Ukrainian Defence Minister Valeriy Heletey tells the BBC his forces are gaining ground against rebels in the east and will be victorious "very soon".

The Bank of Portugal unveils a plan to rescue the troubled lender, Banco Espirito Santo, by splitting it into two banks, with a cash injection for the "good bank".

One of Afghanistan's presidential candidates has aired a tape that he says is proof of a plan to to fix the election in favour of his rival.

The organisers of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro dismiss concerns about pollution in the bay where sailing events will be held.

China sends 2,500 soldiers to boost rescue efforts in Yunnan province after an earthquake kills at least 381 people and injures more than 1,800.

Events are taking place to commemorate the centenary of the start of Britain's involvement in World War One.

A metal dust explosion was the likely cause of a blast that tore through a plant in eastern China on Saturday, killing 75, officials say.

Israel announces a seven-hour "humanitarian window" for parts of Gaza, a day after an Israeli attack near a UN-run school killed 10.