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July 15, 2022

Enes Kanter Freedom calls out LeBron James: 'Breaks my heart when people take their freedom for granted'

Former NBA player Enes Kanter said it makes him "really sad" to see Lakers star LeBron James and others take their freedom in America for granted.

July 15, 2022

Brittney Griner had doctor’s recommendation for medical cannabis in U.S.

WNBA star Brittney Griner was in a Russian court on Friday, where her lawyer presented a doctor's letter recommending the use of medical cannabis in the U.S.

July 15, 2022

Russia's need for troop ‘disposal’ behind push to bring Belarus into war, Ukrainian official warns

Ukrainian officials claimed Russia's main motive in attempting to bring Belarus into its war in Ukraine is rooted in the need to have Belarusian soldiers at its "disposal."

July 15, 2022

Belarusian commander in Ukraine says 'matter of time' before he has to fight his own country in Russia's war

A Belarusian brigade commander in Ukraine said he believes it is just a "matter of time" before he is forced to fight against his own nation in Russia's war.

July 14, 2022

Putin uses minorities as 'cannon fodder,' Buryat soldiers return home from Ukraine

The poorest regions of Russia have been paying the highest price for the war in Ukraine. U.S. based pro-democracy groups have demanded Buryat soldiers return home.

July 14, 2022

Brittney Griner gets supportive testimony from Russian basketball figures at latest hearing

Brittney Griner was back in court on Thursday as some Russian basketball figures testified in her defense.

July 14, 2022

Benjamin Hall ‘truly an inspiration’ following deadly Ukraine attack, FOX News Media CEO says

Fox News provided an update on the status of Benjamin Hall, who was severely wounded in Ukraine this year when his vehicle was struck by incoming fire.

July 14, 2022

European nations coordinate on prosecuting Russian war crimes in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court is calling on nations to coordinate their efforts to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for war crimes committed in Ukraine.

July 14, 2022

Russia hits western Ukraine in Kalibr cruise missile strike from submarine in Black Sea killing 20

Russian forces hit the western Ukrainian city of Vinnystia with a series of Kalibr cruise missile strikes in an attack that killed 20, including three children.

July 14, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskyy posts video of Russia airstrike aftermath, decries 'open act of terrorism'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling Russia a “killer” and “terrorist” country Thursday after posting a video of a new airstrike in central Ukraine.