Croatia's foreign minister has apologised saying the greeting was "maybe an awkward moment".

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock cancels a tour after wing flap problems on her government jet.

The Ukrainian advances - if held - would be the most significant since Russia withdrew from near Kyiv in April.

In a blow to the ruling conservatives, the Greens and liberals will start talks with their rivals.

The two main rivals for the German chancellorship claim a mandate to govern after a tight election.

The leaders of the two biggest parties are now in a race to find partners to join a coalition.

Annalena Baerbock said the numbers were "fantastic" for the Green Party in Germany's election.

The election race could barely be tighter as people vote to decide who will run Europe's biggest economy.