<p>The Russian president apologises over the downing of an Azerbaijani plane in Russian airspace - without directly taking blame. Also:  chess champion walks out of tournament over jeans row.</p>

Global News Podcast

Putin apologises over plane crash, without saying Russia is at fault

The breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. 
 
Hear the most important global stories from the BBC, the most trusted name in international news. 
 
With reporters on the ground in every country, we’re always where the story is. We bring you unparalleled access and exclusive updates that you won’t get anywhere else. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. From Trump’s White House to Putin’s Kremlin, from the Ukraine War to the Israel-Gaza conflict. From Damascus to Delhi, from Silicon Valley to Singapore, from Washington DC to Wuhan. Politics, economic...