President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces that the country has received its first F-16 fighter aircraft from NATO allies.
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August 4, 2024 (Sunday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
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.
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.
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.
An IDF officer and soldier is injured near Ayelet HaShahar in dozens of Hezbollah rocket attacks on IDF targets near Beit Hillel, Birkat Risha, Malkia and Ramya in northern Israel.
IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Marjayoun, Hula and Zibqin, starts a fire in a power station in Taybeh and an IDF drone misses its target of a motorcyclist in Rab El Thalathine in southern Lebanon.
International relations
Mali cuts all diplomatic relations with Ukraine for providing intelligence to Tuareg rebels that enabled them to ambush and kill large numbers of Wagner Group mercenaries and Malian troops.
Malaysia issues a travel warning urging its citizens to not visit the United Kingdom due to ongoing violent riots.
Law and crime
More than 150 people are arrested following violent far-right riots targeting mosques and migrant infrastructure throughout the United Kingdom.
Sports
Daniel Varela de Pina wins a bronze medal in Men's flyweight boxing, earning Cape Verde its first ever Olympic medal.
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.
Kaylia Nemour wins the gold medal in the Women's uneven bars, the first gold medal in gymnastics for Algeria.
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.
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