Russia launches new probe targeting jailed critic Alexei Navalny

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4 years ago

September 29, 2021

Russian investigators have launched a new “extremism” probe against jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

The fresh probe comes after Navalny’s allies were already banned as “extremist” earlier this year ahead of Russia’s elections

The move could see the opposition leader jailed for up to 10 years.

Navalny’s groups were already banned as “extremist” earlier this year. But the fresh probe follows President Vladimir Putin’s Party shoring up another five years in control.

The Committee says that by 2014 Navalny had “created an extremist network and directed it” with the aim of “changing the foundations” of Russia’s “constitutional system”.

(14/14) And I would have done it again, by the way. The fact that someone betrays their principles does not mean that we should doubt ours.
— Alexey Navalny (@navalny) September 23, 2021

Investigators believe Navalny set up a number of social media accounts “in order to promote criminal activity”

Navalny was detained and sentenced to 2 and-a-half-years in a penal colony.

It comes as Russia’s opposition accuses authorities of mass voter fraud in the nation’s recent election, and Navalny calling for supporters to “keep up the fight”.

Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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6 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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7 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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7 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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