Ukraine's president extends truce for the east
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has extended a week-long ceasefire with pro-Russian separatists in the east for another three days.
Ukrainian president 'poised to sign ceasefire'
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said he was about to sign an order for a temporary unilateral ceasefire by Ukrainian forces in the east of the country, the interior ministry's website said.
More top news
-
Plans to ban 'unjust' leaseholds on new-build houses
Leaseholds on new-build houses could be banned outright under proposals to stamp out abuses of the system.
-
Rashan Charles: Vigil held over man's police chase death
Angry protesters have demonstrated outside a police station following the death of a black man who died following a chase.
-
Mum's plea for missing teddy with tragic son's voice
A heartbroken young mum has issued a poignant plea for a missing teddy bear which plays out the voice of her dead son.