Ukraine troops pull back in Kharkiv after Russia offensiveUkraine says it has moved troops to "advantageous positions" as Russia intensifies its attacks on the region.WorldStill trapped on Baltimore ship, months after bridge collapseMorale is low for the Dali's crew members, stranded on board by ongoing investigation into tragedy.US & CanadaUkraine troops pull back in Kharkiv after Russia offensiveUkraine says it has moved troops to "advantageous positions" as Russia intensifies its attacks on the region.WorldStill trapped on Baltimore ship, months after bridge collapseMorale is low for the Dali's crew members, stranded on board by ongoing investigation into tragedy.US & CanadaLIVEZelensky cancels foreign trips as Russia attacks north-east UkraineUkrainian says troops are withdrawing from some villages after Russia launched a new cross-border incursion last week.Trump's lawyer attacks Cohen in hush-money trialThe defence team questioned the credibility of Trump's former lawyer, who said he lied for the ex-President.US & Canada'Unprecedented' hunt for escaped French prisonerHundreds of police officers are deployed in the search for Mohamed Amra and the men who freed him.EuropeMiniature poodle Sage wins Westminster dog showSage, a miniature poodle from Houston, Texas, won the top prize at the 148th annual iteration of the show.US & CanadaBiden plans to send $1bn arms shipment to IsraelThe weapons transfer comes as Israeli tanks were spotted advancing deeper into residential areas of Rafah.US & CanadaOnly from the BBCWhat happens when you ask AI for relationship adviceHow good is artificial intelligence at solving those knotty interpersonal problems that can strain our daily lives?FutureThe Baby Reindeer fallout: What will happen next?The Netflix stalker drama has been a hit. 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