Belarus
Fresh sanctions target Belarusian authorities behind ‘sham’ election
The UK and Canada have joined forces to impose the fresh wave of sanctions in response to “sham” presidential elections held in Belarus on Sunday.
Lukashenko extends rule after Belarus election rejected by opposition and EU
The authoritarian leader has been in power since 1994.
Lukashenko wins seventh term in Belarus election
The 70-year-old autocrat has claimed another term in power.
Lukashenko set to return to power in Belarus amid orchestrated election
President Alexander Lukashenko’s opponents are imprisoned or exiled abroad by his unrelenting crackdown on dissent and free speech.
Hundreds of soldiers freed in fresh prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine
The prisoner exchange was brokered with the help of the United Arab Emirates, officials said.
Belarus court jails journalist for four years for criticising president
The Minsk City Court convicted Volha Radzivonava on charges of ‘insulting the president’ and ‘discrediting Belarus’.
Scottish Government urges UK Government to put pressure on Lukashenko regime
The call came on Human Rights Day on December 10.
Belarus targets hundreds for showing solidarity with Ukraine
At least 12 Ukrainians in Belarus have been convicted on charges of ‘extremism’ and purported links to Ukrainian security agencies.
5 talking points as Northern Ireland end Nations League campaign in Luxembourg
The PA news agency looks at the key talking points head of Monday’s game.
Michael O’Neill pleased with Northern Ireland patience during Belarus win
Goals from Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles secured a 2-0 victory at Windsor Park.