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Nigerian sprinter Okagbare's ban extended to 11 years
Six days after she had evaded sample collection on June 13, 2021, she competed in the relay event at Nigeria's Olympic trials, helping her team to qualify for the world championships.
At least 49 inmates die in Colombia prison escape attempt: official
The tragedy occurred during an escape attempt followed by a fire, Caracol Radio quoted authorities as saying.
Chlorine gas leak kills 13 in Jordan port
Most were being treated for the effects of breathing chlorine gas, a common cleaning agent that also has a range of other industrial uses and can be employed as a chemical weapons agent.
Biden's wife, daughter among 25 more Americans banned from Russia
The list featured several US senators, including Susan Collins of Maine, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Charles Grassley of Iowa, Kirsten Gillibrand of New York.
2 arrested in Bangladesh for criticising new bridge
The Padma Multipurpose Bridge was inaugurated on the weekend in a ceremony attended by almost a million people, after a long construction plagued by delays and corruption allegations.
G7 denounces 'war crime' as Russian strike kills shoppers
The leaders vowed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and those responsible would be held to account for Monday's strike in the city of Kremenchuk, carried out during the shopping mall's busiest hours.
At least 16 killed in missile strike on crowded Ukrainian mall
Emergency services chief Sergiy Kruk said the main tasks were "rescue work, debris removal and the elimination of fires" following Monday's strike on the shopping centre.
Wimbledon: Serena returns as Nadal eyes next leg of Slam
Doubts had been growing about whether Williams -- who has slumped to 1,204th in the world after her period of inaction, would return to the sport.
First ever 'Africa Fashion' exhibition opens in London
Project curator Elisabeth Murray said the show will provide a "glimpse into the glamour and politics of the fashion scene".