There has been intense fighting around the capital but the progress of Kremlin forces has stalled.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/04/ukraine-war-intense-fighting-around-kyiv-but-russias-progress-slow-16219690/

There have been emotional scenes at Berlin's main train station.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/04/germany-berliners-welcome-ukrainian-refugees-fleeing-russian-bombs-16216948/

An officer suggested she talk to alleged attacker ‘to set record straight’.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/04/greater-manchester-police-pay-damages-after-report-of-rape-16218113/

Huge queues formed at branches from St Petersburg to Siberia
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/04/russians-panic-buy-as-ikea-announces-it-is-shutting-stores-16217892/

The Russian leader also demanded full capitulation from Kyiv if the government wants the onslaught to stop.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/04/ukraine-war-putin-says-kyiv-must-give-in-to-russian-demands-16218603/

Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba claimed there have been ‘numerous cases’ of enemy troops attacking females in occupied cities.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/04/russian-troops-accused-of-raping-women-in-occupied-ukrainian-cities-16218883/

Birds (and grannies) of a feather flock together.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/04/newport-woman-marks-14-year-long-friendship-with-swan-family-16216424/

The US Supreme Court on Friday voted to reimpose the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/04/supreme-court-reimposes-death-sentence-for-boston-marathon-bomber-16218599/

Muslims across the globe are preparing to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/04/when-is-ramadan-in-2022-and-how-long-does-it-last-16124475/

The couple have been 'bagging' as many pubs as they can since 2014.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/04/yorkshire-couple-visit-321-wetherspoons-pubs-across-uk-16218838/

The Queen has approved the honour.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/03/gavin-williamson-to-be-knighted-despite-education-shambles-during-pandemic-16212251/

It's set to rise in the coming weeks.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/03/new-minimum-wage-2022-what-is-the-new-wage-and-when-will-it-start-16211513/

'I had to plead with them to let us get on the train.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/03/black-student-fought-onto-trains-due-to-racism-as-she-fled-ukraine-16211359/

The boys were 'tired and distressed' after being left on their own.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/03/yorkshire-boys-found-in-street-while-their-mum-went-drinking-16210304/

The metres-long white table has caught the attention of many.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/03/why-does-vladimir-putin-have-such-a-long-table-16209335/

'We know we've got more work to do.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/03/one-year-since-sarah-everards-death-what-are-the-met-police-doing-to-win-back-trust-16210414/

Not his name, nor his age or the city where he lived.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/03/even-after-the-police-caught-my-stalker-they-wouldnt-tell-me-who-he-was-16210869/

Ukrainians have been blocking troops from entering the city - but reports suggest they could have broken through.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/03/russian-troops-escalate-efforts-to-seize-europes-largest-nuclear-power-plant-16211404/

But the owners aren't going down without a fight.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/03/pret-orders-bakery-called-bread-a-manger-to-change-its-name-16208266/

The latest rhetoric will alarm observers concerned about what may come next following the Ukraine invasion.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/03/russia-declares-hot-war-against-the-west-saying-it-is-no-longer-cold-war-16211846/

Don't forget!
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/02/when-is-mothers-day-and-why-is-the-date-different-in-the-uk-16204789/

Police were called to the park following the discovery of suspected human remains.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/02/lincolnshire-remains-of-missing-woman-found-in-country-park-16204011/

Due to his Nigerian heritage, the soldier was more vulnerable than others to developing a cold-related injury.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/02/soldier-sues-mod-after-being-told-to-man-up-in-cold-weather-16203771/

Jordan's mum said his smile could light up a room.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/02/jordan-baker-died-when-he-fell-through-skylight-after-climbing-church-tower-16205153/

One audio clip reportedly captures frustrated troops firing shots at each other.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/02/ukraine-crying-russian-troops-plead-with-commanders-in-recordings-16203836/

Volunteers heading to the war zone have been reminded 'war is hell' by one expat joining the resistance.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/02/ukraine-foreign-legion-chief-says-more-than-150-brits-joining-fight-16204270/

The distraught parents now want their daughter's grave exhumed.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/02/babys-memorial-at-manchester-graveyard-dumped-in-skip-16200837/

Russia and the West have both imposed airspace bans already – but a no-fly zone is slightly difference.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/02/ukraine-russia-war-what-is-a-no-fly-zone-and-will-nato-impose-one-16204314/

Both Ukraine and Russia provide vital supplies to the world.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/02/fears-grow-that-ukraine-crisis-could-cause-global-food-shortages-16205091/

The dad of one footballer said: 'It was an airstrike by that damn Putin. He took my child from me.’
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/02/ukrainian-footballers-and-skier-killed-in-russian-war-16205335/

Her sister is also badly hurt in hospital.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/polinas-brother-fighting-for-life-days-after-schoolgirl-killed-in-russian-raid-16198016/

Here is where you can donate fresh clothes, blankets and other essential items Ukrainian people need right now.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/where-in-london-to-donate-clothes-food-and-toiletries-for-ukraine-16197333/

The royals made it clear they stand with Ukraine in a rare political statement.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/ukraine-russia-news-zelensky-thanks-william-and-kate-for-support-16196343/

Veteran taking arms against Russia's invasion of Ukraine says 'we haven't slept, but we're alive'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/we-can-destroy-it-ukrainian-guard-happy-to-fight-putins-convoy-16197862/

The incident took place last summer.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/london-ex-spurs-star-chris-armstrong-avoids-jail-after-trashing-store-16195370/

One man was so disturbed by her prediction, he wrote up his will.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/fake-psychic-went-to-festival-and-told-people-they-were-going-to-die-16195523/

The decision brings their overall salary from £81,932 to £84,144.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/mps-to-get-2200-pay-rise-as-brits-struggle-with-soaring-energy-bills-16197855/

She's been called one of the UK's 'most wanted tax fugitives'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/british-fugitive-wanted-over-1-million-fraud-arrested-in-spain-16195877/

The move is to try and crack down on botched procedures.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/it-could-become-illegal-to-offer-botox-or-fillers-without-a-licence-16196753/

The sovereign, independent country has been free for decades.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/when-did-ukraine-become-independent-from-russia-16196977/

The victims included the gunman's three daughters aged nine, 10 and 13.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/sacramento-three-children-dead-after-gunman-opens-fire-at-church-16193498/

The Queen was joined by close relatives on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/royal-family-reunion-as-queen-meets-prince-william-and-kate-in-windsor-16193685/

This is roughly the same as the distance from Manchester to Leeds.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/ukraine-news-convoy-of-russian-tanks-now-stretches-for-40-miles-16193665/

In a statement on Twitter, the country’s parliament said Belarusian troops had entered the Chernihiv region.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/ukraine-claims-belarus-has-crossed-border-to-join-putins-invasion-16194356/

Bella-Boo seemed to sense owner Karena Kirk-Drain was suffering from cancer.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/dog-saves-owners-life-by-alerting-her-to-breast-cancer-lump-16191564/

She said Vladimir Putin’s children were safe in mansions, while her people are 'dying and don’t know where to run’.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/ukrainian-woman-tells-boris-johnson-children-are-protecting-nato-from-missiles-16194549/

Powerful images of empty supermarkets in Ukraine lay bare the devastating impact of the war on daily life.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/ukraine-war-kyiv-facing-food-shortages-with-empty-shelves-in-shops-16192930/

Russian TOS-1 rocket launchers can be equipped with the deadly bombs.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/what-is-a-thermobaric-weapon-putin-accused-of-using-vacuum-bomb-16194023/

The Met Police believes Jamie Gilbey, from Crystal Palace, is believed to have been harmed and an investigation is now underway.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/murder-investigation-after-man-20-wanted-for-robbery-dies-16193205/

Feeling nostalgic helps people overcome low levels of pain by reducing brain activity, according to a new study.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/01/looking-at-old-pictures-relieves-pain-say-scientists-16191567/