MPs back assisted dying bill in historic Commons vote

Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting.

Jimmy Lai, billionaire owner of Hong Kong’s last opposition newspaper, imprisoned over role in anti-Beijing protests.

A UN official speaks of “absolute carnage” after visiting a hospital with many injured in central Gaza.

The BBC podcaster also revealed her bowel cancer charity fund has now raised more than £5m.

After Chancellor Jeremy Hunt pledges no VAT rise, Labour make the same commitment – denying they were “bounced” into...