Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders

'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders

The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran

General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.

US government drops case against Democrats in 'illegal orders' video

The six lawmakers – all military and intelligence veterans – released a video last year reminding servicemembers they can refuse illegal orders.

Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year

Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency

Few of Donald Trump’s speeches to Congress have had as much riding on them as the one on Tuesday night.

Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence

The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarta after armed men rammed one of the gates.

Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as UK shops warn it's being stolen to order

Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

Texas lawmaker urged to resign over alleged affair with staffer

Nancy Guthrie's family offers $1m reward to bring home missing mother