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A bond built on a birthday wish, ice-cream and 30 phone calls
Joe Biden hosted Emmanuel Macron at a state dinner. Through thick layers of syrupy mutual praise, they agreed to talk to Vladimir Putin about Ukraine.
- Katie Rogers
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Spanish judge probes Catalan separatist links with Russia
The ministry said the arrested individuals were being investigated for alleged embezzlement, prevarication and money laundering.
- Jason Wilson
WADA ban casts doubt over Russia Rugby World Cup bid
Russia has declared it will prepare a case to bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup but its WADA ban could end their dream before it begins.
- Georgina Robinson
Russia muscles in on Australia's 2027 Rugby World Cup hopes
Russia has appeared as a serious spoiler to Australia's 2027 World Cup hosting dreams.
- Georgina Robinson
UN Security Council approves Syrian aid in contentious vote
Russia and China abstained from the resolution, which appeared to satisfy no council member and led to harsh recriminations among them.
- Karen DeYoung
Six-try Samoa exploit tired Russians as three players sin-binned
Samoa survived being reduced to 13 men for almost 10 minutes in the first half, with a bonus-point 34-9 victory at the Rugby World Cup.
- Padraic Halpin
Putin says Islamic State has seized 700 hostages in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Islamic State militants have nearly 700 hostages in a US-controlled part of Syria and are executing them daily.
- Gleb Stolyarov
Russia orders daily truce in Syria's eastern Ghouta
Russia will establish a humanitarian corridor and implement a five-hour daily truce in Syria's eastern Ghouta after a UN resolution demanded a 30-day ceasefire.
Russian women's sevens captain banned for eight matches for kicking Australian player in head
Russian women's sevens captain Alena Mikhaltsova has until late on Sunday evening to decide whether she wants to appeal an eight-game suspension for kicking Australia's Evania Pelite at the Sydney Sevens.
- Tom Decent
Half-class: Shaw dominates as USA beats Russia in November series opener
The USA Eagles easily beat Russia 40-26 at Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay, Wales, on Friday.
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