Trenches and Molotov cocktails: Kyiv digs in for war
The young Ukrainian filmmaker stood over a trench with a rifle while his friends prepared Molotov cocktails. Kyiv's exhausted but defiant residents are digging in for war.
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FIFA in 'advanced discussions' to expel Russia from World Cup
FIFA is in "advanced discussions" to suspend the Russian national team from international competitions including the World Cup following the invasion of Ukraine, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP on Monday.
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Ukraine, Russia talk as sanctions rain down on Moscow
Russia and Ukraine met Monday for their first talks since the outbreak of war last week, with Kyiv demanding an "immediate ceasefire" and the West ratcheting up its financial sanctions in a bid to force the Kremlin to buckle.
Read moreOil soars, ruble and equities dive on Russia fallout
Oil and gas prices surged Monday, but the ruble collapsed and global stocks sank after world powers imposed new sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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'No future': Rostov's young overcome fear to protest Ukraine war
At first glance, there is no sign of a demonstration at the central square of Rostov-on-Don, a southwestern Russian city near the border with Ukraine.
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Boring to 'historic': the awakening of Germany's Olaf Scholz
Often described as predictable and "robotic", Chancellor Olaf Scholz has become emboldened since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, smashing policy taboos to steer Germany into "a new era" that could reshape its role on the world stage.
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French Cup run sees Versailles emerge from shadow of chateau
Versailles might be far better known for its spectacular chateau than for its football team but the flourishing local club find themselves just 90 minutes away from a place in the French Cup final.
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Russia's war on Ukraine: Day five situation on the ground
On the fifth day of fighting in Ukraine on Monday, defending forces claim that the Russian onslaught has slowed but still aims for Kyiv, while Russia reports progress in the south.
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Gurbaz, Rashid shine in Afghanistan win over Bangladesh
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan starred as Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third one-day international to avoid a whitewash in the three-match series on Monday.
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African govts seek to help nationals flee war in Ukraine
Nigeria, South Africa and other African governments scrambled on Monday to help their nationals escape the Russian invasion in Ukraine as reports emerged of racist and unfair treatment of their citizens at border crossings.
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