- Lebron Wire
It isn’t a certainty that LeBron James will opt out of his Lakers contract
Many expect LeBron James to opt out of his contract with the Lakers this summer, but he may reportedly opt in instead.
- Associated Press
Norway further tightens its restrictions on the entry of Russians
Norway on Thursday said it will further tighten its restrictions on the entry of people from Russia, saying those with tourist visas issued by Norway before regulations were tightened in 2022 or issued by another European country will be barred from entering the Scandinavian country as of next week. Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl said the tightening was a response to “Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.”
- Reuters
Muslim majority Kosovo considers same-sex unions amid fierce opposition
In a Pristina apartment, gay actors laugh and cry their way through rehearsals for a play lampooning homophobic politicians and advocating equal rights for the LGBT community in Kosovo, which may soon become the first Muslim-majority country to allow same-sex unions. The play is scheduled to run during Pride Week in June, but may also coincide with a vote in parliament on a new civil code legalising civil unions between people of the same gender. It is not clear exactly when the vote will be held, but Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said last month it would be soon.
