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WNBA's Griner back in Russian court as trial continues

American basketball star Brittney Griner has faced a Russian court again as her drug possession trial resumed after she pleaded guilty to the charges

The Independent UK

Mariupol cemetery images show 1,400 graves dug since mid-May, says report

No fighting in Ukrainian city since Russian capture in late May, but dead people may be being found under buildings, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 142

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 142nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

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G20 called on to address short-term food insecurity crisis

NUSA DUA, Indonesia: United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday urged Group of 20 (G20) major economies to take urgent action to address a short-term food insecurity crisis exacerbated by Russia's war in Ukraine and avoid market-distorting export restrictions and stockpiling.

Bangkok Post

Chess: England target first Olympiad medal this century in Chennai

Russia are banned, China are absent, the US favourites hope to hold off India, while Ukraine could spring a surprise

The Guardian - UK

Russia bans news outlet Bellingcat, labels it a security threat

Russia on Friday banned investigative news outlet Bellingcat and its main local partner from operating inside the country, branding them security threats.

Reuters

Europe 'shot itself in the lungs' with sanctions on Russia, Orban says

The European Union has "shot itself in the lungs" with ill-considered economic sanctions on Russia, which, unless rolled back, risk destroying the European economy, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.

Reuters

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Putin’s Captives

How a Ruinous Imperial War Has Strengthened His Rule at Home

Foreign Affairs

Himars Precision Rockets Shift the Balance in Ukraine

US-made precision rockets have given Ukraine forces a major battlefield boost since they were introduced in June, tilting the balance against the Russians and possibly forcing Moscow to pause its offensive, experts said. Since mid-June, using the Himars missile systems, Ukraine has destroyed more than 20 major Russian ammunition depots…

Asharq Al-Awsat

James Wade shares support for Brittney Griner after Russian teammates offered character statements in court

“I was very proud of my old club, UMMC Ekaterinburg, management and her Russian teammates who spoke up for her today in court,” Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mushroom Cloud As Russia Claims To Have Hit Ukrainian Forces In Missile Strikes

The video was obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD).

Zenger

G20 Finance Chiefs Meet as Indonesia Warns of Energy, Food Catastrophe

Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs from top economies met in Indonesia Friday for talks on the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with the host warning them failure to tackle energy and food crises would be catastrophic. The two-day meeting on the resort island of Bali…

Asharq Al-Awsat

G20 finance leaders in Bali to tackle Ukraine, inflation

Top financial officials from the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations are meeting on the Indonesian island of Bali seeking strategies to counter the repercussions from the war in Ukraine, inflation and other global crises

The Independent UK

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Russia is preparing for the next stage of its offensive in Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said, after Moscow said its forces would step up military operations in "all operational areas".

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The Guardian - AU

Moscow accused of targeting civilians with missile attacks – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Ukraine news: Ukrainians being mistreated in Russian filtration camps, claims UK

Russian forces are slowly advancing westwards, says British defence ministry

The Guardian - AU

G20: Canada claims Russian delegation are personally responsible for ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine

Minister’s accusation comes day after US Treasury secretary says Putin government officials ‘have no place’ at talks

Reuters

Canada's Freeland says Russian technocrats also responsible for 'war crimes' - official

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Friday told Russian officials at a meeting of G20 finance officials that she held them personally responsible for "war crimes" committed during Russia's war in Ukraine, a Western official told Reuters.

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The Independent UK

Coe: 'Inconceivable' Russians would be allowed at worlds

The leader of global track and field said it would have been “inconceivable” to have allowed Russians into this week’s world championships given the country’s war against Ukraine

Al Jazeera

G20 finance leaders meet in Bali as Ukraine, inflation top agenda

Host Indonesia hopes meeting can serve as forum for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine.

Reuters

Yellen blasts Russian officials for continued support of Putin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen condemned Russia's "brutal and unjust war" in Ukraine and said Russian finance officials taking part in a G20 meeting in Indonesia on Friday shared responsibility for the "horrific consequences" of the war.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war update: what we know on day 142 of the invasion

Russian missiles strike Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, killing 23 including three children; 45 nations pledge to coordinate evidence of war crimes in Ukraine

Reuters

Russian-held Popasna in Ukraine is a ghost town after end of siege

Two months after falling to Russian troops, the eastern Ukrainian town of Popasna that once was home to 20,000 residents has turned into a ghost town with little sign of life.

Reuters

As Ukraine grain deal emerges, U.S. aims to ease concerns over Russia sanctions

The United States on Thursday sought to facilitate Russian food and fertilizer exports by reassuring banks, shipping and insurance companies that such transactions would not breach Washington's sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

WEKU

A Russian strike on a humanitarian hub is part of a pattern, Ukrainian officials say

More than 20 people were killed when Russian missiles hit several buildings in Vinnytsia, a central city that has become a major logistical hub for humanitarian aid and military operations.

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