Tom Daley and Matty Lee win gold in 10-metre synchronised dive at Tokyo Olympics
Tom Daley and his partner Matty Lee have won gold in diving’s 10-metre synchronised platform event at the Tokyo Olympics.
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SPORTS
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GREEKS ABROAD 
July 26, 2021 Like Father, Like Son: How Chris Balouris Learned Greek Diner Success
Chris Balouris didn’t have to go far to learn the diner business in the Pittsburgh area town of Bellevue, Pennsylvania: his father, Themistocles and uncles Anthony and John ‘Yani’ Balouris owned and operated the Bellevue Restaurant, a diner serving classic American fare.
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CYPRUS
July 26, 2021 Critical moments in Cyprus
Erdogan’s announcements made during his recent illegal visit to occupied Cyprus represent an extremely negative development. The real prospect of the colonalisation and/or making use of the enclosed area of Famagusta constitute a violation of the relevant resolutions of the UN, the EU’s founding principles and the rules of international law. As AKEL, we have […]
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EUROPE
July 26, 2021 EU Commissioner rejects Janša’s accusation of ‘harming’ Slovenia
European Commissioner Janez Lenarčič has rejected an accusation by Prime Minister Janez Janša that he was acting against Slovenia’s interests saying, “Slovenia is being harmed by those who undermine the rule of law and media freedom,” rather than those who warn of such conduct.
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HISTORY
July 26, 2021 26 July 2021: This day in history
657: Battle of Siffin during the first Muslim civil war between Ali ibn Abi Talib and Muawiyah I beside Euphrates River 1519: Francisco Pizarro receives royal charter for the west coast of South America 1533: Francisco Pizarro orders the death of the last Sapa Inca Emperor, Atahualpa 1803: The Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world’s first public railway, opens in south London 1908: United […]
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SPORTS
July 25, 2021 How many countries are participating at the Tokyo Olympics?
The delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have arrived with a spectacular opening ceremony in Tokyo featuring an impressive Parade of Nations for those competing.
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WORLD
July 25, 2021 China and USA edge closer to full-blown war as tit for tat sanctions prove ‘growing risks’
The United States had imposed sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong due to their role in the recent security crackdown in the territory. In retaliation, counter-sanctions were announced by China, with seven US individuals and entities targeted.
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POLITICS
July 25, 2021 Brexit showdown: Furious Britons demand Boris ditches EU for WTO after VDL rejection
Following Lord David Frost’s request to renegotiate a key part of the Brexit deal this week, EU minister Clement Beaune refused to change the Northern Ireland Protocol. Now, Express.co.uk readers have stated the Prime Minister should look to rip up the whole trade deal to protect the UK.
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EUROPE
July 25, 2021 Europe clamps down amid fears over rapid spread of Delta variant
With the school term finally over, Britons are flying to Europe in their tens of thousands, record levels for this Covid year. They are arriving in countries where the Delta variant paralysing Britain is just becoming dominant – and Europe is responding by clamping down.
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UK NEWS
July 25, 2021 Large events such as Premier League matches could be open only to the fully vaccinated
Large events such as Premier League games could be open only to fully vaccinated people from October under government plans.
