'We want to go home': Evacuees from eastern Ukraine don't know what happens next
Kristina, a 32-year-old mother from the separatist-held area of eastern Ukraine, recently evacuated her home with two children to head to Russia.
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Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Maiga: France had 'a plan' to overthrow the junta government
In the interview, Maiga insisted Bamako had "never requested" France to withdraw its anti-jihadist Barkhane operations from Mali, but that it was a decision that France had taken on its own. "On the grounds that Mali is preparing to discuss with the terrorists," he said, pointing to a June 3, 2021, statement in which France announced it was suspending its joint military operations with Malian forces. At the time, France said it was awaiting guarantees that the transitional government would hand over the power to civilian rule in the February, 2022, elections. The junta has since postponed the elections, however.
The Champions League road to where? Plus: Kai Havertz shows Romelu Lukaku the Chelsea way – The Warm-Up
WEDNESDAY’S BIG STORIES The road to… where? Ad/> Stick to football! That’s the classic cry, isn’t it? Sport is so often keen to shirk talk of politics, as are some sports fans, but how can you when the nation pencilled in to host the Champions League final is seemingly on the verge of invading another country? Champions LeagueTuchel: The real Kante 'stepped up' in win over Lille10 HOURS AGO Far down this escalating crisis involving Russia and Ukraine is football. There are far greater concerns as tensions grow between Russia and the West, but still, remarkably but unsurprisingly, the sport has this transcendent quality that makes it an easy headline-maker and an avenue into discussing politics.
EU sanctions 351 Russian lawmakers who voted to recognise Ukraine's separatist republics
The European Union has agreed to sanction the 351 members of the State Duma who voted in favour of Russia's recognition of the self-proclaimed people's republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, in eastern Ukraine.
Oleksandr Zinchenko vows Ukraine ‘will not give up’ as Russian threat continues
Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has spoken out about the situation in Ukraine and vowed “we will not give up!”
F1 fans call for Russian Grand Prix boycott as Ukraine war threat escalates
F1 fans have called for a boycott of the Russian Grand Prix in 2022 in light of the developing situation in Ukraine. Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into parts of their neighbours' east which has, in turn, heightened tensions between Moscow and the West.
Rafael Nadal's form continues as he returns with a victory in Mexico
Rafael Nadal made a winning return to the court with a straight-sets victory in Mexico in his first match since claiming his 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
Medvedev, Nadal advance in ATP Acapulco
Daniil Medvedev has continued his pursuit of the world No.1 ranking with a routine first round win over Benoit Paire at the ATP 500 tournament in Mexico.