Russia targets Kyiv with 'exceptional' missile strike, military official says
Kyiv was targeted by an exceptionally dense attack of Russian drones, cruise missiles and possibly ballistic missiles early Tuesday in the eighth assault on the Ukrainian capital this month, a senior city military official said.
2023-05-16 13:59
Midwife's Ukraine work inspires Eurovision winner Sandie Shaw
Singer Sandy Shaw was inspired by the midwife after hearing her on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
2023-05-16 13:48
New Zealand hostel fire: At least six dead and more missing in Wellington
Wellington fire commander Nick Pyatt says the blaze is the city's "worst nightmare".
2023-05-16 13:48
Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother speaks to the BBC
Elena Gordon's son Vladimir Kara-Murza was convicted of treason for criticising Putin's war in Ukraine.
2023-05-16 13:18
Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Kyiv defends against heavy air raid
Russia launched an exceptionally intense air attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday. Officials said preliminary
2023-05-16 12:49
Ukraine war: Kyiv comes under missile attack
In video circulating on social media, air defence systems can be seen shooting down missiles.
2023-05-16 11:14