Russia's army has been almost completely pushed out of Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region.

Alla Pugacheva says the Kremlin's "illusory aims" in Ukraine are making a pariah of Russia.

Olena Zelenska says she has come to pay her respects to the Queen on behalf of all Ukrainians.

The stock market flotation is set to be Germany's second-largest ever initial public offering.

The troops are needed at home but the pull-out may leave the UN mission short of vital helicopters.

The brother of Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba is placed under formal investigation and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from the former Manchester United player.

Alain Robert says he climbed the 48-storey skyscraper without safety gear to mark his 60th birthday.

The call comes as bodies are exhumed from hundreds of graves in areas recently liberated by Ukraine.

Electricity from the national grid is being directly received at the embattled Zaporizhzhia site.

The BBC's Orla Guerin reports from Izyum as Ukraine looks for answers at the site of hundreds of graves.

The US president says Russia will become more of a pariah than ever if such weapons are used.

In his first public comments on Ukraine's recent successes, Mr Putin says he is in "no hurry".

Russian soldiers share accounts of inadequate equipment and staffing after their retreat in north-eastern Ukraine.

The head of the Russian mercenary group defends sending convicts to the Ukraine front line.

The two leaders hold talks but it's not quite a case of best friends forever, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Ukrainian forces have made rapid advances, but Russia still holds 20% of the country.

Ukrainian counter-attacks have broken through Russian lines in the Kharkiv region.

The French Cycling Federation defends its decision to fly its men to the Cycling World Championships in Australia in business class while the women travelled in economy.

A long-time pariah, the Sweden Democrats are now the country's second-largest party.

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Violent crime is a top issue for voters going to the polls on Sunday.

America's top diplomat visits Kyiv to firm up European leaders' resolve as winter fuel shortages loom.

A Russian policeman’s takeaway order helped the group expose his identity, after he threatened and hit them.

Italy's next leader could come from the far right, so here is what you need to know about the election.

Emergency services have been rescuing people in the Marche Region.

The Ukrainian president makes a surprise appearance to thank troops.

The BBC’s Analysis Editor examines the significance of Ukraine’s counter-offensive against Russian forces.

Ukraine's military says it has retaken territory from Russia, making its first significant gain in months.

The fire broke out in the industrial area of San Giuliano Milanese, near the Italian city of Milan.