpones flights to Iran

Turkish Airlines postpones flights to Iran

Life & Style

'I'll hold them accountable on Judgement Day:' Shagufta Ejaz fires back at trolls

Shagufta attracted trolls after she posted vacation pictures with her daughters

World

'US should stay out of Venezuela's internal affairs': President Maduro

About protests in country, Nicolas Maduro says they want to turn Venezuela into a ‘gang-controlled Haiti, Ecuador’

World

Biden urges Netanyahu to 'stop escalating regional tensions'

In 'tough' phone call, US president made clear he is 'not pleased' with direction of Israeli premier

World

Pentagon chief cancels plea deals with three 9/11 suspects

US official says details involve guilty pleas in exchange for taking the death penalty off the table

Sports

Simone Biles defends husband wearing her Olympic gold medal

Biles confronts backlash over her husband's supportive gesture, explaining she shares her medal with loved ones

World

Death penalty back on the table: US cancels plea deal for 9/11 plotters

Decision impacts Khalid Sheikh and others, emphasising seriousness of 9/11 charges and ongoing quest for justice