Russia extends ‘unlawful’ detention of US basketballer Brittney Griner: ‘Inhumane and unacceptable’

A Russian court has extended US basketball star Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention to at least 2 July, according to state media.  The WNBA player was detained at a Moscow airport in February on purported drug charges and has been held in jail for nearly four months. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison....