After an election win which has been widely criticised as illegitimate, Alexander Lukashenko faced questions from the BBC’s Russia editor Steve Rosenberg.
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Italy’s PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect
The investigation comes after Italian authorities freed a Libyan national wanted by the ICC.
Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city
Reports the airport has fallen adds to the sense that the M23 has the upper hand in the eastern city of Goma.
DeepSeek shows AI’s centre of power could shift away from US
The app’s strong debut has shaken beliefs that the US would remain the unchallenged global AI superpower, writes the BBC’s Marc Cieslak.
Macron says Mona Lisa to be moved in Louvre overhaul
France’s president says a second museum entrance will be built, while non-EU residents will also pay more to visit.
Serbian PM quits after months of mass protests
Milos Vucevic’s resignation follows months of nationwide demonstrations over the collapse of a station roof which killed 15.
South Korea plane fire causes mass evacuation
All 176 people are evacuated from the burning plane at Busan’s airport, with four injuries reported.
January 6 defendant killed by police days after Trump pardon
The man was one of nearly 1,600 people pardoned last week for their roles in the 2021 riot at the US Capitol.
Colombian air force planes sent to fetch deportees from US
The planes’ arrival paves the way for the US to lift visa restrictions imposed after a spat with Colombia.
BBC travels with first Jordanian helicopter delivering aid inside Gaza
The BBC is the first media to fly with a Jordanian aid flight into Israeli-held territory in southern Gaza.