Trump has also criticised a UK-led European summit which pledged to boost Ukrainian defences.

Whatever words are used to frame the plan, enormous challenges lie ahead, the BBC's Frank Gardner writes.

BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale considers the idea suggested by the French president.

Where does a weekend of European support for Ukraine leave Zelensky's US relations after White House row?

The Pope resumes mechanical ventilation after suffering two "acute respiratory failures" on Monday.

Police said someone cut off power to a water pump on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea.

Ukraine's president tells reporters that despite a fractious White House meeting, he is prepared for the deal to go ahead.

The Ukrainian president is standing firm after his Oval Office clash with Donald Trump, says the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

The UK prime minister says Europe would take the lead but would need US backing for a peace plan.

Nathan Osman's family say attempts to use his bank cards were made the day after he died.

Donald Trump will not get involved in security guarantees for Ukraine, but can Europe fill the gap?

Pope Francis is unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person, with the Vatican publishing a text.

Doubts are growing about the US commitment to European security outside Ukraine.

The abrupt departure of the Tate brothers by private jet has left a fresh trail of confusion and unanswered questions in its wake.

At least 25 people were detained during a worldwide operation, Europol says.

How a new atomic clock might be the way to tackle attacks on plane GPS systems

The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, people in Kyiv tell the BBC.

Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part.

Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.

Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of abusing hundreds of patients, most of them children, including Mauricette Vinet's grandson

Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales.

The Ukrainian president's military-style attire was questioned by a Maga media star before he was upbraided by President Trump and JD Vance.

The Ukrainian president speaks about the mineral deal, his recent meeting at the White House, and the possibility of a truce.

Firefighters in the Czech Republic have been tackling a huge fire after a train derailed.

Ihor Brusylo told the BBC's Jeremy Bowen that US President Donald Trump's stance on the war was "alarming".