Who is Oleg Orlov, jailed Russian rights activist February 28, 2024 at 02:04AM

The Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns the imprisonment of Russian human rights activist Oleg Orlov, denouncing it as a bid to silence dissent. Orlov, a prominent member of Memorial, received a 2½-year sentence for criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. International figures express alarm, highlighting concerns over shrinking space for dissent in Russia.

Paris Olympics security plans stolen from train February 28, 2024 at 01:12AM

A baggage holding a computer and two USB memory sticks containing sensitive information about the Paris Olympics' security plans was stolen from a Paris metro station on Monday, according to police. The regional transport police is investigating the matter. The bag which belonged to a Paris City Hall engineer, from a train at Gare du Nord station.

Chinese research ship departs from Maldives: Report February 28, 2024 at 12:16AM

Alexei Navalny's funeral to be held in Moscow on March 1 February 28, 2024 at 12:21AM

The funeral of Alexei Navalny, Russia's opposition leader and Putin's critic, will be held on March 1 at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God in Moscow's southeast Maryino district. Supporters are urged to arrive early.