Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ streaming release
Box office analysts have cited the film’s streaming debut as a major factor in a lackluster – by Marvel film standards – release for a film that has grossed just … Read More
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Brilliant Barega strikes gold as Olympic athletics underway
Ethiopian distance runner Selemon Barega stormed to a brilliant 10,000m victory to claim the first gold medal of a spectator-less Olympic athletics competition at the Tokyo Games Friday.
Talks under way to end fighting in Syria’s Daraa: monitor
Ceasefire negotiations have started in Syria’s southern province of Daraa after the deadliest flareup in three years killed 28 people, including 11 civilians, a war monitor said Friday.
Zverev ends Djokovic’s Golden Slam hopes with comeback win at Olympics
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a calendar Golden Grand Slam was dramatically ended by Alexander Zverev in the Olympics men’s singles semifinals Friday.
Hong Kong man jailed for 9 years in first national security case
The first person convicted under Hong Kong’s national security law was jailed for nine years on Friday for terrorist activities and inciting secession, judges said, in a watershed ruling with … Read More
Tanker managed by Israeli-owned company attacked off Oman
A petroleum products tanker managed by an Israeli-owned Zodiac Maritime came under attack in the Arabian Sea, off the Omani cast, according to the company, which described the incident as … Read More
Aoun ready to answer questions on Beirut blast, says no one above law
President Michel Aoun told the country’s public prosecutor Friday he was ready to give a statement about last year’s Beirut port blast if it were needed.
Pistons select teen guard Cunningham first in NBA Draft
Cade Cunningham, a 19-year-old guard who played at Oklahoma State University last season, was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the first pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft.
U.S. swimmer sparks doping controversy, high octane BMX marred by crashes
An American swimmer sparked controversy at the Tokyo Games Friday when he said it would take a long time to clear his sport of doping after losing his Olympic title … Read More
Israel restores Gaza fishing limit, aid imports
Israel said it had restored the fishing zone off Gaza Friday and would allow resumed imports for international aid projects after a return to calm around the territory.