A Catholic activist in Belarus was handed a three-year prison sentence Friday on charges that Western diplomats have denounced as politically driven, the latest move in the authorities’ sweeping crackdown on the country’s civil society. Uladzislau Beladzed, 33, who taught the catechism
The head of Niger’s junta, which overthrew democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum in July, has met with a delegation from the West African regional bloc ECOWAS. During the meeting, the junta unveiled a proposal to transition Niger back to democratic rule in
The Dallas Cowboys have taken care of another member of their secondary, giving safety Malik Hooker a three-year contract extension, his agent, David Mulugheta, told ESPN. Hooker’s extension is worth up to $24 million. Hooker joins Pro Bowl corner Trevon Diggs and
The Carolina Panthers have signed free-agent wide receiver Adam Thielen following his release from the Minnesota Vikings after nine seasons. Thielen’s deal, which spans three years, was first reported by former NFL punter and current podcast host Pat McAfee. Thielen confirmed with
The New Orleans Saints have reportedly added more firepower to their running backs room as former Detroit Lions player Jamaal Williams is heading south on a three-year deal. Williams was the NFL’s rushing touchdown leader last season, finding the colored paint 17
The New York Jets have locked in one of the Williams brothers long term as linebacker Quincy Williams reportedly agreed to a three-year deal. The deal can be worth up to $21 million with incentives, and it includes $9 million in guaranteed
Geno Smith revitalized his NFL career in a single season with the Seattle Seahawks in 2022, and they’ve rewarded him for it. Smith and the Seahawks are reportedly finalizing a multi-year deal prior to the new league year beginning on March 15,