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Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery of the oldest woven grass footwear in Europe, estimated to be up to 6,200 years old, in a bat cave in southern Spain. Radiocarbon dating was used to date the objects, which include baskets, tools and sandals made from esparto grass. The discovery has forced researchers to rethink their assumptions about our human ancestors in the region, and the team is continuing to study the objects to learn more.
Libya has been hit by a devastating storm, with flooding breaking dams and sweeping away entire neighborhoods in multiple coastal towns. The confirmed death toll stands at 61, but the destruction appears to be most severe in Derna, which has become inaccessible due to the storm. The Libyan government has declared a state of emergency and called for international assistance, while the UN has urged all parties to ensure that the relief efforts are conducted safely and has called for an immediate ceasefire in the affected areas.
Marketa Vondrousova made history as the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in 60 years, defeating Ons Jabeur from Tunisia in a 6-4, 6-4 victory. She is the only Arab woman and only North African woman to make it to the singles finals at any Grand Slam tournament, and her victory comes after a difficult year with a cast on her surgically repaired left wrist. Vondrousova managed to come back and win the last four games of the first set and the last three games of the second, and expressed her joy during the trophy ceremony.