European Union officials travel to Kyiv for summit

Today we look at Ukraine's chances of gaining membership of the European Union - Ukrainians describe it as a "symbolic mission" but the European Union says the country may have to wait decades.

Pope Francis is in South Sudan today and the city of Juba has been spruced up and major preparations are underway - we speak to our Religious Affairs Editor about the Pope's message to the bitter political rivals there.

And we also hear from philanthropist and billionaire Bill Gates who explains why his work developing vaccinations and combating infectious diseases are things he cares about.