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Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:55:29 GMT
Darya Dugina: Ukraine killed Putin ally's daughter, Russia says
Vladimir Putin calls the 29-year-old's death a "vile, cruel crime" but Ukraine denies any involvement.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 22:06:24 GMT
Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 23:00:26 GMT
Ukraine war: Russia appeals for new recruits for war effort
Hefty rewards are offered to volunteers to sign up as the army sees significant losses in Ukraine.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:45:10 GMT
Hungary's weather chief sacked over wrong forecast
A mistaken forecast saw the postponement of a huge fireworks display to celebrate a national day.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:20:50 GMT
Pedro I: Emperor's embalmed heart arrives in Brazil
The heart of Pedro I, Brazil's first emperor, will be exhibited to mark 200 years of independence.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:56:09 GMT
Moment superyacht sinks off the coast of Italy
All passengers and crew were rescued before the 40-metre vessel disappeared into the sea.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:12:07 GMT
Sanna Marin: Finland PM's drugs test negative after party video
Sanna Marin took the test to allay concerns after several videos showed her dancing at a party.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:42:19 GMT
Portugal wildfires: State of alert begins amid third heatwave
The country is bracing for its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures of up to 38C predicted.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 13:34:28 GMT
In pictures: Drought in Europe exposes sunken ships, lost villages and ominous 'hunger stones'
Nazi warships, lost villages and "hunger stones" are revealed as water levels drop across Europe.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:09:37 GMT
Ukraine round-up: Russia blames Ukraine for Dugina killing and mass events banned in Kyiv
Ukraine denies it arranged Darya Dugina's killing as Kyiv guards against "ugly" Russian attacks.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 03:51:02 GMT
Ukraine war: Russia to allow inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - Putin
Russia captured the Zaporizhzhia facility in March and is accused of using it as a military base.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:41:09 GMT
Ukraine's Crimean fightback having 'psychological impact' on Russia
Western officials reveal the impact of recent Ukrainian strikes on the Russian-occupied peninsula.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:37:13 GMT
Ukraine nuclear plant: How risky is stand-off over Zaporizhzhia?
International leaders warn of potential disaster at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia plant.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:00:32 GMT
Ukraine war: Drone pilots mark targets for new offensive
Small units play a key role in targeting Russian armour as Ukraine attempts to retake Kherson.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:29:52 GMT
Ukraine: Preparing for the worst as situation at nuclear plant ‘approaches critical’
Ministers say they are drawing up plans in case there is a radioactive emergency at the Zaporizhzhia site.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:58:10 GMT
Estonia begins removing Soviet-era war monuments
The government says it wants to remove a source of tension after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:40:11 GMT
Ukraine war: Britons held by rebels in Ukraine plead not guilty
One of the Britons, John Harding, could be sentenced to death by the Russian-backed court.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:43:24 GMT
Ukraine war: Russia blames sabotage for new Crimea blasts
An arms depot is hit a week after an apparent Ukrainian attack on another military base in Crimea.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:36:45 GMT
Darya Dugina: Speculation rife as Russians ponder journalist's killing
As state media broadcasts outrage and anger, ordinary Russians question who the intended target was.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 23:00:17 GMT
Greece promotes smaller islands in post-Covid tourism push
Greece promotes its lesser-known holiday destinations, but do locals embrace the trend?

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:40:46 GMT
Ukraine war: Bombardments near nuclear plant a concern for all - UN chief
Antonio Guterres tells the BBC that Russia must urgently demilitarise the area around the plant.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:45:29 GMT
Russian-speakers in Latvia told to pick sides in test of patriotism
The war in Ukraine has prompted Latvia to crack down on support for the Kremlin.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 23:15:43 GMT
How English is becoming a popular option in Algeria
An increasing number of young people in the ex-French colony see English as a universal language.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:08:59 GMT
Ukraine war: Thousands of Jews quit Russia amid fears of persecution
Around 20,500 Jews out of an estimated 165,000 Russian Jews, have moved to Israel since March.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:44:31 GMT
Forty metres above the forest, searching for smoke
A network of forest watchtowers in the first line of defence against wildfires in southern France.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:02:11 GMT
Letter from Africa: How racism haunts black people in Italy
The murder of a Nigerian vendor has shaken a community in Italy, writes Ismail Einashe.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 23:37:01 GMT
The nine-year-old boy who fled war-torn Cyprus for London
Baz Bedrossian came to London with his family as a refugee after the second Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:19:11 GMT
Sanna Marin: Dancing women show support for Finland's PM
Women have uploaded videos of themselves dancing after party videos of Sanna Marin were leaked.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:30:28 GMT
Melting glaciers: Germany's 'could disappear' in 50 years
Glaciologist Christoph Mayer thinks Germany's five alpine glaciers could melt within 50 years.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:54:21 GMT
Ukraine displays destroyed Russian tanks in Kyiv
Destroyed Russian military vehicles are on display in Kyiv, ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:18:48 GMT
Sanna Marin: Drug test demand unjust but I've done one
Sanna Marin says she has taken a drug test after pressure over leaked videos showing her partying.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:35:33 GMT
Bag thief caught on live TV in Barcelona
He was tracked down after stealing a bag in the background of a live interview on the beach.



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