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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaUkraine Russia war: BBC Russian journalist Ilya Barabanov branded ‘foreign agent’Published1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, Personal archive/BBCImage caption, Asya Kazantseva and Ilya BarabanovBy Laurence PeterBBC NewsThe Russian justice ministry has labelled two prominent journalists – BBC Russian correspondent Ilya Barabanov and science reporter Asya Kazantseva – as “foreign agents”.Barabanov has written extensively about Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Wagner mercenary group. The BBC condemned the ministry’s move against him.”The BBC strongly rejects the decision,” a BBC statement said.The “foreign agent” label has very negative connotations in Russia.The government has used it to marginalise not only critics of the Russian invasion of Ukraine but also voices challenging other Kremlin policies, including prominent cultural figures, media organisations and civil society groups.One of Russia’s most popular novelists – Boris Akunin – was put on the list in January. He is a long-standing critic of President Vladimir Putin.The term “foreign agent” recalls the Soviet-era campaign against “enemies of the people”. “Foreign agents” have to identify themselves as such on social media and in other publications, and face burdensome financial reporting requirements.Both Barabanov and Kazantseva are now living abroad. Kazantseva signed an open letter from Russian scientists and science journalists demanding that Russian troops withdraw from Ukraine. She left Russia in January, saying she was being harassed by pro-war figures and seeing her lectures and book presentations cancelled.The justice ministry accused Barabanov – now based in Latvia – of “spreading false information” about Russian government decisions and policies, and of opposing the war in Ukraine.The BBC statement condemned the move, stressing that “the BBC has a global reputation as a trusted and independent source of news”.It went on: “BBC News Russian has been a vital source of accurate and impartial news to Russian-speakers for 80 years. We are incredibly proud of all our journalists and our priority right now is to support Ilya and all his colleagues to ensure that all are able to continue their jobs reporting on Russia at such an important time.” Related TopicsWar in UkraineMediaRussiaVladimir PutinMore on this storyRussia designates popular author ‘a foreign agent’Published13 JanuaryRussia labels ex-PM Kasyanov ‘foreign agent’Published25 November 2023Russia labels Nobel winner Muratov ‘foreign agent’Published1 September 2023Top StoriesLive. Israel shoots down 300 Iranian drones and missiles with US help, says IDFIran launches aerial attack on Israel in major escalationPublished1 hour agoSydney police identify knife attacker who killed sixPublished2 hours agoFeaturesBeing blind helps me connect with people, says diplomatThe 276 schoolgirls whose kidnap shocked the world’I felt anger hearing my dad’s experience of racism’The first ladies no longer happy to sacrifice careers for their husbandsThe trafficked war babies looking for their long-lost familiesWorld watches nervously to see what Iran does nextUkraine could face defeat in 2024. Here’s how that might lookDifficult hunt for 12 impartial jurors to sit on historic Trump trialListen: The Liz Truss Memoir. AudioListen: The Liz Truss MemoirAttributionSoundsElsewhere on the BBCWhat went disastrously wrong at Pontins?An investigation into the state of three holiday parks before their sudden closure…AttributioniPlayerA life-changing declutter!Stacey Solomon and her crack team help families transform their homesAttributioniPlayerFound on every continent and in every oceanSir David Attenborough reveals how mammals have conquered the EarthAttributioniPlayerFancy a film tonight?There’s something for everyone on BBC iPlayerAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Sydney police identify knife attacker who killed six2Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules3Iran launches aerial attack on Israel in major escalation4UK jets deployed to shoot down Iran drones – MoD5New ‘Gen Z’ Scrabble: ‘It feels a bit like cheating’6Russian double-tap strikes hit civilians then rescuers too7Iran’s drone ‘swarm’ and Sydney knife ‘rampage’8British theatre gears up for big night at Oliviers9Are Rayner’s troubles a sign of what’s to come for Labour?10What is Israel’s Iron Dome missile system?
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![BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityAsiaChinaIndiaLionel Messi: Fans to get 50% refund for no-show match in Hong KongPublished1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lionel Messi (second from right) remained on the bench throughout the friendly game between Inter Miami and the Hong Kong teamBy Kelly NgBBC NewsLionel Messi’s Hong Kong fans who bought tickets to a friendly that he skipped at the last minute will get a 50% refund, the match organiser said.Messi’s absence from the game in February, which he blamed on an injury, sent Chinse fans seething for weeks.Ticketholders applying for refunds must agree not to pursue legal action, Tatler Asia said.The refunds could cost up to HK$56m (£5.6m; $7.1m), the publication said.Fans had paid up to HK$4,880 each to watch the 36-year-old Argentine footballer but Messi remained on the bench throughout the match.Some 38,000 spectators at the sold-out Hong Kong Stadium booed and demanded refunds at the end of the game.China fury as Messi plays after missing Hong Kong gameTatler Asia had said it was told only at halftime that Messi would not be playing and that they “immediately” informed the government about it.Hong Kong authorities said they requested Messi to “explore other remedies” such as appearing on the field to interact with fans but to no avail.Messi played in Japan days after. He said he regretted not being able to play in Hong Kong due to a “swollen and painful” groin injury. This only enraged his fans further and fuelled conspiracy theories. State media outlet Global Times accused the footballer and his club Inter Miami of “political motives” with the aim of “embarrassing” Hong Kong.Messi rejected these claims, stressing that he holds a “special affection” for the people of China.The backlash against him lasted for weeks and saw Chinese officials cancelling two Argentine friendlies due to take place in the country this month.This stood in contrast to the roaring welcome Messi received in June last year, when Argentina played Australia in a friendly at the Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium.Tatler Asia said those seeking refunds would have to accept certain conditions, which include not pursuing “proceedings before any court of law, tribunal [or] regulatory authority”.Under fire for its handling of the event, it also withdrew its application for a HK$16m government grant.You may also be interested in:This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: Messi responds to ‘false stories’ amid China backlashRelated TopicsAsiaChinaHong KongMore on this storyMessi defends HK absence as backlash continuesPublished20 FebruaryChina fury as Messi plays after missing Hong Kong gamePublished8 FebruaryMessi mania grips crowd at China’s Workers’ StadiumPublished15 June 2023Top Stories’Only God can change this place’: Haitians see no end to spiralling violencePublished9 hours agoUS reports death of senior Hamas military leaderPublished3 hours agoSex and nudity in films get stricter age ratingsPublished4 hours agoFeaturesWhy Gillian Anderson found it scary to play Emily MaitlisIs TikTok really a danger to the West?The Papers: Kate ‘pictured in public’ and ‘key’ Rwanda vote’Untreated trauma led to our soldier son’s suicide’The highs and lows of First Minister Mark DrakefordBridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan: Why I hate on-screen vanityNew pylons plan to add up to £30 to energy billsPredicting Putin’s landslide was easy, but what comes next?The US Navy’s relentless battle against Houthi attacksElsewhere on the BBCIs there a link between gardening and your gut?Michael Mosley learns how getting grubby in the garden can improve your overall healthAttributionSoundsThe most famous waterway in the Americas is running dryThe Global Story explores the impact on the international shipping industryAttributionSoundsThe moment a Russian warship sank in the Black SeaThe vessel was destroyed by a Ukrainian drone near the Kerch BridgeAttributioniPlayerAre The Beatles Ireland’s greatest band?Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty explore the Fab Four’s connection with the Emerald IsleAttributionSoundsMost Read1Why Gillian Anderson found it scary to play Emily Maitlis2Kate ‘pictured in public’ and ‘key’ Rwanda vote3Magnum-owner to cut jobs and split off ice cream4Sex and nudity in films get stricter age ratings5Potholes leave nations’ roads at ‘breaking point’6’Only God can change this place’: Haitians see no end to spiralling violence7Trump unable to get $464m bond in New York fraud case8US reports death of senior Hamas military leader9Prince William to visit homeless project10Putin hails Crimea annexation after claiming election win](https://newsinsightplus.com/wp-content/uploads/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/1136/production/_132960440_f9717293bd32217f40c09b5a7e4b935ef79b4a96.jpg)
