Ukraine’s TV-star president looks to bolster power (BBC)

Polling is taking place in Ukraine, with voters electing a new parliament.

Volodymyr Zelensky became president in a landslide victory in April but says he has so far been unable to appoint the ministers he wants.

The ex-TV star hopes this snap election, which he called after being sworn in, will consolidate his power and give a greater mandate for reform.

Mr Zelensky’s Servant of the People party – named after the TV show he starred in – is expected to do well. Read more