Oil Prices Drop, Despite Heightened Sanctions on Russian Crude
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Oil Prices Drop, Despite Heightened Sanctions on Russian Crude

The price of oil fell by about 10 percent this week, easing (for now) supply worries about the E.U. embargo and a price cap.
Griner’s Detention Showed the Strength and the Struggle in Women’s Sports
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Griner’s Detention Showed the Strength and the Struggle in Women’s Sports

The W.N.B.A.’s players and fans pushed furiously for Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian penal colony, but her plight also highlighted gender inequities in sports.
Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense
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Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense

As its influence grows, the country is poised to become a big energy supplier to Europe, which has turned away from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.