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KSAT12 Nightbeat Sunday 10:30

The KSAT 12 News Team offers a report on the latest news of the day, as well as updates on sports, San Antonio area weather and rush-hour traffic issues.

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ALEXEI NAVALNY


15 hours ago

Supporters of Russian opposition leader Navalny hold demonstrations to mark his 47th birthday

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has voiced hope for a better future in Russia as his supporters held demonstrations to mark his birthday.

1 day ago

Protests, poisoning and prison: A look at the life of Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny

In a span of a decade, Alexei Navalny has gone from the Kremlin’s biggest foe to Russia’s most prominent political prisoner.

1 day ago

Inside the penal colonies: A glimpse at life for political prisoners swept up in Russia's crackdowns

Alexei Navalny will spend his 47th birthday Sunday in a tiny prison cell with hardly any natural light.

2 days ago

Kremlin foe Navalny's demands in prison: moonshine, a balalaika and a pet kangaroo -- all denied

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has released excerpts of his correspondence with prison administrators, detailing his sarcastic demands for things like a bottle of moonshine, a balalaika and even a kangaroo.

Russian court prepares way for new trial against jailed Kremlin foe Navalny

A Moscow court has set a new date for a hearing paving the way for another trial of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny that could keep him in prison for decades.

Russian woman who left note on grave of Putin's parents convicted amid dissent crackdown

A Russian court has given a two-year suspended sentence to a St_ Petersburg woman who left a note on the grave of President Vladimir Putin’s parents that said they had “raised a freak and a killer.”.

Jailed Kremlin foe Navalny says he may face life sentence

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he could be handed a life sentence on a set of new extremism and terrorism charges that he has described as a Kremlin-ordered political vendetta.

Opposition figure's sentence underlines Russian intolerance

The 25-year treason sentence imposed on prominent Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza on Monday was a particularly severe show of authorities’ intensifying intolerance of criticism of the war in Ukraine and other dissenting opinions.

Russia identifies Ukrainian suspect in war blogger's killing

Russia’s top security agency has accused a Ukrainian man of involvement in a bombing that killed a well-known Russian military blogger at a St. Petersburg cafe.

Aide: Jailed Russian opposition leader ill, perhaps poisoned

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is reportedly in failing health because of a new suspected poisoning.

Russia blames Ukraine for bomb that killed military blogger

Russian authorities blamed Ukrainian intelligence agencies for orchestrating a bombing at a St. Petersburg cafe that killed a Russian military blogger who fervently supported Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Russian dissident ex-mayor handed 14-day sentence

A former mayor of Russia’s fourth-largest city has been handed a 14-day jail sentence pending his trial that could entail a longer prison term, part of authorities’ efforts to muzzle dissent.

Navalny 'terribly glad' documentary about him won an Oscar

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is “terribly glad” that a film detailing his poisoning and political activism won the Oscar for best documentary feature.

Imprisoned Navalny learns documentary about him wins Oscar

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny learned from his lawyer that a film detailing his poisoning and political activism won the Oscar for best documentary feature.

Oscar Moments: Moms get special praise on feel-good night

The Slap.

'Navalny,' about dissident fighting Kremlin, wins doc Oscar

“Navalny,” a look at a Russian opposition leader following an attempt on his life, has won the Oscar for best documentary feature.

Russia's year of war: Purge of critics, surge of nationalism

In the year since Russia invaded Ukraine, there has been a broad government crackdown that has silenced opposition to the war.

Global report highlights link between corruption, violence

A closely watched study by an anti-graft organization has found that most of the world continues to fail to fight corruption, with 95% of countries having made little to no progress since 2017.

Russian opposition leader Navalny sent to tiny one-man cell

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been transferred to a one-man cell, according to a post on his social media account.

What's 'Putin's chef' cooking up with talk on US meddling?

Kremlin-connected businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin kept a low profile over the years, but he has been increasingly in the spotlight recently.

Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner's release

President Joe Biden says he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over.

Russian TV personality Ksenia Sobchak arrives in Lithuania

Russian TV personality Ksenia Sobchak — the glamorous daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s onetime boss — has arrived in Lithuania on an Israeli passport after fleeing Russian investigators who raided her home this week.

Putin opponent loses complaint about prison confinement

Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, lost another court battle in his effort to push back against the Kremlin’s widening crackdown on him and other dissenters.

Investigators raid home of Russian celeb Ksenia Sobchak

Russian investigators have raided the home of Ksenia Sobchak, the glamourous daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s one-time boss, in a move that has sent shockwaves through the country’s political scene.

Russian court rejects Navalny's 2nd prison sentence appeal

A court in Russia has rejected imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s second appeal of a nine-year sentence.

Ukraine dominates shortlist for EU human rights prize

Ukrainian entries are dominating the shortlist to win to European Union’s top human rights prize.

Europe praises, Belarus scorns Nobel for rights defenders

Officials in Europe praised the awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to activists standing up for human rights and democracy in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, but authorities in Belarus are scorning the move.

Russian police block mobilization protests, arrest hundreds

Russian police have moved quickly to disperse peaceful protests against President Vladimir Putin’s military mobilization order.

Jailed Kremlin critic: Government has ‘failed to shut me up’

Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin may be in jail, but he refuses to be silenced.

Germany, US note 'courage' of jailed Russia critic Navalny

On the second anniversary of the poison attack on Alexei Navalny, Germany and the United States have hailed the determination of the Kremlin critic who is imprisoned in Russia.

Kremlin critic Navalny says he's in solitary confinement

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says prison officials ordered him to serve at least three days in solitary confinement, citing a minor infraction, in retaliation for his activism behind bars.

Putin's rumored girlfriend hit with latest U.S. sanctions

A new round of U.S. sanctions targeting Russian elites includes a woman named in news reports as Vladimir Putin’s longtime romantic partner.

Another top opposition figure in Russia handed prison term

A Russian court has sentenced a top opposition figure to four years in prison, the latest move in the Kremlin’s crackdown on opposition activists, independent media and rights groups.

Russia jails opposition figure for criticizing its military

A court in Russia has ruled to remand a prominent opposition politician in custody pending an investigation and trial over his public criticism of Russia’s military actions in Ukraine.

EXPLAINER: Is Griner's guilty plea a step toward freedom?

When Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession in a Russian court, hopes rose that her months of detention may soon be over, either through a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap or a pardon from President Vladimir Putin.

Navalny appeal rejected; another Kremlin critic jailed

A Russian court has rejected an appeal by imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who contended that prison authorities illegally prevented his lawyers from bringing necessary equipment including voice recorders and laptop computers to a court session held in a prison.

Imprisoned Kremlin critic Navalny moved, alarming his allies

Allies of imprisoned opposition politician Alexei Navalny sounded the alarm when they discovered he was no longer in the prison where he had been serving his time and there was no word on his whereabouts.

Russia's Navalny says he faces new criminal charges

Russia’s opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is facing new accusations that could extend his current nine-year prison term.

Russian opposition leader's 9-year sentence appeal rejected

A Russian court has rejected opposition leader Alexei Navalny's appeal of a nine-year prison sentence for fraud.

New this week: Dinosaurs, Def Leppard and 'The Responder'

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Def Leppard, a five-part Apple+ series on dinosaurs and a documentary about the late composer Stephen Sondheim and his musical “Company.”.

Navalny's team urges more Russian sanctions to help Ukraine

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s team has been meeting with senators on Capitol Hill.

Macron woos leftist voters as French campaign nears end

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting a multicultural, working-class suburb north of Paris to woo leftist voters ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff against far-right challenger Marine Le Pen.

Russia's Navalny accuses Le Pen of Kremlin ties before vote

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny waded into France’s tight presidential campaign, urging voters to back incumbent Emmanuel Macron in Sunday's runoff and alleging that far-right challenger Marine Le Pen is too closely linked to Russia.

Ukraine war recasts 'Navalny' as a prequel to Putin's aims

The war in Ukraine has rapidly recast “Navalny,” a fly-on-the-wall portrait of the imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

New this week: 'Better Call Saul,' Bonnie Raitt and 'Barry'

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Bonnie Raitt, Bob Odenkirk starts the long farewell season of “Better Call Saul” and “The Batman,” the biggest box-office hit so far this year, lands Monday on HBO Max.

EXPLAINER: How to investigate alleged chemical attacks

Ukraine says it is investigating a claim that a poisonous substance was dropped on the besieged city of Mariupol.

Biden, Putin children open targets in sanctions over Ukraine

The Biden administration has newly targeted Vladimir Putin’s adult daughters in the sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Journalists impeded, not muzzled, by Russian reporting rules

New restrictions placed on journalists in Russia have impeded but not muzzled reporting about the country and its war in Ukraine.

Amid Russia's new crackdowns, small signs of defiance emerge

Russia has unleashed a harsh crackdown on dissent over the past year by imprisoning opposition leader Alexei Navalny and silencing his supporters and his organization.

Putin foe Navalny gets 9 more years in Russian prison

A Russian court has convicted top opposition leader Alexei Navalny of fraud and contempt of court, sentencing him to nine more years in prison in a move seen as an attempt to keep him behind bars for as long as possible.

Russia seeks 13-year prison sentence for Kremlin foe Navalny

The Russian authorities are seeking a 13-year prison sentence for opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a trial that is widely seen as politically motivated.

Kremlin critic Navalny faces new trial, this time in prison

A new trial against Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has opened at the penal colony where he already is serving a prison term.

Kremlin critics stay undaunted after yearlong crackdown

The prison sentence imposed a year ago on leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was a severe blow to Russia’s opposition.

‘Nanny,’ ‘Exiles,’ ‘Navalny’ among top Sundance winners

A drama about an undocumented nanny in New York City, a documentary about three exiled dissidents from Tiananmen Square and another doc about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have won top prizes at the Sundance Film Festival.

'Navalny' aims to make noise for imprisoned Russian leader

Hours after Russian authorities officially added Alexei Navalny to the country’s registry of terrorists and extremists, a new documentary about the imprisoned opposition leader premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Russia adds Navalny and his top allies to list of terrorists

Russian authorities have added imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and some of his top allies to the registry of terrorists and extremists, the latest move in a multi-pronged crackdown on opposition supporters, independent media and human rights activists.

Russian court shuts renowned rights group

Russia’s highest court has shut down one of the country’s oldest and most prominent human rights organizations.

Navalny's daughter accepts EU rights award on his behalf

The young adult daughter of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny received a standing ovation from European Union lawmakers as she accepted the EU’s top human rights prize on her father’s behalf.

Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny wins top EU prize

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been awarded the European Union’s top human rights prize, in a clear slap at President Vladimir Putin.

Navalny congratulates Nobel-winning Russian editor

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whom many regarded as a top candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, is congratulating countryman Dmitry Muratov for winning it.

Activists, WHO in the frame as Nobel Peace guessing starts

The annual Nobel Peace Prize, to be announced Oct. 8, shines the brightest of lights on the person or group thought to have done most to promote peace.

Kremlin critics to contest online voting in Duma election

A group of politicians and activists who lost to their Kremlin-backed opponents in Russia’s parliamentary election have formed a coalition to contest the results from online voting in the Russian capital.

Kremlin's party gets 324 of 450 seats in Russian parliament

Election authorities announced Russia’s ruling party will get 324 of the 450 seats in the next national parliament.

Pro-Kremlin party keeps large majority in Russian parliament

Russia’s ruling party has retained its supermajority in parliament following three days of voting, further cementing President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power.

Apple, Google remove opposition app as Russian voting begins

Facing pressure from the Kremlin, Apple and Google removed an opposition-created smartphone app that tells voters which candidates are likely to defeat those backed by Russian authorities.

Russia votes in parliament election without main opposition

Russia has begun three days of voting for a new parliament that is unlikely to change the country’s political complexion.

EXPLAINER: How Navalny election tool challenges the Kremlin

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his embattled allies won't be running in the Sept. 19 parliamentary election, but they still hope to challenge the ruling United Russia party with their strategy known as Smart Voting.

Prominent lawyer leaves Russia citing government pressure

A prominent lawyer who represented both a former Russian journalist accused of treason and the team of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has left Russia after authorities launched a criminal probe against him.

Russia blocks Navalny-linked voting website

Russian authorities have blocked access to a website affiliated with imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny that advises voters on how to undermine the dominant pro-Kremlin party in this month's parliamentary election.

Russia urges Apple, Google to remove Navalny app from stores

Russia’s state communications watchdog has warned Apple and Google that they could face fines if they fail to remove an app created by allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny from their stores.

Top Russian independent TV station branded a 'foreign agent'

Russian authorities have designated a top independent TV channel as a “foreign agent,” intensifying pressure on critical media ahead of next month’s parliamentary election.

Navalny marks year after poisoning with anti-corruption call

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has marked the anniversary of a poisoning attack against him by urging global leaders to focus on combating corruption and to target tycoons close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Merkel, Putin spar over Navalny but vow to maintain dialogue

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their sharply different views of Moscow’s treatment of imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Kremlin critic Navalny slapped with new criminal charges

Russian authorities have levied new criminal charges against imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russia opens new criminal case against top Navalny allies

Russian authorities have opened a new criminal case against the two closest allies of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russia hands Navalny ally parole-like sentence over protests

A court in Moscow has sentenced a close ally of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 1 1/2 years of parole-like restrictions.

Russian authorities block dozens of Navalny-linked websites

Russian authorities have restricted access to the website of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Portugal mayor: Protesters' details were given to embassies

Lisbon's mayor says the city council in Portugal's capital has for years provided foreign embassies with personal information about protesters who organize demonstrations outside their premises.

Biden, Putin discuss ambassadors, nuclear weapons and more

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin of Russia spent more than three hours discussing issues Wednesday at their summit in Geneva.

Navalny fans protest in Geneva ahead of Putin-Biden summit

A few dozen supporters of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny have staged a colorful, cheeky rally in Geneva in the hope of sending a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his summit with U.S. President Joe Biden.

Russian court outlaws opposition leader Navalny's groups

A Moscow court has outlawed the organizations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny by labeling them extremist, the latest move in a campaign to silence dissent and bar Kremlin critics from running for parliament in September.

Navalny daughter accepts human rights award on his behalf

The daughter of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has made a rare public appearance to accept a human rights award on his behalf.

Russia hits 9 Canadian officials with sanctions

Russia has targeted nine Canadian officials with sanctions in retaliation to Canada’s restrictions against Russian officials accused of involvement in the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russian opposition activist sent to jail amid crackdown

A Russian court has sent a prominent opposition activist to jail pending a criminal probe as authorities continue to crack down on dissent ahead of the country’s September parliamentary election.

Russia's Navalny asks court to end prison security checks

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has asked a court to halt the hourly nighttime checks he has been subjected to in his penal colony.

Russian lawmakers target Navalny allies with new bill

The lower house of Russian parliament has endorsed a bill that keeps people affiliated with groups considered extremist from running in elections, part of authorities’ efforts to sideline associates of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russian bill would bar Navalny allies from seeking office

Russian lawmakers have given preliminary approval to a bill that bars members of groups designated as extremist from running for public office.

Face to face: June summit for Biden, Putin as tensions rise

President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin have agreed to meet next month in Geneva.

EU summons Russia envoy over blacklisting of its officials

The European Union has summoned Russia’s ambassador after Moscow blacklisted eight EU officials.

Russia blacklists 8 EU officials in retaliatory action

Russia has blacklisted eight officials from the European Union in retaliation for EU sanctions over the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russia targets lawyer over media comments on treason case

Russian authorities have launched a criminal probe against a lawyer representing a former Russian journalist accused of treason and the team of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Top ally announces closing Navalny's offices amid crackdown

A top ally of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says the network of the politicians' offices in Russia is being closed as authorities seek to have it and Navalny’s Foundation for Fighting Corruption outlawed as extremist groups.

Moscow court restricts Navalny's anti-corruption foundation

A Moscow court has ruled to restrict the activities of an organization founded by imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, pending a decision on whether it should be outlawed as an extremist group.

Russian authorities suspend operations of Navalny's offices

Russian authorities have ordered the offices of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to halt their activities pending a court ruling on whether to outlaw them as an extremist group.

Imprisoned Putin foe Navalny to end his hunger strike

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk.

Navalny hails rallies; doctors urge him to end hunger strike

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says in an emotional message from behind bars that he felt “pride and hope” after learning from his lawyer about the mass protests demanding his freedom that swept Russia on Wednesday.

Putin vows a 'quick and tough' Russian response for its foes

President Vladimir Putin says Moscow’s response will be “quick and tough” if the West encroaches on Russia's security interests.

Nearly 1,500 reported arrested at Navalny rallies in Russia

Police arrested nearly 1,500 people in a day of demonstrations throughout Russia calling for freedom for imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whose health reportedly is in severe decline after three weeks of hunger striking, according to a group that monitors political detentions.

Navalny's doctors prevented from seeing him at prison clinic

Several doctors have been prevented from seeing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at a prison hospital after his three-week hunger strike.

Russia's feared prisons follow system from Soviet Gulag era

Some Russian prisons might be mistaken for vacation destinations based on their nicknames, which include animal appellations such as the Black Dolphin and the Polar Owl.

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