Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow
The Russian president accuses Kyiv of wanting to fight “to the last Ukrainian” – which he says Russia is also “in principle” ready to do. Read More
Trump administration will re-examine green card holders from 19 countries
Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Somalia and Venezuela are among the countries subject to the review. Read More
Israeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrender
The Palestinian Authority says the killings are a “war crime”, while an Israeli minister backed the soldiers. Read More
Quebec expands secularism law and limits public prayer
A new bill introduced in the Canadian province expands on a 2019 religious symbols law with new measures including a ban on face coverings in daycares. Read More
Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail
Mohammed Ibrahim, now 16, was on holiday from Florida when he was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. Read More
Firefighters search for hundreds still missing in devastating Hong Kong tower blocks fire
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds remain unaccounted for after Wednesday’s blaze. Read More
General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup
Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters. Read More
Video shows speed fire spreads in Hong Kong tower block
Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House. Read More
France to bring in form of military service, 25 years after conscription was phased out
“The only way to avoid danger is to prepare for it,” says President Emmanuel Macron. Read More
Venezuela bans six major airlines as tensions escalate
The affected carriers ceased flying to Venezuela after the US warned of heightened military activity. Read More