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Wagner mutiny leaders want Russia to “drown in blood,” says Putin – BBC News
Emergency security measures remain in place in Moscow, after a rebellion by Wagner mercenaries that has shaken the position of the Russian president. In a startling 24 hours, Vladimir Putin faced the greatest challenge to his authority since coming to power more than two decades ago. While the immediate risk seems contained, Russia experts say Putin does not emerge looking strong, but rather badly bruised….
59 people including 12 children drown as boat sinks off Italy – BBC News
At least 59 migrants, including 12 children, have died and dozens more are feared missing after their boat sank in rough seas off southern Italy. The overloaded vessel broke apart while trying to land with at least 150 people aboard near the coastal town of Crotone in the Calabria region. Many bodies have been recovered from the beach at a nearby seaside resort. Large numbers…
Four people drown and dozens rescued in English Channel – BBC News
Four people have died and dozens were rescued after a small boat filled with migrants heading for British shores from France capsized in the freezing waters of the English Channel. Lifeboats, helicopters and rescue teams working with the French and British navies responded to the emergency. Attempts to stop the arrival of thousands of migrants in small boats have become a priority for the UK…
Ukraine urges global ban of Russia’s RT over presenter’s call to drown children
Ukraine brands Russian state-controlled broadcaster RT an inciter of genocide, after a presenter said Ukrainian children who see Russians as occupiers should have been drowned. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/world/europe/ukraine-urges-global-ban-russia-rt-over-presenter-call-drown-children/
RT Host Suspended for Calls to ‘Drown, Burn’ Ukrainian Children
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27 people drown crossing English Channel as inflatable dingy capsizes – BBC News
At least27 people, including five women and a little girl have died after their rubber boat sank while they attempted the sea crossing from France to Britain. It’s the worst disaster on record involving migrants in the English Channel. Two people were saved from the water and four suspected people-smugglers have been arrested. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Lucy Williamson in…