Monthly Archives: July 2022

Eight killed in Sudan as protesters rally on uprising anniversary

At least eight protesters were shot dead in Sudan on Thursday, medics said, as large crowds took to the streets despite heavy security and a communications blackout to rally against the military leadership that seized power eight months ago.At least eight protesters were shot dead in Sudan on Thursday, medics said, as large crowds took […]

Russian trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner opens

The two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner arrived at a court near Moscow on Friday where her trial is expected to start, after officials claimed she had cannabis oil in her luggage in February, a week before Russia invaded Ukraine.The two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner arrived at a court near […]

Oleksandr Usyk says injured Ukrainian soldiers urged him to ‘fight for the country’ in Anthony Joshua rematch

Heavyweight boxing world champion Oleksandr Usyk said he didn’t want to leave Ukraine amid the ongoing war but was urged by injured Ukrainian soldiers to “fight for the country” in his rematch against Anthony Joshua.Heavyweight boxing world champion Oleksandr Usyk said he didn’t want to leave Ukraine amid the ongoing war but was urged by […]

‘I’ve dumbfounded all of you’: Nick Kyrgios savors immaculate Wimbledon performance against Filip Krajinovic

Nick Kyrgios thought his first-round match was one of the worst he’s ever played at Wimbledon; his performance against Filip Krajinovic two days later, however, may have been his best.Nick Kyrgios thought his first-round match was one of the worst he’s ever played at Wimbledon; his performance against Filip Krajinovic two days later, however, may […]

Recent attacks on pro-Russian officials in southern Ukraine indicate signs of growing resistance movement

US officials say a trio of assassination attempts targeting pro-Russian officials over the past two weeks suggests a burgeoning resistance movement against pro-Russian authorities occupying parts of southern Ukraine.US officials say a trio of assassination attempts targeting pro-Russian officials over the past two weeks suggests a burgeoning resistance movement against pro-Russian authorities occupying parts of […]

Russian trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner opens

The two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner arrived at a court near Moscow on Friday where her trial is expected to start, after officials claimed she had cannabis oil in her luggage in February, a week before Russia invaded Ukraine.The two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner arrived at a court near […]