Ukrainian troops have established a foothold on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River in the southern Kherson region, according to a Ukrainian official. “Against all odds, Ukraine’s defense forces…
Women in Ukrainian Shelter Find Support, Opportunities, Stitching Lives Together
Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Natalia Dresvyannikova was managing a women’s shelter in the Kyiv region, helping women in difficult situations. After the invasion, the shelter opened its doors to displaced…
Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Pleads Not Guilty after Arrest at London Protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg pleaded not guilty to a public order offence charge in a British court on Wednesday, following her arrest last month at a protest in London. The…
Апеляційний суд підтвердив законність націоналізації «Приватбанку» – НБУ
У НБУ зазначають, що суд підтвердив неможливість повернення банку колишнім власникам …
НБУ послабив гривню щодо долара ще на 16 копійок
На міжбанківському валютному ринку котирування станом на 16:30 становили, за повідомленнями Finance.ua, 36 гривень 32,5–34,5 копійки за долар …
Increase in Use of Land Mines Triggers Rise in Civilian Casualties in Ukraine, Myanmar
The use of anti-personnel land mines by Russia and Myanmar triggered a surge in the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine and Myanmar last year, according to a new report…
US, Britain Impose Sanctions on Hamas
The United States and Britain on Tuesday imposed a third round of sanctions targeting the Palestinian militant group Hamas, trying to curb Iranian funding of the group and one of…
British Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison Over Terror Offenses With Islamic State
A British convert to Islam who was convicted in Turkey of being part of the Islamic State group was sentenced to eight years in prison in Britain on Monday after…
EU Plan for New Russia Sanctions to go to Members This Week
European Union officials are finalizing the “last details” of a proposed 12th package of sanctions on Russia that will include a diamond ban, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said…
США посилюють контроль за стелею цін на російську нафту – Reuters
У грудні 2022 року найбільш розвинені країни – «Група семи», Європейський союз та Австралія – встановили обмеження на рівні 60 доларів за барель російської нафти, що експортується морем …
Report: Construction Progresses at Russian Plant for Iranian Drones
Satellite imagery shows progress in the construction in Russia of a plant that will mass produce Iranian-designed kamikaze drones that Moscow is expected to target against Ukrainian energy facilities, a…
Former British PM Cameron Returns to Government as Gaza Protests Prompt Political Upheaval
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has made a surprise return to government, as the country’s foreign secretary. The Cabinet reshuffle followed a chaotic weekend in the British capital, as…
Russian Shelling in Kherson Kills 2, Injures 12, Including Infant
Russian shelling hit the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson Monday, killing three people and injuring at least 12, including a 2-month-old infant, according to local governor Oleksandr Prokudin. Since their…
Navalny Ally Jailed in Russian City of Tomsk
An ally of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been transferred from house arrest to a detention center, where she will be held for the remainder of her trial on…
«Намагаємось шукати компроміси, але це складно» – Деркач про переговори з Польщею щодо розблокування кордону
Україна запропонувала польській владі запустити смуги для порожніх вантажівок на пунктах пропуску «Угринів – Долгобичів» та «Грушів – Будомеж» …
НБУ послабив гривню щодо долара на 8 копійок
На міжбанківському валютному ринку котирування станом на 16:35 становили, за повідомленнями Finance.ua, 36 гривень 24,5–26,5 копійки за долар …
Thousands Evacuated as Southern Iceland Prepares for Volcanic Eruption
Around 900 small earthquakes shook southern Iceland on Monday, as scientists warn a significant eruption from the Fagradalsfjall volcanic system may be imminent. Uncertainty surrounding possible damage from earthquakes and…
EU Condemns Hamas for Using Civilians at Gaza Hospitals as Human Shields
The European Union has jointly condemned Hamas for using hospitals and civilians as “human shields” in the Israel-Hamas war while EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell urged Israel “for maximum…
Ukrainian Military Officer Accused of Attack on Nord Stream Gas Pipeline
A Ukrainian military officer allegedly coordinated last year’s attack on the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline, according to The Washington Post, citing anonymous sources in Ukraine and Europe. No one…
Dutch Election Candidates Make Migration Key Campaign Issue
It is a familiar sight in this remote rural town: a migrant in a headscarf and thick winter coat carrying her belongings to the overcrowded reception center as a storm…
Russia to Limit Only VPN Services That Pose a ‘Threat’ to Security, State Media Say
Russia plans to block certain Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and protocols that are deemed by a commission of experts to pose a threat, state news agency RIA reported, citing correspondence…
BMW Probing Morocco Labor, Environment Issues After Newspaper Report
German carmaker BMW said Sunday it is seeking clarity on operations at a Moroccan cobalt mine following a newspaper report citing irregularities that breach labor and environmental laws. BMW has…
Thousands of Parisians March Against Surging Antisemitism
Tens of thousands of people attended the “great civic march” from the Quai d’Orsay, on Paris’s Left Bank to the Luxembourg gardens in central Paris on Sunday, protesting the surge…
WW2 Veterans Eye 80th Anniversary of D-Day, Europe Salutes War Dead
English soldier Ken Hay was trapped behind German lines and captured while on night patrol in 1944, days after joining the Allied invasion of Normandy, a turning point in World…
Circus Lion Escapes in Italian Seaside Town
A lion prowled the streets of an Italian seaside town for several hours Saturday after escaping from a local circus, before being sedated and captured. Alessandro Grando, mayor of Ladispoli,…
King Charles, UK PM Sunak Lead Remembrance Services After Day of Protests
King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led Britain in remembering the country’s war dead on Sunday, seeking to unify communities a day after a large pro-Palestinian march was marked…
As Turkey Marks Its Centennial, Many of Its Best and Brightest Leave
Huseyin Buyukdag says he loves Turkey and his job as a teacher. But with the rampant economic crisis and growing repression in his country, he said he and his wife…
US Military Plane Crashes in Mediterranean Training ‘Mishap’
An American military aircraft crashed after suffering a “mishap” during training in the eastern Mediterranean, the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) said Saturday. It did not specify the type of plane…
West Must Arm Ukraine to Stop Future Russian Threats, Latvian President Says
Latvia’s president says Russia is planning for a long war in Ukraine and he has a message for countries wavering on continuing military support to Kyiv: Keep supplying arms or…
Hundreds of Thousands March in London for Palestinians
More than 300,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London on Saturday, with police arresting more than 120 people as they sought to stop far-right counterprotesters from ambushing the main rally. …