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Russian director Yevgeniya Berkovich and writer Svetlana Petriychuk appear in a Russian military court, where they were sentenced to six years in prison for "justifying terrorism" in a 2021 play about women marrying jihadists in Syria. The pair were sentenced following a closed-door trial, after the women's arrest in May last year sent shockwaves through Russia's artistic community. IMAGES
In Moscow, Russian journalist Marina Ovsiannikova goes on trial for on charges of "discrediting" the army, after she burst onto live television with a placard criticising Russia's offensive in Ukraine. IMAGES
Former German officer Franco Albrecht arrives in court ahead of his sentencing to five and a half years in prison for plotting a far-right attack on senior politicians while posing as a Syrian refugee. IMAGES of former German officer before the verdict
Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker arrives at Southward Crown Court in London as he is facing a prison sentence for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt. The 54-year-old was convicted at Southwark Crown Court earlier this month of four charges under the Insolvency Act. IMAGES
American actress Allison Mack arrives outside a New York court for her sentencing after pleading guilty to racketeering charges in the case involving the cult-like group Nxivm. Mack was arrested in 2018 along with several other Nxivm leaders including Keith Raniere, who was convicted of seven charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, and sentenced last year to 120 years in prison. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.