Few reasons for optimism after Antony Blinken’s diplomatic dash

Passengers are being advised to avoid travel as services wind down from Monday evening.

Pope Francis is “more unwell than yesterday”, the Vatican says, adding his prognosis “remains guarded”.

Schools in England face more disruption as the National Education Union announces fresh strikes.

The woman held a sign reading “no war” behind a newsreader on Russian state-controlled TV.

Senior ministers sign off a decision to pause the lifting of Covid restrictions in England beyond 21 June.