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The Jewish boy who became a Nazi mascot: the extraordinary story of Alex Kurzem

When a Melbourne man claimed he survived the Holocaust by becoming a child mascot for the Nazis, he attracted worldwide attention – and scepticism. Now a documentary reveals new startling truths

The Guardian - AU

Dissident Russian Rockers Held In Thailand Fly To Israel

A dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band held in Thailand on immigration charges have left the kingdom to fly to Israel, according to a post Thursday on the group's official Facebook page.

International Business Times

Russia and Belarus Discuss Expansion of Strategic Partnership and Nuclear Weapons Deployment

Leaders of Russia and Belarus have met to discuss their strong alliance, which includes the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus.

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Aryna Sabalenka Advances to Australian Open Final, Defeating Coco Gauff

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenges U.S. Open loss, reaching back-to-back finals at Australian Open. She will face Zheng Qinwen or Dayana Yastremska.

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'Lady in red' Aryna Sabalenka enters Australian Open quarter-finals

Aryna Sabalenka is the lady in red at Melbourne Park. The 25-year-old, from Minsk in Belarus, who stormed into the last eight at the Australian Open on Sunday, is the only Nike athlete wearing the red dress, just like at the US Open where she was kitted in a custom-made…

The Times of India

Belarus adopts nuclear doctrine; neighboring countries reinforce defenses against Russia

Belarus adopts new military doctrine, considering nuclear weapons as a deterrent. Neighboring countries respond with defensive measures. NATO prepares for ...

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Belarus political prisoner dies after authorities fail to provide him with medical care, group says

A human rights group says that a political prisoner has died in prison in Belarus after authorities failed to provide him with proper medical care

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Novak Djokovic Confident and Injury-Free for Australian Open Defense

Read about Novak Djokovic's injury update ahead of the Australian Open. The defending champion is confident in his wrist and aims for another title.

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OSCE laments Belarus' refusal to allow its monitors to observe February's parliamentary vote

A top trans-Atlantic security and rights watchdog is criticizing Belarus’ refusal to allow the group to observe its parliamentary vote, saying that it defies the country’s international obligations

The Independent UK

Craig Tiley flags Australian Open security warning

Only the flags of those players competing will be allowed on display at this year's Australian Open, while Russian and Belarusian flags are banned altogether.

AAP

Belarus' authoritarian leader tightens control over the country's religious groups

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a law into effect that significantly tightens control over various religious denominations and organizations

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka Set for Epic Semifinal Battle in Brisbane

Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka set to face off in a thrilling semifinal clash at the Brisbane International after their successful quarterfinal vict...

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Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko signs law giving himself lifelong immunity from prosecution

The law will protect the dictator is he were to leave office

Evening Standard

More Ukrainian children from Russia-held regions arrive in Belarus despite outrage

Belarus' authoritarian president attended a government-organized meeting with children brought from Russia-controlled areas of Ukraine, openly defying an international outrage over such deportations.

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The Independent UK

More Ukrainian children from Ukraine's Russia-held regions arrive in Belarus despite global outrage

Belarus' authoritarian leader has attended a meeting with children from Russia-controlled areas of Ukraine, openly defying an international outrage over his country's involvement in Moscow’s deportation of Ukrainian children

The Independent UK

Russian nuclear weapons shipments to Belarus completed, says president Lukashenko

It is first time Russia has deployed nuclear weapons to bases outside its own borders, and has sparked concern among neighbouring Nato member states

The Independent UK

Belarus leader says Russian nuclear weapons shipments are completed, raising concern in the region

The president of Belarus says Russia has completed its shipments of short-range, tactical nuclear weapons to his country, an initiative that has raised strong concerns in neighboring Poland and elsewhere in the region

The Conversation

'Politically neutral' Russian athletes can now enter the Olympics – but don't expect many to compete

Earlier this month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Russian and Belarussian athletes will be able to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics if they are politically neutral. The decision from the committee’s executive board reversed an earlier ban.

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Belarusian Activist Reveals Torture in Lukashenko's Political Prisons

Leanid Sudalenka recounts his harrowing experience in a Belarusian penal colony. He reveals brutal conditions faced by political prisoners.

The Independent UK

Belarus political prisoners face abuse, no medical care and isolation, former inmate says

A human rights activist imprisoned for three years in Belarus accused authorities of holding political prisoners in conditions amounting to “torture.”

WEKU

Russians and Belarusians can compete in the 2024 Olympics — as neutral athletes

The International Olympic Committee says that qualifying athletes from the two countries will be allowed to compete in the Paris Games as "Individual Neutral Athletes."

The Independent UK

2 journalists are detained in Belarus as part of a crackdown on dissent

A Belarusian journalists association has reported that two journalists have been detained in Belarus

International Business Times

IOC Clears Russians To Compete In Paris As Neutrals

Olympic chiefs on Friday gave the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at next year's Paris Games as neutrals, outside of team events and as long as they did not actively support the war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC

The athletes had initially been banned from competing internationally following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics as neutrals

IOC confirm controversial decision despite ongoing invasion of Ukraine

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