The suspects allegedly planned to poison the then-president elect before he could take office.
Ukraine fires US-supplied long range missiles into Russia, defence ministry says
Six missiles were used in a strike on an ammunitions depot on Tuesday morning, Moscow says.
Furious row at UN as Russia blocks Sudan ceasefire move
The UK calls vetoing a ceasefire plan a “disgrace” but Russia says Sudan’s sovereignty is being ignored.
Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests
The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that’s now at risk.
Putin approves changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine
He has rubber stamped changes that were first proposed in September.
Ukraine vows to ‘never submit’ as war reaches 1,000th day
‘The Russian military will be punished,’ Ukraine’s foreign ministry says as it marks the milestone.
Georgian police clear protesters challenging ‘stolen’ election
Opposition protesters around the capital’s university demand new elections, alleging fraud in last month’s poll.
Turkish strikes in Syria cut water to one million people
The attacks have added to a humanitarian crisis in a region reeling from civil war and extreme drought.
Watch: New Zealand’s Māori protests explained
The BBC’s Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.
Who are the activists jailed in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial?
Pro-democracy icons Joshua Wong and Benny Tai are among 45 people sentenced in the controversial case.
