BC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko reflects on the Victory Day spectacle in Moscow.

Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about military defences on its border with Hungary.

Cardinals joined the newly appointed pope in the Sistine Chapel, in a service that began with a prayer.

Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree.

Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree.

The Russian president welcomed 27 world leaders to the event in Red Square.

Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about air defences.

Pope Leo XIV's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment.

Russia proposed a unilateral, three-day truce to coincide with the event marking the end of World War Two.

The new Pope is seen as someone who could unite traditionalist and progressive within the Church, writes the BBC's religion editor.

Pope Leo XIV has supported his predecessor and focus will turn on whether he continues Church reforms.

The BBC's Yogita Limaye went to the Donetsk region of Ukraine to speak to soldiers about life on the frontline.

The BBC's Yogita Limaye went to the Donetsk region of Ukraine to speak to soldiers about life on the frontline.

Excited crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope.

Excited crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope.

Excited crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope.