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Zelenskyy slams International Olympic Committee for wanting to lift ban on Russian athletes

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Zelenskyy slams International Olympic Committee for wanting to lift ban on Russian athletes

Zelenskyy slams International Olympic Committee for wanting to lift ban on Russian athletes

Ukraine has invited the IOC chief, Thomas Bach, to visit his country's frontline after the body indicated it does not want to bar athletes from the Paris 2024 games based on their nationality.


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Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kiev has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt the Global Peace Summit to be held in Switzerland in June.

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Senate Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package [Video]

Senate Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package

Senate Passes $95 Billion , Foreign Aid Package. On April 23, the U.S. Senate voted 79-18 to approve foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, 'The Guardian' reports. . Today the Senate sends a unified message to the entire world: America will always defend democracy in its hour of need, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. Make no mistake, America will deliver on its promise to act like a leader on the world stage, to hold the line against autocratic thugs like Vladimir Putin. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan. The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan. The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan. A provision to ban TikTok after the election if ByteDance refuses to sell the platform is also included. The legislation will now head to President Biden, who told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on April 23 that he will "move quickly" to provide aid. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, . Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, . with whom he worked "hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder to get this bill done.". A lot of people inside and outside the Congress wanted this package to fail. But today those in Congress who stand on the side of democracy are winning the day, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell also issued a statement. Today’s action is overdue, but our work does not end here. Trust in American resolve is not rebuilt overnight. Expanding and restocking the arsenal of democracy doesn’t just happen by magic, Senate Majority Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, via statement

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Zelenskyy says US aid package must reach frontline as soon as possible [Video]

Zelenskyy says US aid package must reach frontline as soon as possible

The long-awaited €89 billion aid bill was approved by the House, and will go through the US Senate on Tuesday.

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'Ukraine will not be the second Afghanistan,' says Zelenskyy after US aid package approval

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the crucial US aid package for Ukraine sends "sends a powerful signal" that his country "will not be the second Afghanistan".
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International Olympic Committee International Olympic Committee Governing body of Olympic sports

Olympic Break-Dancing Is Making Its First Appearance at the Paris Games [Video]

Olympic Break-Dancing Is Making Its First Appearance at the Paris Games

Olympic Break-Dancing , Is Making Its First Appearance , at the Paris Games. NBC reports that break-dancing will make its debut as an official Olympic sport at the upcoming Paris Games. Also known as breaking, the sport features headspins, windmills, various "freeze" moves and will be set to music. According to the Paris Olympics, the sport is , "characterized by acrobatic movements, stylized footwork and the key role played by the DJ and the MC (master of ceremonies) during battles.". The sport first made an appearance at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to NBC Olympics, the event garnered over one million viewers, a much wider audience than many other sports. According to NBC Olympics, the event garnered over one million viewers, a much wider audience than many other sports. Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing. Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing. Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing. NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to draw in younger viewers and athletes. . NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to draw in younger viewers and athletes. . The Paris Olympics breaking competition will be split into two events on August 9 and 10 at La Concorde Urban Park. According to the Paris Olympics, the event will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles.". According to the Paris Olympics, the event will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles."

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Ukraine Ukraine Country in Eastern Europe

US expected to provide €5.5 billion to fund weapons for Ukraine [Video]

US expected to provide €5.5 billion to fund weapons for Ukraine

The package will include a wide array of munitions for air defence, including for the highly-sought Patriot missiles.

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UK summons Russian ambassador as British man allegedly recruited as spy is charged over arson plot

The Foreign Office has summoned Russia's ambassador to the UK after a British man was charged over an arson plot on London businesses linked to Ukraine.
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NATO Warns China Over Growing Support to Russia Amid War with Ukraine | Oneindia News [Video]

NATO Warns China Over Growing Support to Russia Amid War with Ukraine | Oneindia News

As China strengthens trade and military ties with Russia amidst Western sanctions, NATO issues a stern warning, urging Beijing to halt its support for Russia's actions in Ukraine if it desires positive relations with the West. Explore the implications of this diplomatic standoff and the escalating tensions in this crucial geopolitical landscape. #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaChinaRelations #ChinaRussia #RussianStrikes #UkrainianStrikes #RussiaAttacksUkraine #UkraineAttacksRussia #FrontlineRegions #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~GR.121~HT.96~

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Russian and Ukrainian Strikes Claim 10 Lives in Frontline Regions | Oneindia News [Video]

Russian and Ukrainian Strikes Claim 10 Lives in Frontline Regions | Oneindia News

Intense clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces result in tragedy as at least 10 people are killed in frontline regions. With Russian forces intensifying their offensive in the eastern Donetsk region ahead of May 9th, tensions escalate amidst commemorations of World War II. Stay informed on the latest developments in this volatile situation. #RussiaUkraineWar #RussianStrikes #UkrainianStrikes #RussiaAttacksUkraine #UkraineAttacksRussia #FrontlineRegions #Oneindia ~HT.97~PR.274~ED.101~

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Paris Paris Capital and largest city of France

Pro-Palestinian students occupy Paris university campus [Video]

Pro-Palestinian students occupy Paris university campus

Scores of protesters on Friday occupied the central campus building of Sciences Po and dozens of others blocked its entrance.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters still occupying Science Po campus in Paris [Video]

Pro-Palestinian protesters still occupying Science Po campus in Paris

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'It's our respondability': Students block Paris' Sciences Po university over Gaza war [Video]

'It's our respondability': Students block Paris' Sciences Po university over Gaza war

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EU elections: French far-right candidate launches his campaign but avoids confrontation [Video]

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Just hours after Macron's Europe speech, the head of the French far-right party Jordan Bardella called for a last-minute press conference on Thursday in Paris, unveiling his campaign for the European elections… but refused to answer questions.

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Paris security perimeter to be enforced week before 2024 Olympics opening ceremony [Video]

Paris security perimeter to be enforced week before 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

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