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European leaders have warned against Ukrainian borders being redrawn by force – days before Russia's Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are due to hold a summit on Ukraine in Alaska.

In a statement, European leaders said "the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future".

It added the principles of "territorial integrity" must be respected and "international borders must not be changed by force".

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Thousands of North Koreans are being sent to work in slave-like conditions in Russia to fill a huge labour shortage exacerbated by Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the BBC has learned.

Moscow has repeatedly turned to Pyongyang to help it fight the war, using its missiles, artillery shells and its soldiers.

Now, with many of Russia's men either killed or tied up fighting - or having fled the country - South Korean intelligence officials have told the BBC that Moscow is increasingly relying on North Korean labourers.

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The US and China have extended their trade truce for another 90 days, just hours before the world's two biggest economies were set to raise tariffs on each other.

On Monday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to keep the pause in place until 10 November, while Beijing also announced an extension.

It means the US will hold its levy on Chinese imports at 30%, while China will keep a 10% tariff on American goods.

The latest extension will give more time for further negotiations about "remedying trade imbalances" and "unfair trade practices", the White House said.

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Today, Adam speaks to the former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon.

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Ahead of the release of her new book, 'Frankly', Nicola Sturgeon reveals details her time in office, her row with JK Rowling over gender in Scotland, her relationship with Alex Salmond, and her sexuality.

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US President Donald Trump has said he will try to get some territory back for Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

"Russia's occupied a big portion of Ukraine. They occupied prime territory. We're going to try to get some of that territory back for Ukraine," he told a news conference.

He and the Russian president are due to hold talks in Alaska at the end of the week. Trump claimed that he could know within two minutes of meeting Putin whether progress was possible.

He said Friday would be a "feel-out meeting" aimed at urging Putin to end the war - suggesting he may view the summit as just an initial encounter.

Trump also again warned that there would be "some swapping, changes in land" between Russia and Ukraine.

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The global population is still growing, with the UN predicting that it will peak at 10.3bn in the 2080s.

But in many advanced economies, it's falling, with both rates below the 2.1 needed to keep a population stable.

But why? And how will it affect the global economy?

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The UK's seas have had their warmest start to the year since records began, helping to drive some dramatic changes in marine life and for its fishing communities.

The average surface temperature of UK waters in the seven months to the end of July was more than 0.2C higher than any year since 1980, BBC analysis of provisional Met Office data suggests.

Scientists and amateur naturalists have observed a remarkable range of species not usually widespread in UK waters, including octopus, bluefin tuna and mauve stinger jellyfish.

The abundance of these creatures can be affected by natural cycles and fishing practices, but many researchers point to the warming seas as a crucial part of their rise.

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Drivers over 70 could be banned from the roads if they fail compulsory eye tests under a radical shake-up of driving laws in Great Britain.

Plans also include reducing the drink-driving limit in both England and Wales to be in line with Scotland's laws, and giving people points on their licence for not wearing a seatbelt.

The move comes after an inquest into four deaths caused by drivers with failing eyesight saw a coroner call the UK's licensing system the "laxest in Europe".

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The UN's human rights office has condemned a targeted Israeli attack that killed six journalists in Gaza, calling it a "grave breach" of international humanitarian law.

Five Al Jazeera journalists, including prominent correspondent Anas al-Sharif, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday night, alongside a sixth freelance journalist.

The Israeli military said it had targeted Sharif, alleging he had "served as the head of a terrorist cell in Hamas". Israel has produced little evidence to support the claim.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's spokesman said the UK government is "gravely concerned" and called for an independent investigation.

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Five Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City, the broadcaster has said.

The Israeli military confirmed it targeted 28-year-old correspondent Anas al-Sharif, alleging he had "served as the head of a terrorist cell in Hamas".

But Al Jazeera called it a "targeted assassination" and "yet another blatant and premeditated attack on press freedom".

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