Contradicting the Kremlin on the war in Ukraine — even calling it a war — is now a crime, prompting independent media to close, and Russia cut off access to Facebook, the BBC and other news sources.
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Jana Bennett, Former Director of BBC Television, Dies at 66
An American-born executive who transformed the presentation of science on TV and was considered one of the most influential women in her industry.
BBC to Look Into Alan Dershowitz Interview on Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict
The American lawyer spoke to the British broadcaster about the verdict in the Ghislaine Maxwell case, but his connections to the case were not made clear.
Ashraf Ghani, Former Afghan President, Says He Fled Nation to ‘Save Kabul’
In his first interview since escaping Afghanistan as the Taliban advanced on the capital, Ashraf Ghani defended himself against charges that he abandoned his country in its hour of need.
U.K. Weighing Lockdown Amid an Omicron Wave and Political Turmoil
Britain’s health secretary said on Sunday he wouldn’t rule out more restrictions before Christmas, but the prime minister would most likely face sharp pushback from his own party.
Pakistan Earthquake Kills at Least 20
The 5.9-magnitude quake struck Thursday morning while most people were asleep, and officials feared the toll may rise.
Britain Cancels Any Plans for Vaccine Passports, for Now
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to discuss the decision on Tuesday, and also to address the likelihood of Covid booster shots soon amid “renewed challenges” to come this winter.
Russia Says It Will Expel a BBC Journalist
The move, reported by a state television channel, comes amid an escalating confrontation with the Western news media and a crackdown on domestic dissent.
Gems in the Backyard? A Tall Tale Has Glimmers of Truth.
News reports that workers in Sri Lanka dug up a cluster of sapphires worth up to $100 million were a welcome distraction for a pandemic-weary public.
Britain’s New Entry in Conservative Media Is Off to a Splashy, but Shaky, Start
Advertiser boycotts, dropped microphones and prank calls bedeviled GB News, but its evening talk show drew higher ratings than competitors on the BBC and Sky.