Russia casts doubt on Ukraine peace deal

President Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has indicated that its war in Ukraine is not ending anytime soon. Another Kremlin official confirmed the amended US peace plan had been received. We speak to our reporter with BBC Russian and hear a conversation with regular Russians about what they make of the developments.

Guinea-Bissau’s military says it has taken full control of the country after detaining President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, three days after the presidential election. The officers say they’ve suspended the electoral process and closed all borders indefinitely. Our global affairs reporter gives more details.

A Palestinian-American teenager is expected to appear in court in Israel later this week after nine months in detention without being charged. We speak to our correspondent in Jerusalem.

We hear from people in Taiwan about the government’s plans to increase defence spending.

Hong Kong chief executive John Lee has told a press briefing that 36 people have died in the fire in Tai Po, with at least 279 people not accounted for, in a tower block fire.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov looks on as Russia's President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) and Togo's President of the Council of Ministers Faure Gnassingbe (not pictured) meet at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia November 19, 2025. Credit: Ramil Sitdikov/Reuters)