Russian grandmaster Valentina Gunina drew attention at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Doha by wearing a matryoshka sweater as a subtle national symbol amid restrictions on Russian state insignia
Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov delivered a historic performance for Paris Saint-Germain, saving four consecutive penalties to secure the Intercontinental Cup and earning praise from head coach Luis Enrique and football legends worldwide
Conflicting statements from US, Venezuelan, and international officials followed the detention of Nicolás Maduro amid deadly US strikes and growing scrutiny of Venezuela’s muted air defenses