Beijing wary of extending economic lifeline to Russia
An isolated Russia could be driven further into China's arms economically in the wake of sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine, but Beijing appears wary of offering a warm embrace.
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Sheriff Tiraspol coach Vernydub has gone home to fight for Ukraine: BBC
Sheriff Tiraspol coach Yuriy Vernydub pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history by beating Real Madrid -- months later he is shouldering arms in defence of his native Ukraine against the Russian invasion.
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McCartney, Eilish, Lamar to headline Glastonbury
Paul McCartney and US rapper Kendrick Lamar will join Billie Eilish to headline the UK's Glastonbury festival when it returns in June after a two-year Covid-induced hiatus, organisers said on Friday.
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More than 400 Nigerians who fled Ukraine return home
A first batch of more than 400 Nigerians who fled Ukraine following the Russian invasion were flown home on Friday.
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Russia backs jail time for 'fake' army news, restricts media
Russian lawmakers approved legislation Friday to impose fines and harsh jail terms for publishing "fake news" about the army -- the latest move to silence dissent one week after Moscow launched the invasion of Ukraine.
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Support for Macron shown rising amid Ukraine war crisis
A new poll Friday showed a surge in support for French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of presidential elections next month, a day after he confirmed he was running for a second term.
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Sony and Honda plan joint electric vehicle firm
Sony is teaming up with automaker Honda to start a new company that will develop and sell electric vehicles, as the Japanese tech and electronics giant leaps into the rapidly growing sector.
Read moreOutrage as Russian forces attack Ukrainian nuclear plant
Ukraine accused the Kremlin of "nuclear terror" on Friday, after Europe's largest atomic power plant was attacked and taken over by invading forces, sparking Western horror at the threat of Russia's war contaminating all of Europe.
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Russia says 'limiting' sites of BBC, Deutsche Welle, Meduza
Russia's media watchdog said Friday it had restricted access to the BBC and other independent media websites, tightening controls over the internet more than a week after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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World number one Ko, Yang share lead in Singapore
World number one Ko Jin-young of South Korea fired a five-under-par 67 to share the second-round lead with compatriot Amy Yang on Friday at the HSBC Women's World Championship.
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