Russia
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worldTrump Secures 1,000-Prisoner Swap in 3-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
President Trump announces a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, including a prisoner swap, as peace talks intensify.
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worldRussia and Ukraine Exchange Strikes as Moscow's Ceasefire Collapses
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Moscow's WWII commemorations, with a unilateral ceasefire in tatters as Kyiv vows to respond in kind.
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worldNorth Korean Death Toll in Kursk Revealed by New Memorial
BBC analysis of a Pyongyang memorial suggests 2,300 North Korean soldiers died fighting for Russia in Kursk.
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sportsIOC Lifts Belarus Olympic Ban, Russia Restrictions Stay
The IOC ends restrictions on Belarusian athletes for the Olympics. Russians remain barred from full participation.
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worldRussia Scales Back Victory Day Parade Amid Ukraine War Struggles
For the first time in decades, no tanks will roll through Red Square on May 9, signaling the Kremlin's challenges in Ukraine.
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sportsIOC Lifts Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes for International Sports
The International Olympic Committee has removed sanctions on Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under their flag and anthem for Los Angeles 2028 qualifiers.
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sportsIOC Clears Belarusian Athletes for Return to International Competition
The International Olympic Committee recommends lifting restrictions on Belarusian athletes, ending a ban imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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worldRussian Drones Crash in Latvia, One Ignites Oil Depot Fire
Two Russian drones crashed in Latvia, causing an oil depot fire. The army warns of repeated incidents as Russian aggression continues.