Russia to take on World Athletics

LAUSANNE: The Russian athletics federation announced Thursday they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) challenging World Athletics extending the blanket ban on their track and field athletes. “Russian Athletics notes that World Athletics’ decision affects the fundamental interests of athletics in Russia and restricts Russian athletes’ right to compete, on grounds…

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Ali Khamenei laid to rest in Mashhad

Calling for revenge and rejecting any compromise with the West, Iranians loyal to the Islamic Republic braved the sweltering heat on Thursday to mass for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad. An Israeli strike killed Ali Khamenei in late February on the first day of the US-Israeli war against…

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Scotland tackle champions South Africa

LONDON: Star fly-half Finn Russell returns to the Scotland team for a Nations Championship match against world champions South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday. The 33-year-old British and Irish Lion missed a first-round victory over Argentina in Cordoba last weekend due to a calf injury. Russell replaces Tom Jordan, who is among the eight replacements…

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UK Politicians Considering Permanent Crypto Donation Ban Amid Nigel Farage Scandal

Members of the UK’s ruling Labor party are considering a total ban on digital asset donations in response to Nigel Farage’s resignation from Parliament and the potential influence crypto billionaires had on his policies. The Guardian reported Thursday that Labor MPs are looking to overhaul existing rules on donations to political parties and candidates. Specifically,…

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