Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike as US warns against escalation

Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike as US warns against escalation

MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed heavy retaliation against Hezbollah amid furious diplomatic efforts to prevent a spiral into regional war following a weekend rocket strike that killed 12 children in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. Israel has blamed Hezbollah for Saturday evening’s rocket from Lebanon that slammed

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British swimming star Adam Peaty tests positive for COVID after winning silver medal

British swimming star Adam Peaty tests positive for COVID after winning silver medal

NANTERRE, France (AP) — Less than 24 hours after claiming a swimming silver medal at the Paris Olympics, British star Adam Peaty tested positive for COVID-19. The British Olympic committee announced Peaty’s condition on Monday, saying he first began feeling ill a day earlier ahead of the 100-meter breaststroke final . The two-time defending Olympic

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Drone-spying scandal: Canada challenges 6-points deduction by FIFA at Paris Olympics court

Drone-spying scandal: Canada challenges 6-points deduction by FIFA at Paris Olympics court

PARIS (AP) — Canada appealed against being docked six points by FIFA in a drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics women’s soccer tournament, and a verdict is expected hours before the team plays its last group-stage game Wednesday. FIFA punished Olympic defending champion Canada on Saturday — and banned coach Bev Priestman and two assistant

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