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Sports News -- Ukraine Olympian disqualified helmet honoring Ukrainians killed in war

Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych is banned from the Olympics for refusing to replace a helmet that honored dead compatriots, officials said Thursday.

UPI - World - 1 hour ago

BANNED: Ukrainian Olympian DQ'd Over Helmet Picturing Athletes Killed In Russia War

Vladyslav Heraskevych said the decision "plays along with Russia’s narrative” and accused the IOC of betraying the memory of the athletes.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia has tried to fully block WhatsApp and 'drive users to state-owned surveillance app'

Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp in the country, the company said, the latest move in an ongoing government effort to tighten control over the internet.

New York Post - World - 2 hours ago

Other Sports -- Ukrainian President Zelensky says 'sport shouldn't mean amnesia' as skeleton athlete Vladylsav Heraskevych disqualified from Winter Olympics over helmet stance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday criticised the International Olympic Committee's decision to disqualify skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraske...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens -- The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."

The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."

CBS News - Technology - 2 hours ago

Most Germans want dialogue with Russia – poll

Most Germans want direct talks between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a YouGov poll

Russia Today - World - 3 hours ago

Uefa boss Aleksander Ceferin declines to support Gianni Infantino comments on Russia ban

Fifa president suggested Russia’s return to underage competitions across Europe ‘would help’ and that ban ‘has not achieved anything’

Irish Times - Sports - 3 hours ago

Winter Olympics: Ukraine Athlete Disqualified Over Russia War Tribute

Vladyslav Heraskevych brought a custom helmet to the Winter Olympics in an emotional tribute to his fellow athletes and coaches.

Newsweek - World - 4 hours ago

Russia bans WhatsApp, pushes state-backed alternative

Rights campaigners say restrictions on messaging apps are a transparent attempt to ramp up control and surveillance.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app

WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block the app, escalating internet controls and pushing users toward a state-backed alternative.

One America News Network - Technology - 5 hours ago

Russian drone strike kills father and three children in Ukraine - Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022 as Russia intensified its aerial barrages behind the front line, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country. 11/02/2026

Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022 as Russia intensified its aerial barrages behind the front line, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country.

Euronews - World - 6 hours ago

Building burns after Russian strikes in Ukraine

Officials say that around 300,000 people have been left without power and water supply in Odesa after Russian strikes. Rescue workers have been seen extinguishing a fire at a residential building.

Sky News - World - 6 hours ago

Ukraine athlete disqualified from Winter Olympics over banned helmet

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games, was not allowed to compete Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to use a helmet other than the one that honours more than 20 of his country’s athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia.

CTV News - Sports - 6 hours ago

Russia confirms ban on WhatsApp, says it failed to abide by law

The Kremlin is urging Russians to switch to Max, a domestic messaging service that activists say could be a potential tool for surveillance.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 7 hours ago

Russia lobs missile barrage at Ukraine with talks' future unclear

Russia fired a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities overnight, officials said Thursday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused...

Daily Sabah - World - 8 hours ago

Russia blocks WhatsApp for failing to 'comply' with local laws: Kremlin

Meta-owned WhatsApp claimed on Wednesday that Russia 'attempted to fully block' the messaging app in the country to push users to a competing...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 8 hours ago

Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, talks up state-backed alternative

“Due to Meta’s unwillingness to comply with Russian law, such a decision was indeed made and implemented,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

NBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Russia shrugs off Trump's tariff threats on those who provide oil to Cuba

The comments came in response to a question about whether Russia was concerned about the Trump administration's tariff threats.

CNBC - Politics - 8 hours ago

UK pledges more than £500 million in missiles and defence support for Ukraine

The announcement comes as John Healey co-hosts meetings in Brussels with the 50-nation Ukraine Defence Contact Group and Nato defence ministers.

Evening Standard - Politics - 9 hours ago

Russia preparing oil lifeline to Cuba – embassy

Russia is planning to send an oil shipment to Cuba, which is reeling under a US energy embargo, Moscow’s embassy in Havana has said

Russia Today - US News - 9 hours ago

Russia strikes heating in Kiev, kills 2 in east Ukraine

Russian strikes early Thursday cut heating to nearly 2,600 residential buildings in Kiev, in a nationwide attack on energy facilities that killed two people in eastern Ukraine.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 9 hours ago

Russia Attempting to 'Fully Block' WhatsApp

Moscow has accused foreign messaging apps of breaching national laws and labeled Meta an "extremist" company in 2022.

Newsweek - World - 9 hours ago

Why the European Left Should Support Peace in Ukraine

Endorsing a negotiated settlement does not require the left to justify Russia’s invasion or advocate legal recognition of its territorial gains.

The Nation - World - 9 hours ago

WhatsApp says Russia is attempting to block its app

Russia has attempted to block access to WhatsApp, the Meta-owned encrypted smartphone messaging application said, accusing the Kremlin of trying to force its citizens to use a state-owned service.

UPI - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Lured into the Russian army, Africans face heavy casualties in Ukraine

Investigation found more than 300 Africans who signed up with Russian army were killed within months of arriving at the front

The Globe and Mail - World - 10 hours ago

There's an India-U.S.-Russia love-hate triangle — and it's complicated

An audacity of opacity has seen observers suggest that India is being "strategically ambiguous" when it comes to the U.S. trade deal.

CNBC - World - 10 hours ago

UK backs Ukraine with new £500m missiles and defence systems deal

1,000 lightweight multirole missiles, manufactured in Belfast, will be delivered to Ukraine under the deal

Evening Standard - Politics - 11 hours ago

Rutte: NATO 'keeping Ukraine strong'

Ukraine's capital was hit by a "massive" Russian missile attack overnight, according to authorities. Just last night, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is hesitating on the next step in peace talks.

Sky News - World - 11 hours ago

Russia moves to block WhatsApp, pushes state-backed rival

WhatsApp says Russia has tried to block the app in an attempt to steer users toward a state-backed "national messenger." The Kremlin says the app can only return if it complies with Russian law.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 14 hours ago

Russian drones kill 3 toddlers, father in Ukraine

A Russian drone strike on Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region killed three toddlers and their father, and injured their pregnant mother.

UPI - World - 17 hours ago

Zelenskyy denies plans to announce elections in Ukraine as war rages -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Wednesday that Ukraine would "move toward elections when all the relevant security guarantees are in place."

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Wednesday that Ukraine would "move toward elections when all the relevant security guarantees are in place."

CBS News - World - 19 hours ago

Zelensky Planning to Hold Fresh Presidential Elections in the Spring as Price for Security Guarantees: Report

Ukraine will hold simultaneous presidential elections and a peace deal referendum in the Spring, report claims.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskiy planning elections in Ukraine and vote on peace deal

Trump administration has pressured Ukrainian leader to hold both votes by May 15 or risk losing security guarantees

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Will Zelensky Call Ukraine Election – And Could He Lose? What We Know

Progress toward a peace deal for Ukraine has been slow, with questions remaining over whether Kyiv could hold wartime votes.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Russia Revives Call for BRICS 'Payment Infrastructure' to Undermine U.S. Dollar

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it still hopes to create a special currency for the BRICS economic bloc.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia exports record crude to China

China’s energy imports from Russia rose more than fourfold and are set to rise further, the head of the Trade Policy Institute has told RT

Russia Today - Business - 2 days ago

Trump likely to walk away from Ukraine peace by summer - after choosing 'exactly wrong strategy'

Defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke and presenter Kamali Melbourne answer your Ukraine war questions live here at 12pm. Submit yours below to join in.

Sky News - World - 2 days ago

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

Zelensky tries to kill the chance for Russia-Ukraine peace, again

The attempted assassination of a high-ranking Russian general is an attempt to sabotage talks and extend the Kiev regime’s stay in power

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

How big will the Games be? Will Russia be allowed to compete? And what about security and doping?

This Friday, the 25th Winter Olympics will open in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. How big will the Games be? Will Russia be allowed to participate in the competitions — and what about security and doping?

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 3 days ago

Russia and India are about to put their joint civil aviation fleet on the global map

The SJ‑100 and Ilyushin jet partnership marks a historic shift in ties, making India a new hub for civilian jet manufacturing

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

U.S. gives Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach deal to end war, Zelensky says

The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Los Angeles Times - World - 5 days ago

Zelenskyy claims US gave Ukraine and Russia a deadline to reach peace agreement

Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as Zelenskyy confirms U.S.-mediated peace negotiations are underway with a summer deadline.

Fox News - World - 5 days ago

Ukraine and Russia to exchange hundreds of POWs after peace talks

Ukraine and Russia will exchange 157 prisoners each following peace talks that officials say were ‘productive’

Evening Standard - World - 7 days ago

Ukraine and Russia Reach POW Swap Deal as Peace Negotiations Continue

U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have produced a new prisoner exchange but remain stalled over fundamental disputes on territory and security guarantees, even as the war grinds on.

OilPrice.com - World - 7 days ago

Peace Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi as Russia Continues to Strike Ukraine

U.S.-facilitated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia resumed in Abu Dhabi even as Russia launched fresh missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.

OilPrice.com - World - 8 days ago

Russia says India hasn't said it's going to stop buying oil

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – A day after President Donald Trump said India agreed to halt purchases of Russian oil as part of a new U.S.-India trade deal, the Kremlin said it has heard nothing from New Delhi to suggest those flows are stopping.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 8 days ago

Ukraine Prepares for New Peace Talks Amid Escalating Russian Bombardment

Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are preparing for a new round of trilateral talks in the UAE even as Russia continues deadly air strikes on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.

OilPrice.com - World - 10 days ago

Identifying dead Ukrainian soldiers returned from Russia

In Odesa, forensic teams work in converted train cars to identify fallen soldiers. Many arrive unnamed, yet experts document every clue and run DNA tests to match them with families. Warning: This video contains distressing images.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 10 days ago

Odessa A'zion drops out of Latina 'Deep Cuts' role following backlash

Earlier this week, TheWrap revealed that the 'Marty Supreme' star was cast as Zoe Gutierrez, a Latina character in the A24 film adaptation of Holly Brickley’s debut novel, prompting pushback online.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi as Ukraine War Grinds On

The United States, Ukraine, and Russia are preparing to resume peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, even as intense fighting, territorial disputes, and unresolved security guarantees continue to define the war.

OilPrice.com - World - 17 days ago

Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army -- The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international...

The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international military community rethink war tactics.

Military.com - Technology - 3 months ago

Greenpeace Accuses Russia of Destroying the Environment

A new Greenpeace report accuses Russia of accelerating environmental destruction and obstructing global climate progress as it prioritizes war and resource exploitation.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 4 months ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 10 months ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 10 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 1 year ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 years ago