IOC accused of 'double standards' over Russia

‘Fortnite’ Becomes an Olympic Esport

‘Fortnite’ Becomes , an Olympic Esport. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) made the announcement on May 5. The ISSF’s sport shooting island created in 'Fortnite' has been added to the Olympic Esports Finals line-up. , International Olympic Committee, via statement. The event will see 12 players from the 2023 'Fortnite' Champion Series (FNCS) invited to compete on the global stage. , International Olympic Committee, via statement. A specially designed 'Fortnite' Creative Island, made to reflect sport shooting competition, will put the target-aiming accuracy of sharp shooters to the test and see them navigate the in-game environment as they compete to become an Olympic Esports Series winner. , International Olympic Committee, via statement. Tickets are available now for Olympic Esports Week, which will be held in Singapore. Prices range from $7.50 for one day or $15 for three days. The competition starts on June 23. 'Fortnite' sport shooting matches will occur the following day, June 24. The Olympic Esports Series will also feature 'Just Dance,' 'Gran Turismo,' Zwift cycling and online chess. The Olympic Esports Series will also feature 'Just Dance,' 'Gran Turismo,' Zwift cycling and online chess. The Olympic Esports Series will also feature 'Just Dance,' 'Gran Turismo,' Zwift cycling and online chess. The Olympic Esports Series will also feature 'Just Dance,' 'Gran Turismo,' Zwift cycling and online chess. The events can be streamed from the Olympics' social media pages or Olympics.com

Wagner mercenary chief says his fighters are pulling out of Bakhmut

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group said on Thursday his troops have started transferring their positions in the flashpoint eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut to the Russian military.

Russia-Ukraine War: Wagner Group begins withdrawing from Bakhmut | Oneindia News

Days after claiming full control of the war-ravaged city of Bakhmut, Russia’s Wagner mercenary group has started withdrawing fighters from the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said. "We are withdrawing the units from Bakhmut. From today at five in the morning, May 25 until June 1, most of the units will rebase to camps in the rear. We are handing our positions to the military," Prigozhin announced. #WagnerGroup #Bakhmut #RussiaUkraineWar ~PR.152~ED.101~HT.99~

Immigration minister: Net migration is far too high

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick says net migration is “far too high” after newly published figures for 2022 showed around 606,000 more people are estimated to have moved to the UK than have left. The Office for National Statistics said factors contributing to relatively high levels of immigration over the past 18 months include people coming to the UK from non-EU countries for work, study, and for humanitarian purposes, including those arriving from Ukraine and Hong Kong. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

The Punisher: Ukraine's homemade attack drone

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Influx in migrant crossings at Poland-Belarus border raises concerns in Germany

A recent increase in the number of migrants from Africa and the Middle East attempting to enter Poland has sparked concerns in neighbouring Germany – causing some to call for a reintroduction of controls along the countries' shared border.

Belarus pardons disident blogger Roman Protasevich, state media says

Protasevich was accused of coordinating mass protests against President Alexander Lukashenko in 2020.

Speculation about Lukashenko's health, after Belarus president missing in action since last Tuesday

An opposition radio station claims the 68-year-old dictator was taken to a medical centre on Saturday for treatment of an unspecified illness.

Belarus Dissident blogger Roman Protasevich sentenced to 8 years in prison | Oneindia News

A court in Belarus has sentenced a dissident journalist to eight years in prison on an array of charges. Roman Protasevich, 27, was hauled off his flight and arrested on charges of inciting unrest in May 2021. #Belarus #RomanProtasevich #BelarusBlogger ~PR.152~HT.96~GR.124~

Dissident Belarus journalist sentenced to 8 years in prison

Roman Pratasevich stood trial on charges of organizing unrest and plotting to seize power. He was arrested in 2021 after being removed from a commercial airplane that was forced to land in Minsk.