The video claiming that USAID paid Hollywood celebrities millions of dollars to visit Ukraine is not real and has hallmarks of a Russian disinformation operation that the BBC has previously investigated.
Month: February 2025
Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws
The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate.
State of emergency declared for Santorini after quakes
More than 11,000 people have already left the island of Santorini following a series of tremors in recent days.
Spyware firm cuts Italy access after alleged targeting of activists – reports
WhatsApp alleged last week that Paragon Solutions spyware was used to target users of the messaging app in two dozen countries.
Israeli soldier jailed for abusing Palestinian detainees from Gaza
Israel’s military says he punched detainees and used his weapon while they were handcuffed and blindfolded.
Man launches fight against fine for loudspeaker call at French station
The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes.
Player was ‘overwhelmed’ after World Cup kiss, court hears
Teammates of Jenni Hermoso have testified in a trial over a kiss between her and former football chief Luis Rubiales.
How long could the Santorini ‘seismic crisis’ last?
Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.
Santorini rocked by more earthquakes as uncertainty grows
The island has experienced thousands of quakes in the past week, forcing evacuations of residents.
Judge halts Trump’s government worker buyout plan
The offer is part of an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to slash the size of the federal government.