US optimistic on end to war as Zelensky says Ukraine to talk to US and Russia

The meeting came as US envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Moscow for a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

France seizes suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the Mediterranean

The vessel, named Grinch, was stopped by the French navy as it travelled through waters between Spain and Morocco.

The boy was taken along with his father, the lawyer and school officials say. ICE says it was not targeting the boy.

Prosecutors are reviewing dozens more suspected deaths linked to a former palliative care nurse.

The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.

The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.

The retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the north-east marks the biggest change of control in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents.

Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island.

Rafael Tudares was arrested after his father-in-law, Edmundo González, ran against Nicolás Maduro in the election.

Heavy rains have ravaged the country's North Island, with a minister comparing it to a "war zone".

Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.

US envoy Steve Witkoff said he was optimistic about a deal ahead of talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin.