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RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvia has threatened to boycott next year's Paris Olympics if Russian athletes are allowed to take part during the war in Ukraine and is calling on other countries to form a coalition to pressure international sports bodies. The Latvian Olympic Committee is the first national Olympic body other than Ukraine to threaten to boycott rather than compete against Russia. It marks a rare challenge from within the sports world to the International Olympic Committee, which wants to let competitors from Russia and ally Belarus take part as “neutral athletes.” The national Olympic committees who send the teams have mostly stayed quiet or backed the IOC, even as politicians in many European countries have said Russia shouldn't return to competition. “For as long as there is an ongoing war in Ukraine, participation of the Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Olympic Games under any flag is unacceptable,” Latvian Olympic Committee president Žoržs Tikmers said in a … [Read more...] about Latvia threatens Olympic boycott if Russians compete

This is the shocking moment a Russian tank commander accidentally took out his own comrades with the vehicle's turret. In a clip posted by Ukraine's Ministry of Defence on Twitter , the tank first swerves past another armoured vehicle - which appears to be on fire. It then goes to pass by another fellow tank - lined with troops - but the turret accidentally sweeps at least five soldiers from where they are sitting in an apparent own goal. One of the fallen men appears to have difficulty getting back to his feet but the others appear to be unscathed and flee the scene. The ministry mocked the Russian army in the caption, saying: 'The biggest threat to mobilised Russian infantry are mobilised Russian tankmen.' This is the shocking moment a Russian tank commander accidentally took out his own comrades with the vehicle's turret The tank had first passed by another armoured vehicle, which appears to be on fire The aftermath of the destruction saw the … [Read more...] about Tanks for nothing! Russian tank commander accidentally takes out five of his comrades with his turret

Ukrainian military target Russian oil depot 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 A Ukrainian rocket has reportedly struck a key Russian oil pipeline that normally sees 33 million tons of oil transit through it on its route from Russia into Europe, bypassing Ukraine . Experts who arrived at the scene said the oil station was left slightly damaged and without electricity. The blast has also reportedly left a funnel with a diameter of 20 metres. It impacted the Tochkoy-U section of the Druzhba oil pipeline in the Bryansk region of Russia , near the Novozybkov oil pumping station. Related articles Energy horror as UK's largest gas supplier threatens to cut supply Meet the dinosaur given a … [Read more...] about Ukraine strikes key Russian pipeline that supplies 33 million tonnes of oil to Europe

Simon Calder says 'space debris' could disrupt air travel in Europe 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 A dramatic moment in the cosmos sparked alarm as two huge chunks of Russian space equipment came just feet away from colliding with one another, which could have created thousands of pieces of hazardous debris. An old Soviet rocket and a dead spy satellite narrowly avoided a harmful collision in an area called low-Earth orbit (LEO), according to satellite monitoring and collision detection firm LeoLabs, which spotted the event. Related articles Asteroid the size of bus makes 'closest ever approach' Hunt unveils UK's hidden gem in energy crisis generating 60% of power Under a “worst-case … [Read more...] about Russian rocket collision near miss sparks alarm as ‘worst-case scenario’ dodged by metres

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A court in Moscow on Wednesday sentenced a Russian journalist in absentia to eight years in prison on charges of disparaging the military, the latest move in the authorities' relentless crackdown on dissent. Alexander Nevzorov, a television journalist and former lawmaker, was convicted on charges of spreading false information about the military under a law that was adopted soon after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine. The law effectively exposes anyone critical of the Russian military action in Ukraine to fines and prison sentences of up to 10 years. Nevzorov was accused of posting "false information" on social media about the Russian shelling of a maternity hospital in the Sea of Azov port of Mariupol. Moscow has fiercely denied its involvement. RUSSIA NOT COMPLYING WITH … [Read more...] about Moscow court sentences Russian journalist to 8 years on charges of disparaging the military

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Latvia has threatened to boycott next year's Paris Olympics if Russian athletes are allowed to take part during the war in Ukraine and is calling on other countries to form a coalition to pressure international sports bodies. The Latvian Olympic Committee is the first national Olympic body other than Ukraine to threaten to boycott rather than compete against Russia. It marks a rare challenge from within the sports world to the International Olympic Committee, which wants to let competitors from Russia and ally Belarus take part as "neutral athletes." The national Olympic committees who send the teams have mostly stayed quiet or backed the IOC, even as politicians in many European countries have said Russia shouldn't return to competition. "For as long as there is an ongoing war in Ukraine, participation … [Read more...] about Latvia threatens to boycott Paris Olympics if Russians are allowed to compete

Adult website Only Fans has finally clarified whether or not it has restricted access to its site in Russia . After President Vladimir Putin first ordered his troops to invade Ukraine , many of the world's top companies pulled out of the country or blocked access to its services, And many had thought OnlyFans had done so after some users reportedly have been seeing a message claiming that they had been restricted from accessing it. READ MORE: Mr Blobby has head kicked in after decking rivals in mad return to UK wrestling In April, 2022, it had been announced that the site had “temporarily paused” the accounts of Russian content creators while it tried to figure out what it was going to do. A statement from the company at the time, said: “OnlyFans is a creator first business. “Over the past few months we have explored several options to continue providing our services to creators impacted by the Russia/Ukraine war. “However due to a further tightening of … [Read more...] about OnlyFans answer claims Russians banned from using racy site after ‘restricted’ message

An ex-Olympic fencer has revealed how a Russian tourist bit off her British friend's fingertip during a walk on the beach. Monika Sozanska, 39, says she was horrified to witness a Russian woman bite off the top of her 42-year-old friend's middle finger while visiting a popular tourist island in Thailand. Monika says she and her friend, known only as Angelina H., were looking for a free spot at the beach when they noticed an empty bean bag chair next to a nearby couple. READ MORE: Drug mule gran rumbled as police stop taxi to find £2k of crack and heroin in handbag The former Olympian, who now designs jewellery after retiring, claims that a Russian woman, who has been identified by German media as Vavara G., allegedly "stormed at her friend". The jewellery designer and her pup were allegedly attacked by the Russian woman, with a waiter having to intervene to make the Russian woman give the bean bag chair to Sozanska's friend. After disappearing for a … [Read more...] about Brit has ‘fingertip bitten off by Russian tourist in furious row over beach bean bag’

Russian military appears to lose control in tank 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 Five Russian soldiers have accidentally been killed by one of their commanders, and the Ukrainian defence ministry has shared the footage of the shocking incident. The clip shows the Russian tank swerve past another vehicle that looks to be on fire. Related articles Zelensky aide says Putin 'not ready' to use nuclear weapons Putin accused of violating nuclear arms treaty with US It then moves past another tank, which is surrounded by troops. The turret of the moving vehicle accidentally sweeps five soldiers from where they are sitting. Some manages to escape unharmed, but other Russian soldiers were not so … [Read more...] about Russian tank commander accidentally kills five of his own men in humiliation for Putin

Wladimir Klitschko has appealed against the IOC's pathway for Russians & Belarusians to compete (Image: Twitter: @Klitschko) 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 Wladimir Klitschko warned the International Olympic Committee (IOC) they will be 'accomplices to war' if they permit Russian athletes to compete at Paris 2024. The former world heavyweight champion sent a clear message to IOC president Thomas Bach after the organisation opened up a pathway for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the upcoming Games. Related articles Chisora lifts lid on important role in Paul and Fury's Saudi showdown Eubank Jr told Smith 'not that good' as team weigh up appealing result In a statement released last week, … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko warns IOC as ex-Ukraine boxer demands Olympics ban for Russian athletes