Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
This is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia’s president in more than a year. Read More
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Donald Trump’s biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden. Read More
Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks. Read More
Israel heads to polls for pivotal election defined by security and democracy
Many fear neither of the leading political blocs will win enough seats for a majority – meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead. Read More
Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex says she “can’t wait” to take part in the programme, which will air next year. Read More
Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
Jay-Z has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game. Read More
Truce begins in wartorn Ukraine city after it was announced by Melania Trump
The ceasefire is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians. Read More
Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack
The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said. Read More
Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time
Comey’s lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016. Read More
Lula’s comeback in Brazil dents Trump’s ambitions for Latin America
The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders. Read More