Kadyrov in the news as health rumors spark leadership jitters in Chechnya; Chechen leader, born 1976, heads Chechen Republic.
Joybuy, a China-based retailer, is launching a new UK shopping platform, challenging Amazon and other local retailers. It offers a wide product range, next-day delivery, and plans to expand across Europe, marking a significant move into the UK market after withdrawing from previous acquisition deals.
A Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin has been shot dead in Biała Podlaska, Poland. Five shots were fired, including a fatal head wound. Two Belarusian suspects have been detained as the investigation continues. The victim, Robert Kuzovkov (Semyon Skrepetsky), had recently staged protests abroad and posted provocative material online.