Poland intercepts Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft near its airspace, as NATO's eastern flank remains on high alert. Details on the incursion and regional tensions.
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Belarus confiscates passports of freed prisoners in 'dirty trick'
Freed Belarusian prisoners report authorities' final act of repression: confiscating passports before deportation. Learn how this impacts lives and the ongoing human rights crisis.
Russia Deploys Oreshnik Nuclear Missiles to Belarus
Belarusian leader confirms Russia's latest nuclear-capable missile system is now stationed in Belarus as crucial Ukraine peace talks continue. Read the full analysis.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
1983 Welsh beach bunker drug smuggling plot exposed
The incredible true story of a secret beach bunker in Wales that led to an international drug smuggling bust. A new BBC documentary reveals how locals helped foil the plot. Watch Cannabis Cove: Operation Seal Bay tonight.
Belarus balloons close Vilnius Airport in hybrid attack
Lithuania accuses Belarus of a cynical hybrid attack as smuggler balloons shut Vilnius Airport. Read the latest on escalating tensions and the €1m defence plan.
Belarus leader in rare Myanmar visit backing junta
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrives in Myanmar on a goodwill visit, signalling support for the military government ahead of a controversial election. Discover the implications of this alliance.
Macy's 99th Thanksgiving Parade Lights Up Manhattan
The 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the world's largest, filled Manhattan with giant balloons, floats, and music stars, officially heralding the start of the holiday season.
Romanian lorry drivers jailed for smuggling 49 migrants
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade 2025: How to Watch
Your complete guide to the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Discover start times, new character balloons, star performers, and how to watch from the UK.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 Kicks Off
The iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to Manhattan with new balloons, celebrity performances, and heightened security. Discover the full schedule and weather updates.
Wedding balloons explode, leaving couple with severe burns
A bride and groom suffered severe burns after hydrogen-filled balloons exploded during their wedding ceremony in New Delhi. Read their warning about viral social media trends.
Yorkshire mine axes UK miners, hires Belarus workers
Anglo American faces backlash for cutting British jobs at the Woodsmith Mine while employing workers from Belarus, a sanctioned state. Local leaders demand answers.
Belarus frees 2 imprisoned Catholic priests
Two Roman Catholic priests imprisoned in Belarus on politically motivated charges have been freed following diplomatic talks with the Vatican. Read the full story on the diplomatic breakthrough.
Preston people smuggler jailed for 17 years
Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.
Lithuania reopens Belarus border crossings
Lithuania reopens two key border crossings with Belarus after a closure sparked by smuggling balloons. The move aims to free stranded trucks, but Vilnius warns the border could shut again. Read the latest.
Ukrainians Accused of Railway Sabotage for Russia
Polish PM Donald Tusk reveals two Ukrainians working with Russian intelligence caused a railway explosion on a vital arms route to Ukraine. The suspects have fled to Belarus. Read the latest.
Scotland lose to Greece but Denmark draw keeps WC hopes alive
Scotland suffered a 3-2 defeat against Greece but remain in contention for automatic World Cup qualification after Denmark's shock draw with Belarus. A decisive match against Denmark at Hampden now awaits.
Scotland's World Cup hopes survive dramatic night
Scotland's World Cup qualification hopes remain alive after a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Greece, with Denmark's surprise draw against Belarus offering Steve Clarke's side a crucial lifeline.
Lukashenko threatens seizure of 1,000 Lithuanian lorries
Belarus's leader threatens to confiscate over 1,000 Lithuanian trucks after border closures. Read the latest on this escalating diplomatic crisis.
Belarus threatens to seize 1,200 Lithuanian trucks
Belarus's authoritarian leader threatens to confiscate over 1,000 Lithuanian trucks stranded by a closed border, escalating tensions with the NATO member. Read the latest on this diplomatic crisis.
British woman in Georgia prison drug smuggling scandal
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
Belarus 'Beast' Serial Killer Murdered 200 Women
Exclusive investigation reveals how a Belarusian security contractor murdered over 200 women in a killing spree that lasted nearly two decades before justice finally caught up.
Russia deploys fighter jets to NATO border
Russia has positioned advanced fighter aircraft and missile systems in Belarus, dangerously close to NATO territory, as military tensions escalate across Eastern Europe. The strategic deployment represents Moscow's latest provocative move in the ongoing U
Military balloons force Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as rogue military balloons breach airspace, sparking major security alert and disrupting flights across Lithuania.
Bristol's Aqua Bar closed after UK revokes license over Belarus ties
Popular Bristol nightspot Aqua Bar faces permanent closure after Home Office intervention links ownership to Belarusian regime amid UK sanctions crackdown.
Zelenskyy-Putin Peace Talks Begin in Belarus
Exclusive: High-stakes peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia commence in Belarus amid European pressure and battlefield uncertainties. All the latest developments as world watches historic talks unfold.
Lithuania to shoot down Belarus smuggling balloons
Lithuania has granted its military authority to destroy suspicious aerial objects from Belarus amid rising concerns over organised crime and national security threats using low-tech smuggling methods.
Lithuania closes airspace to Russia and Belarus
Lithuania closes airspace to Russian and Belarusian aircraft as Viktor Orban's controversial Vatican meeting with Pope Francis creates diplomatic waves across Europe.
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