Ukraine war: Wagner will not fight for Russia, Ukraine orders evacuation, new Wagner base in Belarus
Wagner mercenaries will stop fighting in Ukraine, the head of Russia's defence committee Andrei Kartapolov said on Thursday.
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Five top contenders for the Wimbledon women's crown
Five top contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon, which starts on Monday.
Iga Swiatek faces Lin Zhu in Wimbledon draw, Aryna Sabalenka meets Panna Udvardy, Elena Rybakina to play Shelby Rogers
Iga Swiatek will face Lin Zhu in the first round of Wimbledon, with Aryna Sabalenka due to face Panna Udvardy of Hungary. The world No. 1 and No.
Sabalenka sets sights on Wimbledon after taking spotlight off politics
Aryna Sabalenka can expect plenty of attention on her return to Wimbledon after her initial refusal at the French Open to speak about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Belarusian will need to block out the noise for another tilt at a Grand Slam title.
Latvia, Lithuania & Poland concerned about risk of Wagner 'serial killers' in neighbouring Belarus
European Union countries bordering Belarus on Thursday asked for more solidarity from the bloc and NATO over the presence of "serial killers" from the Wagner mercenary group and the risk of "infiltration" into their countries.
Why Russian and Belarusian tennis players are allowed back at Wimbledon in 2023
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer is confident that Russian and Belarusian players will adhere to strict neutrality guidelines, allowing them to participate in this year's Wimbledon tournament. The players from these countries were banned from competing at the All England Club in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine. However, they have been granted permission to take part in the Championship this year, which commences on Monday, on the condition that they follow specific guidelines outlined by the government.
Ukraine war: Wagner and Belarus 'not allies', Kramatorsk death toll rises, Russia bans news channel
Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko are not allies, exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya told AFP.
Ukrainian high jumper Mahuchikh insists Russians should be excluded from next year’s Paris Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh has said since the start of the war that all Russian and Belarusian athletes should be excluded from international events, including the 2024 Paris Olympics. Speaking on Wednesday a short distance from International Olympic Committee headquarters, Mahuchikh did not understand why opinions changed there after it had been pro-exclusion last year.