German chancellor promises probe after leak of officers discussing the supply of long-range missiles.

Were the chanting crowds a last liberal hurrah. or are dreams of democracy still alive, asks Russia editor Steve Rosenberg.

BBC's Russia Editor reflects on covering the funeral of Alexei Navalny - which saw thousands attend.

Rüschegg Eywald boasts the fourth longest ski lift in Switzerland. This year, it didn't open once.

German chancellor promises probe after leak of officers discussing the supply of long-range missiles.

A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting and killing a great white shark in an "astonishing" attack.

Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi insisted the situation on Ukraine's eastern front "remains difficult, but controlled".

A moment of silence has been held to remember Luke Davies and Jesse Baird who were allegedly murdered.

A moment of silence has been held to remember Luke Davies and Jesse Baird who were allegedly murdered.

The self-described geriatric starlet was known for her distinctive white hair and oversized glasses.

Firefighters tackled the blaze at the Grand Prairie junkyard, and no injuries were reported.

The self-described geriatric starlet was known for her distinctive white hair and oversized glasses.

The 49-year-old Spice Girl was showcasing her label's autumn/winter collection at Paris Fashion Week.

Some 760 people were reportedly injured and more than 100 died after a rush on an aid convoy in Gaza.

Tens of thousands have fled border towns because of the hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Four designers give their insights into the unrelenting rise of Africa's high-end brands.

Leonid Zakutenko sold poison to vulnerable people who wanted to die - we confronted him at a post office in Kyiv.

Leonid Zakutenko sold poison to vulnerable people who wanted to die - we confronted him at a post office in Kyiv.

Resorts and roads are closing ahead of an expected 10 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains.