On Ukraine's eastern front lines, in the deep winter cold, soldiers and civilians await Russia's next move.

The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict.

A snap election was called after Prime Minister António Costa's budget failed to pass.

Thirteen people were killed when British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights march in Londonderry.

Rafael Nadal wins a record 21st Grand Slam men's singles title by fighting back from two sets down to beat Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final.

Ukrainian authorities have mapped out Kyiv's bomb shelters, but can the BBC's Sarah Rainsford find them?

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise.

Sergio Mattarella agreed to stay on after ruling parties failed to find a compromise candidate.

Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region.

Kazakhstan is now the world's second biggest crypto-currency mining country, thanks partly to a vast mine in the desert.

From next month, Belgium's civil servants may not be contacted outside working hours.

Invasion or fear strategy: the Russian leader keeps everyone guessing on his real plans for Ukraine.

From the disruption of gas supplies to the risk of broader war, the Ukraine crisis matters to the UK.

Syrian refugees saw Europe as a sanctuary - but now some are afraid of coming face to face with their torturers.

Germany's refusal to arm Ukraine has puzzled and angered some allies. Here's what's behind it.

About 100,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border.

Western diplomats are refusing to be explicit about specific penalties to keep the Kremlin guessing.

A snap election has been called on Sunday after the national assembly rejected the government's 2022 draft budget.

With an estimated 100,000 Russian soldiers now on Ukraine's border, what do Ukrainians make of it all?

Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion.

Speculation is rife about when Putin might strike but maybe hostilities already started, writes Jonathan Marcus.

Knowing how to deal with aggressive patients has become even more important during the pandemic.

As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tension on Ukraine's border.

Tens of thousands of Germans take to the streets every week and politicians are being targeted.

One resident returns to their home city in rebel-held east Ukraine, as tensions with Russia rise.

For the first time in living memory there is no left-wing candidate challenging for the presidency.

What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders.

Manfred Goldberg is one of seven survivors to have their portrait put on display in Buckingham Palace.

Nato's secretary general calls for "a balanced approach", amid heighten tensions in Eastern Europe.

The Toplița thermal waterfall is 10m high and famed in the country for its beauty.

Hans Werk features in a new documentary about the last living generation of Germans in Hitler’s Third Reich.

Monaco royal and accomplished show jumper Charlotte Casiraghi opened the brand's Haute Couture show.