The winners of this year's Nobel Peace Prize from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine shared their visions of a fairer world and denounced the conflict in Ukraine.
Vladimir Makei, who had held his post since 2012, was due to meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov next week.
Aryna Sabalenka, who calls her qualification to the event a "miracle", sets up a title clash with Caroline Garcia at the season-ending WTA Finals.
Upper house of Russia's parliament approves the annexation of four Ukrainian regions while Kiev's forces continue with their counter-offensive on day 223 of fighting.
Russia has also offered to upgrade Belarus' warplanes to make them capable of carrying nuclear weapons during a meeting between Russian President Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Lukashenko in Saint Petersburg.
The grasscourt Grand Slam is the first tennis tournament to ban individual competitors from the two countries, drawing a sharp reaction from the world number one player.
The tennis players will not be allowed to compete at Wimbledon this year due to Moscow's attack on Ukraine, according to a report. Kremlin rejected the ban as unacceptable.
Boats, helicopters, real estate and artwork are among the assets frozen so far by the bloc in response to Moscow's offensive in Ukraine.
Families and refugees entitled to international protection are pushed back by Poland as it is simultaneously praised for welcoming Ukrainian refugees.
Putin increasingly sounds like a defender of Russian ethnic nationalism guided by Orthodox Christianity. But what are his ideological roots, and how did he come to this point?
Amid concerns Russia is evading trade sanctions via road freight through Belarus, protesters gather at a key crossing to stop the flow of trucks across the border.
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet alleges that the government of President Alexander Lukashenko is carrying out violations of a "widespread and systematic nature".
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