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Brittney Griner: Russian court rejects appeal of nine-year prison sentence for drug possession

The WNBA star’s defence had requested an acquittal or reduction in her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession

The Independent UK

White House Calls Russia's Ruling To Uphold Brittney Griner's Prison Sentence 'A Sham'

A Russian court upheld Brittney Griner’s sentence on drug smuggling charges, clearing the way for her to serve nine years in a penal colony unless the U.S.

Benzinga

Russian court rejects Brittney Griner's appeal

She is expected to be moved to a penal colony, where she'll serve a nine-year prison sentence.

Axios

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Russian court upholds US basketball star Brittney Griner's 9-year prison sentence

A Russian court on Tuesday dismissed American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.

France 24

Brittney Griner news – live: WNBA star’s hearing branded ‘sham’ as court upholds nine-year prison sentence

The Russian court said that the remaining time the 32-year-old WNBA star must serve will be recalculated based on her pre-trial detention

The Independent UK

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal rejected by Russian court

A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner against her nine-year prison sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs.

Reuters

U.S. basketball star Griner urges Russian court to reduce her sentence, apologises

U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on Tuesday urged Russian appeal judges to reduce her nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs in the form of cannabis oil used in vapes.

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Moscow barbers describe fight for survival as mobilisation cuts staff and customers

Faced with a sharp drop in clients since Russia began mobilising men to fight in Ukraine, Moscow barber Artemiy Zolotorevsky is learning to cut women's hair to keep his business afloat.

Reuters

Russia steps up Ukraine ‘dirty bomb’ claim in letter delivered to UN

Kyiv’s allies dismiss allegation it could use such a weapon on its own soil as scientifically absurd and a distraction effort

The Guardian - UK

Four scenarios for a world in disorder

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s recent speech to the Communist Party Congress could be one of the most consequential of the decade. He told the audience – and the world – that his economic growth-crushing zero-COVID policy is here to stay, and that Beijing is more determined than ever to reunify…

The Conversation

U.S. basketball star Griner's lawyer tells Russian court her 9-year term is excessive, seeks acquittal

A lawyer for U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on Tuesday told judges hearing her appeal that her nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs in the form of a vape cartridge was excessive, and asked the court to acquit her.

Reuters

Ukraine warns of Russian ‘secret work’ at nuclear plant, as US set to send anti-air missiles

Energy firm raises alarm at Zaporizhzhia as Washington considers Hawk shipments

The Independent UK

Poland mulls barrier on Kaliningrad border, says top official

Poland may have to build a barrier on its border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, a top Polish official said on Tuesday, as Warsaw suspects Russia plans to help African and Asian migrants cross over in the coming week.

Reuters

Prosecutor in Griner case tells Russian appeal court her 9-year term is fair

U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on Tuesday heard the Russian state prosecutor in her appeal hearing tell the judges that her nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs was "fair".

Reuters

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The Guardian - UK

Ukraine arms manufacturer charged with treason over bugged phone calls

Vyacheslav Boguslaev allegedly said he ‘completely understands’ why factory was bombed by Russia

The Independent UK

Russia sees ‘no hope’ in improved ties with UK as Sunak becomes PM OLD

Comment came as Rishi Sunak was officially made British prime minister

The Independent UK

Ukraine nuclear agency thickens alleged dirty bomb plot

Ukraine’s nuclear energy operator is offering what it suggests are clues about what might be behind Russia’s recent claims that Kyiv’s forces are preparing a “provocation” involving a radioactive device

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Rishi Sunak becomes UK’s PM after meeting the king

Ex-chancellor is third Tory prime minister in less than two months and fifth in six years. Plus, the history of radical art protest by women

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Radio France Internationale

Russia, Hungary congratulate Xi Jinping on third term as EU and US remain silent

China's economy grew at a faster pace than forecast in the third quarter of 2022, but investors have reacted with alarm to President Xi Jinping's sweeping new powers over the ruling Communist Party.

Evening Standard

Russian court rejects US basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal over jail sentence

She was convicted and jailed on August 4 on charges of possessing and smuggling drugs

Radio France Internationale

France calls for African 'solidarity' with Europe over war in Ukraine

France has called on African countries to show "solidarity" with Europe in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine. The war has divided the African continent, with nearly half of countries abstaining or not voting at the United Nations to condemn Russia's annexation of more Ukrainian territory.

The Independent UK

EU energy ministers seek way forward for more energy unity

European Union energy ministers are seeking some common ground to flesh out the barest of tentative agreements that their leaders could find last week to soften the blow of the energy crisis while maintaining a united front during Russia’s war in Ukraine

Salon

House progressives call for ceasefire

In a first sign of pushback, progressives call for "diplomatic push" with Putin to reach a "realistic" ceasefire

The Independent UK

Russian court hears appeal by Griner against 9-year sentence

A Russian court has started hearing American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession

The Independent UK

'They took my big love': Ukraine woman searches for answers

Tetiana Boikiv watched from the cellar doorway as the Russian soldiers questioned the man she called her big, big love

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