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After the gold: A look at how some Olympic champions are being welcomed home

Summer Olympics 2024

Winning gold at the Olympic Games is a huge accomplishment. But athletes are received in various different ways upon returning to their home countries, with some even being showered with gifts and cash. But others question if financial rewards are appropriate.

“Judge,” a white-back vulture found in the wild as a fledgling by Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust cannot fly due to its deformed wing.

Southern African vultures subject to poisonings, extinction

Environment
Passengers wait at a ticket counter at Johannesburg's OR Tambo's airport, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. 

COVID-related travel bans spark outrage from targeted countries

COVID-19
Putin holds his passport in front of an election official

Putin scores victory in ‘gameshow’-like vote; Myanmar mine collapse; Ethiopian singer’s death sparks protests; Botswana’s mysterious elephant die-off

Top of The World
The leader of ANO party Andrej Babis signs books for a supporter during an election campaign rally in Prague, Czech Republic September 28, 2017.

The Czech Republic’s Trump is in the lead for prime minister

Global Politics
acacia tree

Need a cover for your book about Africa? Just add an acacia tree

Arts, Culture & Media

Africa is home to a diverse collection of cultures — representing an incredible variety of people and ideas. So why is it whenever Africa is depicted in books, those books always look the same way?

Lion populations on the decline as African savannas disappear

Environment

The king of the jungle is in danger and it isn’t just from poachers. But creative new methods are being developed to help manage conflicts between lions and people.

Spanish king forced to apologize in wake of African elephant hunting junket

Global Politics

Spanish King Juan Carlos is generally popular with his people. On Wednesday, however, he was forced to apologize in the wake of a scandal over an all-expenses-paid hunting trip to Africa, where he shot and killed elephants.

HIV infections may be declining in South Africa

Health & Medicine

A new report says HIV infections among young teens are down in South Africa.

Acceleration and Agility, Not Speed, Secret to Cheetah Success

Environment

The cheetah is ranked as the fastest creature on land. What makes it run so fast? That question has long intrigued Alan Wilson. He specializes in locomotive biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College in the UK.