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Belarus election: how ‘Europe’s last dictator’ held onto power as his opponents were jailed or exiled

The acclamation of Alexander Lukashenko as Belarus president for a seventh straight term was confirmed on January 26. The electoral authorities announced that the man known as “Europe’s last dictator” – the only president the country has had since it held its first “democratic” election in 1994 – had won…

The Conversation

Mumbai Open: Maaya, Ankita, Shrivalli advance to second round

MUMBAI: It didn't seem like Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi had done much wrong. She had just completed a 6-4, 6-1 over Belarusian Iryna Shymanovich, finishing the match exactly how she had started it, with an ace. It was not just her first round match of the LT Mumbai Open, this was…

The Times of India

‘They are people’: asylum seekers caught up in ‘hybrid war’ at Poland-Belarus border

Poland says it is under attack from its eastern neighbour, and its razor-wire fence reflects EU’s harsher migration stance

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Fresh sanctions target Belarusian authorities behind ‘sham’ election

The UK and Canada have joined forces to impose the fresh wave of sanctions in response to “sham” presidential elections held in Belarus on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Belarus' Lukashenko Wins Controversial Election, Opposition Calls It A Sham

Belarus' President Lukashenko's controversial reelection raises international concerns over human rights violations and lack of democracy in the country.

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Alexander Lukashenko Wins Belarus Election In Landslide Victory

Alexander Lukashenko secures 7th term in Belarus amid criticism of election as a sham, solidifying his 31-year rule. Ties with Russia strengthen as opposit...

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EU Rejects Belarus Election, Threatens New Sanctions

EU declares Belarus election illegitimate, threatens sanctions, demands prisoner release, and plans to meet opposition leader.

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Belarus Frees American Detainee Amid Orchestrated Election

Belarus releases American woman from detention under Lukashenko's rule amid political tensions.

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Belarus opposition and western leaders denounce stage-managed Lukashenko victory

German foreign minister calls election ‘bitter day’, while Vladimir Putin congratulates autocrat on ‘confident victory’

The Guardian - UK

American Citizen Released From Detention In Belarus

American citizen Anastassia Nuhfer released from detention in Belarus amid strained US-Belarus relations. Lukashenko's motives and potential US-Belarus rel...

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Lukashenko says he has ‘no regrets’ about Belarus helping Russia to invade Ukraine

Autocrat conducts rambling press conference as his 31 years of rule are extended by an election dismissed outside the country as a sham

The Guardian - UK

Belarus Presidential Election: Lukashenko Expected To Extend Rule

Belarus presidential election under scrutiny as Lukashenko seeks to maintain power amid opposition and international condemnation.

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Exit poll shows Lukashenko with 87.6% of vote in Belarus presidential race

Longtime leader Lukashenko is set to win a seventh term as he runs unopposed by genuine challengers.

Al Jazeera

Belarus presidential election: Who’s taking on Lukashenko, does it matter?

President Alexander Lukashenko will be running to secure a seventh term, hoping to extend his 30-year rule over Belarus.

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International Business Times

Belarusians Near Ukraine Border Long For End To War

Living 30 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, Belarusian retiree Sergei Budyukhin says the war on the other side of the frontier never feels far away.

The Sports Daily

X reacts to Madison Keys winning 2025 Australian Open

X reacts to Madison Keys winning 2025 Australian Open. Keys defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus.

International Business Times

Lukashenko Set To Extend 30-year Rule In Belarus

Reclusive Moscow-allied Belarus will hold a presidential election Sunday, with President Alexander Lukashenko set to cruise through to victory unchallenged for a seventh term, prolonging his three-decade authoritarian rule.

The Times of India

Australian Open: Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka to clinch maiden Grand Slam title

The Times of India in Melbourne: Tears flowed unabashedly on both sides of the net on Rod Laver Arena. Ecstasy and agony.

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Al Jazeera

Lukashenko: ‘A hostage of the system that he himself created’

As Belarus votes amid repression, what drives Alexander Lukashenko, the president likely to secure a seventh term.

TechRadar

Belarus elections: how likely is an information blackout?

People are reportedly downloading VPN services ahead of Sunday's elections to be able to navigate potential disruptions. Here's what we know so far.

Al Jazeera

Australian Open final: Sabalenka vs Keys; how to follow, watch, stream

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Madison Keys of the US are set for epic women’s singles final in Melbourne on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Had Trump been president, ‘maybe’ there would not have been war in Ukraine, Putin says – as it happened

Russian president says if Donald Trump had been in power in 2022 the ‘crisis’ in Ukraine might not have happened

AAP

How Sabalenka and Keys shape up ahead of Open final

The stats that matter ahead of Saturday night's Australian Open women's final at Melbourne Park between Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka and American Madison Keys.

The Sports Daily

X reacts to Madison Keys making the 2025 Australian Open final

X reacts to Madison Keys making the 2025 Australian Open final. Keys will face Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Nato chief says stopping Putin will cost trillions if they don’t support Ukraine now

The military alliance has been increasing its forces along its eastern flank with Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, deploying thousands of troops and equipment

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