Igor Kirillov’s assassination has shocked Russians but has illustrated the reach of Ukraine’s SBU. He was far more than just a Kremlin mouthpiece. The UK said the force he commanded had deployed "barbaric chemical weapons in Ukraine” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Volleyball on #Rustaveli, with European & #Georgia flags.

Actor Andro Chichinadze was arrested at his home today. He is an active opponent of the regime.

One opposition leader Nika Gvaramia was carried by his arms and legs by police from his party HQ. Other leaders were later ambushed after they met at a hotel www.bbc.com/news/article...

When I opened my eyes a third time I couldn't feel my legs or hands - I couldn't even move my head” - latest piece from Georgia www.bbc.com/news/article...

In a country of only 3.7 million people, these are dangerous as well as momentous times. One Georgian Dream supporter spoke of his country sitting at the edge of an abyss www.bbc.com/news/article...

TV Pirveli reporter Mariam Gaprindashvili has reportedly been hospitalised after sustaining a visible head injury while covering the detention of protesters near the parliament building in Tbilisi. 🔴 Live updates: oc-media.org/live-updates...

In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial www.bbc.com/news/article... The story of the #Pelicot family, as observed in the courtroom by #BBCNews @lauragozzi.bsky.social, one of the best journos covering Europe #GiselePelicot

In a matter of days US President Joe Biden's administration and Russia have made separate - but significant - moves aimed at influencing the outcome of the war in Ukraine, two months ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Tbilisi State University’s administration, which closed its doors to its own students, widely opened the gates for the riot police, who later dispersed the protesters, including TSU students. A video shows police entering the TSU yard. Video: Mravalkutkhedi

Within a matter of weeks the Nordic countries have all issued new guidance on what to do in the event of a crisis or even war. Today Sweden’s 32-page pamphlet started arriving in people’s letterboxes and Finland updated its advice online - this by Alex Maxia www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

No-one will stop Putin with phone calls. The attack last night, one of the biggest in this war, has proved that telephone diplomacy cannot replace real support from the whole West for Ukraine. The next weeks will be decisive, not only for the war itself, but also for our future.

This week the mass rape trial that has shocked France enters its final phase of closing statements before the 51 accused face verdicts next month. Laura Gozzi explains what the case is all about www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Musk weighs into Meloni’s migrant centre problem with Italy’s judiciary - by my colleague Davide Ghiglione in Rome www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A fragile calm hangs over the Dutch capital but tensions linger in Amsterdam and in Dutch politics - this reflective piece by my colleague Anna Holligan www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...