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Ukraine war: Reports of counter-offensive

Russia has reported fighting with Ukrainian forces across the south-east.

Russia's defence ministry says it has thwarted a major Ukrainian attack in Donetsk, in the latest sign that a wider counter-offensive may have begun. Ukraine has not been responding to the Russian claims. We speak to our colleague from BBC Verify and bring the latest from our correspondent.

Footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic – famous for his memorable quotes and long line of controversies – is retiring. His fans around the world share their favourite memories of the Swedish striker.

We have the latest on the devastating train crash in India.

We hear about a BBC Investigation into links between harmful chemicals and ultra-processed food.

We continue to discuss assisted dying and hear from people whose family members have chosen medically assisted dying.

(Photo: Local resident Lilia Tabala, 75, looks at the ruins of her garage and summer kitchen, destroyed by recent shelling in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the town of Horlivka (Gorlovka) in the Donetsk region, Russian-controlled Ukraine, June 5, 2023. Credit: Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters)

50 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Jun 202315:06GMT

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  • Mon 5 Jun 202315:06GMT

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