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Ex-Kazakhstani minister sentenced to 24 years for torturing and murdering wife

Saltanat Nukenova, 31, died of brain trauma after the attack by her husband Kuandyk Bishimbayev.

13 May

Why has a live-streamed murder trial in Kazakhstan sparked national outcry?

Ms Nukenova, 31, was found dead in November in a restaurant owned by one of her husband's relatives.

30 Apr

Crushing blow for NI as they lose to Kazakhstan after late goal

Northern Ireland lose out 1-0 to Kazakhstan in Euro qualifier at Windsor Park

19 Jun 2023

Footage shows moment hero clings to tower block wall to save dangling toddler

Kazakhstan's former anti-terror chief arrested over protests

'Shoot to kill without warning' Kazakhstan president orders troops

Dozens killed in Kazakhstan protests as Russian troops arrive

Kazakhstan adopts Borat's catchphrase 'very nice' for new tourism advert

Chinese officials warn of 'unknown pneumonia' deadlier than Covid-19

At least 12 dead with scores in hospital after Kazakhstan aircraft crash

The Muslim families torn apart by Chinese 're-education camps'

Pilot lands helicopter on road to ask for directions

New satellite images show the disappearing Aral Sea

PM to challenge human rights abuses in Kazakhstan