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Pro-Ukraine supporters attacked in Donetsk
ITV News' Europe Correspondent Emma Murphy is in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk:
Scuffles in #donetsk as some pro Ukraine supporters dare show their flag. Crowd turned on them, fireworks thrown. Third of a mile chase.
Police surrounded those under attack but had nowhere to take them. Long dash down rd with crowd in pursuit
Read more: Vitali Klitschko visits Donetsk in bid to ease Ukraine divisions
Crimean referendum 'legitimate', Putin tells Merkel
Vladimir Putin has told Angela Merkel an upcoming referendum in Crimea is in accordance with international law.
In a phone call between the two leaders, Putin said the actions of the Crimean parliament were aimed at protecting the legitimate interests of the population in the peninsula.
A statement from the Kremlin added that, while Putin and Merkel differed in their view on the situation in Ukraine, they were agreed that a de-escalation of tensions should be achieved as soon as possible.
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Clegg: Lib Dems 'guardians of tolerant Britain'
The Liberal Democrats are the only guardians of a "modern, open and tolerant Britain", leader Nick Clegg has said to the party's spring conference.
Mr Clegg defended his party's role in the coalition government, and said the party must remain in power after next year's general election to ensure the "reconstruction and renewal" of the country.
The deputy prime minister added that, though many "still feel the squeeze" of the recent economic downturn, British people can "finally see the light at the end of the tunnel".
Thousands attend pro-Russia rally in Donetsk
Thousands of pro-Russian supporters have gathered for a rally in Lenin Square, Donetsk.
Two passports on stolen or lost database used on flight
Interpol has said at least two passports, recorded as lost or stolen on its database, were used by passengers on board a missing Malaysia Airlines flight.
The agency says no checks of its database had been made by any country on an Austrian and an Italian passport between the time that they were stolen and the departure of the flight.
"Whilst it is too soon to speculate about any connection between these stolen passports and the missing plane, it is clearly of great concern that any passenger was able to board an international flight using a stolen passport listed in Interpol's databases," Ronald Noble, of Interpol, said.
"It may be that some people could steal my passport and I think my passport maybe nobody can use it again because when I went back to Italy I talked with police, Italian police, to lock my last passport and so nobody can use it."
A passport stolen from Italian Luigi Maraldi is understood to have been used to board the missing Malaysian Airlines flight.
He told reporters: "It may be that some people could steal my passport and I think my passport maybe nobody can use it again because when I went back to Italy I talked with police, Italian police, to lock my last passport and so nobody can use it."
Pro-Russian supporters swamp Lenin Square, Donetsk
ITV News' Europe Correspondent Emma Murphy is in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk:
At least 5000 pro Russia supporters swamping Lenin sq and main roads in #donetsk. Doesn't fit with klitschko's claim they're "tourists"
Protestor laughs when I tell him Klitschko claimed they weren't local. "There's no enough buses or planes to get us here in these numbers"
Tiny pro Ukraine gathering up the road. Inpart an indication of eastern position but certainly a sign of how threatened they feel.
Read more: Vitali Klitschko visits Donetsk in bid to ease Ukraine divisions
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Clegg aims fire at Farage in conference address
Nick Clegg has aimed fire at Nigel Farage and Ukip for their "politics of blame" in his closing speech at the Liberal Democrats' spring conference in York.
As some polls indicate eurosceptic Ukip may overtake the Lib Dems in May's European elections, Clegg said: "Do you want Britain in or out [of the EU]? That's the real question in May."
Temperatures could peak at 19C
by Lucy Verasamy - ITV Weather PresenterMany of us will have a perfect spring day with unbroken, clear blue skies and sunshine.
More cloud will remain across the north-west with dull, damp conditions for Scotland and Northern Ireland - the rain pepping up later.
Away from the cloud in the north-west, a remarkably mild climate for the time of year and people will be feeling warm in the south, with temperatures peaking at 17-18C inland - and possibly 19C. Coasts will be prone to a cool sea breeze.
Pro-Ukrainian rallies take place in Crimea region
Pro-Ukrainian rallies are being held in Simferopol - the capital of Crimea.
Yesterday the first unit of the pro-Russian Military Forces of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea was sworn in at a public ceremony in the city.
Searches continue after Malaysian aircraft 'disappears'
Searches are continuing after a Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 'disappeared' en route to Beijing. The flight that left Kuala Lumpur on Saturday was carrying 239 people.
Authorities are investigating two passengers on board the flight, who are believed to have been travelling on forged passports.
