The Russian president says he ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” until the end of Sunday.
Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans
Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel Afghans who are undocumented or had temporary permission to stay.
Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw to be redrawn following earthquake
The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital.
Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast
Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.
Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages
Iranian and US officials will hold a second round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal in Rome on Saturday.
US Supreme Court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans
The accused gang members are being sent to a notorious jail in El Salvador under a 19th-Century law.
US Supreme Court halts deportation of Venezuelans under wartime law
The Trump administration has been deporting accused gang members to a notorious El Salvador jail.
China races robots against humans in Beijing half-marathon
The Yizhuang half-marathon is the first time robots have raced against humans over such a distance.
China races robots against humans in Beijing half-marathon
The Yizhuang half-marathon is the first time robots have raced against humans over such a distance.
US strikes on Yemen oil terminal kill at least 74, Houthis say
The US says the attack on the Red Sea coast aimed to restrict supplies and funds for the Houthis, who called it a war crime.
