Top 10 world news: Russia frees US journalist Gershkovich; Indian shooter Kusale wins Olympic bronze; and more

Russia on Thursday (August 1) released incarcerated Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a major prisoner swap with the United States, reported Bloombergciting people familiar with the situation.In other news, Swapnil Kusale won his maiden bronze medal in the final of the Men’s 50m air rifle 3 position event. Swapnil finished with a score of 451.4, behind second-positioned Serhiy Kulish of Ukraine (461.3) and gold medallist Yukun Liu (463.6).

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Russia frees US journalist Gershkovich in biggest prisoner swap since Cold War

Russia on Thursday (August 1) released incarcerated Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a major prisoner swap with the United States, Bloomberg reported while citing people familiar with the situation.

Paris Olympics 2024: Swapnil Kusale wins bronze in 50m Rifle 3 Position event

History was made for India at the Paris Olympic Games 2024, as shooter Swapnil Kusale won his maiden bronze medal in the final of the Men’s 50m air rifle 3 position event. Swapnil finished with a score of 451.4, behind second-positioned Serhiy Kulish of Ukraine (461.3) and gold medallist Yukun Liu (463.6). Swapnil’s bronze is the third medal for India in this edition of the Summer Games, with all coming in the Shooting discipline.

India asks its citizens to leave Lebanon amid deep West Asia turmoil

The Indian embassy in Lebanon's capital Beirut asked all nationals to leave the country in the wake of raging turmoil in West Asia days after Israel targeted a site in Beirut to kill a Hezbollah operative.

Hamas chief Haniyeh was killed by bomb hidden 2 months ago in guesthouse

Ismail Haniyeh, the Doha-based political bureau chief of Hamas, was assassinated using an explosive device that was smuggled into the guesthouse he was staying at in Tehran, Iran, according to a report in theNew York Times.

India offers $300mn loan to Vietnam during PM Pham Minh Chinh's Delhi visit

The Indian government on Thursday (Aug 1) offered a $300 million loan to build up Vietnam's maritime security to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Israel confirms Hamas military leader Deif’s death in airstrike, day after Haniyeh's assassination

The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday (Aug 1) thatMohammed Deif, the head of Hamas' military wing, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month. The confirmation comes a day after the terror organisation's political leader, Ismail Haniyehwas assassinated in Tehran.

India: 4 dead, 200 pilgrims stranded as cloudburst hits Kedarnath route

Amid heavy rain in Uttarakhand on Wednesday (July 31), four people, including two children, were killed and several others were injured. Nearly 200 pilgrims on the Kedarnath Yatra route were also stranded.

Macron slammed for holidaying during Olympics as city workers do overtime

Emmanuel Macron has come under scrutiny after the French president jetted off for a holiday as the Olympics are underway in Paris. Macron taking a hiatus comes at a time when police leaves have been cancelled, accident and emergency doctors are on stand-by and municipal workers are putting in overtime to keep the city running for the biggest sporting event.

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Why it is a good idea to end Squid Game after third season

Squid Game, the Korean show that had gripped the whole world back in 2021, will be ending after the third season. On Thursday, Netflix revealed the trailer of the highly anticipated second season heightening everyone's excitement levels.