WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended to May 19
Brittney Griner's detention in Russia for the possession of vape cartridges containing hash oil has been extended until May 19, according to Russian news agency TASS.
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Russian court extends US basketball star Brittney Griner's arrest until May 19, reports TASS
By Homero de la Fuente and Richard Greene, CNN
Live: Russia denies theatre bombing as war enters third week
Thursday marks the start of the third week of war in Ukraine, after the invasion launched by Moscow on 24 February.
Moved Out Of Russia, Chess Olympiad To be Held In Chennai
The 44th Chess Olympiad, which was moved out of Russia after it invaded Ukraine, will be organised in Chennai later this year, making it the second major global event of the sport to be held in India after the World Championship match in 2013. The announcement was made by Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on his Twitter page on Tuesday night. "Delighted that the Chess Capital of India is set to host the 44th Chess Olympiad! A proud moment for Tamil Nadu! Chennai warmly welcomes all the Kings and Queens from around the world! #ChessOlympiad2022," he said in the tweet.
Ukraine latest as 10 civilians shot dead 'while standing in line for bread'
It's been nearly three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, and another scheduled round of peace talks between the countries have begun.
When is the Europa League quarter-final draw? Date, how to watch & teams
Some of the biggest teams in world football remain in the 2021-22 Europa League, with the quarter-final not far away.
Russian invasion upends Olympic 'neutrality' — if it existed
The International Olympic Committee has always been political, from the sheikhs and royals in its membership to a seat at the United Nations to pushing for peace talks between the Koreas. But Russia's invasion of Ukraine three weeks ago exposed its irreconcilable claims of "political neutrality."
Olympic medallist who fled Belarus forced into exile again as Ukraine attacked
After bolting to Ukraine to escape political persecution in her native Belarus, Olympic swimmer Aliaksandra Herasimenia never thought she would again be forced to flee, this time to save her family from Russian attack.