The Campaign Around Mosul - the Last Stronghold of IS in Iraq

Iraqi troops and their allies are in day three of military operations in the battle to retake the city of Mosul from the militant group, so-called Islamic State. Among the allied force are the Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq.

The German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to discuss the worsening humanitarian situation Syria with the Russian president.

Rock star Bruce Springsteen opens up to the BBC about his 50 years in music marked by struggle, success and depression.