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Russian casualties ‘reach 450,000’: What that means for the Ukraine war
Leaked Russian records reveal a war toll that falls hardest on older men, poorer regions and foreign recruits.
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What is potash, and why is the US importing it from Belarus?
US reliance on Canadian potash, a key fertiliser mineral, adds to farmers’ cost concerns amid trade tensions.
‘A Ceuta-style surge is possible’: Border tensions on NATO’s eastern flank
Belarus-linked incidents trouble Latvia and Lithuania, where experts warn of security challenges.
Sabalenka, Rybakina handed shock defeats at China Open tennis
The Belarusian’s exit follows top seed Rybakina losing to unseeded Charaeva in her first match as world number one.
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief
The Trump administration said more releases would be secured soon amid improved US-Belarus relations.
UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents
The experts say courts, police, security services, prosecutors, and prison authorities work together to silence critics.
‘Desperate’ Sabalenka targets US Open threepeat in epic Rybakina final
Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach US Open final with Elena Rybakina, who toppled her as World No 1.
Russia warns it could target UK in response to Kyiv firing British missiles
Foreign ministry warns against ‘terrorism’ of firing long-range British cruise missiles at targets in Russia.
‘A concession to Zelenskyy’s ultimatum’: Ukraine’s triumph over Belarus
President Zelenskyy demands Lukashenko shut down stations installed by Russia ‘or we will’.
Sabalenka defends Wimbledon prize protest, says it’s for struggling players
The world number one is in a group of players seeking a greater prize return at Grand Slams.
Sabalenka ‘mentally off track’ as French Open exit made her want to ‘quit’
World number one Aryna Sabalenka let a two-set lead slip in a French Open quarterfinal defeat by Diana Shnaider.
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