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Behind the US-Russia prisoner deal: Spies, a killer, secret messages and unseen diplomacy

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

On June 25, CIA officers and Russian spies met to discuss a large-scale prisoner exchange, resulting in the release of Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, among others. The deal, finalized on Thursday, involved complex negotiations and the inclusion of Russian hit man Vadim Krasikov, and culminated in exchanges in Turkey.

Olivier Giroud ready to get to work with LAFC

DailyNews.com 

The 37-year old French striker, who signed with LAFC in May, comes to the U.S. after 18 years in the top professional leagues in France, England and Italy. His new team welcomes the leadership abilities of a player who has 285 goals in 716 club matches.

Exports rise 12pc in July

Dawn 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise exports rose 11.83 per cent to $2.31 billion in the first month of the new fiscal year from $2.06bn in the corresponding month last year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday.

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Some Photos: Waterworld

Avax.news 

Jellyfish with a juvenile imperial blackfish (Schedophilus ovalis) in Castellammare di Stabia, Naples, Italy, winter 2023. (Photo by Marco Gargiulo/Media Drum Images)

Ott Tänak third after Rally Finland stage one

Err.ee (en) 

Ott Tänak heads into the first full day of Rally Finland stages in overall third place after Friday's evening stage, while WRC2 driver Georg Linnamäe was second in his class.

Biden says killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh not helpful for ceasefire

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

On Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden stated that the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh would not aid efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Biden also mentioned that he had a direct conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier that day.

Manu Bhaker: Chased by 40 brands, fee swells to crores after Olympic medals

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Shooter Manu Bhaker, India's latest sporting sensation, has had somewhat of a rollercoaster ride since her Olympic debut in Tokyo three years ago. But her two Olympics medals in Paris are about to change her life, with advertisers queuing up to have the 22-year-old endorse their brands. Forty of them in all so far, and they are willing to empty their pockets.

Americans freed in Russian prisoner swap now back on US soil - Fox News

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  1. Americans freed in Russian prisoner swap now back on US soil  Fox News
  2. Inside the Secret Negotiations to Free Evan Gershkovich  The Wall Street Journal
  3. Behind the Deal: Spies, a Killer, Secret Messages and Unseen Diplomacy  The New York Times
  4. Video ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, August 1, 2024  ABC News

Council Maintains AA Credit Rating

Scoop 

Kāpiti District Mayor Janet Holborow says retaining the AA credit rating confirms the council has the right plans in place.