Wikipedia Current Events Real Joined Dec 7, 2022 Messages 993 Reaction score 0 BC ฿2 Dividends 0 Aug 4, 2024 #1 Armed conflicts and attacks Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Russia captures the village of Novoselivka Persha in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Times of India) Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces that the country has received its first F-16 fighter aircraft from NATO allies. (The New York Times) Israel–Hamas war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip At least four people are killed and 18 others are injured in an Israeli strike on the al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip. (AP) 2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement At least 91 people are killed in violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police units across Bangladesh, as protestors call for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign. (Al Jazeera) Israeli–Palestinian conflict Two people are killed and two others are injured in a stabbing spree in Holon, Israel. The Palestinian perpetrator is subsequently shot and killed by Israeli police. (Reuters) Sports 2024 Summer Olympics Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics In tennis, Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz in the Men's singles final to win the Olympic gold medal, becoming the third male player to achieve a singles Career Golden Slam. (BBC News) Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini win the gold medal in the Women's doubles tournament, earning Italy its first gold medal in the sport and making Errani the oldest tennis player to achieve a Career Golden Slam. (CNA) Algeria at the 2024 Summer Olympics Kaylia Nemour wins the gold medal in the Women's uneven bars, the first gold medal in the sport for Algeria. (NPR) Cape Verde at the 2024 Summer Olympics Daniel Varela de Pina wins a bronze medal in Men's flyweight boxing, earning Cape Verde its first ever Olympic medal. (Olympics) Continue reading...
Armed conflicts and attacks Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Russia captures the village of Novoselivka Persha in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Times of India) Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces that the country has received its first F-16 fighter aircraft from NATO allies. (The New York Times) Israel–Hamas war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip At least four people are killed and 18 others are injured in an Israeli strike on the al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip. (AP) 2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement At least 91 people are killed in violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police units across Bangladesh, as protestors call for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign. (Al Jazeera) Israeli–Palestinian conflict Two people are killed and two others are injured in a stabbing spree in Holon, Israel. The Palestinian perpetrator is subsequently shot and killed by Israeli police. (Reuters) Sports 2024 Summer Olympics Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics In tennis, Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz in the Men's singles final to win the Olympic gold medal, becoming the third male player to achieve a singles Career Golden Slam. (BBC News) Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini win the gold medal in the Women's doubles tournament, earning Italy its first gold medal in the sport and making Errani the oldest tennis player to achieve a Career Golden Slam. (CNA) Algeria at the 2024 Summer Olympics Kaylia Nemour wins the gold medal in the Women's uneven bars, the first gold medal in the sport for Algeria. (NPR) Cape Verde at the 2024 Summer Olympics Daniel Varela de Pina wins a bronze medal in Men's flyweight boxing, earning Cape Verde its first ever Olympic medal. (Olympics) Continue reading...