UK government backs Russians competing as neutrals
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 The UK government has written to the IOC and IPC expressing support for them allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Paris 2024 as neutrals.
Russians living in the southern city of Orsk are demanding compensation from the government for flood damage caused to their homes after the city’s dam burst. Local media say around 7,000 homes in the city have been flooded.
On Monday, April 8th, an uncommon scene unfolded in Orsk as over a hundred Russians took to the streets, seeking President Vladimir Putin's intervention in the aftermath of unprecedented flooding that had besieged their city. Amidst chants of "shame on you," aimed squarely at local authorities, the demonstrators voiced their frustration, accusing officials of neglecting their duty to alleviate the dire situation.
#RussiaFloods #VladimirPutin #OrskAnger #CompensationDemands #OrenburgDisaster #FloodDamage #EmergencyDeclared #RussianProtest #DamCollapse #DisplacedResidents #RebuildOrsk
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When asked if the West is doing sufficient to keep “the Russians at bay”, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says we “need to do more” and “that it is unthinkable that we would lose this war to Putin." Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach says he has "full confidence" in the World Anti-Doping Agency after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to.. BBC Sport
Olympic Break-Dancing , Is Making Its First Appearance , at the Paris Games.
NBC reports that break-dancing will
make its debut as an official Olympic
sport at the upcoming Paris Games.
Also known as breaking, the sport
features headspins, windmills, various
"freeze" moves and will be set to music.
According to the Paris Olympics, the sport is , "characterized by acrobatic movements, stylized
footwork and the key role played by the DJ and
the MC (master of ceremonies) during battles.".
The sport first made an appearance
at the 2018 Youth Olympics
in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
The Paris Olympics breaking competition
will be split into two events on August 9
and 10 at La Concorde Urban Park.
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles.".
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles."
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Welcome to another episode of International News Wrap, your go-to source for global updates, presented exclusively by OneIndia. In today's edition, we bring you a wide range of stories, from the groundbreaking mission launched by China aimed at collecting rocks and soil from the far side of the moon to the eruption of fresh gang violence in Haiti, a day after the appointment of the new Prime Minister. Stay tuned as we explore the most important international developments of the day, keeping you informed about the latest events unfolding around the world.
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France's esteemed Sciences Po university announced the closure of its main Paris site on Friday, May 3, in response to a recent occupation by pro-Palestinian students. The closure follows a series of protests fueled by outrage over the Israel-Hamas conflict and the resulting crisis in Gaza.
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