Web archive - August 6, 2024

World, Sports

Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso disqualified and removed from Olympic Village

Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso leaves Olympic Village amid controversy and denies expulsion claims.

World

Who is Nahid Islam, student leader of campaign to oust PM Sheikh Hasina?

26yo was coordinator of student movement against quotas in govt jobs that morphed into an oust-Hasina campaign

World

'U.S.-Japan alliance is nuclear threat to neighbours' :Russian ambassador

Nozdrev notes Washington and Tokyo are rapidly strengthening military components of their alliance

World

Bangladesh dissolves parliament in face of students' pressure

Student leaders have proposed Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus as the chief adviser to the interim government.

Sports

Swedish pole vaulter Duplantis sets new world record at Paris Olympics

The Swedish athlete delivered a remarkable performance, securing his second consecutive Olympic gold.

World

Bangladesh students set deadline for parliament dissolution after PM Hasina's exit

Students demand immediate action after Hasina's exit, threatening a 'strict programme'

World

UK PM promises a "standing army" of officers to combat riots

Starmer makes announcement at emergency meeting with ministers after far-right protesters clash with police officers

Sports

PCB considers UAE for PSL 10 final as England declines hosting offer

With England declining, PCB eyes UAE as venue, raising concerns due to overlap with the IPL schedule

Entertainment

Tove Lo takes Brat Summer selfie with Charli XCX, Lorde, and Nelly Furtado

Tove Lo was at Charli XCX’s 32nd birthday bash with Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Lorde, and various others.

World

A turning point in Bangladesh: Implications for the region and lessons for Pakistan

Hasina's resignation fuels unrest in Bangladesh, shaking regional stability and geopolitical ties.