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The Ukrainian flag bearer’s disqualification from skeleton over a helmet featuring athletes killed in the war with Russia is yet another example of how politics and the Olympics cannot be separated.

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Faithfull’s casting in Chekhov’s Three Sisters in 1967 caused a perfect storm, yet she held her own against the vastly more experienced cast including Glenda Jackson. It was the start of many such triumphs

Public reacts to news that Russia is to spend more than 40% of its budget on defence and security; Russian troops occupy most of Vuhledar and raise flags. What we know on day 952

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In a special investigation, Tom Watling tells the story of five teenagers who were taken into Russia or Russian-occupied territory before eventually being rescued. Many others are still believed to be trapped

Alex Dujshebaev, the talented handball player, has been making waves in the world of sports with his exceptional skills and precision on the court. Born on July 11, 1992, in Minsk, Belarus, Dujshebaev comes from a family with a rich handball legacy. His father, Talant Dujshebaev, is a former handball…

As she prepares for one of theatre’s great roles in Chekhov’s The Seagull, Thornton talks gender equality, death and the innocence of pet dogs

In the current season of Netflix's reality dating show, the illusion of love conquering all begins to wear off