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Zelenskyy denies any role in the plane crash that killed Wagner Group chief Prigozhin

8:07am August 26, 2023

In Ukraine, news of the apparent death of Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash is being greeted with satisfaction and gallows humor.

Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales refused on Friday to resign his post.

Women's World Cup champs say they won't play for Spain until soccer chief is removed

5:36pm August 25, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

Spain's government and FIFA have begun disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales for his non-consensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso at the tournament final. Rubiales is refusing to resign.

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6 countries have been invited to join BRICS, a group of emerging nations

7:26am August 25, 2023

by Kate Bartlett

The group invited six new members to join — expanding their reach to cover over a third of the world's population in an attempt to reshape the global world order.

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A view of the site after a jet crashed in Russia's northwestern Tver region on Aug. 23. Russian authorities say Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was among those on the flight manifest. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to families of those killed in the crash. He noted Wagner members were reportedly on board and spoke warmly of his relationship with Prigozhin in the past tense.

What we know — and don't — about the Russian crash that possibly killed Prigozhin

5:24pm August 24, 2023

by Charles Maynes

Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenary group, appeared on the passenger list of a business jet that crashed Wednesday in Russia. Beyond that, little is clear.

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Ronan Farrow says Elon Musk has become an 'arbiter' of the war in Ukraine

1:24pm August 24, 2023

by Tonya Mosley

The New Yorker writer says Musk's Starlink satellites are key to providing internet to Ukraine in its war with Russia, giving Musk an influence that's "more like a nation state than an individual."

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FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the head of the Spanish soccer federation, Luis Rubiales. Rubiales is seen here at a reception for the Spanish team on Tuesday in Madrid, after Spain won the Women's World Cup on Sunday.

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spain's soccer chief after World Cup kiss

12:08pm August 24, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for "intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse." Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday.

Morning news brief

7:40am August 24, 2023

GOP presidential contenders met on the debate stage. Donald Trump is expected in Georgia to answer election meddling charges. Head of the Wagner mercenary force is reported dead in a plane crash.

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Why is the Austrian government is offering free public transit for a year

7:26am August 24, 2023

All you have to do is get the word "Klimaticket" tattooed on you body. That's the name of the country's public transport system. Klimaticket tattoo booths have been popping up across Austria.

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The downfall of e-bike company VanMoof has left its customers stranded

7:32pm August 23, 2023

by Rob Schmitz

VanMoof, considered by many bicyclists as the Tesla of e-bikes, has gone bankrupt. The Dutch start-up's bikes became famous for their sleek design, their ease of use and their hipster appeal.

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Despite dangers and hardship of war, Ukrainians enjoy Black Sea beaches this summer

6:05pm August 23, 2023

by Brian Mann

This summer Ukrainians are thumbing their noses at Putin by sunbathing and swimming on Black Sea beaches that have reopened despite the dangers of war.

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