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French Olympic Fencer Ysaora Thibus Cleared in Doping Case After Positive Test Linked to Partner's Kiss

French fencer Ysaora Thibus was cleared of doping after judges accepted she was contaminated by kissing her partner, US fencer Race Imboden, who unknowingly used ostarine. She can now compete freely.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8, 2025

Russia says it controls Luhansk as US halts some weapons pledged to Ukraine

As Kyiv was dealt new blows on the front lines, Ukrainian troops continued to strike targets within Russia.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2025

The Latest: Israeli airstrikes reach into Iranian city of Rasht

Israel and Iran exchanged strikes a week into their war Friday as new diplomatic efforts appeared to be underway

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,194

These are the key events on day 1,194 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2025

Russia’s contradictory messaging on Pope Francis’s death — and the strategy behind it

Exclusive: Analysis seen by The Independent found inconsistent messaging across Russian state-run outlets in the days following the death of Pope Francis, which analysts say could have been part of a geopolitical strategy

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,154

These are the key events on day 1,154 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025

Moscow court sends US citizen awaiting trial to a psychiatric hospital

Russian state media say a U.S. citizen awaiting trial in Moscow has been forcibly admitted to a psychiatric hospital

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2025

Stunning reconstruction reveals warrior and his weapons from 4,000-year-old burial in Siberia

A new full-body reconstruction depicts a warrior wearing armor and holding weapons, all of which were found in a 4,000-year-old burial in Siberia.

LiveScience · Apr 5, 2025

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,644 amid race to find survivors – as it happened

Myanmar’s military rulers have called for ‘any country, any organisation’ to help as concerns grow over how rescuers will reach affected areas. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2025

Russia’s Putin says North Korea, BRICS should join Ukraine ceasefire talks

The Russian president also suggested Ukraine be placed under ‘temporary administration’ as part of a peace deal.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2025