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How Ukrainian Soldiers Are Moving Underground

Ukrainian soldiers are traveling underground through abandoned gas pipes to reach positions near the front. Our correspondent Maria Varenikova joins them on the journey through the kill zone and into positions where troops can spend weeks at a time.

The New York Times · Oct 30
Russia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close

"Novaya Gazeta," one of the last remaining independent, critical media outlets in Russia, has announced it is closing under pressure from state authorities. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, evacuations have begun in Oleshky.

Deutsche Welle · Oct 30
Beijing Queer film festival cancelled after harassment from authorities

Forums for discussion of feminist and LGBTQ+ views face growing intolerance from Chinese state, say experts Beijing’s annual independent queer film festival has been cancelled after what is understood to have been a campaign of sustained harassment from authorities. Beijing Queer film festival, which was due to begin on Friday in China’s capital, is one of the country’s oldest independent film festivals. Continue reading...

The Guardian · Oct 30
IIHF ordered to allow Russia back into world championships

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled that Russian teams must be allowed to take part in international ice hockey tournaments. The IIHF had banned Russia following the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Deutsche Welle · Oct 30