Despite poor water quality results in the Seine River, and angry Parisians threatening to defecate in it ahead of the Olympic Games, Joel Stratte-McClure decided it was the prime spot for a Fourth of July swim.
Rail cars carrying hazardous material derailed and burst into flames Friday in a remote area of North Dakota Friday, but officials said no one was hurt and the threat to those living nearby appeared to be minimal.
Labour Leader Keir Starmer officially became British prime minister on Friday, hours after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide victory after more than a decade in opposition.
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on Mexico's coast near the resort of Tulum as a Category 2 storm, whipping trees and knocking out power as it came ashore after leaving a trail of destruction across the eastern Caribbean.
Defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw on Thursday night after conceding a tying goal in second-half injury time.
