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Brittney Griner predicted sentencing hearing would be her ‘doomsday’, lawyer says

Griner’s sentencing dubbed by her agent as ‘severe by Russian legal standards’

The Independent UK

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant shelling

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of shelling Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in the Zaporizhzhia region as the world on Saturday marked the 77th anniversary of the first atomic bomb attack in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, with UN chief Antonio Guterres warning against nuclear arms build-up amid fears…

France 24

Ukrainian Unit Digs in for Russian Assault on Eastern City

Ukrainian military personnel are fortifying their positions around the eastern city of Sloviansk in expectation of a fresh Russian attempt to seize the strategic point in the fiercely fought-over Donetsk region. As heavy ground fighting continues on the front line only miles to the east, southeast and north of Sloviansk,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Ukrainian unit digs in for Russian assault on eastern city

The Independent UK

Lebanon-Bound Ship Brings Hope, Not Solution to Food Crisis

A ship bringing corn to Lebanon’s northern port of Tripoli normally would not cause a stir. But it's getting attention because of where it came from: Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa. The Razoni, loaded with more than 26,000 tons of corn for chicken feed, is emerging from the edges…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia-Ukraine war ‘about to enter new phase’ as Russian forces gather in the south, UK intelligence warns – as it happened

UK’s Ministry of Defence says troop build-up could be in anticipation of Ukrainian counter-offensive or for a new assault

The Guardian - UK

Hiroshima Prays for Peace, Fears New Arms Race on Atomic Bombing Anniversary

Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Saturday as the city marked the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with officials including the United Nations Secretary General warning of a new arms race following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, and, shortly after, Russian President Vladimir…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Erdogan: Sochi Talks with Putin on Syria Will Bring Relief to the Region

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that his talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Syria will ease tensions in the region. The two leaders met at the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi to tackle a grain deal brokered by Turkey and the UN, prospects for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Head of Amnesty's Ukraine office quits after group accuses Kyiv

The head of Amnesty International's Ukraine office has quit the human rights body in a disagreement with it after the group accused Ukraine's armed forces of endangering civilians by basing troops in residential areas during the Russian invasion.

Reuters

Who is winning the Ukraine-Russia war? Both sides say they are

But they both can't be right

Wales Online

Hammon, Former Russian Olympian, Calls for Putin to Release Griner

The Aces coach took a strong stance in favor of getting Griner home.

Sports Illustrated

Hiroshima's mayor slams Russia while marking 77th anniversary of atomic bombing

Bells toll in Hiroshima as officials, including the UN Secretary General, warn of a new arms race following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

ABC News

Hiroshima vows nuke ban at 77th memorial amid Russia threat

Hiroshima is remembering the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing as officials including the United Nations chief warn against nuclear weapons buildup and the world fears another attack amid Russia’s war on Ukraine

The Independent UK

BRICS film festival award for 'Aparajito'

KOLKATA: 'Aparajito', the Anik Dutta film that is inspired by the story behind the making of Satyajit Ray's 'Pather Panchali', has won the special jury award at the 2022 BRICS Film Festival. The jury for this festival included Indian director Nila Madhab Panda, Russian film scholar Nina Kochelyaeva, Brazilian film…

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Daily Mirror

Brits warned of NHS 111 delays as cyber attack leaves staff using ‘pen and paper’

Delays have been warned of for Brits using the NHS 111 service due to a "major" computer outage caused by a cyber attack that has reportedly left staff using pens and paper

The Guardian - AU

From Adelaide to Ukraine: what drove one Australian to join someone else’s war?

Matt Roe gave up a comfortable life to fight the Russian invasion, despite the risks and the possibility of prosecution in his home country

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 164 of the invasion

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of strikes at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; Putin and Erdoğan meet; three ships carrying grain depart Ukrainian ports

Reuters

Hiroshima prays for peace, fears new arms race on atomic bombing anniversary

Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Saturday as the city marked the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with officials including the United Nations secretary general warning of a new arms race following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Brittney Griner's 9.5-Year Sentence Is Harsh Even By Russian Standards

It is unclear if, or when, she could be freed by a prisoner exchange

Bangkok Post

Thailand's Big Brother is upping the ante

In the late 18th century, British philosopher Jeremy Bentham visited his younger brother, Samuel, in Russia, who arranged unskilled factory workers in a circle so that he could supervise them. Inspired by this principle, Bentham developed "the panopticon", an inspection tower surrounded by cells. Its uniqueness was that it enabled…

Reuters

Soccer-Fenerbahce given one-game partial stadium closure after 'Putin' chants

Fenerbahce have been handed a one-game partial stadium closure, suspended for two years, after their fans chanted Russian President Vladimir Putin's name in a game against Dynamo Kyiv, European soccer's governing body said on Friday.

ABC News

Brittney Griner has been sentenced to jail time in Russia. Could a controversial prisoner swap bring her home?

Brittney Griner's fate could depend on a man imprisoned thousands of kilometres away — an international arms dealer dubbed the "Merchant of Death" who could be offered up in a prisoner swap deal between the US and Russia.

The Guardian - AU

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Russia bolsters troops in south; grain ship leaves port for first time since blockade; UN to investigate prison attack that killed dozens

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin, Erdogan Agree to Boost Cooperation, Some Rouble Payments for Gas

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan agreed on Friday to boost cooperation in the transport, agriculture, finance and construction industries, they said in a joint statement after a four-hour meeting. Turkey mediated a deal signed by Ukraine, Russia and the United Nations in Istanbul last month under…

The Independent UK

Bank of England’s dire recession warning too ‘optimistic’ amid gas threat, economists say

‘If Russia were to completely cut supplies and we had a cold winter it would be a perfect storm’

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