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Swimming pools, studios and lots of places called Athens – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024

Battersea celebrates cats it has saved to mark International Cat Day

Feline like you need a pick-up? You’ll be purring with delight when you read about the marvellous moggies at the London animal rescue centre

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2024

Kennedy gold vaults Aussies to new Olympic heights

Four Australian gold medals in less than six hours have propelled the nation's Olympic title tally to 18, eclipsing the previous best in Athens and Tokyo.

AAP · Aug 7, 2024

Prince Michael of Greece dies aged 85 in Athens hospital

Prince Philip’s first cousin was a renowned author who wrote under the name Michel De Gres

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024

Brazilian Olympian recounts journey through abuse to fight for athletes' safety

Once one of Brazil's top swimmers, Joanna Maranhao has become a powerful voice for change to protect athletes after experiencing sexual abuse at the hands of her childhood coach.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2024

Athens signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul

Officials in Greece say they have formally approved the purchase of 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

Greeks reflect on democracy’s new dawn 50 years after its return

The 1974 collapse of the far-right junta brought relief – but for some it took years to feel safe

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024

Mark Richt’s career in photos

Former Georgia football head coach Mark Richt went 145-51 during 15 seasons at UGA. Richt won two SEC titles and two Sugar Bowls

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 23, 2024

Peter Hammill announces Italian live dates for November

Van der Graaf frontman Peter Hammill will also play two live dates in Athens in Janaury 2025

Louder · Jul 23, 2024

‘They taught me how to dress’: Michael Stipe on Limbo District, the greatest band you’ve never heard of

The wild art-rockers influenced REM and the B-52s, but burned out without making it big. As old recordings resurface, ex-members and fans recall their unorthodox brilliance

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2024