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Belarus's Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who fled Tokyo, runs for Poland at Paris Olympics

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya fled the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in dramatic fashion after threats from her country’s authorities. Now a Polish citizen, she is finally fulfilling her dream of taking part in the Paris Olympics.

France 24

2 Belarusian journalists sentenced to sent to prison in a closed-door trial, rights group says

A human rights group says two Belarusian journalists who worked for news outlets that the country's authoritarian government has declared extremist have been sentenced to prison terms

The Independent UK

Belarus Pardons German Citizen Sentenced To Death

Belarus' President pardons German facing death penalty on terrorism charges, sparking speculation and diplomatic discussions.

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German man sentenced to death in Belarus pardoned by president

Rico Krieger, found guilty on terrorism charges in case held behind closed doors, to be freed on orders of Alexander Lukashenko

The Guardian - UK

Belarus authorities say German man sentenced to death asked for pardon

Belarus’ authoritarian leader says he's considering a plea for pardon from a German citizen who has been sentenced to death on terrorism charges

The Independent UK

Belarus' foreign minister arrives in North Korea for talks expected to focus on Russia cooperation

Belarus’ foreign minister has arrived in North Korea as experts predict that he and North Korean officials would discuss forming a trilateral anti-Western front also involving Russia

The Independent UK

Belarus Foreign Minister To Visit North Korea For Trilateral Talks

Belarus' foreign minister's visit to North Korea to discuss trilateral cooperation with Russia amid Western tensions.

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'Premature Adults': The Lost Childhoods Of Belarus's Crackdown

One night in September 2020, Hanna Kanavalava fled her native Belarus and crossed the border into Ukraine -- on foot, in the dark and with her two young grandchildren in tow.

International Business Times

Belarus' Longtime Leader Lukashenko Marks 30 Years In Power

Learn about Belarusian President Lukashenko's 30-year rule marked by repression, ties with Russia, and defiance against Western sanctions.

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Belarus President Lukashenko's 30-Year Rule: Key Events

President Lukashenko's rule in Belarus: power consolidation, electoral controversies, human rights issues, and international tensions.

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Leader of Belarus marks 30 years in power after crushing all dissent and cozying up to Moscow

For three decades, European leaders have come and gone, but Alexander Lukashenko remains in absolute control of Belarus

The Independent UK

Dozens of Nobel laureates call on Belarus leader Lukashenko to release all political prisoners

Around 1,400 political prisoners – including doctors, journalists and scientists – are jailed in the country, according to human rights groups

The Independent UK

Belarus broadens visa-free travel for 35 European countries

Belarusian authorities have expanded visa-free travel for residents of 35 European countries, including members of the European Union and the United Kingdom, as part of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s efforts to improve relations with the West

The Independent UK

Cheese Heals Pain Of Exile For Belarusians Who Fled To Poland

With a smile enveloped by steam rising from a pot of milk simmering on a stove, Yulia Bachurinskaya reminisces about the moment she fell "deeply in love" with cheese.

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches ‘double tap’ missile attack on a small town near Kharkiv

A second missile hit the area after rescue teams arrived. Twenty-five people were injured in the incidents, including two children. What we know on day 872

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Belarus Authorities Deprive Nobel Laureate Of Medicine In Prison

Concerns raised over health of Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski in Belarus prison; human rights violations persist.

The Independent UK

Belarusian authorities are depriving Nobel Peace Prize laureate of medicine in jail, his wife says

The wife of an imprisoned Belarusian Nobel Peace Prize laureate says that the Belarusian authorities are depriving her husband of medicine

The Independent UK

Belarus and China join forces in a military drill near the Polish border

Belarus is hosting Chinese troops for joint military drills near the Polish border, the first such exercise that reflects growing defense ties between the two countries

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The Independent UK

Belarusian authorities are forcing political prisoners to publicly repent to be freed, activists say

Human rights activists say Belarusian authorities are setting unacceptable conditions for the release of political prisoners, including writing a public statement of repentance

The Independent UK

Ukraine war: Why China is conducting military exercises in Belarus

Belarus has played a vital role in Russia’s war against Ukraine

International Business Times

Belarus Frees 'Some Political Prisoners': Exiled Opposition Leader

Reclusive Belarus on Monday freed five political prisoners in a rare amnesty by President Alexander Lukashenko, who has waged a crackdown on opponents throughout his three-decade rule.

The Conversation

Sham trial is Belarusian strongman’s latest attempt to silence critics — even those living abroad

Twenty political analysts are on trial in absentia in Belarus, accused of trying to overthrow the 30-year regime of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

The Guardian - UK

Serbian court approves extradition of anti-Lukashenko activist to Belarus

Andrei Gnyot says he fears for his life after organising alliance of athletes to oppose country’s dictator in 2020

France 24

Putin threatens to expand the war to Western strategic targets – but can he deliver?

President Vladimir Putin said this week that he reserves the right to supply long-range weapons to Russian allies for possible use against Western strategic interests – a response to Ukraine getting the green light to use NATO-supplied weapons for limited attacks inside Russia. But some military experts say Putin’s latest…

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The Cine Files: from Jodie Comer's The Bikeriders to Jesse Eisenberg as a sasquatch, June's best cinema films

These are the 15 films you should be watching this month

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