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Sarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondent, Vilnius, Lithuania ‘It’s like coming up from the depth of the ocean’, Ales Bialiatski tells BBC Rumours of a major prisoner release from Belarus had been swirling for a couple of days. But no one would reveal the names on the list, or the exact number, until everyone was … Ler mais
Five men have been arrested in Germany suspected of being involved in a plot to drive a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. Three Moroccans, an Egyptian and a Syrian were detained on Friday over the plan to target a market in the southern Bavarian state. Authorities said they suspected an “Islamist motive”. Prosecutors … Ler mais
US actor and wrestler John Cena fought the final fight of his 16 match retirement tournament in Washington on Saturday night, bringing to a close an illustrious 24-year career that saw him become one of wrestling’s biggest and most recognisable stars. The 48-year-old announced his retirement back in July 2024, telling fans at the time … Ler mais
Watch: Police release CCTV of Brown University shooting suspect Police have detained a person of interest in connection with a US shooting at Brown University that left two people dead and nine others injured. An earlier order for people on the Brown campus and surrounding areas to shelter in place has also been lifted. The … Ler mais
Twelve people have been killed and at least 11 others, including two police officers, injured in a shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday. Footage captured by an eyewitness shows a man grappling with an alleged gunman, before wrestling the weapon off him. In a press conference, the New South Wales Police Premier Chris Minns said … Ler mais
Reuters A person of interest has been detained in connection with a US shooting at Brown University that left two people dead, police said. Nine others were injured when a gunman opened fire at the university in Providence on Saturday. Police confirmed on Sunday a person had been detained, and an earlier order for people … Ler mais
The first stop on Lionel Messi’s tour of India erupted into chaos as fans ripped up stadium seats and threw water bottles onto the pitch after his appearance at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium was cut short. Supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star, but were … Ler mais
Belarus has freed 123 prisoners after the US agreed to lift sanctions on the country. Some of those being released include prominent opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski. BBC Southern & Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Lithuania, where some of the released prisoners were taken. More on this … Ler mais
Tom McArthurand Ilma Hasan Watch: Anger and chaos in Salt Lake stadium, Kolkata as Messi leaves event early Angry fans attending Lionel Messi’s tour of India ripped up seats and threw items towards the pitch after his appearance at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) … Ler mais
Toyin Adedokun / AFP via Getty Images Parts of Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos, have been turned into an “open-air gallery”, in the words of the organisers of the city’s first street art festival. One of the featured artists, Ashaolu Oluwafemi, told the BBC that the festival brings art “to the people and the community”. “People … Ler mais