‘Russians are even trying to ban our holidays’ – life in occupied Ukraine
Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation. Read More
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Rourke leaves Big Brother after ‘unacceptable behaviour’
The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over “offensive” language he had used. Read More
Tanzania’s main opposition party banned from election
The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason. Read More
US special envoy meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to ‘get moving’ on Ukraine ceasefire
Steve Witkoff held talks with the Russian president, meanwhile Moscow’s ambassador to the UK told the BBC the US is not Russia’s ally. Read More
US and Iran hold ‘constructive’ first round of nuclear talks
The highest-level talks between the two nations since Trump’s first term in office will resume next week. Read More
Israel says it will expand its offensive across most of Gaza
Israel’s defence minister also said it had taken over a “security zone”, which separates the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis. Read More
Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed
The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village. Read More
Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital
State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be “easily blown away”. Read More
UK economy grew more than expected in February
Analysts warn the unexpected growth could prove short-lived due to the threat of US tariffs and business tax rises. Read More
Laura Kuenssberg: Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to?
The vote later won’t determine British Steel’s future, but is a first step towards a possible nationalisation. Read More