Russia to expel twenty Czech diplomats in escalating row

Czech officials suspect Russian agents were behind a deadly explosion at an arms depot seven years ago. Moscow summoned the Czech ambassador to Russia after the Kremlin denied any involvement.

Also on the programme: the international community warns Russia about the consequences if the opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, dies in jail; and potential insurgent attacks in N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, forces US non-essential staff to leave the country.

(Photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with senior members of the government. Credit: Reuters.)