Wildfires Are Driving People Out Of Turkish Vacation Spots
Residents and tourists alike are being forced to evacuate Turkey's coastal towns, where flames have blazed for six days.
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Protesters Say France's Anti-Virus Pass Is A Threat To Personal Freedoms
More than 200,000 protesters gathered across France for a third weekend of demonstrations against the country's new "health pass" requirements.
Long Distance Runners May Enjoy A Luxury Ultramarathon In Scotland
Entrants spend four days running 120 miles, so a bit more than a marathon per day. At night they are glamping — luxury camping with butlers, spa pools and Michelin-star chefs. The entry fee: $20,000.
Novak Djokovic, The World's No. 1 Tennis Player, Fails To Medal At The Olympics
Serbia's Djokovic loses to Spain's Pablo Carreño Busta, ending his chances of winning a bronze in Tokyo. "I gave it all, whatever I had left in the tank, which was not so much," Djokovic says.
A Once-Forgotten Port Of Italy Is Alive With A Diverse Cultural And Literary Legacy
Overshadowed by nearby Venice, the lesser-known city of Trieste is one of Italy's great destinations and once the stomping ground of great writers like James Joyce.
German Cycling Director Is Being Sent Home From Olympics Over Racist Slur
Germany's Olympic federation is firing Patrick Moster as the director of its cycling program, saying his words during a race Wednesday violate Olympic values.
A German Cycling Official Apologizes After Shouting A Racial Slur During A Race
A German cyclist says he was "appalled" by the words from the sporting director of Germany's cycling federation.
Rooibos Tea Is Africa's First Food To Join The EU's List Of Protected Products
Rooibos joins France's Champagne, Greece's feta cheese and Colombian coffee on the list. The tea is said to have numerous health benefits.
A Landmark Fraud And Corruption Trial Opens At The Vatican
Vatican prosecutors accuse a once-powerful cardinal, as well as nine other people, with defrauding the Holy See of millions of dollars. Their trial started this week after a two-year investigation.
The Vatican Is Holding Its Biggest Criminal Trial In Modern History
The Vatican is holding its biggest criminal trial in modern history. The case alleges 10 people, including a once-powerful cardinal, of defrauding the Holy See of tens of millions of dollars.