Ukraine war: Russian strike on Kyiv kills reporter Vira Hyrych

Vira Hyrych, who worked for Radio Liberty, died after her residential building was hit on Thursday.

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Sunflower oil substitutes named by food watchdog

Supply shortages mean products may contain palm, coconut or soybean oils, says standards agency.

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Ukraine launches hunt for Russian soldiers accused of Bucha war crimes

The 10 Russian soldiers are wanted for alleged war crimes - but at home, they have been hailed as heroes.

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OMV: Austria energy firm mulls Russia rouble demand

One of Europe's biggest Russian gas importers must decide by May to use a controversial payment system.

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Shanghai lockdown: Residents protest after five weeks of strict zero-Covid measures

Some residents have been under strict lockdown for five weeks, and struggled to access food supplies.

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Foul-smelling foam clogs up Colombian town of Mosquera

Detergents dumped in a local river are being linked to the filthy white phenomenon.

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House prices up 12% but rises expected to slow, says Nationwide

In all but one month of the past year, annual property price growth has been over 10%, the Nationwide says.

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Airbnb to let staff work from home indefinitely

The accommodation platform also pledges not to cut staff pay if they choose home-working.

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German energy giant Uniper gives in to Russian rouble demand

Uniper is preparing to buy Russian gas using a payment system that critics say will undermine EU sanctions.

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P&O Ferries: European Causeway back in service after inspection

The European Causeway spent hours adrift on Tuesday after losing power off the County Antrim coast.

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Sirens ring out in Israel to honour Holocaust victims

Streets came to a standstill as people paused to pay tribute to the millions killed in the Holocaust.

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South Korea: Two arrested for leaking military secrets

A businessman and an officer are charged with leaking secrets to a presumed agent from the North.

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War in Ukraine absurd and evil, says UN chief

Antonio Guterres addresses reporters outside a wreckage of apartment blocks north west of Kyiv.

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Sainsbury's to limit price rises as profits soar

The supermarket warns of "significant uncertainties" ahead as customers face a squeeze on finances.

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Trevor Reed: US marine released in prisoner swap with Russia

Held in a Russian prison since 2019, Trevor Reed is safely on his way back to the US.

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Anti-Semitism: Dramatic rise in 2021, Israeli report says

The Israeli study says social media and conspiracy theories about Covid are among factors to blame.

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Advertisers nervous of Musk’s Twitter takeover

Leading advertising bosses have voiced concerns around freedom of speech as he agrees a $44bn takeover.

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Rio carnival: Tribute to Afro-Brazilian god wins title

The Grande Rio samba group has won the top prize with a parade promoting religious tolerance.

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Tesla shares slide could put Musk's Twitter takeover at risk

The fall in Tesla's shares highlights the issues Elon Musk faces as he tries to run five companies.

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Tesla shares slide could put Musk's Twitter takeover at risk

The fall in Tesla's shares highlights the issues Elon Musk faces as he tries to run five companies.

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Iran arrests man after brown bear is beaten to death

The endangered animal suffered fatal injuries after being beaten and restrained with a tractor.

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Nato expansion: Finland and Sweden set to announce plans to join bloc

The US and UK will reportedly provide security support to the nations during the application process.

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Shoppers could face £271 rise in annual food bills

Customers are turning to discount retailers as food prices continue to rise, research suggests.

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Alec Baldwin: Police release footage from set of Rust shooting

Authorities also released crime scene photos and interviews with witnesses, including Mr Baldwin's.

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Government borrowing halves as Covid costs fall

Borrowing in the year to March more than halved from the previous 12 months as Covid schemes were wound down.

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Alec Baldwin shooting: New video shows actor rehearsing with gun

Newly released video from police shows the moments leading up to the shooting on set of "Rust".

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Live music revenue fell again in 2021, despite gigs returning

Royalties for live music were down almost 30% last year, but a recovery is on the horizon.

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Nissan signals the end of the road for Datsun cars

The Japanese firm previously called the range of cars "an important part of Nissan's DNA".

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Macron defeats Le Pen and vows to unite divided France

He triumphs over his far-right rival and becomes the first president to win re-election in 20 years.

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The Olympic hopeful turned bike-riding bank robber

When Tom Justice failed to make the Olympics he decided to use his cycling skills to rob banks instead.

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Ethiopia's Lalibela struggles as war and Covid-19 keep tourists away

In the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela, civil war and Covid-19 have left many without livelihoods.

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France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron

After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all."

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P&O forced to reverse attempt at pay cut

The ferry firm had asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages.

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Shanghai: Green fences baffle locked down residents

Two-metre barriers have appeared all over the city as officials battle to contain a Covid outbreak.

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Ukraine war: Celebrating Easter in the trenches outside Kyiv

Russian forces have moved away from Ukraine's capital, but those defending the city remain.

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Colombia election: How TikTok is defining the presidential race

The social media platform has become a battleground as candidates reach out to young voters.

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Puducherry prison uses dance therapy to rehabilitate inmates

A prison in India's Puducherry is using dance therapy to help convicts deal with stress.

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Shanghai: Censors try to block video about lockdown conditions

The video features people pleading for help over a lack of food and medicine in the city's strict lockdown.

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Japan: Tourist boat reported missing off coast

Coast guards are searching for the 26 people on board after the vessel sent out a distress signal.

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Mariupol steelworks: Video appears to show children in Azovstal bunker

Ukrainian fighters post a video showing women and children purportedly hiding under a steel plant.

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Video appears to show children in Mariupol steel works bunker

A video released by Ukraine's Azov regiment appears to show children sheltering inside a steel plant.

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Ukraine war: The Russia I knew no longer exists - Steve Rosenberg

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg takes in the sites of Moscow apparently distorted by the war against Ukraine.

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Mwai Kibaki: Kenya's first opposition president dies aged 90

Mwai Kibaki ended 40 years of one-party rule but his 2007 re-election sparked nationwide violence.

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Imran Khan: Inside the huge rally in Lahore for Pakistan's ousted PM

The former prime minister's narrative of a US-led conspiracy to oust him is resonating with his supporters.

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Carlos Ghosn 'surprised' by arrest warrant reports

The former car boss was surprised by an international arrest warrant issued against him, his spokesperson said.

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Jerusalem holy site clashes fuel fears of return to war

Tensions are high following several days of violence in and around the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

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Mariupol steelworks: 'Block it so a fly can't pass,' Putin orders

President Putin drops plans to storm the Azovstal plant where fighters and civilians are sheltering.

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Appointment-only late afternoon banking at Santander

Branches will only be open until mid-afternoon, after which customers will need a booking, the bank says.

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Afghanistan: More than 20 dead and injured in two blasts

One explosion tore through a mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif, followed by a second in the city of Kunduz.

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Rudy Giuliani revealed on The Masked Singer TV show

The appearance of Donald Trump's former lawyer prompted one of the show's judges to walk off.

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