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North Korean troops in Kursk a ‘significant escalation’ of Ukraine conflict, NATO’s Rutte says

North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte confirmed on Monday, citing a “dangerous expansion” of the Ukraine conflict that risks undermining security in both Europe and Korea.

ATP roundup: Jack Draper fends off comeback, wins Vienna title

No. 7 seed Jack Draper clinched the first ATP 500-level title of his career when the Brit defeated Russia's Karen Khachanov 6-4, 7-5 in the final of the Erste Bank Open on Sunday in Vienna, Austria.

Bulgarians head to the polls to vote in seventh general election in three years

Bulgarians are voting on Sunday in the seventh general election in just over three years, as their country faces growing political instability that could encourage the rise of pro-Russian and far-right sentiment.

Zheng downs Shnaider to book Kenin clash in Tokyo final

:Zheng Qinwen saw off a spirited challenge from Diana Shnaider to secure a hard-fought 7-6(5) 6-3 win in their Pan Pacific Open semi-final on Saturday and set up a title clash against American Sofia Kenin.

ATP roundup: Ben Shelton upsets Andrey Rublev to reach Basel semis

Sixth-seeded Ben Shelton won all eight break points in the match and emerged with a 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4 upset of top-seeded Russian Andrey Rublev on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors Basel.

Ukraine calls on North Korean soldiers to surrender and promises safety, food and medical care

Ukraine’s project “I Want to Live” has posted a new video in the Korean language, calling on North Korean soldiers to surrender to Ukrainian forces upon their deployment to the combat zones.