A Russian court has sentenced US basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on drug charges. She was also ordered to pay a fine of one million roubles (£13,430; $16,300). Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges but has denied deliberately breaking the law. The 31-year-old Olympic gold medallist …
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A plane carrying Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan. Beijing, which considers Taiwan an integral part of its territory under the One China policy, has been vigorously protesting the possible trip, threatening the US with “unbearable consequences” if it happens. Taiwan wasn’t mentioned among the official destinations of the speaker’s …
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The US has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a drone strike in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden has confirmed. He was killed in a counter-terrorism operation carried out by the CIA in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Sunday. Mr Biden said Zawahiri had “carved a trail of …
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Zimbabwe-born American golfer Sean Crocker held off a spirited challenge from Eddie Pepperell to claim his first DP World Tour title with a wire-to-wire victory in the Hero Open on Sunday. Crocker carded a final round of 68 at Fairmont St Andrews to finish 22 under par and a shot …
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Zimbabwe’s quest to write their comeback story in international cricket could be given fresh impetus at Harare Sports Club this afternoon if results go their way in the hunt for a first ever T20I series win over Bangladesh. The Chevrons desperately need the vibe in their camp to continue, ahead …
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By Gilbert Munetsi in Victoria Falls For the first time in Zimbabwe boxing history, the sport will be led by a female following the announcement of the Boxing and Wrestling Control Board by Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Dr. Kirsty Coventry yesterday. Dr. Coventry announced that business administrator Vee …
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Russian missiles have hit infrastructure in Ukraine’s port of Odesa, a day after Russia and Ukraine signed a deal to reopen Black Sea ports, the Ukrainian military has said. “The enemy attacked the Odesa sea trade port with Kalibr cruise missiles; two missiles were shot down by air defence forces; …
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Ngezi Platinum Stars have parted ways with head coach Benjani Mwaruwari and his assistant Bongani Mafu after 13 games in charge. Mwaruwari and Mafu were sacked following a string of poor results, the latest being 1-0 loss to Yadah in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match plated at the …
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HIGHLANDERS striker Lynoth Chikuhwa has ruled out a defeat against Bulawayo City in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match as Bosso target revenge having lost the reverse fixture of this derby. Chikuhwa scored his sixth goal of the season on Saturday, albeit on a losing note as Highlanders succumbed …
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Senegal’s Sadio Mane was crowned African Footballer of the Year for the second time running at the Confederation of African Football (Caf) awards ceremony in the Moroccan capital Rabat. Mane scored the winning penalty as Senegal beat Egypt in a shootout in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations final to …
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