As the war in Ukraine drags on into its fourth month, there is still no end in sight. Russian forces launched a major offensive today around Sievierodonetsk in Eastern Ukraine, in an effort to encircle Ukrainian troops. The area surrounding the city is the most easterly point of Ukrainian-held territory in the Donbas. Sievierodonetsk has come under intense artillery and missile fire in recent weeks. Capturing it would be a big prize for Russia in its push to seize control of the Donbas.
Cleverly comes out top at Tory conference
The four Conservative candidates vying to replace Rishi Sunak have launched their final leadership pitches.