Racist or revolutionary: The complex legacy of Alexei Navalny
This article was published in July 2023 before the reported death of Navalny on 16 February 2024.
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Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, US intelligence says
The Biden administration publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a "troubling" emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause "physical destruction" on Earth.
ATP roundup: No. 2 seed Andrey Rublev falls in Rotterdam quarters
No. 5 seed Alex de Minaur of Australia smashed 10 aces, saved five of six break points and knocked out No. 2 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-3 in a quarterfinal showdown at the ABN AMRO Open on Friday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Skate Canada to appeal ISU ruling that awarded Russia bronze medal from Beijing Olympics
Skate Canada has announced a formal appeal of the International Skating Union's decision to award the bronze medal in the team figure skating event from the 2022 Beijing Olympics to Russia despite one of its skaters being sanctioned for doping.
Rybakina sets up Qatar Open final clash with Swiatek
Third seed Elena Rybakina is into the final of the Qatar Open after a 6-2 6-4 win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Friday's semi-final and will now meet world number one Iga Swiatek in the decider.
Figure skating-Canada to appeal ISU ruling that awarded Russia bronze medal
Skate Canada has decided to appeal the International Skating Union's (ISU) decision to award Russia's figure skating team bronze in the 2022 Beijing Olympics despite the disqualification of Kamila Valieva, the national governing body said on Friday.
Deepfake of FRANCE 24 journalist continues to be shared on social media
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Leylah Fernandez falls in straight sets to Elena Rybakina in Qatar Open quarterfinals
Canada's Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the Qatar Open on Thursday with a 6-4, 6-2 quarterfinal loss to third seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in Doha.