Sergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.
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‘Unprecedented’ alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe
Dozens of the country’s mainland regions are currently under the second-highest alert as the heatwave continues.
At least 20 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe, witnesses and rescuers say
The outdoor cafe was frequently used by journalists, activists and local residents.
Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more
Crowds have gathered at Pride celebrations around the world, including the Pride Parade NYC.
I may be half the size, but not broken, says Belarus opposition leader after release from jail
Sergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.
Jury retires in mushroom murder trial in Australia
They will decide whether Erin Patterson murdered relatives with beef Wellingtons laced with toxic mushrooms.
Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in China
The robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a tourmentant in Beijing.
China is cracking down on young women who write gay erotica
“Every word I once wrote has come back to haunt me,” posted a writer who says she was arrested for “obscene” work.
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner was deemed the ‘safest’ of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards
Nearly 12 million estimated to lose health coverage under Trump budget bill
The spending plan could also add nearly $3.3tn (£2.4tn) in debt, according to non-partisan analysis.