Former footballer Rade Bogdanovic caused outrage on Serbian TV by claiming Black players lack concentration for more than 60-80 minutes. Despite backlash, RTS aired him again the next day.
In 1986, the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Arvydas Sabonis and Dražen Petrović, defying NBA norms and communist-era restrictions. Their selections marked a turning point, challenging skepticism about European players and ultimately contributing to the NBA's globalization.
Russian State Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgeny Ivanov condemned US and Israeli aggression against Iran at the III All-Russian Municipal Forum, stating it does not meet the interests of the global majority. He criticized the destructive line pursued by the West using brute force methods, listing Western military actions in Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Yemen as examples of violations of international law.
Jelena Dokic says surviving abuse and speaking publicly about it gave her strength and purpose beyond tennis. The former world No 4 now works in broadcasting and campaigns for victims of domestic abuse.
