Web archive - August 17, 2024

World

Kremlin accuses West of aiding Ukrainian attacks on Russia

Ukraine said incursion needed to force Russia, who sent forces into Ukraine in 2022, to start "fair" peace talks

Entertainment

Matthew Perry's last words before fatal ketamine dose revealed in court documents

Perry had talked about using ketamine for depression, but in the month before his death, he began misusing the drug.

World

Indian doctors launch 24-hour strike over fellow medic's brutal rape

A 31-year old trainee doctor was raped and murdered last week inside a medical college in Kolkata where she worked

Sports

Ireland post first-ever ODI win against Sri Lanka in dramatic final over

Prendergast’s all-round display led Ireland to chased down 261 marking their highest ODI chase to date

World

Russia alleges NATO's hidden hand in Ukraine's Kursk offensive

Despite controlling less than 0.003% of Russia's territory, incursion marks a significant escalation for Putin

Sports

Zimbabwe and UAE vie to host Women's T20 World Cup

A final decision on whether Zimbabwe or UAE will host the Women's T20 World Cup is expected by August 20

World

Europe braces for deadly mpox strain as WHO declares global health emergency

WHO urges swift vaccine production as a lethal mpox strain recorded in Sweden, Pakistan; China to screen travellers

World

Chaos in Turkish parliament as MPs fight over jailed colleague

Altercation left multiple MPs injured, including a female lawmaker, with bloodstains visible on speaker’s podium steps

Sports

Zirkzee’s late strike gives Man Utd winning start in Premier League opener

Man United secured victory in their Premier League opener with a dramatic last-minute goal from their new striker

Technology

Study finds childhood maltreatment leads to higher cognitive difficulties

Study links between court-documented childhood maltreatment and adult recall with cognitive abilities in individuals