How Putin's long friendship with Wagner boss Prigozhin turned ugly
It all began in St Petersburg when state security services mingled with the criminal underworld.
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Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
1970-01-01 08:00
What now for Wagner after Prigozhin's reported death?
With a global military footprint, experts are asking how Wagner will fill the void left by its leader.
1970-01-01 08:00
Who is Dmitry Utkin and who else was reportedly on the plane?
Wagner chief Prigozhin's "right hand man" Dmitry Utkin, financier Valeriy Chekalov and fighters.
1970-01-01 08:00
Brics summit: How China's and Russia's clout is growing in Africa
China's and Russia's clout is increasing in Africa, as resentment builds towards Western nations.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sebastian Kurz: Ex-Austria leader charged with misleading parliament
Sebastian Kurz denies accusations of lying to a committee probing corruption in state appointments.
1970-01-01 08:00
Afghan women escape for a chance at education
More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad.
1970-01-01 08:00
Five key moments in the crushing of Afghan women's rights
Over two years, the BBC has documented women's fear, grief and resolve as their lives are supressed.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma won't return to prison due to overcrowding
President Cyril Ramaphosa approved his release, extending the same to more than 9,000 low-risk prisoners.
1970-01-01 08:00
Royal prodigal son's return stirs up Thailand
The second of four estranged sons visits the country of his birth for the first time in 27 years.
1970-01-01 08:00
Amazon nations fall short of agreed goal to end deforestation
A summit in Brazil sees the countries that share the Amazon basin agree only to a new alliance on the issue.
1970-01-01 08:00
Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future?
The eight countries who share the rainforest are meeting in Brazil for a "milestone" summit.
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