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Wed, 26 May 2021 08:03:41 GMT
Belarus journalist Roman Protasevich's colleagues fear for their lives
Associates of detained dissident journalist Roman Protasevich say they are receiving death threats.

Tue, 25 May 2021 23:24:55 GMT
Belarus plane arrest - is it a first?
We take a look back at previous incidents where planes may have been intercepted and forced to land.

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:45:20 GMT
Italy cable car fall: Three arrested over fatal accident
Investigators say an emergency brake system had been disabled before the crash, which killed 14.

Wed, 26 May 2021 01:33:34 GMT
France puzzled by mystery anti-Pfizer campaign offer
French social media influencers say they have been offered money to discredit the anti-Covid vaccine.

Wed, 26 May 2021 03:12:47 GMT
China overtakes Germany as UK’s top import market
It came as Brexit disrupted trade with the EU and the pandemic boosted demand for Chinese goods.

Tue, 25 May 2021 22:02:34 GMT
Dead children washed up on Libya beach, says charity
Photos reportedly show the bodies of people who tried to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:58:11 GMT
Regeni murder: Italy orders four Egyptians to stand trial
Five years after Giulio Regeni's body was found in Cairo, a judge says four Egyptians should be tried.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:10:16 GMT
Peker videos: Gang leader's claims rattle Turkish government
A Turkish gang boss's videos go viral with his claims of serious crimes by Turkish officials.

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:13:47 GMT
Tesla fined in Norway over battery issues
A court has ruled that the car giant must pay £11,500 to each complainant.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:29:54 GMT
NI Protocol: Brussels 'must use common sense', says UK
London says it is disappointing that the European Commission is not recognising the protocol's effects.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:46:44 GMT
Russia threatens to slow down Google over 'banned content'
The country’s media watchdog says it will slow down internet speeds to the site if the content is not deleted.

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:18:45 GMT
Belarus plane: 'Perfect storm' prompts EU to act fast
The diversion of a plane flying between two EU capitals to arrest a journalist led officials to act.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:12:57 GMT
Belarus plane: What we know and what we don't
As more details emerge of why flight FR4978 was forced to land in Belarus, some questions remain unanswered.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:49:53 GMT
Belarus plane: What impact could tougher action against Belarus have?
What further sanctions are in place against Belarus and what impact might they have?

Mon, 24 May 2021 23:13:36 GMT
Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception?
Simon Browning looks at standard aviation protocols after a "major diplomatic incident" on Sunday.

Tue, 25 May 2021 09:23:44 GMT
Belarus Ryanair flight diverted: Passengers describe panic on board
The plane changed course as it neared its destination leaving passengers shocked and confused.

Mon, 24 May 2021 15:30:22 GMT
Who is Roman Protasevich? Belarus dissident journalist in profile
The young blogger, now held in Belarus, could face a long jail term for his opposition activism.

Mon, 24 May 2021 16:48:38 GMT
Belarus journalist's father: We're afraid Roman will be tortured
The father of Roman Protasevich fears for his son after he was seized from a plane by Belarus.

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:32:46 GMT
Belarus government accused of hijacking plane to arrest journalist
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said it appears there were KGB security agents on the flight.

Sat, 22 May 2021 23:03:45 GMT
Inside Russia's Trefoil military base in the Arctic
BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford gets rare access to the Russian military base, known as Arctic Trefoil.

Fri, 21 May 2021 23:03:40 GMT
Over 3,000 fans will attend the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest
After being cancelled and replaced by an online 'event' last year, the competition is back on and welcoming over 3,000 fans to the live show.

Fri, 21 May 2021 21:18:45 GMT
Five decades of Eurovision songs... from memory
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg returns to delight you with his piano renditions and encyclopaedic knowledge of the Eurovision Song Contest.



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