BBC defying order to quit ex-Soviet state – regulator

The broadcaster has allegedly continued its operations in Azerbaijan after having its license suspended British state-funded broadcaster the BBC is grossly violating local laws by continuing to operate in Azerbaijan, despite having its accreditation withdrawn in February, the ex-Soviet country’s media watchdog has said. Staff members at the BBC office…

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The French president is facing a deepening political crisis French President Emmanuel Macron’s popularity has hit a record low, with his approval rating falling to just 11%, according to a new poll published by Le Figaro on Thursday. Earlier this month, Macron avoided impeachment despite accusations that he bears responsibility…

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Unveiled documents show that nearly 400 GOP members were subpoenaed in the investigation into alleged 2020 election interference The FBI under former US President Joe Biden targeted several hundred Republican figures and organizations in its investigation into alleged 2020 election interference, according to newly released Senate records.  The investigation, dubbed…

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The All-Russian Decorative Art Museum has unveiled a vivid reflection of Soviet life, celebrating progress, unity, and faith in a shared future Moscow’s All-Russian Decorative Art Museum has opened an exhibition showcasing rarely seen works from its Soviet-era collection that capture the spirit of the period. Running until November 30,…

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Lukoil has begun divesting after being sanctioned by the US Russian oil giant Lukoil has announced that it will sell its foreign assets to global energy trader Gunvor Group after being placed under Western sanctions. Last week, Lukoil and another major Russian oil producer, Rosneft, were slapped with restrictions by…

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The possibility was floated by President Vladimir Putin, who has issued a corresponding order to the military Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the country’s military to guarantee safe passage to journalists who attempt to reach Ukrainian troops encircled on the conflict front line, the Defense Ministry in Moscow announced on Thursday. International and Ukrainian…

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The Slovenian government has announced sweeping legal and policing reforms after a fatal assault triggered mass protests The Slovenian government has announced a package of sweeping security and social-welfare reforms after the death of a man who was fatally beaten by a member of the Roma community in the city…

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