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Basketball star Griner begins sentence in remote Russian prison: lawyers
Basketball star Griner begins sentence in remote Russian prison: lawyers
World
by  AFP

Basketball star Brittney Griner, whose plight has generated widespread anger in the United States, has been sent to a remote Russian penal colony, her lawyers said on Thursday. Russian penal colonies are known for their harsh treatment of inmates, unsanitary conditions and lack of access to proper healthcare.

Fire at Gaza home kills 21: officials
Fire at Gaza home kills 21: officials
World
by  AFP

A large fire that ripped through a home north of Gaza City where fuel was being stored killed at least 21 people including seven children on Thursday, official and medical sources said. Gaza's civil defence unit confirmed in a statement that 21 people had been killed.

Starbucks staff go on strike in US stores over labor talks
Starbucks staff go on strike in US stores over labor talks
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Starbucks workers in the United States went on strike at multiple unionized locations Thursday, a move planned to affect over 100 stores in protest against the coffee giant's approach in negotiating union contracts. Now, Starbucks Workers United represents more than 260 locations -- a fraction of around 10,200 stores that Starbucks manages in North America.

Hammerblow for Senegal as Mane ruled out of World Cup
Hammerblow for Senegal as Mane ruled out of World Cup
Africa
by  AFP

Senegal star Sadio Mane has lost his race to be fit for the 2022 World Cup and has been withdrawn from their squad, the country's football federation announced on Thursday. Mane picked up his shin injury playing for Bayern earlier this month but was named in the World Cup squad in the hope he could regain fitness.