A panel of UN experts accuses Russia of committing crimes against humanity through its repeated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
ConflictsThe Swedish Olympic Committee (SOC) condemns the decision to award the World Weightlifting Championships to Russia. However, a boycott is not an option. “We will support him in every way we can,” says Fredrik Joulamo, acting secretary general of the SOC.
SportsIce hockey star Fredrik Claesson has finished playing in Russia’s KHL. He is leaving after four years in Moscow, where he moved in a controversial transfer after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ice hockeyWeightlifting is opening its doors to Russia in earnest - becoming the first Olympic sport to do so. The 2030 World Championships will be held in Moscow. “I’m shocked,” says Helene Johage, chair of the Swedish Weightlifting Association, to TT.
SportsUkraine has attacked Russia’s Belgorod region, according to Russian and Ukrainian reports.
ConflictsA Ukrainian attack has caused water and power outages on the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula. Attacks have also been reported in several parts of Russia.
ConflictsRussian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet in Moscow next week, according to Iranian media.
World politicsSeveral people have been injured and a bridge damaged in Russian attacks on Kyiv overnight. Meanwhile, Moscow’s mayor says the region was attacked by more than 600 drones overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
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