the headlines on bbc news... a former ukrainian mp linked by britain to an alleged russian plot to take control of ukraine says his country needs new political leaders. ukraine's ambassador to britain urges allies to stand with them. the world health organization's european director says it's plausible that the region is moving towards a �*kind of pandemic endgame�*. a former british conservative party government minister nusrat ghani says she was sacked from herjob, because of — in part — her muslim faith. the government chief whip says the claims are false. a family has been left "devastated" after a 16—year—old boy was fatally stabbed in manchester on saturday night. five boys — aged between 15 and 17 — have been arrested on suspicion of murder. phil cunliffe has this report. according to local residents, thirlmere avenue is usually a quiet street. but last night, around seven o�*clock, that peace was shattered