Alastair Jamieson

The Russian president told one reporter he was ready to meet Donald Trump, who he said he had not spoken to for years

During boasts about Russia’s military achievements in his annual marathon televised news conference, Vladimir Putin says he is ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks on ending his war and has no conditions for starting discussions.

Result ‘will define our fate for many decades to come’ says pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu

Air raid sirens across northern Israel sent hundreds of thousands of people scrambling into shelters

Huge explosions at military depot near Moscow detected by seismic equipment

Israel says it targeted senior Hamas militants with precise munitions

Bottom of boat ‘ripped open’, plunging more than 60 people into waters off France

Applause from some, dismay from others as Israeli PM pledges to continue war in Gaza despite war crimes allegations

A decade-long legal saga over the WikiLeaks founder’s future could be over within hours

Joe Biden returns to Washington as security advisers warn of likely revenge from Tehran

An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) costing £10 is being introduced for passengers transiting through British airports

Some airports given until June 2025 to install the new technology

The 87-year-old skipped Friday’s procession at the last minute to conserve his strength for Easter Sunday

‘If Ukraine is defeated by Russia, nobody in Europe will be able to feel safe’ says former European Council president

Authorities in Crete recommended children and the elderly stay indoors

Tim Davie says he is open to a ‘more progressive’ way of funding the corporation as charter renewal looms

Bosses promise to improve Heathrow punctuality after only 60% of flights were on time last year

The changes will make things simpler for the airline and its frequent flyers, but the transition won’t be easy

Michelle Handforth, who flies to her Network Rail job from her home in Aberdeen, is to step down

Scotland’s current transport minister dismisses findings as says inquiry was ‘too long and too costly’