Seven Sri Lankans say Russian soldiers in Ukraine subjected them to beatings and other abuse.

Valery Polyakov took the longest-ever spaceflight, clocking up 437 continuous days in the 1990s.

Giorgia Meloni has surged in the polls ahead of Sunday's vote with promises on taxes and migration.

Madeleine McCann's parents lose a legal challenge over handling of a row involving a detective's claims.

Barcelona record a profit of £86m for the last financial year and expect to make a £240m profit next year, the club says.

Olena Zelenska says she has come to pay her respects to the Queen on behalf of all Ukrainians.

The stock market flotation is set to be Germany's second-largest ever initial public offering.

The Russia-backed mayor of the eastern city of Donetsk blames Ukrainians for the blasts that killed 13.

The troops are needed at home but the pull-out may leave the UN mission short of vital helicopters.

Alla Pugacheva says the Kremlin's "illusory aims" in Ukraine are making a pariah of Russia.

The call comes as bodies are exhumed from hundreds of graves in areas recently liberated by Ukraine.

Electricity from the national grid is being directly received at the embattled Zaporizhzhia site.

The BBC's Orla Guerin reports from Izyum as Ukraine looks for answers at the site of hundreds of graves.

Russia's Ukraine retreat leaves joy, but also destruction and danger.

Italy's next leader could come from the far right, so here is what you need to know about the election.

The French Cycling Federation defends its decision to fly its men to the Cycling World Championships in Australia in business class while the women travelled in economy.

A long-time pariah, the Sweden Democrats are now the country's second-largest party.

A look back at the groundbreaking films of French cinematic pioneer Jean-Luc Godard.

In a prolific career, Jean-Luc Godard, has provoked, baffled, delighted and inspired.

Violent crime is a top issue for voters going to the polls on Sunday.

America's top diplomat visits Kyiv to firm up European leaders' resolve as winter fuel shortages loom.

A Russian policeman’s takeaway order helped the group expose his identity, after he threatened and hit them.

Emergency services have been rescuing people in the Marche Region.

The Ukrainian president makes a surprise appearance to thank troops.

The BBC’s Analysis Editor examines the significance of Ukraine’s counter-offensive against Russian forces.

Ukraine's military says it has retaken territory from Russia, making its first significant gain in months.

The fire broke out in the industrial area of San Giuliano Milanese, near the Italian city of Milan.