Ukraine war: Deadly Kyiv attack, Russian oil refinery hit, Eastern Europe's Russia warning
Russian forces began June with a fresh aerial bombardment of Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least three people and wounding others, authorities said.
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Chess-Karjakin likely to skip World Cup, Carlsen's coach calls for sanctions
PARIS :Sergey Karjakin, who last year was banned for publicly backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is unlikely to take part in the World Cup after his social media followers urged him not to participate without the Russian flag or anthem.
Rybakina beats Czech teen to reach 3rd round at French Open, Keys loses
PARIS: Elena Rybakina’s comfort on clay improved as she eased into the third round at the French Open by beating another Czech teenager on Thursday. The Wimbledon champion, the No. 4 seed at Roland Garros, beat 18-year-old Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-3 on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
Chess-Russia's Karjakin likely to skip World Cup, polls followers on social media
PARIS : Chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin, who last year was banned for publicly backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is unlikely to take part in the World Cup after his social media followers urged him not to participate without the Russian flag or anthem.
Badminton World Federation to consider allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutrals
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) will consider allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in international competitions, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday (May 31), a month after they had extended the ban.
South Africa grants Putin immunity despite international arrest warrant
Confusion surrounding Vladimir Putin's visit to South Africa for a BRICS Summit, which brings together the world's major southern economies, seems to have been resolved.
Russian Olympic cycling medallists barred from races for lack of neutrality during war in Ukraine
Two Russian track cyclists who won medals at the Tokyo Olympics were ruled ineligible to race Wednesday for breaching rules monitoring their neutrality during the war on Ukraine.
French Open order of play on Thursday
:Order of play on the main showcourts on the fifth day of the French Open on Thursday (play begins at 0900 GMT unless specified, prefix number denotes seeding):