Wagner boss Prigozhin is in Russia, Belarus ruler Lukashenko says

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin – who led a short-lived rebellion in Russia last month – is in Russia and not Belarus, the leader of Belarus says. Prigozhin’s whereabouts have been a mystery since the mutiny. Under the deal to end…

Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss Prigozhin into exile

The leader of Russia’s 24-hour mutiny, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has arrived in Belarus, three days after his Wagner mercenary group’s mutiny came to an end 200km (125 miles) south of Moscow. “Yes, indeed, he’s in Belarus today,” leader Alexander Lukashenko announced,…

Belarus hands 8-year term to journalist for top Polish paper

A Belarusian court on Wednesday sentenced a journalist and prominent member of the country’s sizable Polish minority to eight years in prison, amid an ongoing crackdown on critics of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime. Andrzej Poczobut, 49, was found guilty…

Ukraine war: Volodymyr Zelensky visits frontline city of Bakhmut

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made an unannounced visit to the frontline city of Bakhmut, where Ukrainian and Russian forces have fought a fierce, months-long battle. He met troops and handed out awards to soldiers, the presidency said. For months,…

Belarus Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei dies at 64, officials say

The Foreign Minister of Belarus Vladimir Makei has died suddenly at the age of 64, the country’s foreign ministry said Saturday. “Vladimir Makei, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, has suddenly passed away today,” the Foreign Ministry…

Belarus leader who helped dissolve USSR dies at 87

The first head of state of an independent Belarus, Stanislav Shushkevich, who with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine signed a decree dissolving the Soviet Union, has died aged 87, his wife told AFP. Shushkevich, who later became a critic…

*Policeman arrested as girlfriend dies in Lagos hotel (Punch)*I am the chosen one, Eletu of Iruland says (Guardian)

Policeman arrested as girlfriend dies in Lagos hotel (Punch) A police sergeant, Anthony Kachukwu, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command after his girlfriend, Justina Omofuma, died in one of the rooms of the Exclusive Mansion…

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