Alexei Navalny, 47, a prominent critic of Putin, passes away in a jail in the Arctic Circle

On February 16, 2024, Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, died in an Arctic Circle jail, according to the prison service. Navalny, 47, was serving a 19-year jail term on charges widely considered to be politically motivated. He was moved to one of Russia’s toughest penal colonies late last year. The prison service in…

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Welsh Open: World champion Luca Brecel and Dominic Dale, a local favorite, advance to the quarterfinals

Welsh Open Snooker: Dominic Dale and Luca Brecel Reach Last Eight Welsh snooker player Dominic Dale and world champion Luca Brecel have advanced to the last eight of the Welsh Open. Brecel defeated England’s Tom Ford 4-1, while Dale, the last remaining home player, triumphed over Jak Jones with a score of 4-0. Northern Irishman…

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