The US and UK leaders shared a call after Russia too suggested a diplomatic solution was still possible.

From grandmothers to children, some Ukrainian civilians are preparing for a Russian invasion.

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has argued her positive drugs test was due to contamination with her grandad's medicine, an Olympic official says.

French police shoot dead a man wielding a long-bladed knife at the Gare du Nord train station.

Kamila Valieva always wanted to win Olympic Gold, but is under the spotlight now in a different way.

Olaf Scholz struggles to shake off his political past when dealing with the Ukraine-Russia crisis.

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

After being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, the Venice Carnival is back.

Several tactics are being used by pro-Kremlin sources to spread stories about Ukraine.

Separatists tried to seize Kharkiv in 2014. Now the city is turning away from its old neighbour.

Novak Djokovic reveals exclusively to the BBC why he hasn't had the Covid vaccination.

Amid fears of a Russian invasion, families who have fled once before are worried they will have to run again.

Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack.

Why is Turkey rebranding its internationally recognised name as “Türkiye”?

Police have already intercepted hundreds of vehicles trying to get into the city.