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Russia isolated as UN council votes to probe rights abuses in Ukraine

Russia isolated as UN council votes to probe rights abuses in Ukraine

Russia appeared more isolated than ever following a historic vote at the UN Human Rights Council on Friday to launch an investigation into violations committed in Moscow's Ukraine war.

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Andy Murray reunites with former coach Ivan Lendl

Andy Murray reunites with former coach Ivan Lendl

Andy Murray has appointed Ivan Lendl as his coach for a third time, reuniting with the man who guided him to all three of his Grand Slam titles.

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More than 1.2 million refugees flee Ukraine

More than 1.2 million refugees flee Ukraine

More than 1.2 million people have fled Ukraine into neighbouring countries since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, United Nations figures showed Friday.

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Thai man sentenced to jail for putting sticker on king's portrait at 2020 protest

Thai man sentenced to jail for putting sticker on king's portrait at 2020 protest

A Thai man was sentenced to two years in jail on Friday for violating the country's tough royal defamation laws by putting a sticker on a portrait of Thailand's king during 2020's huge democracy rallies.

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As Ukraine pushes oil over $100, Nigerians see mixed blessings

As Ukraine pushes oil over $100, Nigerians see mixed blessings

Weaving in between the Lagos traffic, hawkers selling plantain snacks and water more recently offer drivers another treat: jerry cans filled with petrol to help with fuel shortages.

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Russian invasion drives families into central Ukraine

Russian invasion drives families into central Ukraine

Viktor and Natalya's apartment building was among the first to be hit by artillery in the city of Volnovakha, eastern Ukraine, on the first day of Russia's invasion.

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Tuchel says Chelsea will 'stay strong' despite Abramovich sale

Tuchel says Chelsea will 'stay strong' despite Abramovich sale

Thomas Tuchel said Friday he was convinced that Chelsea "will stay a strong club" after Roman Abramovich's dramatic announcement he was selling up following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Pant blitz helps India to 357-6 in Kohli's 100th Test

Pant blitz helps India to 357-6 in Kohli's 100th Test

Rishabh Pant smashed 96 to help India to 357 for six on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka after Virat Kohli fell agonisingly short of fifty in his 100th five-day match Friday.

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Imam-ul-Haq notches maiden Test century as Australia series opens

Imam-ul-Haq notches maiden Test century as Australia series opens

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq cracked a maiden Test century Friday to lead Pakistan's solid start in the first match of the series against Australia in Rawalpindi.

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Ineos cyclist Sivakov switches from Russian to French flag

Ineos cyclist Sivakov switches from Russian to French flag

Pavel Sivakov, one of the two Russian cyclists to ride in the elite World Tour, will compete under French colours from now on saying he had wanted to "accelerate" the process given Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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