Web archive - August 12, 2024

World

People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads 'like lightning'

More than 400 firefighters backed by 16 waterbombing planes and 13 helicopters are battling to control fire

Pakistan

PTI calls for nationwide protests on Independence Day eve

Protests intended to call for release of several detained party leaders and workers, including Imran Khan

Pakistan

‘Murder of justice’: PTI decries SC ruling on vote recount in three NA constituencies

Our seats have been handed over to another political party with the stroke of a pen, says Barrister Gohar

Pakistan

Vawda welcomes court martial of Gen Faiz Hameed, predicts further accountability

This is just the start; many more will fall, says former PTI leader signalling beginning of a broader reckoning

Sports

'No car Games' vision: Los Angeles to drive public transit at 2028 Olympics

LA aims for a greener 2028 Olympics, urging public transit, backed by a $900 million federal boost

Technology

China’s advanced 'Super Microscope' on mission to unlock microworld secrets

57 experiments on new materials to be conducted in the next four months with the help of Super Microscope

Sports

China matches US in golds at Paris Olympics, shines despite doping controversy

China's 40 golds tie with the US for top spot, marking their best Olympic performance since 2008

World

China criticizes killing of Hamas chief, says it jeopardised Gaza peace talks

Chinese FM strongly condemned the assassination and violation of international relations.

World

Israel accuses BBC’s Mishal Husain of 'blindly repeating terrorist claims'

David Mencer denounced the presenter for her questioning of Israeli airstrike, accuses BBC of fostering radicalism