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German Police Probe Incident at Scholz Party Event
German police are investigating after several women reported feeling unwell following an event hosted by the parliamentary group of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party. Berlin police said Saturday that the investigation…
Elena Rybakina Stuns Herself, Ons Jabeur to Win Wimbledon
Elena Rybakina dropped the first set but roared back to defeat No. 3 seed Ons Jabeur and win the women’s singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday. Rybakina, the No….
Russia Intensifies Attacks in South and East Ukraine
Ukraine reported heavy Russian missile and rocket strikes in the east and south on Saturday. A missile strike on the northeastern city of Kharkiv wounded three civilians, its governor said,…
Ankara’s Website Bans Make Internet Users Experts in Circumvention
Deutsche Welle and Voice of America’s Turkish Service are the latest media outlets to have websites blocked by Turkish authorities. But as Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, people in Turkey…
UN Aid to Millions of Syrians in Jeopardy
Humanitarian assistance for more than 4 million Syrians living in opposition-held areas appeared in jeopardy Friday, after Russia vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that would have extended the mission…
Germany Lawmakers Approve NATO Expansion
Lawmakers in Germany voted overwhelmingly Friday to approve Finland’s and Sweden’s membership in NATO, with Poland’s lower house moving the ratification forward as well. NATO allies meeting in Madrid last…
Europe Offers Mixed Adieu to Outgoing British PM Johnson
The European Union has had a bumpy ride with Britain’s outgoing prime minister, Boris Johnson. The EU and Britain see eye to eye in supporting Ukraine militarily and politically against…
Swiss Court Acquits Two Former Soccer Power Brokers of Fraud
A Swiss court acquitted former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and France footballing legend and former head of UEFA Michel Platini of corruption charges Friday, ending a seven-year investigation. Both were…
Boris Johnson Resigns: Is British Military Aid for Ukraine at Risk?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been one of the West’s most ardent supporters of Ukraine in its war with Russia. So will his resignation, announced Thursday, prompt a change…
Injured Nadal Out of Wimbledon; Kyrgios Advances to Final
Rafael Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon because of a torn abdominal muscle on Thursday, a day before he was supposed to play Nick Kyrgios in the semifinals. It is the first…
59 on Trial in 2018 Italy Bridge Collapse That Killed 43
A trial opened Thursday in the 2018 collapse of a bridge in Genoa, Italy, with 59 individuals charged in the deaths of 43 people. The Morandi Bridge was crowded with…
With Print Media Pushed Out, Azerbaijanis Turn to Online News
With Azerbaijan’s print media curtailed by years of economic and political pressure, online news outlets are filling the gap. Media analysts in Azerbaijan say the country’s print media have almost…
Ukraine Expects British War Support to Continue After Johnson Resignation
Ukraine said it expected continued strong support from Britain for Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s invasion, even after a new prime minister is picked to replace Boris Johnson, who resigned Thursday….
After Boris Johnson Quits, How Will a New UK PM Be Chosen?
Boris Johnson announced his resignation on Thursday, triggering a search for a new British leader. Below is how the process to find Johnson’s successor will work: Candidates putting themselves forward…
Many Ukrainian Refugees Eye Return Home
Ukrainian refugees have spread across Europe and the world since Russia invaded their homeland in February, but Polish officials estimate less than half of them have stayed in Poland. But…
British Conservative Leaders Who Were Toppled by Their Party
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is the latest Conservative leader to feel his party’s wrath following a string of resignations from his scandal-plagued government. Here are three leaders previously ousted…
Russia Info Ops Home In on Perceived Weak Links
Russian influence peddlers appear to have narrowed their focus as they continue attempts to sow disunity and undermine Western efforts to support Ukraine, according to new research from the cybersecurity…
Mercury Hold Public Rally in Support of Brittney Griner
They shared laughs, smiles, memories. There also were tears, fears, unease. Through the range of emotions, one common thread bonded them together: Brittney Griner. Wearing “BG” shirts and holding signs,…
For Ukrainians Forced Into Russia, Leaving Can Be Hard
As evacuees from Mariupol and other occupied Ukrainian cities make their way through Russia to third countries, they are beginning to tell stories of their harrowing journeys and of mixed…
UN: 828 Million More People Faced Hunger in 2021
The United Nations warned Wednesday that the world is failing in its efforts to eradicate hunger, as 828 million more people had too little to eat in 2021 — 150…
Death Toll Rises to 9 in Italian Glacier Avalanche
The death toll rose to nine Wednesday from a glacier avalanche Sunday in the Italian Dolomite Mountains, Maurizio Fugatti, president of the province of Trento, said as rescue workers continued…
Europe Starts New Chapter in Repatriations of IS-linked Citizens
Europe is repatriating increasing numbers of its Islamic State-linked women and children, who have languished for years in Syrian camps. The latest influx arrived in France this week, in a…
Turkey Faces More Questions on Russia Sanctions-Busting
Turkish authorities have detained a Russian ship, which Kyiv claims is carrying stolen grain. The move comes as Turkey faces new scrutiny by those who accuse it of undermining Western…
Spain Uses Natural Advantages to Push for Green Hydrogen
On a grim industrial park on the edges of Barcelona lies a shiny new depot that could hold the key to a future free of greenhouse gas emissions. In this…
Embattled British PM Under Fire Again
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing yet another threat to his tenure in the wake of the resignations of two key Cabinet ministers. Johnson is facing a round of…
A Long War? Ukraine, Russia, US Negotiations Remain Far Off
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration plans to participate in this week’s foreign ministers’ meeting of the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations, where Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will…
Israel’s Lapid Meets Macron in Paris on First Trip as PM
Israeli caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Tuesday used his first trip abroad since taking office to urge world powers to step up pressure on Iran over its nuclear activities,…
Turkish Police Break Up LGBTQ Pride March; 30 Detained
Police in Turkey’s capital broke up an LGBTQ Pride march Tuesday and detained dozens of people. Turkish authorities have banned LGBTQ events, but about 50 people holding rainbow flags nevertheless…
International Hockey Body Rejects Russia, Belarus Appeals
The disciplinary board of the International Ice Hockey Federation on Tuesday rejected appeals by Russia and Belarus of the IIHF’s decision to ban the countries from competition over Russia’s February…
