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Belarus dissident's family fear torture after arrest

The father of an activist who was detained after his flight was diverted tells the BBC he is "really afraid".
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Passengers describe panic on diverted Ryanair plane

Those on board describe a "sudden dive" as the aircraft changed course due to a reported bomb threat.
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How do I talk to my 12-year-old about race?

A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father.
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A dizzying intellect; an intimidating man

Max Mosley was one of the most influential and important figures in motorsport - and also among the most controversial.
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Guardiola does not 'care' about referee

Pep Guardiola has not thought about Antonio Mateu Lahoz refereeing the Champions League final despite his history with the official.
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Ramos left out of Spain Euro 2020 squad

Sergio Ramos is left out of Spain's Euro 2020 squad, but boss Luis Enrique includes Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte.
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How Vienna built a gender equal city

The city has grand plans to be an inclusive and gender-neutral destination
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Why is pet food so addictive?

If humans would put up with it, pet food could be a lot smellier
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'We don’t all look alike'

Some workers get misidentified for their colleagues more than others – but why?
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Indian pair 'held mid-air wedding' to avoid rules

The nuptials reportedly took place at the same time as India's official death toll passed 300,000
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Saw horror franchise tops $1bn with Spiral release

The ninth entry in the long-running horror series proves a box office hit but divides critics
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Cheese photo leads police to drug dealer

Carl Stewart was tracked down after posting an image of Stilton cheese
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The father of Roman Protasevich fears for his son after he was seized from a plane by Belarus.

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