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World
Ukrainian sailors tried to block a Russian oligarch's yacht from docking in Turkey
Two superyachts linked to Roman Abramovich have docked in the sanction-free waters of Turkey this week. One of them was met at the dock by a Ukrainian youth sailing team protesting the war.
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Business
One of the biggest food companies will limit Russian sales after Zelenskyy criticism
Nestlé says it will now focus solely on providing essential food, not making a profit. Ukraine's leaders had criticized the company for continuing to do business in Russia weeks after the invasion.
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Sports
A Russian chess champion has been suspended over his pro-war comments
The International Chess Federation says Sergey Karjakin damaged the reputation of the organization and chess itself by supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine on social media.
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World
A Nobel Prize-winning Russian editor says he will donate his medal for Ukraine relief
Dmitry Muratov is the editor-in-chief of the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta. He was one of two journalists to win last year's Nobel Peace Prize.
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Health
The WHO says Ukrainian health care is under attack, and it needs more funds to help
The World Health Organization has verified 43 attacks on health care in the three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, and says hundreds of facilities remain at risk.
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Sports
A Russian court extended Brittney Griner's detention until May 19, state media says
Russian authorities said earlier this month that they detained Griner at a Moscow-area airport for allegedly transporting vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.
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Business
New U.K. sanctions target Russian vodka, luxury vehicles, fashion and artwork
The U.K. announced new economic sanctions against Russia and sanctioned more oligarchs and politicians. Government officials say they've designated more than 1,000 entities since the invasion began.
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Business
Squatters took over a London mansion linked to a Russian oligarch
Riot police arrived after protesters entered the building and unfurled banners on the balcony, including one reading "This property has been liberated." It's linked to billionaire Oleg Deripaska.
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Health
The pregnant woman from the iconic Mariupol photo has died. Many more are at risk
The woman and her baby died after Wednesday's strike, one of dozens of recent attacks on Ukraine's health system. U.N. groups warn it is running "dangerously low" on oxygen and medical supplies.
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World
The EU will welcome Ukraine, but won't fast-track its membership application
During a summit in France, European Union leaders issued a statement backing Ukraine's bid for membership but stopped short of an immediate welcome. The application process typically takes years.