The former Russian spy, who became a British citizen, was poisoned in London with polonium in 2006.
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Russia behind Litvinenko murder, says rights court
The former Russian spy, who became a British citizen, was poisoned in London with polonium in 2006.
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Russia behind Litvinenko murder, says rights court
The former Russian spy, who became a British citizen, was poisoned in London with polonium in 2006.

Hundreds more evacuated as La Palma lava nears sea
Officials fear lava could trigger toxic gasses when it reaches the sea on the Canary Islands resort.

Third man faces charges for Salisbury attack
Denis Sergeev is thought to have been the on-the-ground commander for the 2018 poisonings.

US lifts Covid travel ban on UK and EU citizens
The US rolls back international travel restrictions, answering a major demand from allies.

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The 800kg mammal had not been seen for more than three weeks.

Whistleblower summoned to Monaco after UK return
Jonathan Taylor faces questioning over bribery and corruption claims despite a failed extradition bid.
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Russia behind Litvinenko murder, says rights court
The former Russian spy, who became a British citizen, was poisoned in London with polonium in 2006.

Hundreds more evacuated as La Palma lava nears sea
Officials fear lava could trigger toxic gasses when it reaches the sea on the Canary Islands resort.

Third man faces charges for Salisbury attack
Denis Sergeev is thought to have been the on-the-ground commander for the 2018 poisonings.

US lifts Covid travel ban on UK and EU citizens
The US rolls back international travel restrictions, answering a major demand from allies.

Macron asks Algerian veterans for forgiveness
The French president is heckled as he promises reparations for Algerians who fought for France.

Wally the wandering walrus is spotted in Iceland
The 800kg mammal had not been seen for more than three weeks.

Whistleblower summoned to Monaco after UK return
Jonathan Taylor faces questioning over bribery and corruption claims despite a failed extradition bid.

Hundreds more evacuated as La Palma lava nears sea
Officials fear lava could trigger toxic gasses when it reaches the sea on the Canary Islands resort.

Third man faces charges for Salisbury attack
Denis Sergeev is thought to have been the on-the-ground commander for the 2018 poisonings.

US lifts Covid travel ban on UK and EU citizens
The US rolls back international travel restrictions, answering a major demand from allies.
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Video caption: Alexander Litvinenko died after being poisoned with a highly radioactive substance. Alexander Litvinenko suffered an excruciating death after he was poisoned with Polonium 210 in 2006. He had been an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin and his government.
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