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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial Friday, 4 1/2 months after her arrest on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for a Russian team, in a case that has unfolded amid tense relations between Moscow and Washington. The initial session of the trial, which was adjourned until July 7, offered the most extensive public interaction between Griner and reporters since the Phoenix Mercury center and two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist was arrested in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport. Griner, 31, was escorted into the courtroom in the capital's suburb of Khimki while handcuffed, carrying a water bottle and what appeared to be a magazine, and wearing a Jimi Hendrix T-shirt. Police have said she was carrying vape canisters with cannabis oil when detained at the airport. She could face up to 10 years … [Read more...] about WNBA’s Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court

Russians abandoned Snake Island says Michael Clarke Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ukraine has claimed an official victory over the now-famous Snake Island in the Black Sea. Russian forces were driven from the island after an artillery and missile assault by Ukrainian forces, something the Kremlin has denied. Related articles Ukraine death toll: Numbers could be far higher than thought ‘Russians abandoned Snake Island’ because it was ‘untenable’ Natalia Humeniuk, spokesperson for Ukraine's southern military command, told a news conference: "The military operation has been concluded, and ... the territory [Snake … [Read more...] about Snake Island victory! How Ukraine confirmed its win over Russia

Rafael Nadal has a chance encounter with Serena Williams Sign up for FREE for breaking Wimbledon news and player updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Rafael Nadal , 36, will battle it out to seal a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals this afternoon. The two-time Wimbledon champion takes on Dutch 21st seed Botic Van de Zandschulp on Centre Court, with the last-16 tie shown live on BBC One. Following his victory over Lorenzo Sonego in the third round, Nadal spoke positively of his performance during the post-match press conference. He also touted the chances of his Dutch opponent who he recently defeated at the French Open , saying he had improved a lot in the last year. Related articles Duchess of … [Read more...] about Rafael Nadal furiously ripped into journalist over wife question: ‘That is bulls**t!’

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