Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire
The Russian leader declines to sign up to a plan that Ukraine had accepted for a month-long ceasefire. Read More
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‘World’s ugliest animal’ is New Zealand’s fish of the year
Known as the world’s ugliest animal for its lumpy appearance, the blobfish makes a stunning comeback. Read More
US and European armies should join our war on gangs, Ecuador president tells BBC
Daniel Noboa is calling on international armies to fight the cartels trafficking most of the world’s cocaine. Read More
Ghosts of apartheid haunt South Africa as compensation anger brews
Anti-apartheid activists like Mzolisi Dyasi feel let down after the sacrifices they made for democracy. Read More
Chris Mason: Flurry of worry over benefit changes
It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government’s benefits overhaul. Read More
Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030
Measures include restricting eligibility for disability payments and cutting benefits for health conditions. Read More
US steel customers spooked by tariffs, Tata says
Tata boss Rajesh Nair says US customers are looking for other suppliers as 25% tariffs take effect. Read More
What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?
The government says changes to the welfare system will save £5bn and get people into work. Read More
Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth
Dolphins circled their capsule after it landed off the coast of Florida. Read More
Putin gives Trump just enough to claim progress on Ukraine peace
Trump made a big deal of his conversation with Putin, but there is little to shout about, Sarah Rainsford writes. Read More