Ukraine war: Zelensky aide reveals up to 13,000 war dead
Western casualty estimates suggest about 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed or wounded.
Cyril Ramaphosa: South African president faces threat of impeachment over ‘Farmgate’
A panel finds Cyril Ramaphosa abused his position in the handling of a theft from his farm.
Ukraine war: Nato pledges to provide more weapons and fix power grid
Millions of Ukrainians remain without power and water in freezing temperatures after Russian strikes.
China Covid: Heavy police presence after days of protests
Demonstrations over Covid restrictions that erupted at the weekend now appear to have died down.
Russian attacks on energy grid amount to genocide, says Ukraine
The prosecutor-general tells the BBC Russian attacks are aimed at “the full Ukrainian nation”.
Imran Khan: Former Pakistani PM attends first rally since shooting
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan greets supporters in Rawalpindi weeks after he was shot at a similar event.
Ukraine war: Putin tells Russian soldiers’ mothers he shares their pain
Given the scale of destruction from Russia’s invasion, his words are certain to infuriate Ukrainians.
Ukraine war: Ukraine struggles to restore power after Russian strikes
Ukraine says 50% of the country’s electricity needs are not being met, and water supplies are affected.