Ros Atkins on… the week after the Oval Office row
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the situation on the ground in Ukraine.
Three UK-based Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia
Jury convicts Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova and Tihomir Ivanchev over alleged plots around Europe
- The spymaster, the ringleader and the ‘minions’: who’s who of the spy ring trial
- ‘Dumbest thing I’ve ever done’: spy trial’s tales of scheming, bluster and a love triangle
Three Bulgarian nationals accused of spying for Russia have been found guilty of espionage charges in a trial that heard how they were involved in a string of plots around Europe directed by a fugitive based in Moscow.
After more than 32 hours of deliberations, a jury at the Old Bailey reached unanimous verdicts on Katrin Ivanova, 33, a lab technician, Vanya Gaberova, 30, a beautician, and Tihomir Ivanchev, 39, a painter and decorator, all of whom were living in London before their arrest.
Continue reading...Evidence of torture found as detention centre and mass grave discovered outside Khartoum – The Guardian
- Evidence of torture found as detention centre and mass grave discovered outside Khartoum The Guardian
- ‘Here you will die’: detainees speak of executions, starvation and beatings at hands of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces The Guardian
- Sudan's Khartoum slammed for 'inhumane' jails Jacaranda FM
- RSF imprisons thousands in Khartoum, hundreds die – UN rights office Sudan Tribune
- Torture, rape, death: UN report highlights widespread violations by both sides in Sudan conflict Arab News
Andrew Bailey was accused by Barclays chair of having ‘destroyed’ Jes Staley, court hears
Nigel Higgins asked if FCA would drop investigation into Staley’s relationship with Epstein if CEO quit
The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, was accused by the Barclays chair of having “destroyed” Jes Staley, a court heard on Friday, after the City watchdog led by Bailey at the time launched an investigation into the banker’s ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Nigel Higgins, who made the accusations and is still the Barclays chair, also asked in 2019 whether the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) would be willing to drop its investigation if Staley resigned.
Continue reading...Paris: WWII bomb discovery disrupts trains – DW (English)
- Paris: WWII bomb discovery disrupts trains DW (English)
- WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closure The Associated Press
- Unexploded World War II Bomb Found at Gare du Nord in Paris Halts Trains The New York Times
- Paris' Gare du Nord grinds to halt after unexploded World War 2 bomb found Reuters
- Paris Gare du Nord travel chaos draws to a close as police defuse WWII bomb FRANCE 24 English
Trump says he wrote to Iran and wants to negotiate nuclear weapons deal
First step by president to open discussions comes as Iranian government locked in dispute over negotiating with US
Donald Trump has said he wants to negotiate a new deal with Iran to prevent its development of nuclear weapons and sent a letter to its leaders saying he hoped they would open talks.
It is the first practical step taken by the US president to see if new negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme are possible.
Continue reading...‘Here you will die’: detainees speak of executions, starvation and beatings at hands of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces – The Guardian
- ‘Here you will die’: detainees speak of executions, starvation and beatings at hands of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces The Guardian
- Evidence of torture found as detention centre and mass grave discovered outside Khartoum The Guardian
- Sudan's Khartoum slammed for 'inhumane' jails Jacaranda FM
- RSF imprisons thousands in Khartoum, hundreds die – UN rights office Sudan Tribune
- ‘Don’t ask about him’: Detention facilities and practices in Khartoum State in the context of the conflict in the Sudan [EN/AR] ReliefWeb
Fighting flares in South Sudan: Is the 2018 peace deal in danger?
Tensions are again rising between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar.
Poland announces military training plan for all men
Poland's prime minister said his government plans to have a model ready by the end of the year.
Two dead, 186 missing after four boats sink off Yemen and Djibouti: UN
UN migration agency says two bodies recovered off Djibouti while dozens of migrants and five Yemeni crew remain missing.
Dozens killed in Syria after Assad loyalists ambush government forces
Dozens have been killed after Assad loyalists ambushed government forces in Syria’s port city of Latakia during a raid.
How spy ring did Russia’s dirty work from the UK
A spy cell tracked the Kremlin's enemies across Europe, plotting honeytraps, kidnap and murder.
How spy ring did Russia’s dirty work from the UK
A spy cell tracked the Kremlin's enemies across Europe, plotting honeytraps, kidnap and murder.
Fears of destruction as ‘erratic’ cyclone nears Australia
Four million people across Queensland and northern New South Wales are in the firing line.
‘We have nothing left to lose’: Gazans respond to Trump’s warnings
The US president's threats mean little to a population battered by 16 months of total war
UN crew member killed in attack on helicopter in South Sudan
White Army militia linked to Machar blamed for deadly attack on UN helicopter amid fragile peace in South Sudan.
‘The American empire is over’: Economist Richard Wolff
Marc Lamont Hill talks with economist Richard Wolff about Trump’s economic policies and global relations.
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France – ABC News
- Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France ABC News
- WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closure Yahoo
- Unexploded World War II Bomb Found at Gare du Nord in Paris Halts Trains The New York Times
- Paris Gare du Nord travel chaos draws to a close as police defuse WWII bomb FRANCE 24 English
- WWII bomb defused after forcing rail shutdown and Eurostar chaos in London and Paris Sky News
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France – ABC News
- Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France ABC News
- Unexploded World War II Bomb Found at Gare du Nord in Paris Halts Trains The New York Times
- Paris train services to resume after WW2 bomb defused but Eurostar still disrupted BBC.com
- Unexploded WWII bomb halts Eurostar travel connecting Paris to London and Brussels The Associated Press
- ‘Really huge’ unexploded WWII bomb found outside Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France CNN
Donald Tusk announces military training plan for all Polish men
Poland's prime minister said his government plans to have a model ready by the end of the year.