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Ukrainian appeals disqualification after Winter Olympics helmet dispute

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics after his helmet, featuring images of people killed in the conflict with Russia, was deemed to violate rules against making statements in the field of play.

The Independent UK · Feb 12

French Defence Minister questions whether Russia ‘really wants peace’ with Ukraine

The French Defence Minister told Euronews that, based on what she witnessed on a recent visit to Ukraine, she questioned whether Russia wants peace. She emphasised, however, the importance of continued dialogue with Moscow.

Euronews · Feb 12

Ukrainian Lugers Kneel in Protest Hours After Teammate Is Disqualified Over Helmet

Skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified for refusing to change his helmet from one that features the faces of athletes and coaches killed in Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 12

Ukrainian athlete tests the Olympic rules on free speech - and gets disqualified

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych pushed at the limits of the International Olympic Committee’s rules on freedom of expression, and the global sports body pushed back

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Five reasons Trump’s plan for Ukrainian elections and a peace referendum will only prolong the war

In a surprise announcement on February 10, Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, said that his administration was preparing to hold presidential elections before the middle of May. Alongside these elections, he is reported to be planning to hold a referendum on a peace deal with Russia.

The Conversation · Feb 12

Bulletin world briefing: US navy ships collide and Russia bans WhatsApp

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Two US Navy ships collide at sea sparking military probe Russia fully blocks WhatsApp in major crackdown of messaging app Severe flooding leaves 15 dead in Portugal as minister forced to resign Turkish MPs fight in parliament over…

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Crude Oil Prices Slip as US-Iran Tensions Ease

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -1.19 (-1.83%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0533 (-2.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today as the chances of a US attack on Iran eased. Also, mounting crude supplies in floating storage are undercutting oil...

Barchart · Feb 12

The Latest: Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration crackdown

Border czar Tom Homan says the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Winter Olympics: False claims and AI video of JD Vance being booed buffet Milano Cortina

From a fake viral video of JD Vance being booed to Russian-backed disinformation, did you spot these fake claims surrounding the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics?

Euronews · Feb 12

Greece bets on LNG corridor to power Europe’s post-Russia energy future

Once overlooked, the region around Alexandroupolis is now at the centre of plans to secure gas supplies and reshape the EU’s energy map.

Euronews · Feb 12