Top 10 world news: Bomb threat at Franco-Swiss airport; Obama endorses Harris; and more
Top 10 world news
Franco-Swiss airport was temporarily evacuated due to a security threat on Friday, just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Earlier in the day, the high-speed rail network in France was disrupted by "malicious acts" including arsons. In other news,Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for the November elections.
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Paris Olympics: Franco-Swiss airport evacuated before opening ceremony
Following a security-related evacuation, EuroAirport Basel, situated on the French side of the border, announced a phased resumption of flight operations on its website. Earlier, the Basel-Mulhouse airport said that it had been evacuated and closed "for safety reasons".
Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris as Democrat nominee for presidential race
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Indus treaty can no longer function in its current form, says India; plans 5,500 mw of new J&K hydro projects
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Sonam Wangchuk's connection with George Soros and Ford Foundation explained!
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'There is no need for...': PM Modi takes a veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi, sends big message amid Parliament March
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'Now come to us': CJP resumes protest after Parliament march violence, calls meeting with Nadda 'waste of time'
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'What is wrong...': Anna Hazare breaks silence on Sonam Wangchuk's protest, makes an appeal to Centre
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Xi Jinping's new AI bloc: China launches 'World AI Body' with Pakistan and Russia in, India out
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'We acted immediately...': Indian PM Modi breaks silence on paper leaks as NEET protest, calls for Education Minister's resignation grows
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UP BTech gold medalist dies by suicide after failing in nearly 50 govt job attempts, leaves note for father
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'Guru is the...': Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shares message on education amid calls for his resignation
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Jail over Khamenei post: J&K youth returns home after 3 months in Saudi custody
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Japan is selling a refrigerator to cool the human body for Rs 9 lakh. It is already a hit in Tokyo
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Truck loaded with stones, metro stations closed: What's happening at Jantar Mantar now
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Student union leaders call off hunger strike at Jantar Mantar after civil society appeal, but protest continues
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Salman Khan breaks silence on health concerns after viral Mumbai appearance
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Iran strikes Amazon data infrastructure in Bahrain, power, water desalination plants in Kuwait
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3.5-million-year-old mystery creature found in Japan is a 'giant' never seen before
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In a video shared by Harris, the Obamas could be heard formally endorsingthe incumbent vice president.“We called to say Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office," said Barack.
French high-speed rail network sabotaged ahead of Olympics opening ceremony
The high-speed rail network in France was disrupted by "malicious acts" including arsons, just hours before theParis Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings' $7mn donation to Harris sparks boycott calls
The US Political landscape is changing faster than ever with Trump assassination bid, Biden dropping out of the race and endorsing Kamala Harris.
Snoop Dogg, the 52-year-old rapper, danced through the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis, carrying the Olympic torch before the opening ceremony of the2024 Olympicson Friday, July 26.
Trump blasts FBI director for questioning if he was struck by bullet during assassination bid
Donald Trump has slammed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray after the latter raised doubts about whether the former United States president was hit by a bullet during the assassination attempt, earlier this month.
'Don't teach me...': Mamata Banerjee lashes out at Centre over Bangladesh refugees row
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Indian government for objecting to her remarks about offering shelter to Bangladeshi refugees, fleeing the country in the wake of violent protests.
At least one killed, thousands evacuated amid record rainfall in Japan
Record heavy rain caused rivers to overflow, washing away bridges and cars and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people across parts of northern Japan, said officials and media reports on Friday (Jul26).
Typhoon Gaemi hits China, displaces nearly 300,000 in eastern region
Typhoon Gaemi hit China on Friday (July 26), displacing nearly 300,000 people in the country's eastern region.Gaemi brought torrential rains to Chinaafter causing five deaths in nearby Taiwan.
Vein-filled rock on Mars could reveal signs of ancient life on Red Planet
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said that its Perseverance rover found a rock that has some indications it may have hosted microbial life billions of years ago.