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Russia suffering ‘environmental catastrophe’ after oil spill in Kerch Strait

Activists say the spill - caused after two ships ran were battered by a storm - could cover an area of 400 sq km. Full story

Since the protests in 2020 the Lukashenko government has brutally repressed political opponents. Full story

Friedrich Merz says he will close Germany's borders to irregular migrants, including those with a right to protection. Full story

Europe's highest human rights court ruled the refusal of sex is not a valid ground for fault in a divorce. Full story

Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds. Full story

Norovirus cases are the highest they have been since January 2020. Full story

The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic. Full story

Ukrainian stand-up comedians say humour can help people cope and raise money for the war effort. Full story

The Dáil was suspended on Wednesday following chaotic scenes in the chamber. Full story

Police say a 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested suspected of carrying out the attack. Full story