Why we’re talking about . . .

Invaded nation’s act is favourite to win while Russia barred from taking part

Six figures with ties to the Kremlin have died since Vladimir Putin launched Ukraine war

Once lauded for its rapid response, Berlin’s excess death rate is now higher than many of its neighbours

It’s the third Women’s Super League title in a row for the Blues

The world’s top two female boxers faced off for the first time and produced an ‘unforgettable’ show

Russian general says Moscow aims to create a ‘corridor’ across southern Ukraine to Transnistria

Theorists believe governments, big businesses or the UN may be behind a large-scale secret plot

It’s hard to find a solid business case for the billionaire’s buyout of the social media platform

Explosions in pro-Russian separatist region fuels fears that Ukraine invasion may bleed into neighbouring nation

Surge in cases has been linked to lockdown restrictions

Pundits look at what the Gypsy King will do next after his masterclass against Dillian Whyte 

Laughter and banging of tables said to have punctuated private meeting

Amare, the 16-year-old ape, has screen time cut after spending ‘hours’ looking at visitors’ phones

No doubt company is becoming increasingly political, in a way that rankles with many people

Any Questions? host Chris Mason appointed as successor to Laura Kuenssberg

Hosts have made sexual advances to refugees and relationships have ‘fallen apart’

The case has ‘confounded activists on both sides of the abortion debate’

There were two emphatic victories on the Thames – one by each university

Will the latest round of sanctions be enough to derail the Russian war machine?

Social media giant admits idea is in the works – and claims it did not come from Tesla billionaire

Anti-tank missile system provided by UK has ‘cult status’ among Ukrainian troops

Conservative LGBT+ patron hopes ‘divided’ party can now have more ‘respectful’ discussion

Stern action is needed to counter companies who believe breaking the law is justifiable

Ukrainian president showers praise on UK prime minister’s response to Russian invasion

Board of governors to discuss Will Smith at emergency meeting following on-stage attack

Critics suggest Russian leader has ‘Napoleon complex’

Moscow’s move to host 2028 tournament has been dismissed as ‘trolling’ and ‘complete mischief making’

Emergency phone call by witness played to jury

New online library features 400,000 ‘bird’s eye views’ of the country dating back to 1919

Children arrive in UK today after evacuation organised by fans’ group

While a Russian debt default is deemed manageable, the embroilment of China may not be

MPs issue scathing report on £120m celebration dreamed up by Theresa May

Hopes of an end to the bloodshed in Ukraine grew this week as peace talks continued

Charity worker detained in Tehran since 2016 on her way home to be reunited with six-year-old daughter and husband

Age is just a number for James, Nadal, Ronaldo and Brady

Michael Gove suggests seized properties could be used for ‘humanitarian purposes’