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Paris Olympics organizers 'surprised' by reports of investigation into president's pay

Paris Olympics organizers 'surprised' by reports of investigation into president's pay

PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics organizing committee has expressed surprise that the salary of its president is reportedly being investigated by the French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office.
Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong

Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong

TOKYO (AP) — Look for Lionel Messi to play on Wednesday in Tokyo where Inter Miami meets Japanese club Vissel Kobe in a friendly.
1 person killed and 2 assailants shot dead during an attack on a Turkish courthouse

1 person killed and 2 assailants shot dead during an attack on a Turkish courthouse

ISTANBUL (AP) — One person died and two assailants were shot dead in an attack on a courthouse in Istanbul on Tuesday, Turkish officials said.
Senegal parliament delays election until December after opposition lawmakers are blocked from voting

Senegal parliament delays election until December after opposition lawmakers are blocked from voting

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s parliament voted Monday to delay the West African nation’s presidential election until Dec.
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, will halt public duties as he undergoes treatment

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, will halt public duties as he undergoes treatment

LONDON (AP) — Britain's King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday.
Justice Department proposes major changes to address disparities in state crime victim funds

Justice Department proposes major changes to address disparities in state crime victim funds

The Justice Department proposed changes Monday to rules governing state-run programs that provide financial assistance to violent crime victims in order to address racial disparities and curb the number of subjective denials of compensation.
Family of Black girls handcuffed by Colorado police, held at gunpoint reach $1.9 million settlement

Family of Black girls handcuffed by Colorado police, held at gunpoint reach $1.9 million settlement

DENVER (AP) — The Black girls lay facedown in a parking lot, crying “no” and “mommy” as a police officer who had pointed her gun at them then bent down to handcuff two of their wrists.
After public anger over Messi's absence in Hong Kong game, organizer withdraws application for funds

After public anger over Messi's absence in Hong Kong game, organizer withdraws application for funds

HONG KONG (AP) — The organizer of a soccer match featuring Inter Miami in Hong Kong was dealing with backlash from both angry fans and the government after widespread disappointment that Lionel Messi didn't play in the game.
Australia appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for writer Yang Hengjun

Australia appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for writer Yang Hengjun

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia said Monday it was appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for writer and democracy blogger Yang Hengjun.
Forest fires rage on in central Chile, killing at least 112 people over 3 days

Forest fires rage on in central Chile, killing at least 112 people over 3 days

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Firefighters wrestled Sunday with massive forest fires that broke out in central Chile two days earlier, as officials extended curfews in cities most heavily affected by the blazes and said at least 112 people had been killed.
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