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“The worst deal” Teena McQueen slams US over Brittney Griner release

“The worst deal” Teena McQueen slams US over Brittney Griner release

Liberal party Vice President Teena McQueen says the deal struck by the Biden administration to release basketballer Brittney Griner from a Russian prison is “the worst deal ever”. US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that his administration had negotiated for Griner to be released in a prisoner swap which saw the US release arms […]

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Brittney Griner released from Russian jail after US strikes a deal

Brittney Griner released from Russian jail after US strikes a deal

US basketballer Brittney Griner is back in the USA after being released from a Russian prison. Her release comes after the US agreed to release a Russian arms dealer in exchange for the sporting star. The 31-year-old player, who is a part of the LGBTIQA+ communities, was detained in Mid-February after Russian custom officials found vape cartridges […]

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Russian court rejects appeal from basketball star Brittney Griner

Russian court rejects appeal from basketball star Brittney Griner

A Russian court has rejected an appeal from US basketballer Brittney Griner. Griner had appealed over the nine-year prison sentence that she was given for possession and smuggling of drugs. The 31-year-old player, who is a part of the LGBTIQA+ communities, was detained in Mid-February after Russian authorities alleged, she had been found with vape cartridges contained […]

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Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison

Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison

Basketball player Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to drug smuggling charges in Russia. The 31-year-old player, who is a part of the LGBTIQA+ communities, was detained in Mid-February after Russian authorities alleged she had been found with vape cartridges contained hashish oil. The maximum sentence for the crime is […]

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Brittney Griner shares her fear about being trapped in Russia

Brittney Griner shares her fear about being trapped in Russia

Detained US basketball star Brittney Griner has written to US President Joe Biden sharing her fear that she may be left in a Russian prison forever. The 31-year-old player, who is a part of the LGBTIQA+ communities, was detained in Mid-February after Russian authorities alleged she had been found with vape cartridges contained hashish oil. […]

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Seven great moments from The Academy Awards ceremony

Seven great moments from The Academy Awards ceremony

The 94th annual Academy Awards saw Coda named Best Picture, Jane Campion pick up the Best Director award for Power of the Dog – it’s only the third time a woman has won in that category, and Kenneth Branagh took home his first Oscar too. The show ran for almost four hours, but there were some definite […]

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