Turkey: Foreign tourists evacuated as wildfires threaten resorts

Coastguard vessels and private boats have brought holidaymakers to safety, as the death toll rises.

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Tokyo Olympics: Armand Duplantis glad to have avoided coffee with Sam Kendricks

Armand Duplantis is glad that a phone call from his girlfriend meant he missed a coffee with Sam Kendricks before the American's positive Covid test.

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Simone Biles withdraws from floor final at Tokyo Olympics

American Simone Biles withdraws from the floor final but is yet to make a decision on whether to compete on beam.

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Simone Biles criticism baffles Callum Skinner: Mental health 'not death of sport'

Criticism of Simone Biles for withdrawing from some events at Tokyo 2020 is "baffling", says Olympic gold medallist Callum Skinner.

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Gov. Greg Abbott bars mandates for vaccinations and masks in Texas.

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Quotation of the Day: Who Are the Unvaccinated in America?

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Simone Biles has withdrawn from the gymnastics floor exercise final.

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Demonstrations against France’s vaccine pass surge for a third weekend, even as cases rise.

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Tokyo Olympics: Charlotte Worthington wins BMX freestyle gold for Great Britain

Great Britain's Charlotte Worthington wins a thrilling gold in the women's BMX park freestyle Olympic final.

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With seven medals at one Olympics, Emma McKeon ties a record.

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Caeleb Dressel of the U.S. and Emma McKeon of Australia sprint to gold in swimming’s finale.

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2 Dead in Random Shooting at ‘Purge’ Movie, Officials Say

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Demand for shots is increasing in less-vaccinated states under siege from the Delta variant.

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Anti-eviction lawmaker camps overnight on US Capitol steps

Cori Bush fears millions of US tenants could be at risk if an eviction freeze is allowed to expire.

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Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene

Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene.

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The women fighting infertility stigma in Nigeria

Three Nigerian women confront the prejudice they have faced on their fertility journeys.

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A transgender weight lifter’s presence at the Games prompts discussions over inclusion and fairness.

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U.S. broadcast coverage on Saturday evening includes golf, swimming and baseball.

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Swimming and golf wrap up as track and field heats up on Day 9.

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Off Brand

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Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb

More than 60 years after a deadly explosion ruined Mitholz, the village remains under threat.

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Nigeria's kidnap crisis: 'I saw my two-year-old carried by a man with a gun'

Parents of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria describe their trauma, and dilemma over the ransom demands.

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India reptile park struggles to survive amid Covid

The future is uncertain for the thousands of snakes, lizards and crocodiles at the Guindy Snake Park.

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The man who 'killed' Pluto

How Mike Brown’s discovery of a larger object threatened Pluto’s 75-year status as a planet

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Richard Lamm, Governor and Early Abortion Rights Supporter, Dies at 85

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Here’s a recap of Friday’s races.

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How to watch today’s swimming.

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Walmart and others revive some mask mandates and will require vaccines.

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At a Wild Trade Deadline, Every Club Made a Move

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Missing genetic data on the early coronavirus from China has re-emerged.

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Some New Yorkers say $100 offer inspired them to get vaccinated.

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U.S. announces more sanctions over human rights abuses in Cuba.

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My Country Has Been a Dictatorship Before. We Can’t Go Back.

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Short of the Mandate They Crave, Military Leaders Race to Vaccinate Troops

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Donald Trump ordered to hand over tax returns to Congress

The ruling is a big legal blow to the ex-president, who has not publicly disclosed his tax returns.

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Roberto Calasso, Renaissance Man of Letters, Dies at 80

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Justice Dept. sues Texas governor over an executive order on migrants.

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Zach Wilson’s Arrival Is Just Enough to Stoke Jets’ Dreams

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Mixed-gender events make debut at Tokyo Olympics.

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Ryan Murphy casts doubt on whether a Russian swimmer beat him cleanly.

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U.S. women’s soccer advances to the semifinal to face Canada.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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Delta Variant Forces Japan to Extend State of Emergency

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Biden Seeks to Revive Vaccine Effort With New Rules and Incentives

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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Help Us Improve the Weekly News Quiz

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The separated refugees brought back together by judo

Sanda Aldass and Muna Dahouk have trained together since childhood but the war in Syria separated them.

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Olympics: The hidden sight of Tokyo's homeless

For many among Tokyo's homeless community the Olympics are far from a cause for celebration.

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Is Remington’s $33 Million Offer Enough to End Sandy Hook Massacre Case?

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The C.D.C.’s decision on masks rests on new data showing the Delta variant thrives in the nose and throat.

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How Covid Became a Red-State Crisis

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What’s Ripping American Families Apart?

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The Housing Market Is on Fire. It Doesn’t Need More Fuel.

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Johnny Ventura, Who Created the Sound of Modern Merengue, Dies at 81

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With Biles Out, Sunisa Lee Seizes the Moment and Captures Gold

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Biden to meet with top Democrats on voting rights as senators ready scaled-back proposal.

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting Camarones Embarazados

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Here are the details from Biden’s latest push to spur vaccinations.

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The Cooking Hacks We’re Rating 10/10

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Simone Biles showed the power of resisting expectations, our columnist writes.

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Flying Pigs, Frozen Hell and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

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Ace Gallery Founder Arrested on Embezzlement Charges

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As Covid Cases Rise, Restaurants Once Again Scramble to Impose Rules

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The Olympics may be less safe from the coronavirus than officials hoped.

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Biden Says Federal Workers Must Be Vaccinated or Tested Regularly

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