Finland and Sweden have indicated they want to become Nato members following Russia's war in Ukraine.

In the first such trial of the war, the defendant, 21, is accused of killing an unarmed civilian.

Ukraine claims to have attacked Russian troops as they attempted to cross the Siversky Donets river.

Russian media says Moscow wishes to "swap" Griner for the arms trafficker Viktor Bout.

Spain could become the first European country with menstrual pain leave under a proposed law.

Ireland go home after Thursday's semi-final, despite a warm reception for Derry girl Brooke Scullion.

The expulsion of Russian officials from Western capitals shows how the spy conflict is intensifying.

Both Vladimir Putin's former wife and his alleged current girlfriend are sanctioned over the war in Ukraine.

The incident, captured on video seen by the BBC, is being investigated as a suspected war crime.

Correspondent Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway are with Ukrainian troops as they advance.

Guillermo Fariñas was returning to Cuba after denouncing Cuban state repression at a series of events.

The BBC joined Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra as they prepared for the contest amid the rubble of the city of Irpin.

Bones found in the Dutch city of Vianen date back to the late 18th Century, archaeologists say.

Six Eurovision commentators share their most memorable moments, including a presidential petition.

The 66th edition of the song contest is bringing fans and artists together in more ways than one.

UK singer Sam Ryder refuses to let the nerves get to him ahead of the final in Turin.

Ukraine won the Eurovision song contest 2022, with the UK coming second, its best result since 1998.

Eurovision host Rylan Clark tells us what to watch out for on Saturday night.

Ukrainian refugee Marharyta, nine, is learning English as she waits to start school in Manchester.

The BBC has obtained CCTV footage of the killing of two civilians in cold blood by Russian soldiers that is now being investigated by prosecutors as a suspected war crime.

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto tells the BBC that that he wants Finland to join Nato as soon as possible.