A vast landfill site collapsed in Uganda’s capital city on Friday, killing at least 18 people, the Red Cross said. Eighteen was the latest number reported by the nonprofit on Sunday as searches drew on for people who still had not been accounted for, but Uganda Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said later that it had … Read more
IOC President Thomas Bach waves the Olympic flag during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) PARIS — If historic waterway settings are the new must-have accessory for Olympic host cities, then Istanbul’s mayor wants the IOC to know his city … Read more
Ukraine launches offensive in Russian territory – CBS News Watch CBS News Ukrainian troops launched an attack on Russia last week in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an attempt to “push the war out into the aggressor’s territory.” Ian Lee has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, … Read more
Tom Cruise greets Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) LOS ANGELES — It’s Los Angeles’ turn for the torch. Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at the Paris closing ceremony Sunday, before handing … Read more
UNRWA director on the situation in Gaza – CBS News Watch CBS News Scott Anderson, the director of UNRWA affairs in Gaza, spoke with CBS News’ Debora Patta about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn … Read more
United States’ Diana Taurasi reacts after winning aher sixth gold medal at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) PARIS — Diana Taurasi held up six fingers on the medal stand. No one else measures up: She stands alone in Olympic basketball lore with … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged for the first time that his country’s military forces were fighting in a surprise military incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region. In his night video address, Zelenskyy said he discussed the ongoing incursion “to push the war onto the aggressor’s territory” with top Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi. “Ukraine is proving … Read more
Team USA poses for a picture with their gold medals at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) PARIS — Team USA women’s basketball team had never been challenged during its 32-year run in the Olympics like the Americans were Sunday by France. They … Read more
Fireworks explode during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) SAINT-DENIS, France — Setting out to prove that topping Paris isn’t mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other stars on Sunday … Read more
U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles has been stripped of her bronze medal in the floor exercise after the Court of Arbitration for Sport voided the decision that saw her jump from fifth to third place in the event. Still, Team USA is leaving the Paris Olympics with the most total medals and tied with China for … Read more