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Dutch rider Demi Vollering won the Women's Tour de France on Sunday after Marlen Reusser claimed the final stage time trial in Pau.

At least six people were killed Sunday in clashes in south Lebanon's restive Ain al-Helweh Palestinian refugee camp, said Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah movement and a source at the camp.

Speaking from Islamabad, FRANCE 24 correspondent Shahzaib Wahlah shares the latest updates on a suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed more than 40 people.

With thousands of pro-coup protesters marching on France's embassy in Niger's capital of Niamey, the Élysée released a statement saying the country would not tolerate attacks against France or its interests.

The Danish government said Sunday it would explore legal means of stopping protests involving the burning of holy texts in certain circumstances, citing security concerns following backlash over such incidents that saw the Koran desecrated in Denmark and Sweden.

"We've acquired right handed pitcher Max Scherzer and cash considerations from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league infielder/outfielder Luisangel Acuna," the team said in a brief statement. The deal had been widely reported on Saturday night, a day after Scherzer indicated to reporters he was unhappy with the Mets' direction after they traded closing pitcher David Robertson to Miami. "I've probably got to have a conversation with our front office," Scherzer, who turned 39 on Thursday, said. Читать дальше...

To cement her status as world number one, all that was missing from the 26-year-old's trophy haul was a victory in a grand tour. On Sunday, she achieved that after finishing second in the final stage time trial behind Marlen Reusser of Switzerland to claim "the most beautiful success" of her career. The SD Worx team leader finished the eight-stage race over three minutes ahead of Belgian teammate Lotte Kopecky and Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma of the Canyon–SRAM team. Van Vleuten, 40, competing in her final season... Читать дальше...

Taken together with Universal's dark biopic "Oppenheimer," which took in a mighty $46.2 million in its own second weekend out, the two films provided a much-needed "Barbenheimer" boost during a middling Hollywood summer. "July would have been a lukewarm month, but then 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' arrived, moviegoing exploded, and within one week, July caught up to its pre-pandemic average," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. Last weekend, "Barbie" scored the biggest opening weekend of the year... Читать дальше...

Ward took a 91.7 mph (147.58 Km/h) pitch from Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah to the left side of his face in the fifth inning of Saturday's game. He crumpled to the ground and received attention from coaches and medical staff before he was helped to a cart and later hospitalized and released after diagnostic tests. Manager Phil Nevin said before the Angels' game against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Sunday that Ward could require surgery, but there was no damage to his eye. "It’s the best possible... Читать дальше...

FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports from Pau on Dutch rider Demi Vollering's triumphant victory in the Women's Tour de France.

Dutch rider Demi Vollering won the Women's Tour de France on Sunday after Marlen Reusser claimed the final stage time trial in Pau.

SD Worx team leader Vollering, 26, finished the eight-stage race ahead of Belgian teammate Lotte Kopecky and Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma of the Canyon–SRAM team. It was the 15th victory this year for world number one Vollering who dominated the spring classics, with a hat-trick in the Ardennes -- Fleche Wallonne, Liege and Amstel -- that only compatriot Anna van der Breggen had achieved before her. Defending champion Annemiek van Vleuten, 40, who will retire at the end of the season, finished off the podium in fourth. Читать дальше...

The Asian tiger mosquito may be considered a small but mighty coloniser. Despite only measuring around 3mm, this invasive species has managed to spread across most of mainland France in just 20 years. With global warming creating perfect conditions for its proliferation, this tiny pest risks spreading diseases like zika, dengue and chikungunya now more than ever.

When a concertgoer threw a liquid at Cardi B, the American rap star did not hesitate: she immediately threw her mic at the offending person, according to videos circulating Sunday on social media. The incident, at a concert in Las Vegas, made the influential rapper just the latest performer to suffer such an attack. Recently, pop star Bebe Rexha was struck in the head by a cell phone thrown by a New York concertgoer, and reportedly required stitches. And in London, someone threw a bag containing the ashes of her own mother at superstar Pink... Читать дальше...

Second seed Cocciaretto won through 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 to deny Burel a first title in her second final appearance on clay in the Swiss tournament. In a battle between the two 22-year-olds, 42nd-ranked Cocciaretto outlasted her 84th-ranked rival after 2 hours and 43 minutes on court for her second win in as many meetings with the French player. Cocciaretto fought back from a break down in the third set, winning the last four games in a row from 4-2 down. The Italian had previously won two of her matches... Читать дальше...

The blast targeted the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) party -- a government coalition partner led by an influential firebrand cleric -- as hundreds of supporters gathered under a canopy in the town of Khar, near the Afghan border. "The tent had collapsed on one side, trapping people who were desperately attempting to escape," said Abdullah Khan, who tried to help the victims. "There was utter confusion, with human flesh, limbs, and body parts scattered throughout the area, alongside lifeless bodies." Sabeeh Ullah... Читать дальше...

The Tuareg are a semi-nomadic people of Berber descent who practice Islam and whose traditional desert homeland stretches across parts of Algeria, Libya, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. The annual Sebeiba festival, held in Djanet, 1,500 kilometres (900 miles) southeast of Algiers, dates back over 3,000 years and is held to coincide with the Shiite Muslim Ashura commemoration. During the 10-day event, male dancers, dressed as warriors and wielding swords, perform to the singing and drumbeat of women... Читать дальше...

FRANCE 24 correspondent Chinwe Ossondu talks about the impact of the financial sanctions announced by ECOWAS following the coup in Niger.

Verstappen also won Saturday's sprint race at Spa-Francorchamps to maintain his relentless charge to a third Formula One world title. "I knew we had a great car, it was just about surviving turn one," said Verstappen, who started in sixth on the grid despite topping qualifying after a penalty for a new gearbox. "It is a new spot P6 (to win from). We made all the right moves," added Verstappen. Perez, who led for much of the early part of the race, said: "It was a good race for the team. We had a great start... Читать дальше...

At least 39 people were killed and dozens more wounded Sunday by a bomb blast at a political gathering of a radical Islamic party in northwest Pakistan, officials said.

The Americans went into the last day of competition in Fukuoka with only four golds to their name, with no chance of catching runaway leaders Australia at the top of the medal table. But Hunter Armstrong kicked off a late gold rush with victory in the men's 50m backstroke, while later US success in the men's and women's 4x100m medley relays capped off the night. "This is the cherry on top," said women's relay member Regan Smith. "Bringing home a gold for Team USA in the last event means so much... Читать дальше...

Voting is underway in Central African Republic in a referendum that, if successful, could allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to run for a third term.

The de facto land and maritime borders between the neighbouring states were established by the United Nations in 1993, three years after Iraq under Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. While Iraqi officials have previously expressed a readiness to recognize Kuwait's land border, the maritime border remains a point of contention. Baghdad insists that the delineation should provide it unhindered access to Gulf waters, a lifeline for its economy and oil exports. Because of the long-standing dispute, Kuwaiti... Читать дальше...

Goals by Darwin Nunez, Bobby Clark and Diogo Jota in an eight-minute spell late in the first half gave the Reds a 3-0 lead at the interval. Ben Doak then headed in their fourth midway through the second half to seal a thumping victory at the National Stadium. With two weeks left before Liverpool kick off their Premier League season at Chelsea, manager Jurgen Klopp could reflect on a good day of preparation for his side. "We had a lot of good moments but we can do better,” said the German. "I’m absolutely fine (with how things went). Читать дальше...