Five top contenders for the French Open women's crown
Five top contenders for the women's title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.
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Ukraine war: Russian nukes in Belarus plan, Africa urged to ditch 'neutrality', border raids
Russia advanced its plan to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, signing a deal on Thursday to facilitate a special warhead establishment in the neighbouring nation.
Support for Russia drops in post-Soviet countries after Ukraine invasion
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has lost a significant amount of support in countries which were historically part of its sphere of influence.
Rybakina the woman for all surfaces after clay triumph
A sizzling start to the season and a first big claycourt triumph at the Italian Open last week has many convinced that Elena Rybakina could be poised to shed the "one slam wonder" tag at the French Open.
Wagner group chief acknowledges skills of Ukrainian army as he admits heavy losses in Bakhmut
The head of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has acknowledged that his force lost more than 20,000 fighters in the drawn-out battle for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
Skiing-Russian and Belarusian athletes remain banned from FIS events
Russian and Belarusian athletes will continue to be barred from competitions organised by skiing's global federation (FIS) due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the governing body said on Wednesday.
Jessica Harrington happy with Sprewell ahead of Derby assignment
A laid-back temperament is sure to help Sprewell as he bids to give Jessica Harrington a maiden Derby victory.
WTA defends late start to Italian Open women's final
The WTA defended the Italian Open's decision to reschedule the women's final between Elena Rybakina and Anhelina Kalinina to 11 p.m (2100 GMT) on a rain-affected Saturday, after former player Rennae Stubbs called the move an "abomination."