The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov is in Irpin, where people are attempting to navigate a makeshift river crossing.
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Saturday, March 12, 2022
Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day
The range of charges on which the men were convicted included terrorism and holding "deviant beliefs".
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Ukraine war: Evacuations 'extremely difficult' amid shelling
New attempts are under way to get civilians out of bombed Ukrainian cities as Russia's attack intensifies.
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Ukraine war: Pictures of war intensifying in third week
Images from Russia's invasion of Ukraine show a conflict turning deadlier nearly three weeks on.
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Watch: Otters in Singapore cross road with police escort
Why did the otters cross the road? They were outside Singapore's presidential palace, so that may be a clue.
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Ukraine: What are chemical weapons and could Russia use them?
There are fears Russia could use non-conventional weapons and, in so doing, cross a major red line.
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Friday, March 11, 2022
Heathrow passenger numbers remain nearly 50% down
The industry is slowly recovering from the impact of Covid, but warns more difficulties are to come.
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Covid deaths probably three times higher than records say
Official records say six million have died, but the true figure may be over 18 million, say researchers.
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What is a war crime, and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?
If Russia has carried out war crimes in Ukraine, how could Putin or senior officers be brought to justice?
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Ukraine: What sanctions are being imposed on Russia?
Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukraine war: Images reveal scale of destruction in Mariupol
Photos and satellite images show the devastation caused to the southern Ukrainian city, which is encircled by Russian troops.
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
John Lewis restores bonus as department store sales surge
The retailer is bringing back staff rewards after being forced to scrap them last year amid losses.
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Ukraine war: Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK
Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich one of seven oligarchs sanctioned by the UK government.
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Toddler tossed to safety from burning building
A brave father threw his son, 3, from the window of a burning building down to first responders.
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Novak Djokovic pulls out of Indian Wells and Miami Open over US coronavirus rules
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and the Miami Open - the first two Masters Series events of the year - because of US coronavirus rules.
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Yogi Adityanath: The Hindu hardliner in India who scripted election history
Yogi Adityanath is leading the BJP back to office in state elections - how high could he rise in India?
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Boda-Boda: The enduring menace of Kenya's motorbike taxis
A video of a woman driver being assaulted by motorbike taxi riders sparks renewed calls for action.
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War in Ukraine: Mariupol hospital bomb kills child - deputy mayor
Echoing the president of Ukraine, the deputy mayor of Mariupol called the hospital attack genocide.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Ukraine war: Visas a shambles, Brits with Ukrainian family say
Britons with Ukrainian partners criticise the bureaucracy refugees trying to enter the UK are met with.
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Ukraine: First Lady Olena Zelenska condemns Russian 'mass murder'
Olena Zelenska issues an impassioned plea to world media, focusing on the plight of Ukraine's children.
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Australia floods: PM Morrison to declare a national emergency
The floods, which have been described as a 'once in a 500-year event', has left 20 people dead.
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Ukraine: Mother of Russian soldier asks 'Whose door should I knock on to get my child back?'
Families of Russian soldiers in Ukraine tell the BBC the men had no idea what they were getting into.
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Private military firms see demand in Ukraine war
Private military contractors see surging demand in Ukraine - but could the work turn mercenary?
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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Shell sorry and pledges to stop buying Russian oil
The energy giant says it will also close all its petrol stations in Russia and stop buying oil there.
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Ukraine: Are arms shipments from the West making a difference?
Russian has struggled to gain air supremacy as Ukrainian forces make use of missiles supplied by the West.
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Uniqlo stays open in Russia saying clothes are 'necessity'
The founder of the Japanese retailer says Russians 'have the same right to live as we do'
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Greggs warns of further price increases
Higher raw material, energy and staff costs could trigger another round of rises, the bakery chain says.
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Ukraine: Russian general killed near Kharkiv, say defenders
Russia has not confirmed the claimed deaths of Maj-Gen Vitaly Gerasimov and other officers.
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War in Ukraine: President Zelensky posts video from office in Kyiv
The Ukrainian president reveals his location in Kyiv in a new video shared on social media.
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Monday, March 7, 2022
In pictures: 'Magical bowls' among relics seized in Jerusalem
Pottery adorned with "spells", ancient ivory and hundreds of coins are found in a raid in Jerusalem.
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Lord Barker resigns from Russian oligarch-linked firm EN+
The Conservative peer steps down from EN+, which is majority-owned by Oleg Deripaska.
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Ukraine conflict: Shares slide as oil and gas prices soar
Investors fear global economic shock, with rising petrol and energy bills causing more pain for households.
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TikTok limits services as Netflix pulls out of Russia
TikTok suspends live streaming and new content from its platform, while Russians can no longer access Netflix.
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Jane Campion: Power of the Dog director thrilled with her Hollywood comeback
The award-winning director is championing women in Hollywood after a break away from the big screen.
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Sunday, March 6, 2022
Queretaro v Atlas: At least 22 injured as fans fight at Mexican match
At least 22 people are injured as violence breaks out among the crowd at a top-flight match in Mexico.
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Ukraine war: Residents run from Russian shelling in Irpin, near Kyiv
People are seen dropping to the ground as the town, just outside Kyiv, is attacked again.
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Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil
The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative".
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Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil
The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative".
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Ukraine war: Don't be afraid of Putin, Kyiv residents say
This couple in Kyiv tells the BBC they are confident that Ukraine will survive Russia's invasion.
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Ukraine war: President Zelensky invites Elon Musk to visit
Ukraine's president was thanking the tech entrepreneur for supplying Starlink equipment to the country.
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Visa and Mastercard suspend Russian operations
The payments giants are pulling out of the Russian market in protest at its invasion of Ukraine.
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