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Speedo ditches Olympic champion for attending Putin rally

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4 years ago

March 23, 2022

Olympic champion Evgeny Rylov has lost a speedo deal after attending a rally in Moscow hosted by Putin

As the war in Ukraine continues, Russian athletes are being dropped from their respective sports. Some are banned for simply being Russian but others are dropped because they outrightly support Vladimir Putin.

Prominent Swimwear brand Speedo has immediately terminated its sponsorship deal with 25-year-old Evgeny Rylov, a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

According to a Russian Newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, Rylov stood alongside seven other Russian athletes to commemorate Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

In February and March 2014, Russia invaded and annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine. The invasion took place in the aftermath of the Revolution of Dignity and is part of the wider Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

This day is seen as illegal by the Ukrainian Government and condemned by the west.

Speedo says they stand in solidarity with Ukraine and will not support Russian agression.

The prominent brand says further sponsorship fees will be given to the UN commissioner for refugees.

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LIVE: U.S. and Israel launch war on Iran

U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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1 hour ago

March 4, 2026

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U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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3 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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1 day ago

March 3, 2026

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Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears