Ukraine war: We should take Putin's words seriously, says Germany's ex-chancellor Angela Merkel
Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel warned that taking Vladimir Putin's words seriously is "a sign of political wisdom" not weakness.
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Boxing's Olympic Future Under Fresh Scrutiny
The International Olympic Committee's patience with boxing's troubled governing body looks to be wearing thin following "disturbing developments" at the IBA's extraordinary congress last weekend. An IOC spokesperson told AFP on Thursday the Olympic rulers were "extremely concerned" with the lack of a new election for the IBA presidency, and the suspension in the run-up to the congress in Yerevan of the Ukrainian boxing federation. In consequence the IOC's executive board "will have to fully review the situation" at its next meeting in December, the spokesperson said.
'Russia's Google' launches ride-hailing app Yango in Dubai
A new ride-hailing app operated by Russia's answer to Google has hit the road in Dubai after a trial.
Nord Stream: Russian gas pipe leaks could have an 'unprecedented' environmental impact
Unexplained leaks in two Russian gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea are spewing out greenhouse gas emissions.
UWW gives 18 World Championship quotas for Paris Olympics to World Qualifiers
The 18 quota places taken away from the 2023 World Championships, the first event offering quotas, have been added to the World Qualifiers, which will be the last chance for wrestlers to secure spots for the Paris Games. United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad Lalovic was quoted as saying by the official website of the world governing body on Wednesday that the changes are aimed at creating "further fairness in the distribution between the World Championships and the World Qualifiers." The World Championships is set to be held in Russia from September 16-24.
World Wrestling Championship to offer fewer quotas for Paris Games, World Qualifier gets more: UWW
The World Championship, set to be held in Russia from September 16-24, will be the first qualifying event for the Paris Games. Apart from the 2023 World Championship, the continental qualifiers (Asia, Africa, America, European) 2024, and the 2024 World Olympics Qualifiers will also offer quota for the Games. Earlier, 108 quotas were awarded at the World Championships (six per Olympic weight) but now 90 quota places will be on offer.
Former Everton star Diniyar Bilyaletdinov drafted into Russian army
Former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has been drafted into the Russian army, according to his father, Rinat.