USA will meet Brazil in the men’s basketball quarter-finals
The reigning Olympic champions, Team USA, will meet Brazil in the quarterfinals of the men's basketball tournament at the Olympic Games after beating Puerto Rico 104-83 in Lille on Saturday…
American Krauser wins gold in shot put for third consecutive time
American Ryan Krauser became the first man to complete three "pitches" in the shot put at the Olympic Games on Saturday, adding another gold medal to his trophy bank with…
Gaza officials say five people die in hospital in Israeli strikes
An Israeli air strike hit a tent inside a hospital compound in central Gaza, killing at least five people, Gaza health officials said. The air strike hit a tented area…
Russian troops advance in eastern Ukraine
Russian attacks are increasing pressure on Pokrovsk, Ukraine said, as waves of guided bombs and infantry lead to some of Moscow's biggest territorial gains. The offensive is prompting a surge…
Venezuelan opposition seeks to narrow path to power
Venezuela's opposition, which declared itself the winner of Sunday's presidential election, is looking for ways to find a path to power despite significant obstacles. Opposition leaders say they have access…
Hopes of finding survivors fading after landslides in Kerala, India
Hopes of finding survivors began to fade as rescuers worked through slush and rocks in the Indian state of Kerala. So far 167 people have been killed in the monsoon…
China records hottest month in recent history
July has become the hottest month in modern history in China, matching the record-breaking hot weather seen around the world last month. Last month's average temperature was 23.21 degrees Celsius,…
Rain in Delhi in northern India has killed 11 people
Heavy rains have caused severe damage in northern India, killing at least 10 people and stranding hundreds of pilgrims in the Himalayas. Heavy rain lashed India's capital, New Delhi, on…
Matt Damon previews possible ‘Rounders’ sequel
Matt Damon was a guest on Roku Channel's The Rich Eisen Show, where the host asked the actor if there are any films of his that could get sequels. Damon…
The second part of Kevin Costner’s new film will premiere at the Venice Film Festival
The second part of Kevin Costner's western series "Horizon: An American Saga" will have its world premiere on 7 September, the closing day of the Venice Film Festival, after the…
