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The Commission on Presidential Debates has scheduled three presidential debates next fall with a slightly earlier timeline.

New PAOK signing Magomed Ozdoyev won't face Hearts after being refused a visa.

Franz Ferdinand have cancelled their upcoming shows in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine last week.The Scottish band have become the latest act to axe their planned Russian gigs in the wake of the widely condemned Vladimir Putin-ordered military assault, with Yungblud, Green Day and the Russian rapper Oxxxymiron also scrapping shows in recent days.After speaking out in support of the “open and welcoming” people of Kyiv last week, Franz Ferdinand have confirmed this morning (March 1) that their scheduled gigs in St Petersburg and Moscow on June 29 and July 1 will no longer take place.The band said in a statement that “the only reason for this is the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian state”.“We love Russia. This great country has inspired our band through its art and literature and since we first played there 17 years ago, we have built a rich and deep relationship with our Russian fans,” the band said.“Since Thursday morning [February 24], we have spoken to many of our friends in Russia via social media and have encountered unanimous opposition to this violence and solidarity with our Ukrainian friends.

Scottish cities are set to benefit from a trans-European sleeper rail network which means people could travel by train to places as far away as Istanbul and St Petersburg. The scheme is being launched to curb the number of flights across Europe in a bid to drastically reduce carbon emissions.

Walter Smith's and can emulate their European success.Steven Gerrard's men are undefeated in the Europa League this season and face Slavia Prague in the last 16.McManus believes they can beat the Czech champions and, with the right draw, emulate the final berth of 2008.And the pundit believes this vintage is even better than the side which lost to Zenit St Petersburg in Manchester.McManus said on PLZ Soccer: "I think this Rangers team is a better team than the Walter Smith team."I just think this team is a better side.