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Georgia Man Shot And Killed By Police In Athens

Tragic incident in Athens, Georgia, as a man is shot and killed by police after brandishing a firearm near a gas station.

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Greece Wildfires Force Hundreds To Evacuate

Greece on Sunday was battling a spate of wildfires which have forced the evacuation of hundreds of people, as experts warn of more extreme weather conditions to come next week.

International Business Times

A wildfire near Greece's capital darkens the skies over Athens and moves fast

Greece was battling a wildfire northeast of Athens on Sunday, with smoke covering parts of the capital in a haze, amid warnings for extreme weather conditions for the rest of the week.

France 24

Greece Battling Wildfires Amid High Winds

Greece was battling several wildfires on Sunday, with smoke covering parts of the capital Athens in a haze, amid warnings for extreme weather conditions for the rest of the week.

International Business Times

A wildfire near Greece's capital darkens the skies over Athens and advances fast

The smell of smoke and soot pervaded has Athens with the sky darkening as a wildfire burned northeast of the Greek capital

The Independent UK

How has Olympics Team Pursuit tech changed over the past 20 years?

Analysing Australia’s kit, bikes and positions since their last Olympic Team Pursuit Gold in 2004

Cycling News

Swimming pools, studios and lots of places called Athens – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Evening Standard

Battersea celebrates cats it has saved to mark International Cat Day

Feline like you need a pick-up? You’ll be purring with delight when you read about the marvellous moggies at the London animal rescue centre

AAP

Kennedy gold vaults Aussies to new Olympic heights

Four Australian gold medals in less than six hours have propelled the nation's Olympic title tally to 18, eclipsing the previous best in Athens and Tokyo.

The Guardian - UK

‘Would a world run by women be a better place?’: Athens museum hosts a bold female takeover

A year-long contemporary art exhibition at the EMST in the Greek capital flips the usual ratio of majority-male artists

The Guardian - AU

Australia enjoys its best start to an Olympics as women lead gold rush in Paris

After an unprecedented week of success the Australian team is on the cusp of a historic feat as the medals flow at the 2024 Games

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The Independent UK

Evacuations as wildfires return to Greece’s second-largest island

A coastguard vessel was on standby overnight for possible evacuations by sea

Fortune

What links Olympic swimmers and startup founders, with two-time medalist and VC Larsen Jensen

At 17, Larsen Jensen was on the cover of Swimming World magazine, with the headline “The Next Great American Distance Star?” A year later in Athens, Jensen won an Olympic silver medal in the grueling 1500 meter freestyle. Today, he’s a VC.

The Independent UK

Prince Michael of Greece dies aged 85 in Athens hospital

Prince Philip’s first cousin was a renowned author who wrote under the name Michel De Gres

Radio France Internationale

Brazilian Olympian recounts journey through abuse to fight for athletes' safety

Once one of Brazil's top swimmers, Joanna Maranhao has become a powerful voice for change to protect athletes after experiencing sexual abuse at the hands of her childhood coach.

The Independent UK

Athens signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul

Officials in Greece say they have formally approved the purchase of 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul

The Guardian - UK

Greeks reflect on democracy’s new dawn 50 years after its return

The 1974 collapse of the far-right junta brought relief – but for some it took years to feel safe

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mark Richt’s career in photos

Former Georgia football head coach Mark Richt went 145-51 during 15 seasons at UGA. Richt won two SEC titles and two Sugar Bowls

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