Russian gymnast banned for one year for pro-war 'Z' symbol
A Russian gymnast who sported an insignia linked to his country's invasion of Ukraine on a medal podium has been banned for one year, a disciplinary panel said.
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Eurovision 2022: Russian hackers targeted contest, say Italian police
Italian police have said that Russian hackers attempted to disrupt the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest with a series of cyberattacks.
Roman Abramovich and UK Government reach resolution to push through Chelsea sale
Roman Abramovich and the UK Government have found a legal resolution that should now usher through the Chelsea sale, the PA news agency understands.
Israel will train Ukrainian psychologists - First Lady Mrs. Herzog
The State of Israel intends to conduct training programs and short-term trainings for Ukrainian psychologists. This was stated during a telephone conversation between the First Ladies of Ukraine and Israel Olena Zelenska and Michal Herzog, according to the Facebook page of the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel.
Not what Putin wanted: How will Russia respond to NATO bids by Finland and Sweden?
Is it a miserable own goal by Putin, or further fodder for the "us versus them" siege mentality that is the cornerstone these days of a Russian propaganda machine that has gone full throttle? How will he really react and will public opinion continue to follow him? At a time when neither side wants to negotiate, should the West double down or offer Putin an exit ramp?
Foundation chief Mike Penrose: Chelsea sale ‘game-changing’ for humanitarian aid
Former UNICEF UK executive director Mike Penrose believes a foundation set up with the £2.5billion proceeds from Chelsea’s sale could “change the face of humanitarian aid”.
Debunking claims that the UK has taken in more refugees than any other country in Europe
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After Syria trip, ICRC head says Assad 'aware of pressure of international environment'
Asked about the situation in Ukraine, where the ICRC has been involved in implementing humanitarian corridors, Maurer said the organisation "succeeded in some places – Mariupol, Sumy and others – in reaching populations that are difficult to access. We succeeded in doing some things but not enough, because trust between the parties is not there sufficiently to create humanitarian corridors that are more performing, more open, more safe for the population."