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Israel strikes Gaza as Blinken heads to MidEast to push ceasefire deal

France24.com (en) 

Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 24 people overnight and into Sunday, including a woman and her six children, local health officials said, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to the region to try to seal a cease-fire deal after months of negotiations. FRANCE 24's Irris Makler reports.

Britain rushes to stockpile Mpox vaccines as expert claims virus ‘very likely’ infiltrated UK - GB News

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  1. Britain rushes to stockpile Mpox vaccines as expert claims virus ‘very likely’ infiltrated UK  GB News
  2. UNISON urges branches to speak to employers about Mpox | Article, News | News  UNISON
  3. Horrendous Mpox symptoms with even deadlier strain is now 'very likely' in the UK  The Mirror
  4. Unions call for worker risk assessment as new Mpox strain declared a global emergency  Morning Star Online
  5. Mpox travelling fast as it strikes the United Kingdom  Shannonside.ie

Mercury, Sky continue to find footing after Olympic break

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Phoenix Mercury will host the Sky on Sunday, three days after winning in Chicago in the first game since the WNBA took a break for the Paris Olympics. Both teams have played since Phoenix's 85-65 win over the Sky on Thursday night. The Mercury were led in that game by Olympian Kahleah Copper, who scored 29 points. Phoenix (14-13) lost 98-89 at the Indiana Feve

The Gabba faces major uncertainity over its future

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Brisbane [Australia], August 18 (ANI): The Gabba in Brisbane has been the venue for some of the most iconic matches and is now facing some major questions over its future. Among the most memorable moments at the venue are: the iconic draw between Australia and the West Indies in 1960, India's famous 'heist' in 2021, Peter Siddle taking a hat-trick on his birthday, and Shane Warne picking up his career-best figures. On Sun

Tim Bradley Names The Only Fighter Above Terence Crawford On The Pound-For-Pound List

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Earlier this month, became a four-division world champion. ‘Bud’s elite switch hitting and dangerous finishing led him to belts in lightweight, super-lightweight, welterweight and now super-welterweight, with that win over Israil Madrimov on August 3 taking him to 41 fights undefeated. The 36-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska is one of only three men to become undisputed […]

'Afsos hota hai inki soch pe': Basit slams selectors' 'all-pace attack' approach

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Released Abrar and Kamran will play for Pakistan Shaheens in a four-day game against Bangladesh 'A' which starts in Islamabad on Tuesday. The board said the selectors wanted Abrar to gain some match practice ahead of the second Test, which starts from August 30. Both Abrar and Kamran will rejoin Pakistan’s Test squad ahead of the second Test match.

The art of Mickalene Thomas

CBSNews.com 

In college Mickalene Thomas studied pre-law because she wanted to change the world. But then she saw an exhibition of photographs by Carrie Mae Weems, and she knew then what she wanted to do. The 53-year-old artist, who creates pieces celebrating women, is now being featured in an exhibition at the Broad Museum in Los Angeles titled "Mickalene Thomas: All About Love." Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Thomas about her muses and her mixing of media, from collage and silkscreen to rhinestones.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: CBI uses 3D tech at RG Kar Medical College's emergency ward

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is actively probing the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. On Sunday, the CBI conducted 3D laser mapping of the emergency ward and psychological testing on the main suspect. The Supreme Court will hear the case on August 20. Nationwide outrage has led to protests and the cancellation of a football match. The Kolkata police have imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to maintain order.

'During my playing days, I used to tape the ball up...': Tendulkar

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Sachin Tendulkar is innovating grassroots cricket by introducing reverse swing to the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) using taped tennis balls. This addition aims to challenge players technically and balance the competition between batsmen and bowlers. The ISPL's second season will run from January 26 to February 9, 2025, in Thane, with trials starting in October across 55 cities.