All you need to know: Ireland enter World Cup qualifying draw
The Republic of Ireland are in the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw on Friday. Find out all you need to know.
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Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year
Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the WTA Player of the Year for the first time after the Belarusian won two Grand Slam titles and secured the year-end world number one ranking, the governing body of women's tennis said.
Putin signs security treaty with Belarus including possible use of nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a treaty offering security guarantees to Belarus, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons to help repel any aggression.
Poland says it will maintain strict asylum policy during EU presidency
As Poland prepares to take over the presidency of the Council of the European Union, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said he is willing to sustain controversial measures on migration.
Lost and spoofed: How Ukraine redirects Russian drones to Belarus
While Moscow might have been producing more drones to attack Ukraine, Kyiv has found a way to crash them or send them back where they came from.
Rough diamond Shnaider finds her sparkle in breakthrough season
BENGALURU : Diana Shnaider's four WTA titles in a breakthrough season took her to the brink of the top 10 in the world and suggested the Russian might soon become known for a lot more than her trademark polka dot bandanas.
Poland's prime minister visits beefed up border with Russia
Tusk’s visit comes a month before Poland is to take over the rotating presidency of the 27-member European Union. Polish officials say their priority is to urge Europeans to beef up defences at a time of Russian aggression and with change coming soon in Washington. Some European leaders are concerned that the incoming administration of Donald Trump might be less committed to Europe’s defence.
Fencing-Russian-Uzbek billionaire Usmanov elected president of International Fencing Federation
MOSCOW : Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov was elected president of the International Fencing Federation at the body's congress in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent on Saturday, the businessman's representative said.