Russia, Belarus suspended by World Rugby 'until further notice'
Russia and Belarus were suspended from all international rugby "until further notice" on Tuesday, the world governing body said, as it announced "full and immediate" sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine.
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How US 'wokeness' became a right-wing cudgel around the world
With Covid-19 beginning to fade into the rear view mirror, the largest annual conservative gathering in the United States sounded the alarm this weekend over what they deem to be another fast-spreading virus: "wokeness."
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Conway falls for 92 as South Africa scent victory in New Zealand
South Africa were scenting victory on the final day of the second Test against New Zealand on Tuesday after capturing the key wicket of Devon Conway at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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Tech giants clamp down on Russia state-linked news
Tech firms from Facebook to TikTok and Microsoft moved Monday to curb the reach of Russian state-linked news outlets, which stand accused of pushing misinformation about Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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'You're most welcome': Starlink internet gear lands in Ukraine
A shipment of terminals for Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, has arrived in Ukraine after one of its ministers personally appealed to the billionaire in the face of Russia's invasion.
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Tycoons bound for ISS aren't tourists, insists space company
Three tycoons and an ex-NASA astronaut are all set for the first fully private voyage to the International Space Station next month -- just don't call them tourists.
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US expels 12 Russian UN staff for 'espionage activities'
The United States said Monday that it was expelling 12 members of Russia's UN mission from America for being "intelligence operatives," prompting a furious response from Moscow, which denounced what it called a "hostile move."
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US downplays Putin nuclear mobilization
President Joe Biden and other top US officials played down the threat of Russia's "dangerous" nuclear mobilization Monday as the war in Ukraine intensified with more arms being sent to Kyiv by the West.
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Ukraine's Yastremska reflects on hiding from bombs, after tennis return
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska said she was "woken up by the bombs" during Russia's invasion before fleeing her country last week, after playing with her younger sister in a doubles match at the WTA tournament in Lyon on Monday.
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Twitter, Facebook clamp down on Russia state-linked news
Social media giants Twitter and Facebook parent Meta moved Monday to curb the presence on their platforms of Russian state-linked news outlets, which stand accused of pushing misinformation about Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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