The Arctic conditions sweeping Europe have tightened their grip, with more deaths reported in Poland and Ukraine, taking the toll to well over 200.

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VIDEO: Big freeze tightens grip on Europe

Another 29 people have died in Ukraine and Poland as temperatures in large parts of Europe fall below -30C (-22F).

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Europe freeze strands thousands

Andy Murray beats Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-1 6-3 in the Brisbane International final to prepare for the Australian Open in perfect style.

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Murray triumphs in Brisbane final

Ukraine transfers former PM Yulia Tymoshenko from Kiev to a jail in the eastern city of Kharkiv.

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Ukraine’s Tymoshenko in new jail

With the start of conference play looming, most college basketball teams are fine-tuning their starting lineups. But 11 days before Maryland opens ACC play, the Terrapins are in the throes of overhauling theirs. On Wednesday against Albany , Maryland (7-3) will add its second prospective starter in as many games, with 7-foot-1 freshman center Alex Len making his debut after serving a 10-game suspension for running afoul of NCAA eligibility rules while competing in his native Ukraine . Read full article > >

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With addition of Alex Len, Maryland basketball continues to tinker with lineup

England face France, Sweden and co-hosts Ukraine in their opening games of Euro 2012, while Republic of Ireland are drawn against Spain, Italy and Croatia.

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England to face France at Euros

BBC News went to look inside the national stadium in Warsaw which is one of the venues hosting Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.

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VIDEO: Inside Warsaw’s Euro 2012 stadium

Facing condemnation from the West following the jailing of Yulia V. Tymoshenko, the Ukrainian government could decriminalize the law under which the opposition leader was prosecuted.

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Tymoshenko to Be Freed Soon, Her Daughter Says

The EU warns Ukraine of “profound implications” after ex-PM Yulia Tymoshenko is jailed on charges dismissed in the West as politically motivated.

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EU warns over Tymoshenko jailing

The sentence was the maximum demanded by prosecutors on charges that Yulia V. Tymoshenko had harmed Ukraine’s interests as prime minister.

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Yulia Tymoshenko Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison

Ukraine’s ex-PM Yulia Tymoshenko is jailed for seven years on charges of abuse of power, at the end of trial widely criticised by Western countries.

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Ukraine’s ex-PM Tymoshenko jailed

KIEV, Ukraine — The judge in the abuse-of-office trial of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko gave a strong indication she would be found guilty Tuesday, saying she used her power “for criminal ends”. Under Ukrainian court procedures, the judge reads a a lengthy summary of the case, with the verdict and possible sentence announced at the end. Read full article > >

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Judge in trial of Ukraine ex-PM says she damaged gas company, suggests guilty verdict

Thousands of protesters in Ukraine march to protest against former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko’s trial, overshadowing Independence Day celebrations

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Tymoshenko trial protests in Kiev

One leader of Ukraine’s 2004 Orange Revolution, Viktor Yushchenko, testifies against another, Yulia Tymoshenko, at a controversial trial in Kiev.

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Orange Revolution allies in court

Vitali Klitschko, the reigning World Boxing Council world heavyweight champion, is fighting to rally Ukraine’s fractured opposition.

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The Saturday Profile: A World Champion Who Could Be a Contender in Ukraine