The allegations against the suspect includes the illegal excavation of an ancient city in Crimea.
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Thousands ready to evacuate as flooding hits Pacific Northwest
An atmospheric river has caused torrential rain and flooding in parts of Canada and the United States.
Pakistan’s military sentences its former spy chief to 14 years in jail
Faiz Hameed led Pakistan’s ISI intelligence agency during the tenure of now-jailed former PM Imran Khan.
Ethiopia arrests ‘indecently’ dressed social media stars after awards ceremony
Adonay Berhane, Wongelawit Gebre Endrias and four others are accused by police of undermining public morality.
‘Architects of AI’ named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.
US judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from ICE custody
The judge rules detaining Abrego Garcia was “without lawful authority”, and he will now at least temporarily be allowed to return to his Maryland home.
Ukraine hands US revised peace plan proposal, Germany says
The latest draft includes proposals on territorial concessions, Germany’s chancellor says.
Bulgarian PM and government resign after mass protests
Rosen Zhelyazkov’s dramatic move came ahead of a vote of no confidence in parliament, and 20 days before Bulgaria joins the euro.
Austria bans headscarves in schools for under-14s
A similar ban for girls under 10 was struck down by the Constitutional Court for specifically targeting Muslims.
From Iran to China to Venezuela – how tanker seized by US hid true location
A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how.